TR schedule

1. WELCOME TO ORAL AND
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
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Unit Date Do Before Class
Introduction Tues. 1/16 ---
Unit 1:
Concepts of
Communication
Thurs. 1/18 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. 1/23 Complete Chapter 2 assignment.
Thurs. 1/25 Complete Chapter 3 assignment.
Tues. 1/30 Complete Chapter 4 assignment.
Thurs. 2/1 Draft inventory and bring to class. Prepare for unit application quiz
Unit 2:
Communicating
Your Potential
Tues. 2/6
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. 2/8
Tues. 2/13
Thurs. 2/15
Tues. 2/20*
Thurs. 2/22*
Unit 3:
Communication
and Conflict
Tues. 2/27
Complete pre-class homework and post-class application quizzes 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. 3/1
Tues. 3/6
Thurs. 3/8
Tues. 3/20*
Thurs. 3/22*
Unit 4:
Communication
and Culture
Tues. 3/27
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.
Thurs. 3/29
Tues. 4/3
Thurs. 4/5
Tues. 4/10*
Thurs. 4/12*
Tues. 4/17*
Unit 5:
Communicating
in Groups
Thurs. 4/19 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.
One day from this unit may be used in another unit in case of weather
cancellation, instructor illness, etc.
Tues. 4/24
Thurs. 4/26
Tues. 5/1
Thurs. 5/3
Exam Period
Thursday, 5/10
1:30-3:20*
Present Board Meetings in D2637