COMMUNICATION AS CRITICAL INQUIRY (COM 110)“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world

and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”- Anthony Robbins

Text MaterialsSimonds, C.J., Hunt, S.K., & Simonds B.K. (2013). Communication as critical inquiry

(5th ed. for Illinois State University). Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing.(Available at Barnes & Noble or Alamo II)

Simonds, C.J., Hunt, S.K., & Hooker, J.F. (2015). Communication as critical inquiry: Supplementary materials packet. Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing.

(Available at the School of Communication Resource Center in the lower level of Fell – See Below)

Course MaterialsCOM 110 Textbook: You are required to have an eBook Access code which will allow you to access the textbook for this course. On this website, there is a full electronic copy of the textbook as well as other materials necessary for the completion of the course. If you prefer a hard copy of the textbook (which includes the eBook access code), these can be purchased on the Pearson website for an additional cost.

Supplementary Materials Packet (Spiral Book): The other item that you will need to purchase is the student workbook. This contains the speech instructions, assignments, activities, and evaluation forms you will need to complete COM 110. This book is only available during the first two weeks of class from the Communication Resource Center.

Spiral Workbook Purchasing Procedures: Students will purchase the spiral workbook (Com 110 Communication as Critical Inquiry) through the School of Communication online store using a credit, debit, or monetary gift card. The website can be found at the following address: http://tinyurl.com/o8jjxke The workbook will cost $31 plus tax and will be available for students to pick up in the Communication Resource Center located in the lower level of Fell Hall 1-2 business days after the online purchase. Students will need to show their ISU ID card and Resource Center workers will verify they have purchased the book and give it to them at that time. Please, do not bring cash to the Communication Resource Center. The only acceptable forms of payment are outlined above.

Instructor: Danielle Shermulis Office Hours: M, 9:00 – 10:30am Office: Fell Hall 039 Section: 06Email: dnsherm@ilstu.edu Classroom: Fell Hall 180

Meeting Time: MWF, 8:00 – 8:50am

Communication Resource Center Hours of Operation

Week 1 – Fell 034 Week 2 – Fell 034 Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.                               Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.- 7 p.m.Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.                                                  Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Also Required A stapler (unstapled assignments are not accepted) Note cards (4 x 6 or smaller)

Recommended Materials Flash drive (Always save assignments in multiple locations, accessible from multiple

devices)

Communication as Critical Inquiry (Com 110) Course Goals:

Communication as Critical Inquiry (Com 110) seeks to improve students’ abilities to express themselves and to listen to others in a variety of communication settings. Effective oral communication is viewed as an essential life skill that every person must possess in order to function in today’s society. The course emphasizes participation in a variety of communication processes in order to develop, reinforce, and evaluate communication skills appropriate for public, small group, and interpersonal settings. The course content and experiences will enable students to assume their responsibilities as speaker-listener-critic in a culturally diverse world. In short, the course is designed to make students competent, ethical, critical, confident, and information literate communicators.

COM 110 addresses the following General Education outcomes:

II. intellectual and practical skills, allowing students to a. make informed judgmentsc. report information effectively and responsibly e. deliver purposeful presentations that inform attitudes or behaviors

III. personal and social responsibility, allowing students to a. participate in activities that are both individually life-enriching and socially beneficial to a diverse communityc. interact competently in a variety of cultural contexts

IV. integrative and applied learning, allowing students to a. identify and solve problemsb. transfer learning to novel situationsc. work effectively in teams

Primary outcomes are indicated in plain text and secondary outcomes are indicated in italics.

Teaching Philosophy

Communication is crucial for developing and maintaining relationships, for succeeding in college, for explaining and defending your own ideas, for listening to and considering the experiences of others, and for your future as working professionals. The intention of this course and my main responsibility is to ensure that you are equipped with the skills necessary to engage in meaningful communication encounters. Public speaking is a terrifying notion for many people, but this fear can be dismantled through respect for the instructor and your peers along with the best information and preparation attainable.

As your instructor, I am also your biggest cheerleader; the biggest goal I have for the semester is for you to succeed. Course policies are intended to be as clearly and fully communicated as possible throughout this syllabus. With this in mind, it is your job to seek clarification where it is lacking and to do your best to reach the goals you will make at the beginning of the semester. As such, we will work together as a team for the duration of the semester. It is impossible for me to do my job without you, just as it is impossible for you to do your job without me.

