Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Final Exam Review Guide
FORMAT OF EXAM: Exam will be approx. 45 multiple choice, approx. 10 true-false, and about 20 identification questions using word banks. In the effort to save turnaround time submitting grades, there will be no short-answer questions on the exam.
You WILL need to bring a scantron form just like you used for the midterm.
Ch. 6 - Nonverbal Communication
characteristics of nonverbal communication
functions of nonverbal communication ( text and lecture both)
gender and cultural influences
types of nonverbal communication
paralanguage/paralinguistics
gesture - emblems, illustrators, regulators (lecture & text) adaptors, manipulators (text only) - be able to identify given an example
For a great video tutorial on gesture types, click HERE.
haptics
personal appearance
proxemics & Hall's zones
territoriality
chronemics
kinesics
Ch. 7 - Listening
Definition, difference from hearing
mindless vs. mindful
elements of the listening process
challenges of being an effective listener
types of ineffective listening
reasons we are not good listeners
ways of becoming a better listener
types of listening responses (text only)
how to choose the best listening response (text only)
Ch. 8 - Relational Dynamics
Why we form relationships
Social Exchange Theory and Comparison Level Theory - know all aspects of these well
Knapp's stages of relational development - be able to identify the stage a friendship or romantic relationship is in given a specific example
What is a dialectical tension? Be able to explain connection vs. autonomy, openness vs. privacy, and predictability vs. novelty.
Be able to explain the various ways of managing dialectical tensions in relationships
Content and relational levels of meaning
Ch. 9 - Intimacy and Distance
Know the dimensions of intimacy and ways of creating distance
What are some ways that culture influences intimacy?
Know the various Love Styles and be able to identify the love style given examples
How does intimacy develop differently in computer-mediated communication?
Limits/problems with intimacy (i.e. is more intimacy always better?)
Social Penetration Theory
Reasons we self-disclose and benefits of self-disclosure as well as risks - be able to identify reasons for self-disclosure if given an example
Ways of assuring your self-disclosure is appropriate
Things we self-disclose (categories of self-disclosure)
Reasons people lie
Ch. 10 - Climate
What is a communication or relational climate? How do they develop?
Confirming and disconfirming responses
Types of confirming messages and disconfirming messages
Spirals
Defensiveness - causes, types of defensive behaviors, preventing defensiveness in others
Gibb's categories of defensive versus supporting behaviors
What are the steps in the clear message format and how do you go about putting together each step? (text, not lecture)
What are the ways of best responding to criticism?
Agreeing with your critics
Ch. 11 - Conflict
Definition of conflict and it's various components - know these well
The nature/truths of conflict - basically, the first part of the in-class lecture on this chapter
Conflict styles - you will only be responsible for understanding the 5 basic styles and their components, strengths and weaknesses
What is win-win, loose-loose, win-loose? Which of these is "compromise"? Be able to argue your case.
How do you choose which conflict style to use?
Constructive conflict skills and problem solving methods
You WILL need to bring a scantron form just like you used for the midterm.
Ch. 6 - Nonverbal Communication
characteristics of nonverbal communication
functions of nonverbal communication ( text and lecture both)
gender and cultural influences
types of nonverbal communication
paralanguage/paralinguistics
gesture - emblems, illustrators, regulators (lecture & text) adaptors, manipulators (text only) - be able to identify given an example
For a great video tutorial on gesture types, click HERE.
haptics
personal appearance
proxemics & Hall's zones
territoriality
chronemics
kinesics
Ch. 7 - Listening
Definition, difference from hearing
mindless vs. mindful
elements of the listening process
challenges of being an effective listener
types of ineffective listening
reasons we are not good listeners
ways of becoming a better listener
types of listening responses (text only)
how to choose the best listening response (text only)
Ch. 8 - Relational Dynamics
Why we form relationships
Social Exchange Theory and Comparison Level Theory - know all aspects of these well
Knapp's stages of relational development - be able to identify the stage a friendship or romantic relationship is in given a specific example
What is a dialectical tension? Be able to explain connection vs. autonomy, openness vs. privacy, and predictability vs. novelty.
