Fall 2021 Course Syllabus Course: SPCH-1318- Section: 1E Interpersonal Communications

Instructor Information
Instructor	Dr. Michelle Davis
E-mail	davisml1@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6341
Office	Location: Educational I - Room: 133 Hours: I am on campus Monday - Friday with appointment times available between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. Please contact me to arrange an appointment as needed.
COVID 19 Information	The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description	Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
Prerequisites	No Prerequisites
Learning Outcomes	Exhibit understanding of interpersonal theories and principles. Demonstrate ability to analyze and critique verbal and nonverbal interactions in mediated and face-to-face contexts. Identify perceptual processes as they relate to self and others. Demonstrate critical thinking ability by effectively researching, evaluating, and applying communication theories in oral and/or written assignments. Demonstrate understanding of the relevance of cross-cultural, co-cultural, gender, and age influences on human communication. Demonstrate ability to identify, evaluate, and apply conflict styles and conflict management techniques in dyads and/or groups. Identify types of and barriers to effective listening.
Core Objectives	Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral, or visual communication. Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts, and constructing solutions. Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Interpersonal Communication will use an Open Educational Resource text. This will be provided for you for free in Blackboard. Interpersonal Communication, published by College of the Canyons
Lecture Topics Outline	Introduction to Communication The Communication process, principles of interpersonal communication, Listening How and why we listen, types of listening, barriers, bad listening practices, improving listening competencies Emotions Understanding emotions, expressing emotions, understanding feelings The Self Self-concept, self-esteem, and self-efficacy, self-discrepancy theory, self-presentation, improving how you see yourself, self-disclosure Conflict Understanding conflict, conflict management styles, culture and conflict, dealing with conflict, negotiation steps, and skills, Relationships Foundation of relationships, communication and friends, families, and romance
Major Assignments Schedule	SPCH_1318_1E_202190_P00339312.pdf
Final Exam Date	December 7, 2021 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 9, 2021 - 9:20 AM
Grading Scale	A = 900-1000 points B = 800-899 points C = 700-799 points D = 600 -699 points
Determination of Final Grade	Journals: 500 points Tests: 200 points Papers 100 points Group Project: 150 points Introduction: 50 points
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Late work is not accepted. Do not be tardy to class to complete an assignment. The assignment will not be accepted because it is late plus you will be marked tardy. Work must be typed and use correct grammar and spelling. Times New Roman or Calibri 12 pt. font. Assignments not completed following directions (including improper submission) will receive a grade of zero. Plagiarism is not tolerated. First Offense - minimum failure of the assignment for the first offense. Future offenses - result in a grade of F for the course. The instructor reserves the right to regrade any previous work if plagiarism is discovered. I will discuss grades and other sensitive subjects with you only in a one-to-one office visit. I will grade your work within 7 working days. Monday through Friday I will respond to emails within 24 hours. I do not guarantee availability or a response on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays. This course may address topics sensitive to some students. Students will display mature behavior in the classroom, be responsible for their actions, and treat their classmates, instructor, and self with respect at all times.
Attendance Policy	Daily attendance is required. There are no excused or unexcused absences, except ECHS school activiy. The student must notify the instructor of absence BEFORE class time for consideration of make-up work. Attendance will be checked each class and submitted to ECHS administration.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	Grades will not be discussed over the phone or by email. Please schedule an appointment to meet with me to discuss your concerns.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department	General Education and Developmental Studies Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.