Acknowledging that this is a required course for your education at ISU, my hope for you is that you will take this class as an opportunity to grow into yourselves and to hone your skills not only as capable and successful college students, but also as adults who are able to function effectively as participating citizens in a democratic society. It is important to keep in mind that this course will not only benefit you in your academic pursuits, but also in your future careers. I want to focus on general improvement, developing confidence, and dispelling past public speaking woes and fears.

Finally, I believe in an open-door policy. This means that the office hours noted above are not the full extent of my availability to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns related or unrelated to COM 110. While an email policy does exist in this syllabus, I will do my best to respond to any and all inquiries expediently. Additionally, meeting times outside of the office hours listed in the syllabus are always obtainable by appointment. I highly encourage you to meet with me, but I do ask that you email me at least 24 hours in advance if you plan to come to my office hours or need to make an appointment to meet. I am here for you. Your peers are here for you. We are a team. I look forward to learning and growing from my experiences with all of you.

The 5 things you must know to succeed in COM 110 as told by cheesy quotes

1. “Your success: It’s up to others to believe it’s possible. It’s up to you to make it happen.”- Brent Dmitruk It doesn’t matter how much I, your parents, or anyone else cares about how you do in college. Ultimately, your fate in this class is completely in your hands. I promise to support you and provide the tools you need to learn and grow as a scholar, but I can’t force you to utilize them. My job is to guide you, not to hold your hand.

2. “Continuous effort-not strength or intelligence-is the key to unlocking our potential.”-Winston Churchill

The students who get the most out of this class do what’s expected of them and more. They do the extra credit, they ask questions, they meet with me, they are willing to go the extra mile.

3. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.”- Benjamin Franklin You honestly won’t learn much simply memorizing keywords from the book. In order to truly gain the communication knowledge and skills necessary to thrive you must be able to apply what we learn in class to real-life situations. Involve yourself in class discussions, challenge yourself to think critically about course concepts, and you will then truly understand the material.

4. “There is no failure except in no longer trying.” -Elbert Hubbard This is difficult, but don’t get too hung up on grades. To some getting a bad grade is the end of the world; it’s not. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get the grade you were expecting. Learn from your mistakes and try again. Remember your self-worth is not contingent on your GPA. Instead of concerning yourself with a letter grade ask yourself: Did I try my best? Did I improve? Did I learn something? If you answer yes to all three of those questions you did not fail.

5. “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” -Oprah Winfrey Discover what you love to do and pursue it. You don’t need to know exactly what you want to do with your life at this moment (many of the most interesting people I know still don’t!), but you need to start thinking about what excites you. The best speeches are on topics students are genuinely passionate about. Use this class to explore your interests.

PET PEEVES

1. Non-stapled assignments. This is a professional courtesy to me, and it also helps you to be more organized. Any assignments that require multiple pages must be stapled together, or they will not be eligible for grading and will be considered late, which will result in a 0 for the assignment.

2. Fringes on papers. Assignments that have the fringes on them will result in a 0 for the assignment. It is unprofessional to turn in an assignment with the fringes still attached to the paper. The appearance of your assignment impacts the overall impression.

3. Packing up belongings before class is dismissed. Another courtesy to me and to your classmates as well as a favor to yourself. Often times important information will be discussed at the end of the class period. It’s imperative for everyone to clearly hear any and all direction given at the end of class.

AssignmentsReview and refer to the rest of the document carefully. There is zero tolerance for not knowing the following expectations. If something is unclear, please ask for clarification. Not knowing when something is due, not knowing about an assignment, or not knowing the expectation for an

assignment are not acceptable excuses for subpar or missing work. This syllabus is your passport to success: utilize it. Of course, I am always a resource to you for clarification, but always look to the syllabus first, as you will likely find your answer here more quickly and easily than waiting for me to respond to an email.

EXAMS (100 points each; 200 points total)There will be a midterm exam and a final exam each worth 100 points. Exams will assess your understanding of communication concepts and theories as well as your application and integration abilities. Students are required by the University to meet during their final exam time.

