Course Schedule

COM-101 • Section 22678 • Spring 2014
Updated 04/27/14

1

1/28/14

Course Introduction – Review Syllabus/Assignments

2

1/30/14

Ice Breaker – Three Truths and a Lie

3

2/4/14

Chapter 1 – Communication: A First Look

4

2/6/14

Chapter 2 – Communication and Culture
Video: Hand Gestures That Will Get You in Trouble
Cultural Essay Assignment

5

2/11/14

Chapter 3 – Perceiving the Self and Others
Cultural Essay due

2/13/14

School Closed Due to Inclement Weather

6

2/18/24

Chapter 4 – How We Use Language
Video: George Carlin, “Euphemisms and Soft Language”
Extra: Barriers to Communication

7

2/20/14

Chapter 5 – Communicating Non-Verbally
Video: Seinfeld, “94% of Communication is Non-Verbal”
Video: Hand Gestures That Will Get You in Trouble

8

2/25/14

Chapter 6 – Listening Effectively

9

2/27/14

Chapter 7 – Communicating in Social and Professional Relationships
 10

3/4/14

Note: This was originally scheduled as a Faculty/Staff Professional Development Day.  Because of the February 13 snow day, Thursday classes will meet on Tuesday, March 4.Appendix – Workplace Communication and Interviewing (Pages 385 – 405)

11

3/6/14

Chapter 8 – Communicating in Intimate Relationships

12

3/11/14

Chapter 13 – Presenting a Speech Confidently and Competently

13

3/13/14

Exam #1 (Midterm) covering Chapters 1 though 8, 13, and Appendix

3/18/14

No Classes: Spring Break

3/20/14

14

3/25/14

Review of Midterm exam
Mid Term Grade Chart
Mid Term Spring 2014 – with Answers
Students Choose an Informative Speech
Schedule Informative Speeches

15

3/27/14

Chapter 14 – Speaking Informatively

16

4/1/14

Chapter 12 – Organizing and Finding Support for Your Speech
Sample Transitional Phrases
Creating an Informative Speech Outline

17

4/3/14

Students Present their Informative Speech Proposals
Informative Speech Assignment
Informative Speech Grading Rubric

18

4/8/14

More Informative Speech Proposals
Outlining Your Speech
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter – Revised

19

4/10/14

Chapter 11 – Choosing, Developing, and Researching
Informative Speech outline due

20

4/15/14

Informative Speech Presentations

21

4/17/14

Informative Speech Presentations

22

4/22/14

Chapter 15 – Speaking Persuasively

23

4/24/14

Class Cancelled

24

4/29/14

Chapter 9 – Communicating in Small Groups
Chapter 10 – Decision Making and Leadership in Groups
Students choose Persuasive Speech groups

25

5/1/14

Student Groups Present their Persuasive Speech Proposals
In-Class Workshop for Group Presentations

26

5/6/14

In-Class Workshop for Group Presentations

27

5/8/14

Group Presentations

28

5/13/14

Exam #2 (Final) covering entire semester

This schedule is subject to revision. Please check your email and the class website for changes and updates.