Spring Semester 2012
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:
M - F: 7:30 - 8 am
MWF: 10 - 11am
T/R: 11 - noon
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: - One unexcused absence 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 24/26
Course Orientation/Introduction
Chapter 1
_________
Jan 31 .Feb 2
Basic
Elements of
Chapter
1
Models
of Human Communication
Communication Competence
_________
Feb 7/9
Self-Concept
Chapter 3
_________
Feb 14/16
Self - Concept
_________
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
________
April 17
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
FINAL EXAM:
TBA
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