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Instructor Information:
Bruce A. Peterson,
M.A. Communication ,
M.A. History, A.B.D. History
Office: Zoom - Bruce's Room
Telephone:
Mobile: 480-221-7121 (mobile)
Homepage: https://sites.google.com/view/voicewld
E-Mail: voicewld@gmail.com
Course Description:
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to help you understand the principles of communication theory and to begin to put them into practice in your life. You will learn skills and techniques essential to effective communication in settings that include:
Intrapersonal (communicating with yourself),
Interpersonal (face-to-face communication),
Small Group (face-to-face with a few),
Public Speaking (one to many), and
Electronic Communication (Netiquette and Canvas: Maricopa Online Learning Management System, LMS)
You will apply these skills and techniques through practical exercises that will enable you to incorporate them into your daily life. The way you communicate is an extension of your personality. You can develop maturity and experience more meaning. You will learn to function more effectively and assertively in public and work environments, and you will develop a newfound ability to speak up effectively when you want or need to do so.
Course Readings
Course Readings
TEXTBOOK:
TEXTBOOK:
Floyd, Kory; Communication Matters 4th Edition, McGraw Hill Education [2022].
Only Choose ONE of the Trade Books Below to Read:
Chris Brady, Dealing With Difficult People: Life Leadership Essentials Series, Obstacles Press, 2015.
Dealing With Difficult People Assignment
Gary D. Chapman, The Five Love Languages, Northfield Publishing, reprint edition, 2015
The Five Love Languages Assignment
Daniel Levitin, Weaponized Lies, Duton Publishing, reprint edition, 2017
The Weaponized Lies Assignment
Florence Littauer, Personality Plus, Revell Press, 1992.
Christopher Moore, Coyote Blue, Harper, 2004.
Seth Godin, Tribes:We Need You to Lead Us, Farrar, Portfolio, 2008.
Listen to a Speech by the Author
Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers: The Story of Success, Little, Brown & Company, 2008.
Launching a Leadership Revolution Assignment
Stephen Covey, The Speed of Trust, Free Press, 2008.
Tevi Troy, What Jefferson Read, Ike Watched and Obama Tweeted, Regency Publishing, 2013.
What Jefferson Read Assignment
Oliver DeMille, A Thomas Jefferson Education, TJEdOnline.com, 2009.
Thomas Jefferson Education Assignment
Chris Brady, Rascal: Making a Difference by Becoming an Original Character, Obstacles Press, 2013.
Vince Poscente, The Ant and the Elephant, Be Invincible Group, 2004.
The Ant and the Elephant Assignment
Zoe Mickey, The Critical Mind, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course you should be able to:
1.) Develop an awareness and appreciation of the complexities of the speech communication process;
2.) Understand the principles of human communication theory by identifying the elements and interrelationship of the elements in a communication model;
3.) Expand perception skills, comprehend the effects of self-concept on communication, and understand how meaning is created;
4.) Identify the strengths and weaknesses of language in our communication;
5.) Explain the importance of nonverbal communication and the value of interpretation of nonverbal messages;
6.) Develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the role of empathy and equality in human communication;
7.) Develop an awareness of the importance of communication to the growth of freedom in the world, and the ability to recognize and defend yourself from propaganda.
8.) Develop new listening habits and skills and a systematic method of listening behavior;
9.) Develop a personal, constructive approach to dealing with conflict situations through speech communication strategies of conflict resolution;
10.) Practice the principles of effective group communication, identify the various roles and norms in the group communication process, and understand the characteristics of leadership;
11.) Practice and understand the benefits and limitations of John Dewey's Reflective Thinking Technique for group problem solving, and;
12.) Demonstrate the art and principles of preparing and delivering an effective public speech.
Course Requirements
Your accomplishment of the course objectives will be determined by:
1.) Reading, understanding, and complying with the specific standards and directives listed in this course syllabus and any other addenda presented by Mr. Peterson;
2.) Attending class regularly, actively participating in classroom and online discussions and structured activities, and developing good listening habits when not speaking;
3.) Reading the course textbook and supplemental material as directed;
4.) Successfully completing all oral and written exercises and assignments as directed; and,
5.) Taking the initiative in obtaining whatever information is missed when absent.
Study time: Most college courses require that students spend a significant amount of time outside of class in individual study time. An often used guideline is to spend three hours per week for every lecture hour. This means, in a three-credit course, six hours of outside study per week would be expected. The actual in-class meeting time is short in college courses because it is expected that students can and will work independently.
Course Guidelines
As a student of Gateway Community College, you are responsible for the college policies included in the College Catalog and the Student Handbook. You are also responsible for comprehending and following the specific standards and policies established for this course. Mr. Peterson reserves the right to drop a student from the class roll anytime during the semester if he perceives the student is not meeting the course requirements and/or guidelines set forth in these documents.
Attendance Policy: Regular online class attendance is imperative. You need to be present to learn—by observing and practicing the various skills introduced in the classroom. This is a participation course. Roll will be taken by the time spent working online in class and on discussion responses. If you are absent when you are to give an oral assignment or presentation, you will be given a zero for that exercise—THERE ARE NO MAKE-UP PRESENTATIONS. You will receive no credit for the class participation portion of your final grade if you have more than expected absences. Also, you may be dropped from the class for excessive absences.
Late Work Policy: All written work must be turned in by the date and time it is due, whether you are absent or not. The student's grade will be lowered one grade step per day late on any written assignment. Remember, there are NO late oral assignments. All written work must be typed, double-spaced with 1" margins, and adhere to the principles of college writing. See: "Good Writing or Pet Peeves and Higher Grades." Make-up lecture quizzes must be arranged by the student within a week of the original test date.
Classroom Procedure: The process of learning will be cumulative, but the instructor will also endeavor to obtain "gestalt." In each unit of study, you will be expected to show a grasp of the essential elements taught in previous units as well as the one under investigation. The instructional style will be balanced between lectures, open discussions, and learning activities.
You are expected to behave in a mature, responsible, and professional manner—keeping an open mind to new ideas and opinions and respecting the values and privileges of all concerned. Just being in the classroom does not satisfy the participation requirement of this course! You are expected to be actively involved, verbally and nonverbally, in the various topic discussions and learning activities, showing interest and a willingness to share.
This class requires students to find information sources for a speech, research paper, or project. College-level research requires college-level sources. Appropriate sources include scholarly and peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, and well-respected news magazines and newspapers. Gateway Community College Libraries, https://www.gatewaycc.edu/students/library, offers a large number of appropriate sources. Librarians are available to help students locate and select appropriate sources. Find a librarian at the library reference desk.
Disabilities: Information for Students with Disabilities: If you have a documented disability, including a learning disability, and would like to discuss possible accommodations, please contact the GWC Disabilities Resources and Services Office at (602) 286-8171 or email DRS@gatewaycc.edu. Students with disabilities must have an equally effective and equivalent educational opportunity as those students without disabilities. Students experiencing difficulty accessing course materials because of a disability are expected to contact the course instructor so that a solution can be found that provides all students equal access to course materials and technology. Information for Pregnant or Parenting Students: If you are a pregnant or parenting student, you are protected under Title IX regarding classroom accommodations. Please request your accommodations through the GWC Disabilities Resources and Services Office at (602) 286-8171 or email DRS@gatewaycc.edu; https://www.gatewaycc.edu/disability-resources
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