Syllabus.comm 1050.05.fall 2012
- 1. COMM1050.05 Introduction to Communication Theory Fall 2012 INSTRUCTOR: Bridget Sheffer, M.A. CRN: 46674 EMAIL ADDRESS: sheffer@dixie.edu TIME: 9:00-10:15 sheffer@dixie.edu PHONE: 435-879-4279 CLASS: JEN 190 TEXT: 435-610-1049 OFFICE HOURS: by appointment FINAL EXAM: December 13, 2012 at 8:00 am TEXT Introducing Communication Theory: Analysis and Application, 4 thed. Richard West and Lynn Turner A First Look at Communication Theory, 7thed. Em Griffin http://www.afirstlook.com/edition_7/theory_list INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION Academic Integrity: Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook (published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about procedures and about what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior. A.D.A.: “If you are a student with a medical, psychological, or learning disability or think you might have a disability andwould like accommodations, contact the DisabilityResourceCenter (652-7516) in the StudentServicesCenter. The DisabilityResourceCenter will determine eligibility of the student requesting special services anddetermine the appropriate accommodations related to their disability.” DMAIL :Important class and college information will be sent to your Dmail account. This information includes your DSC bill, financial aid/scholarship notices, notification of dropped classes, reminders of important dates and events, and other information critical to your success in this class and at DSC. All DSC students are automatically assigned a Dmail account. If you don’t know your user name and password, go to www.dixie.edu and select “Dmail,” for complete instructions. You will be held responsible for information sent to your Dmail email, so please check it often. GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION EVALUATIONS & COURSE REQUIREMENTS Participation and Attendance Attendance is critical; and participation makes class more fun for all of us. Exams There will be 3 tests incorporating short answer, multiple choice and essays.
- 2. Final The final will be a group project incorporating a research paper and a group presentation of the culture of your choice. Percentage/Grade Breakdown 94-100% = A 84-86% = B 74-76% = C 64-66% = D 90-93% = A- 80-83% = B- 70-73% = C- 60-63% = D- 87-89% = B+ 77-79% = C+ 67-69% = D+ Below 59 = F ASSIGNMENT DETAILS: Exams There will be 5 tests worth 100 points incorporating short answer, multiple choice and true/false. Each exam will have a pretest, a study guide and the actual test will be administered in the testing center. Final The final exam will be comprehensive and worth 250 points. The exam will also have a pretest, a study guide and actual test will be administered in the classroom on a scantron. Participation and Attendance You earn 25 points for each course you attend which will equal 625 points. Reading This course requires completing regular reading, writing and research exercises both in class and out of class. There will be additional readings for this course. Late or Make-up Work No late work accepted. For extenuating circumstances, please see me. TECHNOLOGY Cell Phones = silenced, texting . . . Laptops = no distractions, or you’ll be asked to shut them down COURSE CALENDAR Date Topic Theory Category Readings 21-Aug Syllabus Introduction 23-Aug What is Communication? What is West & Turner, studied? ch 1; Handout
- 3. 28-Aug Thinking about Theory & the 7 Comm West & Turner, Traditions ch 3; Griffin, ch. 4 30-Aug Exam 4-Sep Cognitive Dissonance Interpersonal West & Turner, ch 7 6-Sep Group Decision Making Group/Organization Griffin, ch 17 11-Sep The Rhetoric Public/Political West & Turner, ch 18 13-Sep Agenda Setting Theory Media Griffin, ch 28 18-Sep Face Negotiations Theory Culture West & Turner, ch 26 20-Sep Exam 25-Sep Expectancy Violation Theory Interpersonal West & Turner, ch 8 27-Sep Organizational Culture Group/Organization West & Turner, ch 16 2-Oct Dramatism Public/Political West & Turner, ch 19 4-Oct Cultural Studies Media West & Turner, ch 21 9-Oct Standpoint Theory Culture West & Turner, ch 27 11-Oct Exam 16-Oct Social Penetration Theory Interpersonal West & Turner, ch 10 18-Oct Adaptive Structuration Theory Group/Organization West & Turner, ch 15 23-Oct Narrative Paradigm Public/Political West & Turner, ch 20 25-Oct Cultivation Theory Media West & Turner, ch 22 30-Oct Muted Group Theory Culture West & Turner, ch 28 1-Nov Exam 6-Nov Social Exchange Theory Interpersonal West & Turner, ch 11
- 4. 8-Nov Critical Theory in Organizations Group/Organization Griffin, ch 20 13-Nov Apologia Public/Political Handouts 15-Nov Spiral of Silence Media West & Turner, ch 24 20-Nov Exam 22-Nov No Class: Thanksgiving Holiday 27-Nov Symbolic Interaction Theory Interpersonal West & Turner, ch 5 29-Nov Group Think Group/Organization West & Turner, ch 14 4-Dec Media Ecology Media Griffin, ch 24 6-Dec Communication Accomodation Theory Culture West & Turner, ch 29 13-Dec Final Exam @ 8:00 am