This document outlines the schedule and assignments for an oral and interpersonal communication course across 5 units over 15 weeks. It includes the chapter readings and homework assignments to complete before each class, which typically involves reading chapters, responding to discussions, and completing chapter assessments. The units cover key concepts of communication, communicating potential through resumes and interviews, communication and conflict, communication and culture, and communicating in groups. The course culminates in group presentations of mock board meetings during the exam period.

1. WELCOME TO ORAL AND
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
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Unit Date Do Before Class
Introduction Tues. 9/3 ---
Unit 1:
Concepts of
Communication
Thurs. 9/5 Read syllabus thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with Blackboard and
student email. Complete Chapter 1 Journal assignment in Blackboard.
Complete initial post to Introductions Blackboard discussion. Begin
Contact Your Instructor assignment. Review Communication
Inventory assignment and begin work.
Tues. 9/10 Complete Chapter 2 assignment. Complete responses to Introductions
Blackboard discussion
Thurs. 9/12 Complete Chapter 3 assignment.
Tues. 9/17 Complete Chapter 4 and Contact Your Instructor assignments.
Thurs. 9/19 Draft inventory and bring to class. Complete chapter assessments.
Unit 2:
Communicating
Your Potential
Tues. 9/24
Complete pre-class homework and post-class chapter assessments for
Chapters 5 and 6. Add to the scholarly and career interests BB wiki.
Research job postings and prepare resumes and cover letters. Partner
with a classmate and research each other’s fields. Prepare for and
conduct mock interviews.
Thurs. 9/26
Tues. 10/1
Thurs. 10/3
Tues. 10/8*
Thurs. 10/10*
Unit 3:
Communication
and Conflict
Tues. 10/15
Complete pre-class homework and post-class chapter assessments for
Chapters 7 and 8. Create scenarios of workplace conflict and prepare
persuasive presentations.
Thurs. 10/17
Tues. 10/22
Thurs. 10/24
Tues. 10/29*
Thurs. 10/31*
Unit 4:
Communication
and Culture
Tues. 11/5
Complete pre-class homework and post-class chapter assessments for
Chapters 9 and 10. Create scenario for informative research and
prepare informative presentations with visual aids. No class
November 28 for Thanksgiving Break.
Thurs. 11/7
Tues. 11/12
Thurs. 11/14
Tues. 11/19*
Thurs. 11/21*
Tues. 11/26*
Unit 5:
Communicating
in Groups
Tues. 12/3
Complete pre-class homework and post-class chapter assessments for
Chapters 11 and 12. Create board meeting teams, assign roles, and
brainstorm scenarios. Work in groups to prepare board meetings.
Thurs. 12/5
Tues. 12/10
Thurs. 12/12
Exam Period
Tuesday, 12/17
9:30-11:20*
Present Board Meetings