Be able to explain the various ways of managing dialectical tensions in relationships
Content and relational levels of meaning
Ch. 9 - Intimacy and Distance
Know the dimensions of intimacy and ways of creating distance
What are some ways that culture influences intimacy?
Know the various Love Styles and be able to identify the love style given examples
How does intimacy develop differently in computer-mediated communication?
Limits/problems with intimacy (i.e. is more intimacy always better?)
Social Penetration Theory
Reasons we self-disclose and benefits of self-disclosure as well as risks - be able to identify reasons for self-disclosure if given an example
Ways of assuring your self-disclosure is appropriate
Things we self-disclose (categories of self-disclosure)
Reasons people lie
Ch. 10 - Climate
What is a communication or relational climate? How do they develop?
Confirming and disconfirming responses
Types of confirming messages and disconfirming messages
Spirals
Defensiveness - causes, types of defensive behaviors, preventing defensiveness in others
Gibb's categories of defensive versus supporting behaviors
What are the steps in the clear message format and how do you go about putting together each step? (text, not lecture)
What are the ways of best responding to criticism?
Agreeing with your critics
Ch. 11 - Conflict
Definition of conflict and it's various components - know these well
The nature/truths of conflict - basically, the first part of the in-class lecture on this chapter
Conflict styles - you will only be responsible for understanding the 5 basic styles and their components, strengths and weaknesses
What is win-win, loose-loose, win-loose? Which of these is "compromise"? Be able to argue your case.
How do you choose which conflict style to use?
Constructive conflict skills and problem solving methods
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Survey Link for Research Participation
Click HERE to take the survey related to suicide intervention.
After your completion, be sure to print out the "Thank You" page, write your name on it, and turn it in to your professor.
Be sure to use Internet Explorer and close out any other programs that may be running before accessing the survey.
After your completion, be sure to print out the "Thank You" page, write your name on it, and turn it in to your professor.
Be sure to use Internet Explorer and close out any other programs that may be running before accessing the survey.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Application #4 Assignment
(This original post was back in January after the syllabus with all of the appication assignments - I've moved it here for your convenience.)
Application #4 – Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument and Response Essay
1. Complete the Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument provided to you in class.
2. Calculate your conflict styles by following the printed directions provided to you.
3. Once you have determined your style, read more closely about your style using the descriptions provided in the handout as well as the chapter on conflict.
4. Discuss the results with a close friend or family member as appropriate in order to gain their feedback as well.
5. Write a 1-page (12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, double-spaced, typewritten) response paper to this activity. Your response paper should draw on your readings about conflict communication as well as the results of the instrument. Do you see these results as accurate? How does your conflict style(s) influence your day to day communication? Are there certain relationships that are more affected than others? How so?
6. Turn your response paper and your completed instrument (stapled together) at the start of class on the due date listed in the syllabus.
Application #4 – Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument and Response Essay
1. Complete the Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument provided to you in class.
2. Calculate your conflict styles by following the printed directions provided to you.
3. Once you have determined your style, read more closely about your style using the descriptions provided in the handout as well as the chapter on conflict.
4. Discuss the results with a close friend or family member as appropriate in order to gain their feedback as well.
5. Write a 1-page (12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, double-spaced, typewritten) response paper to this activity. Your response paper should draw on your readings about conflict communication as well as the results of the instrument. Do you see these results as accurate? How does your conflict style(s) influence your day to day communication? Are there certain relationships that are more affected than others? How so?
6. Turn your response paper and your completed instrument (stapled together) at the start of class on the due date listed in the syllabus.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Research Project Guidelines & Grading Rubric (under construction)
Paper:
50 points total:
10 pts. - APA style
10 points - organization/flow
30 points - research, scholarship, content
Each individual in the group will write his/her own research paper.
5 pages, typewritten, in APA 5th Edition style
The "5 pages" is in addition to your title page, abstract, and bibliography pages.
