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CREATING A SYLLABUS

CREATING A SYLLABUS. DR. CORY CUNNINGHAM. PREVIEW. OVERVIEW CONTENT FINAL THOUGHTS. OVERVIEW. FIRST IMPRESSION. COURSE YOU. STRUCTURED YET SEXY. CLARITY FONT FORMAT. CONTRACT. BETWEEN INSTRUCTOR & STUDENT STUDENT EXPECTATIONS INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS. CONTENT. COURSE INFO. TITLE

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CREATING A SYLLABUS

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  1. CREATING A SYLLABUS DR. CORY CUNNINGHAM

  2. PREVIEW • OVERVIEW • CONTENT • FINAL THOUGHTS

  3. OVERVIEW

  4. FIRST IMPRESSION • COURSE • YOU

  5. STRUCTURED YET SEXY • CLARITY • FONT • FORMAT

  6. CONTRACT • BETWEEN INSTRUCTOR & STUDENT • STUDENT EXPECTATIONS • INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS

  7. CONTENT

  8. COURSE INFO • TITLE • COURSE NUMBER • DAY/TIME/LOCATION • QUOTATION?

  9. COURSE INFO EXAMPLE Communication Theory COMM 3333-01 T/H 1:10 ARHU 181 Theories are important because they provide explanation and prediction. Explanations allow us to answer the all-important “Why” question. Without explanation, we operate in the blind or on the basis of educated guesses. Prediction allows us to move forward with confidence. A person who knows theory and available supporting evidence is positioned to make the best decisions and to justify these decisions to others. In this sense, command of theory not only undergirds research; it also is essential to the practitioner. – Dr. Michael Pfau

  10. INSTRUCTOR INFO • NAME • EMAIL • PHONE/CELL • OFFICE HOURS & LOCATION • LINK TO BB • LINK TO FACULTY WEBSITE

  11. INSTRUCTOR INFO EXAMPLE

  12. COURSE DESCRIPTION • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COURSE • HOW WILL THIS COURSE HELP STUDENTS IN THE FUTURE? • WHAT WILL STUDENTS KNOW BY THE END OF THE SEMESTER? • SELL IT!!

  13. COURSE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE This course is designed to give you a working map of important theories in communication, especially those that you will not encounter in-depth in courses with other faculty. It would be an impossible task to teach you all the theories that exist in and about communication in the fullest depth in one semester. Instead the course offers pointers and teaches you to consume theory, and in so doing, it surveys major theoretical issues and propositions in communication. The course begins with consideration of the ways in which theories are constructed and have been broadly applied to human communication and then moves on to consider specific theories about particular communicative activities and enterprises. As you read through the materials that are offered for your consideration, keep asking yourself: why is this important? What would count as evidence? How would evidence be gathered? What are the underlying assumptions about the nature of the human being? What values and implications lie behind the surface statements made here? What is not articulated in the theory that in fact is important to explicate? Don't despair that there is a lot to read: be satisfied with an acquisition of two things: 1) a broad atlas of kinds of theory. [Don’t even attempt to believe that you will know all these theories by the end of this course.] 2) a general compass of questions and issues to guide you through the theoretical landscape. The course is designed to give you the chance to acquire these things and provide a basis for later growth and development of more detail and complexity over your further studies.

  14. OBJECTIVES • WHY? • MEASURABLE • ATTAINABLE • SPECIFIC

  15. OBJECTIVES EXAMPLE • Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: • Explain the similarities and differences between/among basic communication theories. • Explain the role of communication theory in empirical research • Exhibit an appreciation and tolerance for the culturally diverse patterns that exist in human communication. • Demonstrate effective research skills using professional journal articles, and other academic or substantial, credible sources.

