Increasing Communication
Effectiveness (TDEV_708F4)
(1-Semester Hour)
January 31-Feburary 26, 2005
Course Description:
Addresses effective communication in the classroom. It includes verbal and non-verbal messages, one-on-one, small group, and large group facilitation. Content of the course addresses communication skills in both on site and online teaching.
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
1. Improve listening skills
2. Increase assertion skills
3. Develop skills in prevention and management of conflict
4. Avoid barriers to communication
Course Requirements:
1. Assigned readings from the textbook
2. Weekly papers on a discussion topic
3. Participation in weekly discussion
4. A final reflection paper
Required textbook:
Bolton, R. (1979). People skills: How to assert yourself, listen to others, and resolve conflicts. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Course Content:
Week 0—January 24 Getting to know each other
Week 1—January 31 Unit 1 of People Skills pages 1-26
Week 2—February 7 Unit 2 of People Skills pages 27-113
Week 3—February 14 Unit 3 of People Skills pages 115-202
Week 4—February 21 Unit 4 of People Skills pages 203-279
Week 5—February 28 Wrap-up and Reflections (5-page paper due 3/5)
Grading:
Completing all readings, discussions, and assignments as described in the Road-Map and Syllabus at least at an 80% level will result in a passing grade.
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Participate in weekly discussions—(posting one response to my weekly assignments and a minimum of four substantive responses to your fellow seminar members) |
75% |
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Complete the five page Wrap-Up and Reflection paper at the end of the seminar |
25% |
Expectations:
I look forward to this semester and expect that you will do your part to make this a rewarding experience for all of us. Together, we will have a fruitful journey to better understanding of what makes for good communication shills. Please review the Course Roadmap for more details.
Statement of Academic Integrity:
Students have an obligation to exhibit honesty in carrying out their academic assignments. Students may be found to have violated this obligation if they plagiarize or cheat. Plagiarism is presenting the work of others as one’s own; cheating is taking, giving, or accepting any illicit advantage for any course work inside or outside of the classroom.
ADA
Statement:
Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact your instructor privately to discuss your specific needs. Reasonable accommodations, as arranged through the disabilities coordinator, Pat Vivio, will be provided for students with documented disabilities. Contact Pat Vivio at (815) 740-3204 in Tower Hall room S-210 to coordinate accommodations.
USF Mission Statement:
As a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts, we are a welcoming community of learner challenged by Franciscan values and charisma, engaged in a continuous pursuit of knowledge, faith, wisdom, and justice, and ever mindful of a tradition that emphasizes reverence for creation, compassion, and peacemaking. We strive for academic excellence in all programs, preparing women and men to contribute to the world through service and leadership.
Accessibility:
I look forward to this seminar.
If you need anything or have any problem, the following information will provide
you with access to assistance. Please feel free to contact me whenever
necessary.
Dr.
Al Campbell
8355 Doubletree Drive North
Crown Point, IN 46307
cell (219) 928-5598
home
(219) 942-5595
fax (219) 942-1315
campbell@wolverton-mountain.com