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COMMUNICATION STUDIES 110 & 110W
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Times: M-W 11-11:50 am
COURSE DESCRIPTION
110 LECTURE: Basic characteristics of the processes underlying the formation, maintenance,
and termination of interpersonal relationships; theoretical and practical implications of these
characteristics in various forms of interpersonal communication (Lecture: 2 hours per week).
110W (WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY): A companion to Interpersonal Communication, COMM
110. The purpose of this workshop is to provide planned exercises and activities designed to
develop interpersonal communication skills (Workshop/Activity: 2 hours per week).
***CO-REQUISITES: CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN COMM 110 & 110W***
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Structure and organize verbal and nonverbal messages for use in interpersonal contexts.
Analyze and adapt messages to specific interpersonal relationships.
Use verbal communication skills to initiate, develop, maintain, and dissolve interpersonal
relationships.
Listen actively and analytically in relationships with significant others.
Communicate assertively and empathically in relationships.
Enhance communicator confidence and reduce apprehension in interpersonal contexts.
REQUIRED TEXTS
110 Lecture: Rodrguez, J. I. (2014). Interpersonal communication for contemporary living.
Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/interpersonal-communication-contemporary-living-ebook
Office: AS-368
Office Hours: 9:15 10:45 am, M-W
Office: AS-378
Office Hours: By appointment
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http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/05/to-remember-a-lecture-bettertake-notes-by-hand/361478/
http://www.educationnews.org/technology/study-laptops-in-the-classroom-can-distracthinder-learning/
If a student wishes to use a technological device during class time, it may only be used for
COMM 110 note-taking purposes. Any individual choosing to utilize his/her laptop,
tablet, or cell phone for note-taking during class time MUST SIT ON THE AISLE,
remain on-task, and be prepared to turn-off the device if requested to do so.
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SPECIAL NOTES:
This course has a complete online center that may be found at beachboard.csulb.edu.
You should have a CSULB e-mail account (they are free) to access the online portion of
this course. ALL grades will be posted online, and you only have access to your own
graded work. Some assignments are only available online; therefore, you must use the
online portion of this course!
If you have any technological problems or need assistance navigating BeachBoard, please
contact the Technology Help Desk:
If you have a physical challenge or condition that could impair your participation in 110W
and/or your performance in this course, it is your responsibility to notify your 110W
instructor or the Course Coordinator immediately.
The University plagiarism policy will be enforced (see CSULB Bulletin). Please refer to
the General Regulations and Procedures in the CSULB Catalog.
We do NOT offer extra credit work. Please do not ask for any allowances; the curriculum
affords plenty of opportunity to do well in the course. (Remember, unexcused absences
cause 5 points to be docked from your gradei.e., dont miss class!)
There are over 270 students enrolled in Communication Studies 110 each semester. When
questions arise about class related issues, please contact your 110W instructor FIRST;
remember your 110W instructor keeps all your records for this class.
The University withdrawal policy will be enforced (see CSULB Bulletin). Please refer to
the General Regulations and Procedures in the CSULB Catalog.
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Week
Date
Day
Topic
Assignment Due
8/22
8/24
M
W
Overview of class
Interpersonal Communication: The Basics
8/31
9/5
9/12
Chapter 3
9/19
9/21
M
W
M
W
M
W
Communicating Nonverbally
Communicating Nonverbally
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7
8
9
10
11
8/29
9/7
9/14
9/26
9/28
M
W
Exam Review
EXAM 1
10/3
10/5
10/10
10/12
10/17
10/19
10/24
10/26
10/31
11/2
M
W
M
W
M
W
Communicating Verbally
Communicating Verbally
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8
Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8
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Week
Date
Day
Topic
Assignment Due
12
11/7
11/9
M
W
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
13
11/14
14
11/21
15
16
17
11/16
11/23
11/30
Communicating Ethically
12/12
11/28
12/5
12/7
Communicating Ethically
M
W
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Chapters 12
Chapter 12
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*MY SCORE
Portfolio 1:
Portfolio 2:
Portfolio 3:
Portfolio 4:
Exam 1: 40 points
Exam 1:
Exam 2: 40 points
Exam 2:
Exam 3: 40 points
Exam 3:
Informative Speech:
Reflections Paper:
MY TOTAL:
GRADING SCALE:
A = 250 to 225
B = 224 to 200
C = 199 to 175
D = 174 to 150
F = Below 150
*This sheet is for your records only and does NOT constitute evidence of your actual score on a
graded assignment. All grades are kept and recorded by your COMM 110 Activity Instructor.
Please consult your activity instructor if you have questions, issues, or concerns about your
grades. Generally, all grades are posted on your COMM 110 Activity Course - BeachBoard
page. Make sure that posted grades are consistent with graded work returned to you. Follow up
on all grade concerns immediatelyand keep ALL graded work, as you MUST have the
original documentation to contest a score.
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