SPEECHES (100 points each; 300 total points): Each student will present three speeches. ALL THREE SPEECHES MUST BE DELIVERED IN ORDER TO PASS THE CLASS!

a. Informative speech (5-7 minutes, cut off at 7:30; at least 4 sources) b. Group speech (18-20 minutes, cut off at 20:30; at least 10 sources) c. Persuasive speech (5-7 minutes; cut off at 7:30; at least 6 sources)

*Speeches that exceed time limits by 30 seconds or more will be docked ten points (one letter grade) from the total grade, and any content that was not covered will also be docked points accordingly. Speeches within the 30-second grace period will also lose points from the “overall impression” criteria of the speech evaluation, but not an entire letter grade. Speeches shorter than five minutes do not meet the IAI requirement and must be redone in the Speech Lab. Please practice before your speech day and time yourself in order to be prepared, professional, and adhere to the allotted time limits.

ILLINOIS ARTICULATION INITIATIVE (IAI):The Illinois Articulation Initiative is designed to allow students to transfer course credit between institutions. The IAI requires that all COM 110 students present at least three speaking opportunities that include research and are five minutes, or longer, in duration.

The Illinois Articulation Initiative requires that all students deliver ALL three speeches in order to pass the course. Each presentation will be evaluated on content and delivery. Specific criteria will be clearly outlined in class and in the spiral workbook. Grading criteria, typed outlines and references are required for each speech (samples will be provided) and are to be turned in prior to presenting. Students will not be permitted to deliver their speeches without turning in a hard copy of the grading criteria, outline, and references. You will always have the opportunity to submit a preliminary outline to me at least a week prior to your speech date in order to receive feedback. The date I receive your outline will determine the turnaround time on feedback. Additionally, the speech lab is also available to students for feedback prior to the delivery of the speech (see more details about Speech Lab below).

If you fail to give your speech on the assigned day (because you missed the day or did not have the appropriate materials) you must complete that speech in the speech lab for an audience of 3-5 people in order to pass this course, but will still receive a zero for the assignment. In addition, speeches must be completed within two weeks except in extreme circumstances in which case prior arrangements with the instructor will be required.

SPEECH TOPICS:You will choose your own topics for each speech, but I do require topic submission a few weeks before speech day and reserve the right to reject topics ill suited for this class (though this rarely happens). Please choose topics you are passionate about!

SPEECH ETIQUETTE: We are a support system for each other because public speaking can be a scary proposition. Your attendance on speech days is not optional; it is required. Failure to attend class on speech days results in a 10% deduction from your speech grade. As a speaker you will dress in business casual attire and conduct yourself professionally during your speech. It is inconsiderate to arrive late for your own or during a peer’s presentation; tardiness will result in a 5% deduction from your speech grade. Audience members will be attentive and considerate throughout all speeches. Therefore, falling asleep, using your phone, working on assignments for other classes, and all disruptive behavior during speeches results in a 10% deduction from your speech grade as well. Finally, if you are late on a speech day or excuse yourself from the classroom for any reason do not come into the classroom during a speech – this can be incredibly distracting to the speaker. Wait outside until you hear applause signaling the conclusion of the speech.

SUMMARY OF SPEECH RULES:1. ZERO CREDIT if you miss your own speech day or are not prepared on your speech

day. For example, if you are missing any of your speech materials, you will not be able to present. If you fail to give your speech on the assigned day you must complete that speech in the speech lab for an audience of 3-5 people within two weeks of your original speech day, as you must complete the speech even without credit in order to meet IAI guidelines. Use the speech lab form in your spiral as documentation of your make-up speech.

2. 10% off your speech grade for each day you miss a peer’s speech.3. 10% off your speech grade if you are on your cell phone, doing other coursework,

falling asleep, or being disruptive during a peer’s speech.4. 5% off your speech grade if you are tardy on any speech day.5. 10% off your speech grade for speaking 30 seconds over your allotted speech time.

