Interpersonal Communication
Spring Semester 2006
REVISED
SYLLABUS
25.104.01
MWF 9-9:50
am BCH 210
James E. Tomlinson, Ph.D.
Fear less, hope more;
Whine less, breathe more;
Talk less, say more;
Hate less, love more;
And all good things are yours.
Annonymous
Office Hours:
(my office is located in the McCormick Building-room
1115)
Office Hours:
Mondays
4 - 5 pm in Lab CEH 217
M/W/F
8:30 am - 9 am in my office - MHS 1115
Tu-Th
Noon - 2 pm in my office - MHS
1115
Tu-Th
6:15 - 6:45 in my office - MHS 1115
(other times by appointment and prior arrangement
Other times by appointment
You can also contact me by:
Email: jtomlins@bloomu.edu
Phone: (570) 389
- 4189
Course
Objectives and Procedures:
Course Objectives and Procedures:
By the end of the semester, you should be able to:
1. Define and explain the basic functions of Interpersonal Communication
2. Better understand the role of verbal and nonverbal communication in
relationships
3. Better understand your strengths and weaknesses as a communicator
This course will be conducted in a lecture/discussion format. Students are expected to attend all class sessions and participate in class activities.
Attendance Policy: Attendance Policy: - Two unexcused absences will be permitted without penalty. Any additional unexcused absence may result in a reduction of the student’s final course grade.
Additional Information for Classes - YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Click for the
Interpersonal Com Reading List
Click for the Interpersonal Com Links Page
Click
for the Interpersonal Com Supplemental Materials Page
Click to review the Policy on Plagiarism
Grading Criteria:
Class Participation = 25%
Unit Tests (3 tests each worth 15%) = 45%
Final Exam = 30%
Course Outline for
the Semester
Date
Class Activity
Readings
REMEMBER
- check the supplemental Materials Page for additional readings
and
other assignments. Additional readings will be distributed in class
Jan 18/20
Course Orientation
Chapter 1
_________
Jan 23/25/27 *NOTE: Jan 23 - we will have a guest speaker in this class - a candidate for a faculty position here at BU - you will be expected to attend the class, listen to the lecture and participate in the discussion.
Basic
Elements of
Chapter
1
_________
Jan 30/Feb1/
Models
of Human Communication
Communication Competence
FEB 3
NO CLASS TODAY (Friday Feb 3)
_________
Feb 6/8/10
Self-Concept
Chapter
2
_________
Feb 13 TEST ON CHAPTERS 1,2
Feb 15/17
Self-Disclosure
pp.
239 - 260
_________
Feb 20/22/24
Perception and Filters in
Communication Chapters 3
_________
Feb 27/Mar
1/3 Perception, Culture and Communication
_________
March
6/8/10
Social Roles
_________
March 13 -17
NO
CLASSES - SPRING BREAK
_________
March 20/22/24
Language
Chapter 4
Research
in Communication Systems
_________
March 27 TEST ON CHAPTERS 3, 4 and 12
March 29/31
Nonverbal Communication
Chapters 3 and
5
_________
April 3/5/7 Nonverbal Communication
_________
April 10/12 Listening Chapter 6
April
14
NO CLASSES - SPRING WEEKEND
________
April 17 NO CLASSES - SPRING WEEKEND
April 19 TEST 3 ON CHAPTERS 5 AND 6
April
21
Relationships
and Personal Development
Chapters 7,8,9
_________
April 24/26/28
Relationships and Personal Development
Chapters 7,8,9
_________
May 1/3
Conflict
in Interpersonal Communication
Chapters
10
May 5 NO CLASSES - READING DAY
FINAL EXAM:
TBA
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