The APA manual will answer all questions about format, font, margins, spacing, and more - so refer to the manual for these types of questions
For APA FAQs: http://www.apastyle.org/faqs.html
The BEST APA help page online (from Perdue):
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/#resourcenav
5 sources, minimum - you may need to find more scholarly, peer reviewed articles on your topic area in order to write a solid research paper. All articles must therefore interrelate and your paper be a cohesive summary of the research on your topic.
Well-written, organized, and polished. It is assumed that your paper will be free of typos, spelling errors, and grammatical errors. One point will be deducted for each of these types of errors.
ANY plagiarism (i.e. lifting phrases/sentences from the articles in your bibliography, lifting phrases/sentences from ANY other source without quoting and acknowledging the source, copying material from the internet, or using the work of anyone else) will absolutely result in a failing of the project and a failing of the course. If you do not understand what plagiarism is or how to avoid it, it is your responsibility to come talk to me about it. Ignorance of the academic code is not an excuse for plagiarism.
PowerPoint:
35 points
Each person will design his/her own powerpoint slides (5 slides minimum - 7 maximum).
The group will then combine the slides into ONE cohesive presentation with each person having an equal portion of the presentation. This presentation will be turned in on a CD on the corresponding due date for this portion.
Slides will summarize the research in your area of the topic your group studied. You will not be able to discuss everything, so pick out the most surprising or applicable research to share in the presentation.
Slides, too, must be your original work.
Slides must also be free of typos and grammatical errors. Five (5) points will be deducted for each error of this type.
Sources in APA style must be inserted at the bottom of each slide in which you refer to the research.
Each person should utilize images in the slides that boost interest and comprehension of the subject matter. Citations are not necessary for images (as this is an in-class presentation).
Oral Presentation:
50 points
Each individual must present their topic in a well-planned, organized, and extemporaneous class presentation (as a part of their group). Each member of the group will present in an order determined by the group.
You will not use notecards, or read from notes or your slides. Reading a scripted "speech" will result in failure for the oral presentation. You will be allowed 1 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper, using the front only, typewritten in no less than 16 point font, of a key-word/phrase outline (no complete sentences). This sheet of notes, if used, must be approved before taking it up with you to speak (to be sure it is within the guidelines), and will be turned in following the presentation.
Each oral presentation must also be free of plagiarism and be your original work.
Each individual presentation will be 5 minutes in length. You should practice your presentation with your slides to ensure your presentation is at least 5 minutes and no longer than 6 minutes. If your presentation goes over 7 minutes, you will be asked to stop so we will have adequate time for all presenters.
Each individual will smoothly and effectively incorporate his/her powerpoint slides in the presentation.
Group Grade:
(15 points)
Each individual will assign all group members (including him/herself) a grade based on criteria provided by the professor via a grading form. This will be provided at the final exam.
50 points total:
10 pts. - APA style
10 points - organization/flow
30 points - research, scholarship, content
Each individual in the group will write his/her own research paper.
5 pages, typewritten, in APA 5th Edition style
The "5 pages" is in addition to your title page, abstract, and bibliography pages.
The APA manual will answer all questions about format, font, margins, spacing, and more - so refer to the manual for these types of questions
For APA FAQs: http://www.apastyle.org/faqs.html
The BEST APA help page online (from Perdue):
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/#resourcenav
5 sources, minimum - you may need to find more scholarly, peer reviewed articles on your topic area in order to write a solid research paper. All articles must therefore interrelate and your paper be a cohesive summary of the research on your topic.
Well-written, organized, and polished. It is assumed that your paper will be free of typos, spelling errors, and grammatical errors. One point will be deducted for each of these types of errors.
ANY plagiarism (i.e. lifting phrases/sentences from the articles in your bibliography, lifting phrases/sentences from ANY other source without quoting and acknowledging the source, copying material from the internet, or using the work of anyone else) will absolutely result in a failing of the project and a failing of the course. If you do not understand what plagiarism is or how to avoid it, it is your responsibility to come talk to me about it. Ignorance of the academic code is not an excuse for plagiarism.
