Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | COM-1020-VO04S - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication

Synchronous Class

Synchronous courses are delivered through a combination of online and regularly-scheduled Zoom sessions. In synchronous classes, students must attend Zoom sessions and actively engage with each other and faculty in course activities and discussions.

Faculty

Trish McCarthy
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Ashraf Alamatouri

General Education Requirements

CCV Communication

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

Theories of effective communication will be examined and practically applied. Emphasis will be placed on active listening, observation, reflective responses, and the use of clear language in interpersonal and small group situations.

Essential Objectives

1. Identify barriers to effective communications and apply strategies for overcoming them.
2. Evaluate communication styles and their relative appropriateness in different situations.
3. Describe and apply, in a variety of situations, reflective listening, assertiveness, and negotiation skills.
4. Describe common roles for participants in small group situations.
5. Identify, describe, and evaluate different forms of decision-making in small groups.
6. Prepare a formal presentation that demonstrates proficiency using the CCV Oral Communication Rubric.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

COM-1020-VO04S Link to Textbooks/Resources Information for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Methods

Class Participation

Participation is synonymous with attendance and engagement. There is no such thing as passive learning in a synchronous/online course. We will meet collectively in Zoom on Mondays from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, for new theory/skills, exercises, presentations and review. In order to receive credit, you must be available with both your video and audio turned on. Engagement means interacting with both the instructor and your classmates in Zoom and on the Discussion Board. Please see the Zoom Participation Rubric in Course Contents for more details. The Discussion Board Forums will be used for assignments and reading discussions, reflections, group projects, and to share your learning. The key to making Discussion Board conversations meaningful is not how many times you post; it’s the quality of your thinking and meaningful responses that count. Please see the Discussion Board Participation Rubric in Course Contents for more details. Your participation in the Zoom sessions is worth 20% and your participation on the Discussion Board is worth 20% of your grade.

Assignments
There are assignments tied to the readings, videos and Power Point (PPT) which must be completed in the module they are offered. These assignments demonstrate your understanding of key information and what impact it has on you. Check each Module carefully so you do not miss these assignments. Assignments are worth 15% of your grade.

Quizzes
There will be two quizzes which must be completed in the module they are offered. All quizzes will be based on the text, readings, and information from the group projects. More information will be provided prior to each quiz. Quizzes are worth 10% of your grade.

Group Research and Presentation
You will each participate in a Group Project. The group project will be a lab in which to experience, reflect on, and apply what you have learned about working in a group/team, this includes: working with others, researching a specific topic, and presenting your material to the rest of the class in a Power Point (PPT). Group Research and Presentation is worth 15% of your grade.

Team Project Paper
This paper should demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of teams; their structure, roles, communication and decision-making. Team Project Paper is worth 10% of your grade.

Reflection/Application Paper
You will each complete a Reflection/Application Paper of approximately 4-6 pages. In this paper you will be asked to apply the theory, strategies and skills you have learned in this course to a live (or past) troublesome behavior. A specific outline will be made available as the course progresses. The Reflection/Application Paper is worth 10% of your grade.

Evaluation Criteria

20% Zoom Class sessions

20% Discussion Board

15% Assignments

10% Quizzes

15% Team Research & Presentation

10% Team Experience Paper

10% Final Reflection/Application Paper

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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