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WELCOME to HCOM-100 Intro to Human Communication Studies

WELCOME to HCOM-100 Intro to Human Communication Studies. ADDS & DROPS. “Adding” Procedure: This class is full. “Open” sections: use Titan Telephone System during first two weeks of school “Closed/full” sections: need the “PERMISSION TO ADD” form “Dropping” Procedure:

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WELCOME to HCOM-100 Intro to Human Communication Studies

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  1. WELCOME to HCOM-100Intro toHuman Communication Studies

  2. ADDS & DROPS • “Adding” Procedure: This class is full. • “Open” sections: • use Titan Telephone System during first two weeks of school • “Closed/full” sections: • need the “PERMISSION TO ADD” form • “Dropping” Procedure: • YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!! I might drop you, but don’t count on it. • Formally drop through Titan Registration

  3. COMMUNICATING WITH ME • How to communicate with me: • Department: • Human Communication Studies • Phone: 714-278-7175 • Email: instructor@fullerton.edu • Office: CP-420-__ • Office Hours: _______

  4. Let’s go over the Syllabus • GE Requirement: Core Competency of Category I.A Oral Communication • Seven goals for student learning in the oral category • Other objectives specific to this course

  5. Required Text • Get the textbook: Beebe, S.A., Beebe, J.J. & Ivy, D.K. (2004). Communication: Principles for a Lifetime (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson. BOOKS MUST BE BROUGHT TO EVERY CLASS!

  6. WRITING REQUIREMENTS • Reaction Paper = 15pts • Dyad Paper = 10pts • Presentation Outline Final Draft = 25pts

  7. ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES • Oral presentations • Written Papers • Group Discussions • Practice applications of concepts • Exams

  8. CLASS PARTICIPATION • Come to every class • Be on time • Don’t interrupt each other

  9. ONLINE QUIZZES • Find them on the Blackboard Course Website • Do them BEFORE we are scheduled to talk about that chapter in class. The quiz will expire one hour before class! • Online quizzes are very helpful for preparing for the exams

  10. More on theREACTION PAPER • Analyze what you’ve learned • Integrate concepts • Illustrate your growing communication competency • 2-3 pages; double-spaced; proper grammar !!! LATE PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED !!!

  11. EVIDENCE HUNT • The truth is out there! Evidence CAN be found! • APA style citation verbalized in presentation is REQUIRED! • You will NEED this info to complete your Outline Rough Draft!

  12. PRESENTATION OUTLINEROUGH DRAFT • May not sound important, because of the words “rough draft” – but look at the points (25) • Topic must be approved by instructor • Can turn in the handwritten filled-in form because CONTENT is the focus of this assignment • Rough draft must incorporate the information gathered in your “Scavenger Hunt for Evidence” assignment

  13. 15pts DYAD PAPER • Help you prepare for public presentation • Initiate supportive relationship w/constructive feedback • Meeting outside of class time • 2-pg summary of your dyad experience

  14. PRESENTATION OUTLINEFINAL DRAFT • Look at the points (25) • Must be typed, FULL-SENTENCE outline format • CONTENT, FORM & FUNCTIONALITY are all important in this assignment

  15. 50pts PUBLICPRESENTATION • Informative or persuasive speech • 5-6 minutes (MUST BE WITHIN TIME) – If you are overtime or undertime you will lose points – it shows that you did not REHEARSE or that you did not TIME your rehearsals • VISUAL AIDS MUST BE USED !!! PRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RESCHEDULED !!!

  16. EXAMS – 200pts • 2 – 100pts each – non-cumulative • Multiple choice/T&F - Covers text and lectures • Must have legitimate excuse for not attending exams (i.e., doctor’s note, etc). • Make-up exams are comprised of ESSAY QUESTIONS ONLY.

  17. GRADING • No changes unless I’ve made a mathematical error • Discussions about grades will be held in private – not during class time • I will be happy to meet with you during my office hours to discuss how you can enhance your grade

  18. GENERALINFO & RULES • Be punctual • Complete assignments on time • Participate in class discussions & activities • Don’t do homework from other classes during our class time • Turn off cell phones & video games • Do not mock, interrupt or otherwise disrespect your class-mates

  19. CHEATING &PLAGIARISM • WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!!!!! • RESULTS IN AN “F” FOR THE COURSE!!!!! • MAY BE GROUNDS FOR EXPULSION!!!

  20. SUBJECT TO CHANGE • If changes to syllabus are made: • I will reduce the amount of work • I will give extra time for assignments to be completed and turned in • I may waive a particular assignment altogether

  21. STUDENT PROFILE& READING ASSIGNMEMT • Due at next class meeting: • Student Profiles • Reading Chapter One • Why Study Communication?

  22. What questions do you have? ? ? ? ? ?

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