Class Schedule and Calendar
Spring 2014 – Communication Studies 100 – Wednesdays
CRN #33922 6:00-9:10 pm Wednesdays, Literature and Language #146
Professor: Mimi Ivey – M.A. Communication Studies
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Classes consist of lectures, discussions and group activities. In-class activities are not listed below but will be presented in the actual classes. This schedule is subject to change dependent upon the progress of the class.
1/29 Course Introduction. Class introductions. The power of positive
affirmations. “Who am I?” (Sharing who we are). Ch.1, “Becoming an
Explorer,” from “Inside Out.”
2/5 The Communication Process (model), Ch. 1 in “Communicate.”
Perception and perception checking. Ch. 3 in “Communicate.”
Ch. 3 “Inside Out” discussion.
Due 2/5: Positive Affirmation paper
2/12 Listening. In “Communicate.” Listening partners activity. Discussion of
“meaning.” Chapter 2 activities. Boundaries discussion. Perception continues.
2/19 Self Concept – Ch. 6 in “Communicate.” Ch. 2 in “Inside Out.”
Self-esteem film clip. Self disclosure and the Johari Window. Rescue Triangle.
Due 2/19: Homework #1 “Understanding my Self Concept.” Pages 117-
118. (if you are doing #1).
2/26 Values – Ch. 7 in “Communicate.” Understanding self and values discussion. Ch. 6 & 7 in “Communicate.” Communication Fallacies (see Handouts).
Shares begin
Activity: Lost in a Lifeboat. Do pgs. 173 & 174 before class. You
cannot do the Lost in a Lifeboat Paper if you are not present for this
class.
3/5 Nonverbal communication. Ch. 4 in “Communicate.”
Ch. 5 in “Inside Out.”
Film on Nonverbal Communication.
Due 3/5: Lost in a Lifeboat comment paper Shares
EXAM 1: (Chapters 1-2-3 both books, films, notes, handouts).
3/12 Using Language – Ch. 5 in “Communicate.” Shares
Gary Zukav film clip. Group activities.
Due 3/12: Homework #2: “Questions for Self-exploration” Pages
123-126 (if you are doing #2).
3/19 Relational Communication – Ch. 9 in “Communicate.” Knapp’s
relationship stages. Shares
Film: Leo Buscaglia’s “Loving Relationships.”
3/26 No class. Spring Break.
4/2 Film: John Gray’s “Beyond Mars and Venus.” Shares
Discussion of film. Male/female communication styles & differences.
Due 4/2: Mid-semester grade point sheets.
EXAM 2: (Chapters 4-5-6-7 both books, films, notes, handouts).
4/9 Discovering the whole you - Ch. 7 in “Inside Out.” Ch. 8 in “Inside Out.”
4/16 Managing Conflict – Assertion v/s Aggression Shares
Ch. 8 in “Communicate.” Conflict styles – our first reaction to conflict. Do
pgs. 198-202 before class- then be prepared to work these pages in
groups.
Due 4/16: Film Review #1
4/23 Intercultural Communication – Film.
Methods of conflict resolution. Assertion activities. Ch. 9 in “Inside Out:”
Fear, risk-taking, and forgiveness. Shares
Due 4/23: Film Review #2
4/30 Assertion continues. Class activities. Shares
Exam 3 (Chapters 4 & 7 small book, 7-8-9 large book, films, notes,
handouts)
5/7 Compliance-gaining strategies. Solving problems. Shares
Assertion activities.
Due 5/7: Participation Paper (no Late Option allowed)
Due 5/7: Final Grade Point Sheets
5/14 Relationship activities. Final exam review. Grade point sheet reviews
with students.
5/21 FINAL EXAM
Grade conferences with students