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INSTRUCTOR: Brooke Zimmers OFFICE: Room 5384 on the 2nd floor of the Foss Building PHONE: 206-546-4795 EMAIL: bzimmers@ctc.edu OFFICE HRS: M-F 8:00 to 8:20am, 1pm to 2pm MW and by appointment
COURSE TEXT: Understanding Human Communication by Adler and Rodman, 8th ed. MATERIALS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Speech Communication 101 is a five credit introduction course to basic communication. My goals are for you:
EXPECTATIONS: Both analytical and experiential skills will be developed in this course and both require self-exploration in and out of the classroom. I EXPECT THAT:
(ALL PRESENTATIONS, PAPERS, AND EXAMS MUST BE COMPLETED TO RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE IN THIS COURSE.) ATTENDANCE: This is a communication class and your presence is required to get a passing grade. Excused absences do not lower your overall grade in this class. Excused absences are those that are both valid and verifiable, i.e. illness, bereavement, and school-related activities. I will ask for verification and I expect that you will be responsible for getting any notes/materials that you missed. If an emergency occurs and you cannot notify me in class, leave a message with a number for me to contact you. If I do not hear from you the absence will be considered unexcused. I will deduct 5 points from your final grade for every absence after three unexcused absences. TARDINESS: Tardiness is viewed unfavorably by me and is rude to your classmates. I realize there are unavoidable situations, however, there are some people who are chronically late. This behavior is disruptive and unfair to those who make an effort to be here on time. If your tardiness is chronic you may lose participation points. If you anticipate being tardy on a regular basis please talk to me. MAKE-UP EXAM/SPEECH POLICY: Only in special circumstances will I consider making-up an exam. Please notify me prior to the scheduled exam if you wish to arrange a make-up. The more notice I am given, the more likely you will be able to make it up. The exam must be taken/given within ONE WEEK of the regularly scheduled time. Because of time constraints it is highly unlikely you will be able to make-up a speech...only if you convince another classmate to switch with you will it be considered. PLAGIARISM: If anyone should use the work of another and present it as his/her own, that would constitute plagiarism and result in a failing grade on that assignment. Taking papers off of the web, taking ideas from entire papers/speeches even, quoting entire sentences and or, using information you gained from books, periodicals, even friends without citing a source (giving credit) is Plagiarism. Be sure to give credit to your sources, even in your outlines. If you are unclear how to cite sources or if your information is original—please ask. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities that have accommodation needs are required to meet with Disabled Student Services (206-546-5832) to establish their eligibility for accommodation. Please review your accommodation requirements with me so that I understand and can meet your needs. GRADING: These assignments are chosen to include a variety of learning styles and evaluative methods with a balance between testing, writing, and speaking.
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