Fall
Semester 2006
25.104.10
Tues/Thurs
2 - 3:15 pm MHS 2202
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)
Tues/Th 9:30 -11Tues/Th 3:30 – 4Wed 5 – 6 pm
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.
Text: "Interplay" by Adler, Rosenfeld, and Proctor - 10th edition
(additional readings will be distributed in class AND you are responsible for reading and being familiar with the online supplemental materials which are provided for this class!!!! )
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
Aug 29
Course Orientation – Introduction assignment
Aug 31
Introductions and Definitions of IPC
Chapter
1
_________
Sept 5/7
Basic Elements of
_________
Sept 12/14
Self-Concept
Chapter
_________
Sept
19/21 Culture and IPC
Chapter 2
_________
Sept 26 TEST ON CHAPTERS 1,2,3
Sept 28
Perception and Filters in Communication
Chapter 4
_________
Oct 3 Perception and Social Roles
Oct 5
Language
Chapter 5
_________
Oct 10/12
Language and Communication systems in animals
_________
Oct 17
Oct 19
Nonverbal Communication
Chapter 6
_________
Oct 24 Nonverbal Communication
Oct 26
_________
Oct 31 Listening Chapter 7
Nov 2 Emotions Chapter 8
_________
Nov 7 Basis of Human Attraction and Relationships Chapter 9
Nov 9
Relationships and Personal Development
________
Nov 14/16 Self
Disclosure in Relationships
Chapter 10
_________
Nov 21
Nov 23
NO CLASSES - THANKSGIVING
_________
Nov 28/30 Communication Climates in Relationships Chapter 11
_________
Dec 5/7
Conflict in Interpersonal Communication
Chapter 12
FINAL EXAM:
Wed Dec 13, 2006: 1 -3 pm
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