Devry SPCH 277 All Discussions and Full Course Project

1. Devry SPCH 277 All Discussions and Full Course Project Just Click on Below Link To Download This Course: https://www.devrycourses.com/product/devry-spch-277-all-discussions- and-full-course-project/ Or Email us help@devrycourses.com Devry SPCH 277 All Discussions and Full Course Project Devry SPCH 277 All Week Discussion 1 & 2 Latest Devry SPCH 277 Week 1 Discussions Latest Discussion 1 The words we choose when we communicate with others can have a profound impact on whether or not our communication is successful. We often fail to consider the importance of word choice until it is too late, and our communication has failed. Think of a time when the words you selected contributed to your miscommunication with another person. How did your word choice impact the miscommunication? What could you have done differently? Discussion 2 Getting off to a strong start with the course project, the Communication Change Challenge (CCC), is important. Please take some time early this week to review the following and to post any specific questions you may have about how to proceed with the project to this week’s Q & A thread. Under Week 1: the Course Project Tab – CCC Part 1.  Under Course Home: the introduction in the Course Project tab and the screen cast  tutorial: Communication Change Challenge. Begin by defining interpersonal communication. Then, think of an instance you want to share where your interpersonal communication habits or behaviors got in the way of successful

2. communication between you and another person. Describe the behavior, and tell us why it was a problem. Devry SPCH 277 Week 2 Discussions Latest Discussion 1 This week we will explore how we use nonverbal communication. Please refer to Chapter 5 in your course textbook. Essentials of Human Communication,when responding to this Discussion topic. The chapter explains how nonverbal behavior complements our verbal messages and the impact nonverbal behaviors have on the meaning and emotional content of our messages. Give examples of how you use nonverbal behaviors to communicate what you really mean in your messages. How do you use your tone of voice, eye contact, posture,gestures, and other nonverbal behaviors to let the person you are talking to know how you feel about something? Discussion 2 The average person speaks at a rate of 125 – 175 words per minute but can process what they hear (called “thought speed”) at a rate of 500 – 600 words per minute. This means that we are capable of listening far faster than the person speaking to us can say their words. Whatnegative impact could this have on how you listen to another person? On the other hand, how could you use thought speed to help you be a better listener? Devry SPCH 277 Week 3 Discussions Latest Discussion 1 The Ladder of Inference (graded) This is a written assignment in lieu of the threaded discussions. Have a cover page, a reference page, and one page for this topic for a total of 3 pages. This assignment is due onMonday, September 21, in class. Bring a hard copy of the assignment to give directly to your professor. An aspect of interpersonal communication not addressed in your text is the “Ladder of Inference,” a metaphor that illustrates how quickly we jump to conclusions with little data and minimal thought process – as if we are climbing up a ladder in our minds. This is a concept identified by Chris Argyris and described in his book Overcoming Organizational Defenses (1990,

3. Prentice Hall). The ladder of inference is also described inThe Fifth Discipline Fieldbook by Peter M. Senge, Art Kleiner, Charlotte Roberts, Richard B. Ross, and Bryan J. Smith, 1994, as well as in many other resources in print and online. Do a quick on-line research on the concept of “The Ladder of Inference.” In class, we will watch a video about this concept. After you research it, define the concept of “The Ladder of Inference, then write an example from your experience when, upon reflection, you recall how you climbed up your ladder of inference. How could things have turned out differently if you had not climbed that ladder? According to your research, what can you do to avoid making hasty, false assumptions and avoid climbing your own ladder of inference? Be specific and detailed. Discussion 2 Conflict Management Stategies (graded) This is a written assignment in lieu of the threaded discussions. Have a cover page, a reference page, and one page for this topic for a total of 3 pages. This assignment is due onMonday, Sept. 21, in class. Bring a hard copy of the assignment to give directly to your professor. Interpersonal conflict is when the needs or ideas of one person are at odds (disagree) with the needs or ideas of another person.Interpersonal conflict is something we all experience in our life and it is neither good nor bad. How we resolve conflict may have good or bad effects on our relationships however. Read pages 161 – 162 in Chapter 8 of your course e-Book, Essentials of Human Communication to learn about five strategies for dealing with conflict. Describe interpersonal relationship situations (either your own or another couple) where the conflict was dealt with through each of these five strategies described in the book: competing, avoiding, compromising, accommodating, or collaborating. Write a short, two-to-four sentence description of each situation where each of these conflict management strategies were used. Devry SPCH 277 Week 4 Discussions Latest Discussion 1 We’ve all worked in groups that had one or more members that caused problems and made it difficult for all group members. Here is a short list of these problem group members:

