Speech 102			Office: R230U
M. Lee Buxton			Phone: 425-564-3050
Fall 2003			OFFICE HOURS: M-Th, 12:30 & by appt.
http://flightline.highline.ctc.edu/mbuxton			Classes: 10:30, 11:30, & 1:30 daily
Banned Books through the Ages			Email: lbuxton@bcc.ctc.edu

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
GROUP PRESENTATIONS AND PROJECTS:				(15%)
STUDENT PARTICIPATION: (guidelines below)				(10%)
EXAMS: (short/long essay, T/F & M/C and pop quizzes)				(50%)
WRITTEN: Research Paper & Research notebook				(25%)
All assignments must be completed to pass Speech 102
TEXTBOOKS:		Thinking Through Communication, Sarah Trenholm, 3^rd edition
ONLINE MATERIALS:		http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/materials/
Accessing course materials online: Click on the following in this order: Fall 2003, the department: Speech, Scroll down until you find the class you are registered in, *Click on the instructor’s name
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Speech 102 deals with both knowledge about communication theories, generalizations, principles, research results, etc. – and knowledge of communication – actual experience, practice. Knowledge about can be gained from reading, lectures, writing, etc., some of which may well be done alone and at other than class times. But knowledge of can only be developed and evaluated in the classroom context, where expectations are appropriate, feedback is available, and everybody’s “in it together.” Consequently, attendance is very important. If you’re absent, and if you miss a large part of the course, your evaluation will suffer. The Speech 102 attendance requirement is defined this way: Any person may miss five hours of class without penalty. Any absences beyond five class hours will result in that person’s grade for the course being lowered.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1.	To develop an understanding and increase skills in interpersonal communication, public discourse, small group decision-making, intercultural communication and mass media.
2.	To develop an insight into communication theory as it impacts us as individuals, as communities and as a culture.
GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPATION
1.	To participate, you must come to class “prepared.”
2.	Participation involves sharing information. You have lived a number of years. During those years, you have amassed a store of experience through dealing with other people. You have a great deal of intuitive knowledge of how people relate and communicate with each other. Participation involves sharing those experiences.
3.	Participation involves sharing feelings. You have a reaction now and then to what other people say and do. You have some topics, which are quite important to you. Sharing those feelings in class, expressing why you feel as you do, or asking why others feel as they do is part of participation.
4.	Participation involves listening. You have to be able to listen actively to participate in this class. That means you have to attend to what your colleagues are saying and check your perceptions of what they are saying. You listen well if you can provide examples of your own which relate to the content or feelings of what has been already said.
5.	Participation involves asking me questions and challenging my opinions. I do not claim absolute and final knowledge of communication. My experiences of communication will be different from yours. If you do not challenge me when I am vague, question me when I am obscure or tell me when you think the material is groundless; you are not participating well. I cannot teach effectively if you do not actively participate.
6.	Focus on quality – not quantity.

Week

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Reading Assignment

Sept. 22

Introduction to Communication Past & Present

Theories and Models

“Getting to know you speeches & groups”

Chapters 1 & 2

Sneak into

Sept. 29

Language, Perception & Culture

Sapir-Whorf Theory…or why we do not call a Big Mac a dead cow burger…

Start up the research notebooks & look at Chapter 12

Chapters 3 & 4

Research on the Internet…

Choose a Banned BOOK

Oct. 6

Nonverbal Communication

Theories in Perception and Self Concept

(self portraits & nonverbal observations)

No class on Friday 10/10

Chapters 5 & 6

EXAM #1 (1 & 2, plus Lecture)

Oct. 13

Interpersonal Communication, Relationships & The Family

Create “Family” Groups & Look at the Mystery of Romance (1^st look at notebooks)

Chapters 7 & 8

Oct. 20

Public Discourse and Culture

(Group & Organizational Communication)

Sample Speeches

Chapters 9

Exam: (3, 4, & 5, plus lecture)

Oct. 27

Public Discourse and Ethics

Citizen vs. Consumer

Chapter 10

Nov.3

Communication & Mass Media

Nov. 7^th in person-Last day to withdraw

Nov.9^th remote access by noon

Chapter 11

Exam #3 ( 6, 7, 8 & Lecture)

Nov. 10

No class - Tuesday, Nov. 11

Small Groups Research Projects

“Methods of Discovery”

Chapter 12

Nov. 17

In Class Group Work

“What do I know & How do I know!”

Exam #4 (9, 10 11 & lecture)

Nov. 24

Small group projects & Presentations

In class work (no class 11/27 & 11/28)

Happy Thanksgiving

Start Exit Question Paper

Dec.1

Presentations cont.

Review & Conferences option

Late work docked one full grade.

Exam#5 (12 “+” & lecture)

Notebooks & Paper due 12/1 & 12/2

Dec. 8

FINALS: Thursday, 12/11 @ 9:30-11:20

no classes on 12/8

Finals: 12/9-12/11

Note start time!!!! 9:30am

BELLEVUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRADING POLICY
Bellevue Community College utilizes the following grading system which reflects a student’s achievement:
Outstanding Achievement		Minimum Achievement
A	4.0 points per credit hour	D+	1.3 points per credit hour
A-	3.7 points per credit hour	D	1.0 points per credit hour
High Achievement		Unsatisfactory Achievement
B+	3.3 points per credit hour	F	0.0 points per credit hour
B	3.0 points per credit hour
B-	2.7 points per credit hour
Average Achievement
C+	2.3 points per credit hour
C	2.0 points per credit hour
C-	1.7 points per credit hour