SPEECH LAB (5 points extra credit)

You are encouraged to visit the speech lab at least once during the semester to practice your speech. The use of the speech lab and the return of the form (found in your spiral book) will be worth 5 points of extra credit one time, even if you go to the speech lab multiple times throughout the semester. It is also recommended that you plan a visit to the speech lab at least three days before your speech so you have enough time to synthesize the feedback received from the attendant and incorporate it into your speech. The speech lab can be a useful tool in improving the quality of your speech and public speaking skills. However, the attendants will not give feedback on your outline construction – only your delivery. If you want feedback on your speech outlines please ask me, because every instructor has different requirements and preferences. Make sure to be fully prepared for your speech lab appointment so attendants can give you proper feedback on delivery. Speech lab attendants have been instructed to only sign

forms of students who come to speech lab prepared. Students must bring the speech lab form found in the spiral as well as a copy of their outline the attendant can write on. To schedule time in the speech lab, call (309) 438-4566 or come to Fell 032 and schedule an appointment in person. If you wish to video-record your presentation, please tell the attendant when booking your appointment. Remember to book your appointment early, as there are a great number of students trying to make appointments. You must schedule an appointment at least 24 hours before the date you are scheduled to deliver your speech in class, or you will not be able to use the speech lab. If you need to change or cancel your appointment, you will need to call the Speech Lab at 438-4566 or stop by in person (Fell Hall 032) 24 hours in advance.

COMMUNICATION IMPROVEMENT PROFILE (CIP), CRITICAL THINKING SELF-ASSESSMENT (CTSA), AND ETHICAL COMMUNICATION SELF-ASSESSMENT (ECSA) (40 points)This is the first major assignment in the class and thus one of the most important. This assignment is geared to set up and outline students’ individual goals for the semester and develop a plan of action to achieve these goals. An explanation can be found in the spiral book.

SYNTHESIS PAPER (50 points) The synthesis paper is 3-5 page reflection on the goals that you have reached throughout the semester, as well as those you did not reach. Although a detailed assignment will be provided in the spiral workbook and in class, the end product will consist of your Synthesis Paper Template, the Ethical Communicating Self Assessment (ECSA) post-test, Critical Thinking Self Assessment posttest (CTSA), and your final synthesis paper.

LAST WEEK TODAY (LWT) (80 points)Last Week Today (LWT) assignments will assess your knowledge of the content reviewed and discussed the previous week as well as your ability to apply the content to real world encounters. I will post these worksheets on ReggieNet the week before they are due. You will answer the short-essay questions and turn them in on the assigned due date. LWT assignments are typically due the following Monday unless there is a special holiday or change in schedule. LWT assignments will serve as excellent study guides for exams. If you choose to handwrite the assignment please write legibly. I will not grade assignments I cannot read.

PREPARING TO PARTICIPATE (P2P) EXERCISES (TENTATIVELY OPTIONAL)Throughout the chapters in the textbook, you will find blue boxes labeled as Preparing to Participate. There are usually four per chapter, but this deviates from time to time. If you find yourself needing to brush up on your note-taking skills, I highly recommend using the P2Ps to guide your reading, retain information, and to use as study guides for the exams. Taking notes using the P2P exercises will be optional, however I do expect all of you to come to class “prepared to participate.” Please read and take notes before coming to class and write down at least three comments or questions you had while reading each chapter. If I find our class discussions are lacking and students are not participating as much as they should be, I reserve the right to make the P2Ps mandatory assignments.

QUIZZES (5 at 10 points each for 50 point total)Five quizzes will be given throughout the semester. One is the syllabus quiz and the other four will not be indicated on the syllabus schedule. Quizzes will be both objective and short answer formats.

#WHAT’S TRENDING SPEECH (15 points)Students will be assigned one date in the semester to present a short #What’s Trending speech. Directions are as follows:

Research a current issue trending in the news or search Twitter or Facebook to find out what’s currently trending.

Pick 1 or 2 articles from a credible source (The New York Times, CNN, NPR, etc.) Spend 2-3 minutes explaining the current event. Create your own hashtag and explain its significance to the class. Apply concepts from Com 110 (tell us why we should care and how it relates to course

content). Ask a higher-level question to the class to generate discussion. Turn in grading criteria sheet (found on ReggieNet) stapled to your article(s) you

reference in the speech

PARTICIPATION (80 points)Taking part in classroom discussions regarding course content and being able to apply these concepts to real world settings is an integral part of Communication as Critical Inquiry. Therefore, your intellectual presence is expected just as much as your physical presence. Students should strive to participate in discussion at least one or two times each class and fully engage in all class activities and small-group work. Each of you will assign yourselves a participation grade for the week as an additional component of your LWT assignment and justify the grade you think you deserve using evidence from class (i.e., attendance, listening to others, comments contributed, participation in classroom activities, productivity during work days etc.) The actual point value earned will be determined by the instructor based on consideration of the validity of your justification.

