COMM 1100 Human Communications

1. COMM 1100Human Communications Instructor: Leslie Johnson Email: ljohnson@highlands.edu Office: Rm 235, Cartersville Campus

2. Vital Information • Website: www.highlands.edu/academics/divisions/humanities/communications/ljohnson/index.htm • Materials Needed: • Textbook: Understanding Human Communications by Adler and Rodman, 10th Edition • 1 ½ inch Three Ring Binder with Daily Handouts • Four Scantrons • Pen/Pencil • Small Stapler

3. Content • In this course, students will investigate the variables which impact effective communication. • Effective communication allows an individual to build healthy relationships and to be successful in the world. • In addition to readings, students will engage in daily discussions which give students the opportunity to apply material learned in class to situations in their daily lives.

4. Content • Several areas of communication effectiveness will be examined: • Intrapersonal • Interpersonal • Small Group • Public Speaking • Mediated Communication

5. Daily Schedule • Each student will be provided with a daily schedule. • This schedule will list the chapter being covered, major assignments, and any materials the student needs to bring to class. • Only portions of the text will be covered in class. Students are responsible for using the provided website study guide to learn additional concepts. • Classtime will also include a large amount of class discussions and group activities.

6. Major Assignments • There are several major assignments in COMM 1100. These include but are not limited to the following: • 2 major presentations • 1 for service learning plus 15 service learning hours • 3 major tests • Multiple choice plus essay • Daily Participation

7. Success CPR • Communication • Participation • Responsibility

8. Communication • Discussion in class should be course related • No side conversations with classmates • Turn off cell phones (no texting) • No laptops allowed • Make sure you have the names and numbers of at least two classmates • Use correct email etiquette • Correct punctuation, grammar, GHC email address • Please identify your class in the subject line with class CRN# • Use correct classroom etiquette • Do not enter or leave during speeches

9. Participation • Attendance • More than 5 = expulsion from class • Each absence will incur at least a five point deduction in participation • Mandatory attendance on ALL speech dates • 20% deduction a day for missing classmate speeches • Be on Time • Bring all daily handouts • All chapter handouts from my website • It is strongly suggested that you bring the chapter outlines from the online textbook • Add to the discussion • Take notes

10. Responsibility • Prior notification and documentation of emergency must be provided to instructor in order to make up tests and major speeches. • Late daily work/outlines/bibliographies not accepted • Speeches cannot be given unless a grade sheet is provided prior to speech

11. So, make sure you know COMM CPR • If you follow these guidelines, hopefully your experience in this course will be enjoyable. • So, to get started on a good note, please print out the following handouts and bring in the requested materials when you come to class next week.

12. Homework • Print out the complete class syllabus, schedule, and student grade sheet • Bring Scantron, pencil, and pen • Print out first daily handout for chapter 1 • Scenarios • Purchase textbook, binder If you are in the Service Learning Class (TR 2 pm), you will also need a folder for Journal and Forms and the Service Learning Packet.