WELCOME to HCOM-100

Intro to
Human Communication Studies
 ADDS & DROPS
• “Adding” Procedure: This class is full.
– “Open” sections:
• use Titan Telephone System during first two
weeks of school
– “Closed/full” sections:
• need the “PERMISSION TO ADD” form
• “Dropping” Procedure:
– YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!!! I might drop you,
but don’t count on it.
– Formally drop through Titan Registration
COMMUNICATING WITH ME
• How to communicate with me:
– Department:
• Human Communication Studies
– Phone: 714-278-7175
– Email: instructor@fullerton.edu
– Office: CP-420-__
• Office Hours: _______
 Let’s go over the Syllabus
• GE Requirement: Core Competency of
Category I.A Oral Communication
• Seven goals for student learning in the oral
category
• Other objectives specific to this course
 Required Text
• Get the textbook: Beebe, S.A., Beebe, J.J.
& Ivy, D.K. (2004). Communication:
Principles for a Lifetime (2nd ed.). Boston:
Pearson.
BOOKS MUST BE
BROUGHT TO EVERY CLASS!
 WRITING
REQUIREMENTS
• Reaction Paper = 15pts
• Dyad Paper = 10pts
• Presentation Outline Final Draft = 25pts
 ASSESSMENT
STRATEGIES
• Oral presentations
• Written Papers
• Group Discussions
• Practice applications of concepts
• Exams
 CLASS
PARTICIPATION
• Come to every class
• Be on time
• Don’t interrupt each other
 ONLINE QUIZZES
• Find them on the Blackboard Course
Website
• Do them BEFORE we are scheduled to
talk about that chapter in class. The quiz
will expire one hour before class!
• Online quizzes are very helpful for
preparing for the exams
 More on the
REACTION PAPER
• Analyze what you’ve learned
• Integrate concepts
• Illustrate your growing communication
competency
• 2-3 pages; double-spaced; proper grammar
!!! LATE PAPERS
WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED !!!
 EVIDENCE HUNT
• The truth is out there! Evidence CAN be
found!
• APA style citation verbalized in
presentation is REQUIRED!
• You will NEED this info to complete your
Outline Rough Draft!
 PRESENTATION
OUTLINE
• May notROUGH
sound important,DRAFT
because of the words
“rough draft” – but look at the points (25)
• Topic must be approved by instructor
• Can turn in the handwritten filled-in form
because CONTENT is the focus of this assignment
• Rough draft must incorporate the information
gathered in your “Scavenger Hunt for Evidence”
assignment
 15pts DYAD PAPER
• Help you prepare for public presentation
• Initiate supportive relationship
w/constructive feedback
• Meeting outside of class time
• 2-pg summary of your dyad experience
 PRESENTATION
OUTLINE
• Look at FINAL DRAFT
the points (25)
• Must be typed, FULL-SENTENCE
outline format
• CONTENT, FORM &
FUNCTIONALITY are all important in
this assignment
 50pts PUBLIC
PRESENTATION
• Informative or persuasive speech
• 5-6 minutes (MUST BE WITHIN TIME) – If you
are overtime or undertime you will lose points –
it shows that you did not REHEARSE or that
you did not TIME your rehearsals
• VISUAL AIDS MUST BE USED

!!! PRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE

RESCHEDULED !!!
 EXAMS – 200pts
• 2 – 100pts each – non-cumulative
• Multiple choice/T&F - Covers text and lectures
• Must have legitimate excuse for not attending
exams (i.e., doctor’s note, etc).
• Make-up exams are comprised of ESSAY
QUESTIONS ONLY.
 GRADING
• No changes unless I’ve made a
mathematical error
• Discussions about grades will be held in
private – not during class time
• I will be happy to meet with you during my
office hours to discuss how you can enhance
your grade
 GENERAL
INFO & RULES
• Be punctual
• Complete assignments on time
• Participate in class discussions & activities
• Don’t do homework from other classes
during our class time
• Turn off cell phones & video games
• Do not mock, interrupt or otherwise
disrespect your class-mates
 CHEATING &
PLAGIARISM
• WILL NOT BE TOLERATED!!!!!

• RESULTS IN AN “F” FOR THE

COURSE!!!!!

• MAY BE GROUNDS FOR EXPULSION!!!

 SUBJECT TO
CHANGE
• If changes to syllabus are made:

– I will reduce the amount of work

– I will give extra time for assignments to be
completed and turned in
– I may waive a particular assignment altogether
 STUDENT PROFILE
& READING
ASSIGNMEMT
• Due at next class meeting:
– Student Profiles
– Reading Chapter One
• Why Study Communication?
What questions do
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