Department of Communication Studies and Theatre Arts
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Course Title: Human Communication Skills
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This schedule gives you the dates of class on your left, the class topic in the middle and the reading assignment that is due on that day (it is expected that you will have read the assignment and be ready to discuss it). It also gives the programs on Video Systems which you should see before class on Friday (or Wednesday if noted). You will also occasionally be expected to read handouts given to you in class. The lecture class is in bold.

Date Class Topic Reading Assignment
1/14 Components, Foundations, and Ross Model of Communication
1/16 Overview, Syllabus, and introductions Chapter 1
1/18 Introductory speeches (2 minutes)  
1/21 Martin Luther King Day - no classes  
1/22 (Tuesday) MONDAY SCHEDULE OF CLASSES - DAY AND EVENING
  Interpersonal Communication  
Video Services: Reading People - see if you can tell if someone is lying to you!
1/23 Listening Chapter 3
1/25 Perception and Self Concept Chapter 2
1/28 Public Communication: Informative Speaking I Chapter 15
Video Systems: Student Speeches and Communication Anxiety
1/30 Nonverbal Communication Chapter 5
2/1 Informative speaking Chapter 11
2/4 Public Communication: Informative Speaking II Chapter 14
Video Systems: Delivery Techniques
2/6 Informative speaking Chapter 13
2/8 Informative speaking  
2/11 Research, Web Evaluation and Sources Chapter 12
2/13 Informative speeches  
2/15 Informative speeches  
2/18 President's Day - No classes  
2/20 (Wednesday) MONDAY SCHEDULE OF CLASSES - DAY AND EVENING
  Language Chapter 4
2/22 Informative speeches  
2/25 Relationships and Conflict Chapter 6, 7
2/27 Informative speeches  
3/1 Informative speeches  
Yes, we DO have class on the Friday before break (and the Monday after). We expect you to be there! You will probably have your midterm exam on that date.
3/2 Through 3/16 - Spring Break. Have a SAFE and enjoyable break!
3/18 Public Communication: Persuasive Speaking I Chapter 16
3/20 Persuasive speaking  
3/22 Persuasive speaking  
3/25 Public Communication: Persuasive Speaking II  
Video Systems: Persuasive speeches
3/27 Persuasive speaking  
3/29 Persuasive speeches  
4/1 Group Communication I: Theoretical Model Chapter 9
4/3 Persuasive speeches  
4/5 Persuasive speeches  
4/8 Group Communication II: Decision Making & Problem Solving Chapter 10
4/10 Persuasive speeches  
4/12 Persuasive speeches  
4/15 Patriot's Day - no classes  
Video Systems: Deborah Tannen and Robert Bly on gender communication
4/17 Group communication  
4/19 Group communication  
4/22 Intercultural Communication  
4/24 Group communication  
4/26 Group communication  
4/29 Mass Communication Chapter 17
5/1 Group communication  
5/3 Group communication  
FINAL EXAM - will be held at the time scheduled for your lab class.


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