OIC Syllabus tr schedule

1. WELCOME TO ORAL AND
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
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Unit Date Do Before Class
Introduction Tues. 9/4 ---
Unit 1:
Concepts of
Communication
Thurs. 9/6 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. 9/11 Complete Chapter 2 assignment.
Thurs. 9/13 Complete Chapter 3 assignment.
Tues. 9/18 Complete Chapter 4 assignment.
Thurs. 9/20 Draft inventory and bring to class. Prepare for chapter assessments.
Unit 2:
Communicating
Your Potential
Tues. 9/25
Complete pre-class homework and post-class chapter assessments 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. 9/27
Tues. 10/2
Thurs. 10/4
Tues. 10/9*
Thurs. 10/11*
Unit 3:
Communication
and Conflict
Tues. 10/16
Complete pre-class homework and post-class chapter assessments for
Chapters 7 and 8. Create scenarios of workplace conflict and prepare
persuasive presentations. No class during Spring Break: 3/13 and 3/15
Thurs. 10/18
Tues. 10/23
Thurs. 10/25
Tues. 10/30*
Thurs. 11/1*
Unit 4:
Communication
and Culture
Tues. 11/6
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 22.
Thurs. 11/8
Tues. 11/13
Thurs. 11/15
Tues. 11/20*
Tues. 11/27*
Thurs. 11/29*
Unit 5:
Communicating
in Groups
Tues. 12/4
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. 12/6
Tues. 12/11
Thurs. 12/13
Exam Period
Thursday, 12/20
11:30-1:20*
Present Board Meetings