PowerPoint:
35 points
Each person will design his/her own powerpoint slides (5 slides minimum - 7 maximum).
The group will then combine the slides into ONE cohesive presentation with each person having an equal portion of the presentation. This presentation will be turned in on a CD on the corresponding due date for this portion.
Slides will summarize the research in your area of the topic your group studied. You will not be able to discuss everything, so pick out the most surprising or applicable research to share in the presentation.
Slides, too, must be your original work.
Slides must also be free of typos and grammatical errors. Five (5) points will be deducted for each error of this type.
Sources in APA style must be inserted at the bottom of each slide in which you refer to the research.
Each person should utilize images in the slides that boost interest and comprehension of the subject matter. Citations are not necessary for images (as this is an in-class presentation).
Oral Presentation:
50 points
Each individual must present their topic in a well-planned, organized, and extemporaneous class presentation (as a part of their group). Each member of the group will present in an order determined by the group.
You will not use notecards, or read from notes or your slides. Reading a scripted "speech" will result in failure for the oral presentation. You will be allowed 1 8 1/2" x 11" sheet of paper, using the front only, typewritten in no less than 16 point font, of a key-word/phrase outline (no complete sentences). This sheet of notes, if used, must be approved before taking it up with you to speak (to be sure it is within the guidelines), and will be turned in following the presentation.
Each oral presentation must also be free of plagiarism and be your original work.
Each individual presentation will be 5 minutes in length. You should practice your presentation with your slides to ensure your presentation is at least 5 minutes and no longer than 6 minutes. If your presentation goes over 7 minutes, you will be asked to stop so we will have adequate time for all presenters.
Each individual will smoothly and effectively incorporate his/her powerpoint slides in the presentation.
Group Grade:
(15 points)
Each individual will assign all group members (including him/herself) a grade based on criteria provided by the professor via a grading form. This will be provided at the final exam.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Monday-Wednesday Schedule
In trying to address concerns you noted on the midterm assessment of the class, I've re-done the schedule for the rest of the semester, tried to "pare down" where I could (no group paper anymore - only your individual papers), and also tried to be as specific as possible. You'll notice some due dates are pushed back a bit, and you'll also know exactly when you are having a quiz, and what that quiz will cover.
I value your feedback, and hope this alleviates many of your concerns!
M 3/23 Quiz 6 over Ch. 6 - then cover Ch. 7 on Listening
W 3/25 Workday on papers & APA style
Bring your papers - we will do workshop day in class to edit and polish them
M 3/30 Quiz 7 over Ch. 7 - then cover Ch. 8 on Relational Dynamics
April
W 4/1 Due: Application #3 The List - then begin to cover Ch. 9 on the following:
Intimacy & Self-Disclosure in Relationships
Benefits & Risks of Self-Disclosure/Alternatives
Lying and Deception
In-class exercise: Love Styles
M 4/6 Quiz 8 over Chs. 8 and 9 then cover the remaining parts of Ch. 9 not finished from last class
W 4/8 Cover Ch. 10 on Communication Climates
Due: Research Papers - 5 pages in APA style *see assignment sheet for paper details
M 4/13 Quiz 9 over Ch. 10, then start Ch. 11 on Conflict and take Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument
W 4/15 finish Ch 11: Managing Conflict and Forgiveness
Due: Application #4 - response to conflict style/manangement
M 4/20 Quiz 10 over Ch. 11
Due: PowerPoint for the entire group
Effective Oral Presentations (Content, Structure, & Delivery)
W 4/22 Critical Research Symposiums - 2 groups present
M 4/27 Critical Research Symposiums - 2 groups present
W 4/29 Critical Research Symposiums - 2 groups present
Final Exams:
12:30 section - exam is 5/6 at 1:00
3:30 section - exam is 5/4 at 10:30
* Final course grades posted on MyUK on 5/11 at noon.
I value your feedback, and hope this alleviates many of your concerns!