ASSIGNMENT FORMATAll references are to be cited using American Psychological Association (APA) style. Please make your headings for ALL assignments uniform. Below is an example, which I will expect you to follow. Though the majority your work will be double spaced (with the exception of speech outlines), 12 pt Times New Roman font, and will have 1-inch margins, the heading should be SINGLE SPACED and on the first page ONLY. Failure to follow heading formats will results in a 1-point deduction from the assignment grade.

Your name (Jon Snow)Assignment (Quiz #1)Date (8/21/15)Course title (COM 110)

Formatting contributes tremendously to the overall impression of your assignments. I’m a bit of

a stickler about it, because I know your future bosses/clients will be too. Formatting points are the easiest points to earn in this class, so be sure to double and triple check your format on every assignment before turning it in to me.

EVALUATION:

Any Old Bag (AOB) Speech 10 ptsInterview As Biography 10 ptsInformative Speech 100 pts Group Speech 100 pts Persuasive Speech 100 pts #What’s Trending Speech 15 ptsCIP Paper 40 ptsLWTs 80 pts (8 at 10 points each)Class Activities TBD (No more than 25 points)Quizzes 50 pts (5 at 10 points each)Midterm 100 pts Final 100 ptsSynthesis Paper 50 ptsWeekly Participation Log 80 pts (8 at 10 points each)TOTAL TBD

The grading scale is a standard ten-percentage point scale: 90-100% = A; 80%-89% = B; 70%-79% = C; 60-69% = D; below 60% = F

Grades will be updated on ReggieNet after assignments have been graded and will not be discussed via email (due to FERPA laws as well as personal preference). Additionally, an appointment must be made 48 hours after grades are distributed to discuss the grade if you wish to do so. This ensures that you have formulated a solid argument for why you feel the grade was undeserved. In addition to this meeting you must submit a 1-page paper outlining the specific reasons why you deserve a different grade.

Please keep in mind that grades are determined according to a point system. This means that there are no grades that weigh more heavily than others – a point from a quiz is the same as a point from a speech. Therefore, if you happen to receive a grade that you do not like, remember that you can make up for it on another assignment.

COURSE POLICIES:

ATTENDANCEYou are expected to come prepared to discuss the chapters and participate in activities associated with the readings. Regular attendance is key to success and will be expected every time the class meets. Being absent will deprive you of valuable class discussions, prevent you from turning in assignments, and will also prevent you from fulfilling certain graded in-class activities that cannot be made up. I understand that life happens and there may be days that you make the choice to not attend class. Therefore, each student may have

2 absences without being penalized. Two (2) points will be deducted from your participation grade for each day that is missed otherwise. These two days cannot be used on your speech day, a classmate’s speech day, group work days, or an exam day. You MUST turn in your syllabus contract to be awarded these two free absences. In addition, as a professional courtesy to me and your peers you must also send me an email notifying me of your absence at least two hours prior to class. Failure to do so will result in a 2-point deduction for the day. You will be required to notify future employers of absences, so you are expected to do the same in COM 110. Please note that any assignments missed on these days cannot be turned in after the due date. If you know you’re going to be absent, turn in your work ahead of time. Showing up to class but falling asleep, working on other coursework, playing on your cell phone, disrupting or distracting yourself and others from class does not count as being present. Participation points will not be earned on days where this behavior takes place.

If you are involved in university activities that will cause you to miss class such as athletics, band, theatre, debate, etc., I will need a schedule of classes that you will miss and a signed note from your coach or sponsor verifying your excused absences. If you are sick and cannot attend class/turn in an assignment you must provide a doctor’s note to verify the illness and receive an excused absence or assignment extension from me. If you’re sick enough to miss class, you’re sick enough to make an appointment at Student Health Services.

