HSCO 508 - Studies in Interpersonal Communication

HSCO 508 Discussion Board Forums (5)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. The student will participate in 5 Discussion Board Forums. For each forum, the student is required to create a 300–350-word thread addressing a specific topic. In addition, he/she must respond to at least 2 classmates’ threads with 200–250-word replies. For Discussion Board Forums 4–5, the student is required to write 3 replies of 200–250 words each. Threads and replies must demonstrate course-related knowledge and be supported by references to the course literature. (MLO: A, B, C, D)

HSCO 508 Reflection Papers (4)

The student will write a total of 4 reflection papers in which he/she responds to assigned readings, examines emerging insights about his/her interpersonal communication, and integrates course materials. Each paper must be 400–500 words and be submitted as a Word document in current APA format, including a title page and a reference page (an abstract is not needed). (MLO: A, B, D)

HSCO 508 Practical Book Review

The student will complete a 5–6-page practical book review of the Petersen text that includes a response, a critique, and an application. Relevant ideas from 2 other course texts will be integrated as part of the review. The paper must be submitted as a Word document in current APA format and include a title page and a reference page (an abstract is not needed). (MLO: A, C, D)

HSCO 508 Interpersonal Communication Project

The student will develop an interpersonal communication plan that addresses a goal, behavioral blend and background, barriers, resources and strategies, and implementation. The student will produce a 9–10-minute video of himself/herself presenting the project using a digital camera or recording device. The video file must be uploaded to YouTube and be accompanied by a 15–20-slide PowerPoint presentation that is submitted along with the link to the video. (MLO: A, B, C, D)

The student will self-administer 2 online assessments to prepare for Discussion Board Forum 1 and the Interpersonal Communication Project. (MLO: B)

HSCO 508 Exams (2)

Each exam will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions based on the Stewart and France & Weikel texts. Each exam will be open-book/open-notes and have a time limit of 2 hours. (MLO: A, D)