M 3/23 Quiz 6 over Ch. 6 - then cover Ch. 7 on Listening
W 3/25 Workday on papers & APA style
Bring your papers - we will do workshop day in class to edit and polish them
M 3/30 Quiz 7 over Ch. 7 - then cover Ch. 8 on Relational Dynamics
April
W 4/1 Due: Application #3 The List - then begin to cover Ch. 9 on the following:
Intimacy & Self-Disclosure in Relationships
Benefits & Risks of Self-Disclosure/Alternatives
Lying and Deception
In-class exercise: Love Styles
M 4/6 Quiz 8 over Chs. 8 and 9 then cover the remaining parts of Ch. 9 not finished from last class
W 4/8 Cover Ch. 10 on Communication Climates
Due: Research Papers - 5 pages in APA style *see assignment sheet for paper details
M 4/13 Quiz 9 over Ch. 10, then start Ch. 11 on Conflict and take Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument
W 4/15 finish Ch 11: Managing Conflict and Forgiveness
Due: Application #4 - response to conflict style/manangement
M 4/20 Quiz 10 over Ch. 11
Due: PowerPoint for the entire group
Effective Oral Presentations (Content, Structure, & Delivery)
W 4/22 Critical Research Symposiums - 2 groups present
M 4/27 Critical Research Symposiums - 2 groups present
W 4/29 Critical Research Symposiums - 2 groups present
Final Exams:
12:30 section - exam is 5/6 at 1:00
3:30 section - exam is 5/4 at 10:30
* Final course grades posted on MyUK on 5/11 at noon.
Friday Updated Schedule
The following schedule is what we will adhere to for the remainder of the term. All things due are listed below. If it's not listed, it's been removed. Email with any questions you may have.
3/27 Quiz 6 over Ch. 6 - then cover Ch. 7 on Listening
BRING RESEARCH PAPERS WITH YOU TO CLASS - we will have "workshop time" in the remainder of class after covering Ch. 7, and will keep doing workshop time whenever class time allows for the next 2 weeks as well
APRIL
4/3 Quiz 7 over Ch. 7 - then cover Ch. 8 on Relational Dynamics
Due: Application #3 The List
4/10 Quiz 8 over Ch. 8 - then cover Ch. 9 on
Intimacy & Self-Disclosure in Relationships
Benefits & Risks of Self-Disclosure/Alternatives
Lying and Deception
In-class exercise: Love Styles
4/17 Quiz 9 over Ch. 9 - then cover Ch. 10 on Climate
Due: Individual Research Papers
Take Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument at end of class
4/24 Quiz 10 over Ch. 10 - then cover Ch. 11
Due: Application #4
Due: Group PowerPoint
Effective Oral Presentations (Content, Structure, & Delivery)
MAY
5/1 Critical Research Symposiums
5/8 Final Exam - 1:00 pm - should take about 75 minutes to complete, but you have up to 2 hrs.
* Final course grades posted on MyUK on 5/11 at noon.
3/27 Quiz 6 over Ch. 6 - then cover Ch. 7 on Listening
BRING RESEARCH PAPERS WITH YOU TO CLASS - we will have "workshop time" in the remainder of class after covering Ch. 7, and will keep doing workshop time whenever class time allows for the next 2 weeks as well
APRIL
4/3 Quiz 7 over Ch. 7 - then cover Ch. 8 on Relational Dynamics
Due: Application #3 The List
4/10 Quiz 8 over Ch. 8 - then cover Ch. 9 on
Intimacy & Self-Disclosure in Relationships
Benefits & Risks of Self-Disclosure/Alternatives
Lying and Deception
In-class exercise: Love Styles
4/17 Quiz 9 over Ch. 9 - then cover Ch. 10 on Climate
Due: Individual Research Papers
Take Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode Instrument at end of class
4/24 Quiz 10 over Ch. 10 - then cover Ch. 11
Due: Application #4
Due: Group PowerPoint
Effective Oral Presentations (Content, Structure, & Delivery)
MAY
5/1 Critical Research Symposiums
5/8 Final Exam - 1:00 pm - should take about 75 minutes to complete, but you have up to 2 hrs.
* Final course grades posted on MyUK on 5/11 at noon.
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