Tardiness will not be tolerated by the instructor or by future employers. However, as stated before I understand life happens. Therefore, two (2) tardies will be tolerated (though not encouraged) should life “happen” during the course of the semester. Additional tardies will each result in the loss of one point from the overall participation grade. Tardiness will never be acceptable on speech days or exam days. Should you need to be late on these days, I require 24-hour courtesy notice so that other arrangements can be made. If you are late on a speech day, NEVER come into the classroom during a speech. Wait outside until you hear applause at the conclusion of the speech. You are considered late if I have started taking attendance when you walk in the door.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE EXTRA CREDIT5 points extra credit will be awarded to students who achieve “perfect” attendance (i.e., students who do not miss any class meetings and/or have excused absences).

ELECTRONICSAll electronic devices are to be turned off or on silent (not vibrate) and put away before class begins. If your phone goes off during class, I reserve the right to answer the call or read the text. If your phone rings during someone else’s speech or you are on an electronic device, you will lose 10% off your own speech grade. This is not a lecture-based class, but a discussion-based class. Laptops and tablets will not be necessary, as your note taking will occur on your own time outside of class. In class work days are an exception to this rule. You will be engaged enough in class that you should not need your electronic devices to keep you entertained.

LATE WORK

All work is expected on the date it is due at the beginning of class. Seeing that all due dates are strategically planned, late work will not be accepted and will result in zero credit for the assignment. I will work with you if you have a legitimate reason for your absence (determined by me) and arrangements have been made prior to the class meeting. To be clear: unless you email me, come to my office, or send a carrier pigeon before class and receive confirmation via email, face-to-face communication, or by returned carrier pigeon regarding an extension on a due date before the due date, it will not be accepted. I understand that emergencies arise, and if one is to occur on the due date of the assignment I expect that you will do everything in your power to get the assignment to me on time (e.g., send it to class with a friend) and/or provide some documentation of your emergency (e.g., doctor’s note, picture of your flat tire, etc.). I want to help you in any way possible but will not accept less than your full effort. Like most instructors, I am more understanding if you keep me informed. Let me know if you encounter problems right away. I am giving you a complete list of due dates for the semester to make this as easy as possible. Make sure to anticipate predictable problems so that you can prevent them. For example, running out of paper or printer ink, losing computer files that you did not back up are problems that need not occur if you are looking ahead. Assignments will not be accepted through email unless indicated in class or in cases of emergency.

CONTACTING THE INSTRUCTORPrior to contacting the instructor, please review the syllabus policies and assignment descriptions – your answer will likely be found there. Otherwise, email is the best way to get in contact with me if you have questions or concerns. I expect that email correspondence be of professional quality. Professional emails include appropriate language, grammar, and punctuation. Additionally, a professional email will always start by addressing the recipient and signing one’s name at the conclusion of the message. In the subject line of your email, please list your last name, course (COM 110) and a general subject of your inquiry. Failure to do so may result in the email being deleted without consideration.

If you choose to contact me through email, please be patient and allow 24 hours for a response during the week (Monday-Thursday) and 48 hours on weekends (Friday-Sunday). If an email is sent an hour before class, it is highly unlikely that I will respond within the hour. Consider timeliness and be considerate when choosing an appropriate email time. If I have not responded within 24 hours, check to ensure the email was sent and follows the formatting indicated in this syllabus, send a follow-up email, and kindly wait for my reply. Do not send email through ReggieNet, as it is not pushed to the instructor’s email account and will not be read. If you ask a question that is in the syllabus, you will receive a standard message stating, “Please check the syllabus.” in response.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURESProfessional Courtesy: Professional courtesy includes respecting others' opinions, not interrupting in class, being respectful to those who are speaking, and working together in a spirit of cooperation. I expect you to demonstrate these behaviors at all times in this class. With that in mind, sleeping, reading materials irrelevant to class purposes, texting, or disrupting the class will not be tolerated and will result in the student being considered absent for that particular class period.

Presentation Etiquette: On presentation days, you have dual responsibilities as a speaker and an audience member. When you are presenting, you will dress appropriately. When you are an audience member, you will be attentive and ask challenging but constructive questions when the presentation is finished. Because most people are nervous when they present, you will be supportive both verbally and nonverbally. You will never enter or leave the room while a presentation is in progress.

