Interpersonal Communication
Summer
Semester 2005
M - Th
9:50 - 11:30 am
25.104.31
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 Bldg- room 1115
Mon - Thurs: 7:30 - 8:00am
11:30 - 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 wil be conducted in a lecture/discussion format. Students are expected to attend all class sessions and participate in class activities.
Text: "Interplay: The Process of Interpersonal Communication"
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:
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
WEEK 1
July 11 Course Orientation/Interview Presentations
July 12 Basic Concepts of Interpersonal Comm Chapter 1
July 13 Basic Concepts
July 14*
Basic Concepts
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WEEK 2
July 18 Self Concept
July 19 Self Concept
July 20 TEST 1 - Chapters 1 + 2
July 21 Perception Chapter 3
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WEEK 3
July 25 Perception
July 26 Language Chapter 4
July 27 Language
July 28*
TEST 2 - Chapters 3 + 4
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WEEK 4
Aug 1 Nonverbal Communication Chapter5
Aug 2 Nonverbal Communication
Aug 3 Listening Chapter 6
Aug 4
Listening
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WEEK 5
Aug 8 TEST 3 - Chapters 5 + 6
Aug 9 Emotions Chapter 7
Aug 10 Relationships Chapters 8 + 9
Aug 11*
Relationships
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WEEK 6
Aug 15 Communication Climates Chapter 10
Aug 16 Conflict Chapter 11
Aug 17 Culture and other Contexts Chapters 12/13
Aug 18
FINAL EXAM
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