4. 1. The know-it-all: This person has a lot of information but only wants to tell the rest of the group what to do. He or she does not listen to what the other group members have to say. They are convinced that their way is the only way to do things. 2. The slacker: This person shows up part of the time, but never quite manages to get their work done. You can’t depend on assignments being completed. 3. The quiet one: This group member seems to have good ideas but he or she does not like to volunteer and often sits silently through discussions and brainstorming sessions. 4. The do-it-all: This person takes charge of the project and would prefer to do it alone without feedback or contributions from the rest of the group. 5. The disappearing teammate: This person attends the first group meeting but is not seen or heard from afterwards. E-mails go unanswered. Share an experience where you encountered a group member that fit one of the descriptions above. How did your group or team deal with them? Did the problem team member create problems for you? Discussion 2 In class for Week 4 we will discuss several ways to catch your audience’s attention when you begin your presentation. You will also receive a handout on Speech Introductions in class, which can be found in Doc Sharing under Robert’s Handouts. 1. How can a speaker catch your attention in their speech introduction? 2. How can they hold your attention during the speech/ 3. How do you plan to start your PowerPoint Presentation in Week 6? 4. What attention grabbing method do you plan to use? 5. Why do you think this method will work? Devry SPCH 277 Week 5 Discussions Latest Discussion 1 Why is knowing your audience an important part of capturing and maintaining their attention? What aspects of your audience should you consider before you speak that might influence what you present? How will you make your presentation relevant and interesting to your audience? Discussion 2

5. If you have not already done so, read the Presentation tab under Course Home and review the PowerPoint narration tutorials. There are more tutorials in this week’s lecture. Practice using your microphone and volume controls on the computer that you will be recording with, and learn to use the PowerPoint narration feature. You are required to use PowerPoint for your narrated speech PowerPoint presentation, which is due next week, Week 6. You will be doing your PowerPoint presentation on October 5th (Week 6). Have you ever experienced “death by PowerPoint” when a speaker bored you with their presentation? Why was their presentation so bad? What are some common PowerPoint mistakes that you should avoid with your presentation? Devry SPCH 277 Week 6 Discussions Latest Discussion 1 So far, we have talked a lot about speech content and organization. Which do you think is more important to the success of a presentation: good content or good delivery? (Make an argument for one or the other.) Why? Discussion 2 What is the purpose of effective informative speaking?What is the purpose of effective persuasive speaking?What are the differences between informative speaking and persuasive speaking?How would you organize your speech differently to persuade rather than to inform? Devry SPCH 277 Week 7 Discussions Latest Discussion 1 Giving and Receiving Criticism (graded) Part One: Review information in your course e-book, pages 254 – 259, for giving criticism on another person’s speech. What are some important things to consider when giving and receiving criticism? Part Two: How can you create an effective climate when discussing matters of importance with coworkers, clients, vendors, superiors, and employees. What factors should be considered when

6. creating that climate? How can creating the right communication climate help you to achieve positive outcomes? This section lists options that can be used to view responses. Discussion 2 Speech Presentations Feedback (graded) Last week you gave interesting and informative PowerPoint presentations. You received my evaluation of your presentation in class on Oct. 12. Please give each of your fellow classmates at least one positive comment regarding their PP presentation. Make this your own view point. Don’t repeat what another student says about any particular presentation. Devry SPCH 277 Full Course Project Latest OBJECTIVE .equella.ecollege.com/file/1210f8cd-ed88-4bbf-b6ef- a64bd4af82db/1/SPCH277_CH_CourseProject.html#top”>Back to Top Select a relevant interpersonal communication behavior to work on; attempt to change your behavior or pattern in the communication area you selected, and evaluate your progress and performance. GUIDELINES .equella.ecollege.com/file/1210f8cd-ed88-4bbf-b6ef- a64bd4af82db/1/SPCH277_CH_CourseProject.html#top”>Back to Top Before you can begin this communication change project, you will need to select a relevant interpersonal communication behavior to work on. One word of advice: spend some time choosing your goal. Since you will be devoting significant time and energy to this particular project, and since it is such a rare opportunity to spend your time working on self-improvement, it is worth taking some extra time to choose a behavior that is particularly significant to you and worth this