POLICY ON CHEATING
You, the students, are expected to conduct yourselves with integrity. If you cheat, or aid someone else in cheating, you violate a trust. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying answers on tests or assignments, glancing at nearby test papers, swapping papers, stealing, plagiarizing, and illicitly giving or receiving help on exams or assignments. If you cheat, the following actions will be taken:
1.	You will receive a grade of “0” on the work (exam, assignment, lab, quiz, etc.) where the cheating occurred. This grade cannot be dropped.
2.	A report of the incident will be sent to the Dean of Students. He may file the report in your permanent record or take further disciplinary action such as suspension or expulsion from the college.
If you feel you have been unfairly accused of cheating, you may appeal. (For a description of due process see WAC 132H-120.)
Accommodation statement: Students with disabilities who have accommodation needs are required to meet with the Director of Disability Support Services, Room B132 (telephone 425-564-2498 or TTY 425-564-4410) to establish their eligibility for accommodation. In addition, students who require accommodations in classes must review those requirements with each instructor during the first week of the quarter.

Speech 102/Buxton

Guide to text, lecture material and course requirement changes.

Thinking Through Communication organizes the chapters with questions and terminology. Use the key terms and the review questions as your study guide for exams and the preparation for discussion in class and in your groups. At the beginning of the chapters the “objectives” are clearly stated. Keeping these in mind will help you as you are reading the material. Another way to help retention of the material is to write down questions that you have as you are reading. Share those questions during our class discussions.

Use the online text support. The chapters are outlined for you.

The material from lectures, films and visiting speakers: require more organization on your part as you take notes. I will usually give you a short handout or overhead to help you identify key concepts. I will commonly site the text connections to lecture material but a large portion of the lecture material comes from a wide variety of sources and is not in the text…so…warm up your note taking skills and if you are having difficulty getting key ideas down remember to ask questions…and do not be hesitant in asking me to slow down or go back and explain.

Changes in the course requirements (Reference your syllabus under student responsibilities.)
This class is designed to be taught in a lecture discussion format with an emphasis on the use of small groups. Because of the class size we have some flexibility not only in the group projects but in the individual projects in your notebook so I will be adding more options for you as we go. Use the weekly task sheet to keep yourself organized. (Remember first test will be on 1, 2 & lecture - and will be at the end of the second week or beginning of the third week.)

The Mysteries of grading and what you will be doing in Speech 102

The advantage of this course is that as a student there will be a variety of evaluative processes that establishes your grade- some “traditional” that you are familiar with and some new.

50%-Exams: There are 5 major exams plus pop quizzes…

They will come in all forms-true/false, multiple choice, short, long answer essay. Grading is based on a curve and given directly as letter & decimal (for example B/ 3.0) enabling you to simply average your individual exam grades during the quarter to find out where you “are” in the exam portion of your grade.

I try to be adapted in scheduling exams and make-up opportunities need to be schedule in advance.

15%-Group Projects and Presentations: Part of this course

is designed to focus on how groups successfully accomplish tasks. There will be one major project based on a problem-solution task that will be point graded on group process as well as group presentation. There will also be informal presentations growing out topics generated by in class discussions, student generated interests, film and guest speakers. As a class throughout the quarter we will be using groups informally to practice the variety of skills that are demanded in collaborative efforts.

25%-Reference Notebook and Communication Analysis Paper: These

assignments are designed to be highly individual. The Notebook is point graded and made up of your learning goals, of exercises, observations, experiments in testing theories in the text, your reflections, topics and issues that interest you, questions and critical thinking opportunities to investigate the nature of Communication. I will ask to see this twice during the quarter before it is due but you can come in anytime and receive feedback. Standard size notebook, small ring binder, contents typed, creativity encouraged!

The Communication Analysis Paper (or the exit question think piece paper…whatever you want to call it…) grows out of your notebook work and is a 3 page discussion paper using specifics of text, lecture, discussion and your own research, observations and experiences on what you have learned about the nature of communication, how it impacts you as an individual and as a member of community and the American culture.

10%-Participation: Is evaluated using the guidelines on the syllabus and

attendance. Because of the participatory nature of the course-missing 20% of class will render you unable to receive a grade in Speech 102.

Accessing Course Materials: Click on the following links in this order:

*#2 Course Materials *Fall 2003 *The department the class is in-Speech

*Scroll down until you find the class you are registered in & click on instructor’s name * Instructor Name

Get yourself a copy of the Student Handbook

You can pick one up in C106 or C212

Go to www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/policy.html and review the Arts and Humanities Division statement of Student Procedures and Expectations. The objective of this document is to create an environment where all students feel that they have the opportunity to learn.

Come to class.

All major assignments must be completed to receive credit in the class.

If you do not have a College Handbook for Writing I recommend that you buy one.

Take advantage of the “labs” on campus: i.e. the reading (D202) or writing (D222) lab.

Make sure that you visit one of the computer labs and activate your e-mail account so that you can access and download course materials.

Come see me. Talk to me. If the office hours do not fit your schedule-make an appointment-just give me some lead time. Problems with the material, an assignment, just curious, need to know about programs available on campus- I am a good resource for you.

Turn off cell phones and pagers while you are in the classroom.

Some assignments have flexible due dates-others do not. If you are having difficulty meeting a deadline, see me before not after and we will try and work on some alternatives.

I rarely offer extra credit. There is enough work due in the quarter for you to “…do better the next time.”

Did I mention-COME TO CLASS?

Learning is not always entertaining-it can be frustrating, confusing and “boring,” but that does not mean that learning can not be fun! Do not give up; reaching the end of the quarter is a goal worth achieving.

· Welcome to the class!