Behavioral Expectation Policy: Should any student violate the expectations of appropriate classroom behavior (as mentioned in the professional courtesy and presentation etiquette policies above), the instructor will schedule a meeting to discuss these expectations and develop a behavioral modification plan. If these behaviors persist, you will be at-risk for failing the course.

CHEATING/PLAGIARISM: Students are expected to be honest in all academic work, consistent with the academic integrity policy as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. All work is to be appropriately cited when it is borrowed, directly or indirectly, from another source. Unauthorized and unacknowledged collaboration on speech topics and/or the presentation of someone else’s work warrants plagiarism.

Students found to inadvertently commit acts of dishonesty will receive appropriate penalties specific to the assignment in question. Students found to commit intentional acts of dishonesty will receive a failing grade in the course and will be referred for appropriate disciplinary action through Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Office.

SPECIAL NEEDS & ACCOMODATIONSAny student needing to arrange a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability should contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell Hall, (309) 438-5853 (voice), (309) 438-8620 (TDD).

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:Life at college can get very complicated. Students sometimes feel overwhelmed, lost, experience anxiety or depression, struggle with relationship difficulties or diminished self-esteem. However, many of these issues can be effectively addressed with a little help. Student Counseling Services (SCS) helps students cope with difficult emotions and life stressors. Student Counseling Services is staffed by experienced, professional psychologists and counselors who are attuned to the needs of college students. The services are FREE and completely confidential. Find out more at Counseling.IllinoisState.edu or by calling (309) 438-3655.

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY BEREAVEMENT POLICY:In the event that a student experiences a death of an immediate family member or relative as defined below, the student will be excused from class for funeral leave, subsequent bereavement, and/or travel considerations.  The student will provide appropriate documentation and arrange to complete missed classroom work as soon as possible according to the process outlined below. Upon notification of the absence and proper documentation, each faculty member shall excuse the student from class according to this policy and provide an opportunity to complete missed exams, quizzes, and other required work.  Ultimately, the student is responsible for all material covered in class and must work with each individual professor as soon as they return to complete

any required work. Details can be found at the following website: http://policy.illinoisstate.edu/students/2-1-27.shtml

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES

There will be a few extra credit opportunities for research participation. The extra credit points will be added to your final grade, and may not necessarily appear in the gradebook immediately upon your completion of the opportunity. There are no guarantees for extra credit, and it is each student’s responsibility to be aware of and take advantage of such opportunities. You may receive extra credit for participating in any of the studies in the School of Communication’s Research Pool. The Research Pool is updated as research studies are opened/closed, and it is your responsibility to access the Pool and be aware of available opportunities. The Research Pool can be accessed via: https://sites.google.com/site/isucomresearch/

In general, each 30 minutes of participation in an extra credit study will earn you .5 Research Credits. Each Research Credit is worth an additional 0.5% of your total possible final grade in this course. For example, if you participate in a research study that requires you to spend an hour in a lab (i.e., 1 Research Credit), and your course is based on a 1000-point total, your participation would provide 10 points to your final grade. Each project listed on the Research Pool site will indicate the specific number of Research Credits associated with the project. The course instructor will get evidence of participation and the time of participation from the researcher(s) who administer the research studies at the conclusion of the semester; however, it is your responsibility to make sure that the researchers have the necessary evidence of your participation at the time of the study. Before participating in a study, please be sure to have your name, ULID (i.e., the part of your email before @ilstu.edu), instructor name, and course and section number ready, as you will need to provide these to receive credit. Research Credit can only be applied to one course for each study, unless specified otherwise in the Research Pool. A maximum of 5% of your final course grade can be earned from extra credit opportunities via the Research Pool. After the final exam there will be no further opportunities for extra credit or to otherwise improve your grade.

Please also be aware that federal guidelines indicate that instructors offering extra credit for research participation must offer a reasonable alternative (such as a research paper) for students who want to earn extra credit but do not want to participate in a study.