7. much attention. You will also find it easier to stay committed to the project over time if you are invested in the desired outcome. We all have communication strengths and weaknesses that have a profound impact on our interpersonal relations with others. The way that we communicate is often the result of behavioral habits and patterns that we form over time vs. conscious decisions that we make as a result of a given set of circumstances. The communication behaviors that we develop, whether positive or negative, are indicative of what is often referred to as our communication style. In fact, our communication style is as much a part of us as the way we walk or the rate of our breathing. Because the way that we communicate has been developed over a lifetime, changing the way we communicate is not easy and requires commitment. Changing the way we communicate is entirely possible however, and the results of such a change can be profound. The following outline presents a method for making such a communication change. In short: First, analyze your communication behaviors and patterns.  Second, identify a specific communication behavior or pattern that you feel you need to  change or improve. Third, construct a plan for changing that communication behavior or pattern.  Last, attempt to change your behavior or pattern in the communication area you selected,  and evaluate your progress and performance. Over the course of the session you will work through an eight-step process, which will require you to document how you analyzed, identified, changed, and evaluated your communication behaviors. You will be graded based on demonstrating that you followed this process and your final analysis, not on whether you actually achieved the desired change. Milestones The following eight steps will form the structure of the CCC experience and the written assignments. You will receive specific information on how to perform each step and when to submit them as we move through the session. Part 1: Selecting a communication goal (due Week 1) Part 2: Describing communication patterns (due Week 2 and 3) Part 3: Establishing behavioral goals: What will it look like when I am doing it well? (due Week 2 and 3)

8. Part 4: Goal Analysis (due Week 4) Part 5: Covert Rehearsal: Practicing in your imagination (due Week 5) Part 6: Behavioral Rehearsal: Practicing your new behavior (due Week 5) Part 7: Actual Implementation: Performing your behavior in real-life situations (due Week 6 and 7) Part 8: Evaluating your progress (due Week 8) CCC Evaluation Parts 1 through 7 are evaluated as weekly Course Project assignments. To earn full credit for the first seven parts, it is important that you provide all of the detail requested in the blue box at the end of each part. The blue box for each step is located in the respective Course Project tab each week at the bottom. It is recommended that you organize your material with headings that demonstrate that you have worked through the process. GRADING RUBRICS .equella.ecollege.com/file/1210f8cd-ed88-4bbf-b6ef- a64bd4af82db/1/SPCH277_CH_CourseProject.html#top”>Back to Top The grading rubric for the CCC Part 8 Evaluating Your Progress is located in the Doc Sharing area. You will be graded based on your reflection and analysis, not on whether you achieved the desired change. Your analysis in Part 8 will require your thorough application of the course material. CCC PROJECT EXAMPLES .equella.ecollege.com/file/1210f8cd-ed88-4bbf-b6ef- a64bd4af82db/1/SPCH277_CH_CourseProject.html#top”>Back to Top Problem 1: A 20-something woman recognizes that she appears to frown and/or has a negative facial expression when communicating interpersonally. Others often misread her as a result. Outcome 1: She set the goal of using a positive facial expression when communicating interpersonally. She was more successful at work and received significantly more attention in her personal life as well. She made many new friends and broke off a long-term, unhealthy relationship with her boyfriend as a result of the increased attention. Problem 2:

9. A 40-something woman with a successful career recognizes that she does not accept criticism well. Generally, she jumped to the defense and never heard, nor considered, the merit of the feedback. Outcome 2: She set the goal of changing her response to receiving criticism. She found that she was able to learn from constructive feedback and was recognized in her review for the positive change in her behavior. Problem 3: A 30-something man recognizes that he is taken advantage of by his co-workers because he does not know how to say no. He often does the work of several employees and is sometimes even mocked by the co-workers who know that he has this deficit. Outcome 3: He set the goal to clearly evaluate requests from co-workers and say “yes” to those that are appropriate and to say “no” to those that are unreasonable. The co-workers were surprised at first and continued to challenge him for a time, but ultimately he won their respect and improved the working relationships significantly. .equella.ecollege.com/file/1210f8cd-ed88-4bbf-b6ef- a64bd4af82db/1/SPCH277_CH_CourseProject.html#top”> Download File Now