Syllabus OIC schedule

1. WELCOME TO ORAL AND
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
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Unit Date Do Before Class
Introduction Tues. 8/29 ---
Unit 1:
Concepts of
Communication
Thurs. 8/30 Read syllabus thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with Blackboard and
student email. Complete Chapter 1 and Introduction assignments in
Blackboard. Add to the scholarly and career interests BB wiki.
Complete Contact Your Instructor assignment. Review
Communication Inventory assignment and begin work.
Tues. 9/5 Complete Chapter 2 assignment.
Thurs. 9/7 Complete Chapter 3 assignment.
Tues. 9/12 Complete Chapter 4 assignment.
Thurs. 9/14 Draft inventory and bring to class. Prepare for unit application quiz
Unit 2:
Communicating
Your Potential
Tues. 9/19
Complete pre-class homework and post-class application quizzes for
Chapters 5 and 6. 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. 9/21
Tues. 9/26
Thurs. 9/28
Tues. 10/3*
Thurs. 10/5*
Unit 3:
Communication
and Conflict
Tues. 10/10
Complete pre-class homework and post-class application quizzes for
Chapters 7 and 8. Create scenarios of workplace conflict and prepare
persuasive presentations.
Thurs. 10/12
Tues. 10/17
Thurs. 10/19
Tues. 10/24*
Thurs. 10/26*
Unit 4:
Communication
and Culture
Tues. 10/31
Complete pre-class homework and post-class application quizzes for
Chapters 9 and 10. Create scenario for informative research and
prepare informative presentations with visual aids. No class
November 23 for Thanksgiving.
Thurs. 11/2
Tues. 11/7
Thurs. 11/9
Tues. 11/14*
Thurs. 11/16*
Tues. 11/21*
Unit 5:
Communicating
in Groups
Tues. 11/28
Complete pre-class homework and post-class application quizzes for
Chapters 11 and 12. Create board meeting teams, assign roles, and
brainstorm scenarios. Work in groups to prepare board meetings.
Thurs. 11/30
Tues. 12/5
Thurs. 12/7
Exam Period
Tuesday,
December 12
11:30-1:20*
Present Board Meetings in D2632