*Note: At any point throughout the duration of this course I reserve the right to change the syllabus and schedule details. Of course, I will inform you of these changes

Tentative Schedule for Communication as Critical Inquiry

WEEK DATE DAY CHAPTER MATERIAL COVERED ASSIGNMENTS DUE

1 8/17 M Review Syllabus, Assign Any Old Bag (AOB)

Speech8/19 W AOB Speeches AOB Speech8/21 F Interview as

Biography/Assign CIP Paper

Syllabus Contract

Syllabus Quiz2 8/24 M 1 Intro to

Communication/CIP Q’sBethany #WT

8/26 W 2 Communication Confidence

Nicolyn #WT

8/28 F 3 Ethical Communication Madison #WT3 8/31 M 4 Perception LWT #1

Mackenzie #WT

9/2 W 5 & 6 Topic Selection/Audience Analysis

Topic Selection Concept MapsMissy #WT

9/4 F Assign Informative Speech

CIP PapersMary #WT

4 9/7 M LABOR DAY NO CLASS

9/9 W 7 Locating & Incorporating LWT #2Allison S. #WT

9/11 F 8 & 9 Organizing & Outlining/Speech Order

Assigned

APA WorksheetEmily #WT

5 9/14 M 10 Introductions & Conclusions

LWT #3Alison D. #WT

9/16 W 11 Language Part 1 Rough Draft Outlines

(Optional)Will G. #WT

9/18 F 11 Language Part 2 Alexis #WT6 9/21 M 12 &13 Designing Presentation

Aids/DeliveryLWT #4

Bailey #WT9/23 W Informative Speeches Presentations9/25 F Informative Speeches Presentations

7 9/28 M Informative Speeches Presentations

9/30 W Informative Speeches Presentations

10/2 F Out of Class Midterm Study Day

8 10/5 M Debrief Informative Speeches/Talk about LWT issues to fix/Assign Group

Speeches

Informative Speech Self-Evaluations

Hannah #WT10/7 W Midterm Review Will M. #WT10/9 F MIDTERM Exam

9 10/12

M 14 Group Communication Topic SelectionGroup Contracts

James #WT10/14

W 14 Culture/Group Impromptus

Rachel #WT

10/16

F 15 Listening/Survival Activity

Ricky #WT

10 10/19

M Out of Class Group Work Day

10/21

W In Class Group Work Day

LWT #5Bring Laptops

Francesca #WT10/23

F Group Speeches Presentations

11 10/26

M Group Speeches Presentations

10/28

W Assign Persuasive Speech & Synthesis Paper

Ashley #WT

10/30

F 16 Fact, Value, Policy Tiffani #WT

12 11/2 M 17 Toulmin Model & Fallacies

LWT #6Tierra #WT

11/4 W 17 Ethos, Logos, Pathos Toulmin Model Final Topic Selection

Stanley #WT11/6 F Out of Class Work Day

13 11/9 M In Class Work Day LWT #7Bring LaptopsDaliha #WT

11/11

W Persuasive Speeches Presentations

11/13

F Persuasive Speeches Presentations

14 11/16

M Persuasive Speeches Presentations

11/1 W Persuasive Speeches Presentations

811/20

F NCA – NO CLASS NO CLASS

15 11/23

M THANKSGIVING NO CLASS

11/25

W THANKSGIVING NO CLASS

11/27

F THANKSGIVING NO CLASS

16 11/30

M COM 110 Synthesis Discussion

Persuasive Speech Self-Evaluations

12/2 W Synthesis Paper Work Day

Bring Laptops

12/4 F Review for Final Exam Synthesis Papers

Final Exam date to be determined by the University at a later date

Syllabus Contract

I have read the syllabus for Danielle Shermulis’ Com 110 course and agree to the terms for required coursework and acceptable classroom behavior. I also understand that the instructor reserves the right to change syllabus and schedule details and will inform me if changes are made.

Signature:____________________________________________________________

Name (please print):________________________________ Date:_______________

Email: _________________________ Student ID#: ___________________________

Hometown & State: ___________________________________________________

Major: ______________________________________________________________

Please list any previous public speaking experience, if any:

Please list at least 3 hobbies/extracurricular activities you enjoy:

What do you want to be when you grow up?:

What was the biggest highlight of your summer break?:

Favorites:

Movie: ______________________________________________

Song/Band: __________________________________________

TV show: ____________________________________________

Book: _______________________________________________

Food: ______________________________________________