  16. REQUIRED TEXT • PROVIDE TITLE, AUTHOR, PUBLISHER, YEAR, & ISBN • OTHER READINGS?

  17. REQUIRED TEXT EXAMPLE Griffin, E. (2009). A first look at communication theory (8th Ed). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 1-234-567890 *Other readings will be posted to BB

  18. ASSIGNMENTS • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EACH ASSIGNMENT • POINTS

  19. ASSIGNMENTS EXAMPLE • Reading Quizzes– There will be four Reading Quizzes throughout the semester. Prior to each quiz you will be given a study guide to help focus your studying. (50 points each) • Rationale, Theory & Evaluation (RTEs) - The purpose of this assignment is for you to learn more about ONE communication theory and think creatively and critically when reading published research material. This will be the same theory you will use for the Theoretical Film Analysis. A detailed description of the assignment will be provided. (25 points each)

  20. GRADE BREAKDOWN • ASSIGNMENTS • EXAMS • ATTENDANCE • TOTAL POINTS • HOW TO CALCULATE FINAL GRADE

  21. GRADE BREAKDOWN EXAMPLE

  22. GRADE BREAKDOWN EXAMPLE • STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE. • COURSE GRADES WILL BE ADMINISTERED USING A “TOTAL POIINTS EARNED” APPROACH: A = 500 — 450; B = 449 — 400; C = 399 — 350; D = 349 — 300; F = 299 — 000

  23. COURSE POLICIES(OPTIONAL) • ATTENDANCE • LATE WORK • ACADEMIC HONESTY • PICK YOUR BATTLES!

  24. COURSE POLICIES EXAMPLE • Class Attendance & Participation: The nature of this course is such that your consistent, active involvement is required. Understanding communication theory, as well as creating productive interpersonal relationships within the class, entails your engaging with the course material, with me, and with other class members. Thus, you are expected to attend each class, arriving on time with assigned readings and preparations for experiential exercises completed. Please bring your texts to class and be prepared to discuss course material, pose questions, and be actively involved in experiential in-class exercises.

  25. COURSE POLICIES EXAMPLE • Deadlines: All work is due in-class on the designated due date. I do not accept late work. If you know that you will be absent on a day that an assignment is due, it is your responsibility to make arrangements with me prior to the absence. No make-up quizzes will be given.

  26. COURSE POLICIES(REQUIRED) • SPECIAL PROBLEMS • FAIRNESS POLICY

  27. COURSE POLICIES EXAMPLE • Special Problems: If you are disabled in any way or have any type of health issue that may have an impact on either you or your seminar colleagues, please let me know after the first class period so accommodations can be made.  Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Disability Services office for a confidential discussion of their individual needs for academic accommodation. It is the policy of the University of Texas-Pan American to provide flexible and individualized accommodation to students with documented disabilities that may affect their ability to fully participate in course activities or to meet course requirements. To receive accommodation services, students must be registered with the Disability Services Office, University Center #322, (956) 665-7005 or disabilityservices@utpa.edu.

  28. COURSE POLICIES EXAMPLE • Fairness Policy: The University of Texas-Pan American is committed to social justice. I concur with that commitment and expect to maintain a positive learning environment based upon open communication, mutual respect, and non-discrimination. Any suggestions as to how to further such a positive and open environment in this seminar will be appreciated and given serious consideration.

  29. PERSONAL NOTE • SHOWS ENTHUSIASM FOR COURSE • SHOWS YOUR PERSONALITY

  30. PERSONAL NOTE EXAMPLE I’m glad you’re a student in COMM 3333! I look forward to getting to know you and learning more about your life goals and how I may be able to assist you in reaching these goals. Please know that I am committed to quality teaching. Our class time together will be well organized, fully interactive, relevant, and intellectually stimulating. I am respectful of your time and ask that you respect my time. I begin and end each class on time. Please come to class prepared having completed the reading assignments and all homework assignments. Thank you in advance for what I know is going to be an incredibly rewarding semester. I’m glad you’re here! ~Cory

  31. TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE • KEY WORD = TENTATIVE • INCLUDE: • CLASS DATES • TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN EACH CLASS MEETING • READINGS TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE EACH CLASS • ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES • EXAM DATES • HOLIDAYS

  32. TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE(EXAMPLE)

  33. FINAL THOUGHTS

  34. PROVIDE HARD-COPY • FIRST DAY OF CLASS • DO NOT READ…JUST COVER HIGHLIGHTS

  35. POST TO BB • ADMINISTRATIVE FOLDER • UPDATE AS NEEDED

  36. GOALS • PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THOROUGH DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THEY WILL KNOW BY THE END OF THE SEMESTER • PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH THOROUGH DESCRIPTION OF YOUR EXPECTATIONS • PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF RULES/POLICIES/CONSEQUENCES TO ASSIST (IF NEEDED) WITH PROBLEM STUDENTS

  37. QUESTIONS?

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