Call # 55823 / Section # 014
Fall 2012
Goldenwest College
Class Meets: Tues/Thurs 7:55-9:20am Location: TECH-101
Instructor: Kelly R. Janke Email: kjanke@gwc.cccd.edu
Requirements:
Text: Adler, R., Rosenfeld, L., & Proctor, R. (2012). Interplay: The process of interpersonal communication, Twelfth Edition. New York: Oxford University Press.
Scantrons: 3 Scantrons for exams & 5 #815-E scantron quizzstrips for quizzes
Course Description: Interpersonal Communication is designed to increase your understanding and implementation of effective communication behaviors and skills. Throughout the semester we will examine basic verbal and nonverbal elements affecting communication …show more content…
The course is designed with a dual approach consisting of both theory and application that allows students opportunities to critically evaluate the intricacies of interpersonal relationships and communication issues surrounding human interaction in various contexts. Theories will be considered based on relevance to empirical research and various applied communication contexts (e.g. industry, education, medical and legal practice, etc.). There is an important distinction between social skills/manners and the interpersonal communication skills you are expected to develop in this …show more content…
Honesty: Academic dishonesty encompasses both cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes obtaining or attempting to obtain or aiding another to obtain academic credit for work by the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means. Plagiarism involves submitting the works of others as your own and includes improper source citation, no source citation, using materials prepared by another student, and using fictitious sources. The penalties for academic dishonesty range from receiving an "F" on the assignment or exam, to receiving an "F" in the course and may be reported to the university.
Course Assignments:
Readings
Regular reading assignments from the text are listed on the course schedule. Be sure to read the material before you come to class.
Story of My Life
Using your Storybook as a visual aid, you will tell the class your story.
Reflection