This document outlines the schedule and assignments for an oral and interpersonal communication course divided into 5 units over the semester. It provides the reading assignments and homework due before each class for the entire semester. The units cover key communication concepts, communicating potential through resumes and interviews, dealing with communication and conflict, the influence of culture on communication, and concluding with communicating effectively in groups.

1. WELCOME TO ORAL AND
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
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Unit Date Do Before Class
Snow day! Wed. 1/23
Introductions Mon. 1/28
Unit 1:
Concepts of
Communication
Wed. 1/30 Read syllabus thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with Blackboard and
student email. Complete Chapter 1 assignment in Blackboard.
Complete initial post to Introductions Blackboard discussion. Begin
Contact Your Instructor assignment. Review Communication
Inventory assignment and begin work.
Mon. 2/4 Complete Chapter 2 assignment. Complete responses to
Introductions Blackboard discussion
Wed. 2/6 Complete Chapter 3 assignment.
Mon. 2/11 Complete Chapter 4 and Contact Your Instructor assignments.
Wed. 2/13 Draft inventory and bring to class. Complete chapter assessments.
Unit 2:
Communicating
Your Potential
Mon. 2/18
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.
Wed. 2/20
Mon. 2/25
Wed. 2/27
Mon. 3/4*
Wed. 3/6*
Unit 3:
Communication
and Conflict
Mon. 3/11
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: 3/18
and 3/20
Wed. 3/13
Mon. 3/25
Wed. 3/27
Mon. 4/1*
Wed. 4/3*
Unit 4:
Communication
and Culture
Mon. 4/8
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.
Wed. 4/10
Mon. 4/15
Wed. 4/17
Mon. 4/22*
Wed. 4/24*
Mon. 4/29*
Unit 5:
Communicating
in Groups
Wed. 5/1 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.
Mon. 5/6
Wed. 5/8
Mon. 5/13
Exam Period
Wednesday,
5/15 7:30-9:20*
Present Board Meetings