Communications II - Syllabus
Course Description
This course is activity and performance based. The emphasis
is on aesthetics of and the art of interpersonal communication.
Objective
The expectation for each student is CLASS PARTICIPATION; JOURNAL
WRITING; and FIVE PRESENTATIONS.
Policies
Cheating -- A student taking answers from another student
receives a "0" for that assignment/test. The student allowing answers to be
"lifted" also gets a "0".
Late Assignments -- All class work is due at the beginning
of the class period of the assigned day. 10% of the grades forfeited for each
class period that the assignment is not submitted.
Class tardies -- Three unexcused (no note) results in a demerit.
Taboo words -- Taboo words are not permitted in written assignments.
thing (or any form ---- except nothing)
a lot
you
There are/is/was/were/will be (NEVER use there to begin
a sentence)
It is/was/were/will be -- (unless
each has a clear antecedent)
contractions
Conditional words such as would, could, should are also to be AVOIDED
The use of the future tense is not to be confused with the present tense
Cautionary words -- Can/May are to be correctly used
Can suggests ability
May suggests permission
Formal writing avoids all contractions
Syllabus: see calendar
Supplemental Reading: Three books per semester
Rubrics: see appropriate handouts throughout the
year
Grading:
All grades are equal. Dropping Replacing a Grade - Drop one
of the first six grades.
Replace one of of the next six grades.
| A |
95-100% |
| A- |
93-94% |
| B+ |
91-92% |
| B |
87-90% |
| B- |
85-86% |
| C+ |
83-84% |
| C |
79-82% |
| C- |
77-78% |
| D+ |
75-76% |
| D |
72-74% |
| D- |
70-71% |
| F |
Below 70% |
Unit reflections
After each unit a journal entry is expected;
a learning highlight
my participation
effort
an insight about
the human condition
Format
Day
Input
Interiorization
activity
Assessment
Journal
Basic Communication
Day 1
Introduce Course
Hand out syllabus
0074657 LEARNING TO COMMUNICATE: DOING WHAT COMES NATURALLY
Video, SA, 60 min., C , INSIGHT MEDIA, 1991 This program explores the stages
of language acquisition, investigating how children learn a language and looking
at the cognitive and behavioral precursors of language acquisition. The social
- learning and nativist theories of language acquisition are contrasted.
The program also
COMMUNICATION
Take notes for
discussion
Standard:
Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
e. Uses available resources including
technologies, in the development and sequencing for instruction.
Basic Communication
Day 2
Review notes from video
0062044 YOU'RE NOT COMMUNICATING, 2ND
ED VIDEO
DUB, 5, 23 mm., C , BARR PRODUCTIONS, 1989 THROUGH COLORFUL
VIGNETTES, THIS ALL-NEW, UPDATED VERSION OF THE AWARD-WINNING
FILM
YOU'RE NOT COMMUNICATING ILLUSTRATES FIVE KEY CONCEPTS FOR
OBTAINING CLEAR, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE MESSAGE
SENDER AND THE LISTENER. 1. COMMUNICATION 2. LANGUAGE ARTS
Note video/ discuss
HO on Communication
Theory
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teachings position.
b. Uses knowledge of student development
to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible
for every student.
Basic Communication
Day 3
Ethical Issues
- Copyright
use laptops and
formulate effective copyright rules for students to follow.
Standard: Uses
strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs
of students.
f Uses available resources,
including technologies, in the delivery of instruction.
Culture Diversity
Day 4
Discussion of
stereotyping
Standard: Demonstrates
ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of
the school district's student achievement
e. Creates an environment of mutual
respect, rapport, and fairness.
Culture Diversity
Day 5
BRIDGING CULTURAL
BARRIERS
Video, SA, 24 mm., C, BARR PRODUCTIONS, 1992
Video helps management overcome cultural barriers and offers
four sound techniques for managing effectively in a culturally diverse workplace.
Video 77234
Take Notes
Write a "new -
to - me" learned from the film - what is your reaction?
Standard: Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing
for instruction.
c. Uses student's developmental needs, backgrounds, and
interests in planning for instructions.
Culture Diversity
Day 6
071263 WORK TOGETHER:
MANAGE CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Video, SA, 22 mm., C , AIMS- AIMS MULTIMEDIA, 1993 CC -
Teaches viewers effective ways of working with people who
look, believe, or act differently from themselves. Viewers will learn how
to manage their minds, their words, and their unspoken language to become
more effective in a multicultural environment. A comprehensive Leader's guide
Take Notes
Read and share
papers
Standard: Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing
for instruction.
d. Selects strategies to engage all
students in learning.
Memory Skills
Day 7
Introduce first
presentation - Memorized children's story - not well known (7 - 10
long) told dramatically.
Rubrics for grading
Standard: Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing
for instruction.
b. Sets and communicates high expectations
for social behavioral and academic success of all students.
Memory Skills
Day 8
Model the above
for 1st presentation
Standard: Demonstrates competence in planning and preparing
for instruction.
d. Selects strategies to engage
all students in learning.
Body Language
Day 9
(valuing diversity
- 71428)
Standard: Demonstrates competence in content knowledge
appropriate to the teachings position.
a. Understands and uses key concepts,
underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the
content area.
Body Language
Day 10
0075551 VIEWING
Video, JS, 15 mm., C , FILMS FOR THE
HUMANITIES, 1996 Business Communications. What we communicate
is also greatly affected by unconscious messages delivered through our body
language as well as the conscious messages we wish to convey. BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS 1. BUSINESS EDUCATION 2. COMMUNICATION
(using the words
of others - 52880)
Standard: Demonstrates competence in content knowledge
appropriate to the teachings position.
d. Understands and uses instructional
strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
Body Language
Day 11
0061920 WHAT DID
YOU SAY Video, IJ, 14 mm., C , FILMFAIR
COMMUNICATIONS, 1983 IN THE COURSE OF THIS FILM CAROL LEARNS
TO IMPROVE HER ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS BY ORGANIZING HER
THOUGHTS, CHOOSING THE RIGHT WORDS TO FIT THE SITUATION,
ENUNCIATING CLEARLY, AND MAKING EYE CONTACT. SHE ALSO LEARNS
TO
BECOME AWARE OF HER FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND BODY MOVEMENT.
1.
COMMUNICATION
(world song 77877-just
visual)
(work together
- 71263)
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
c. Uses student's developmental
needs, backgrounds, and interests in planning for instructions.
Body Language and Culture Diversity
Day 12
0078084 OUTSIDERS,
THE Video, 5,91 mm., C , LIBRARY
VIDEO, 1983 A CLASSIC NOVEL OF YOUTH IS BROUGHT TO THE SCREEN
BY
THE DIRECTOR EXTRAORDINARY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA. IT'S THE
COMPELLING STORY OF YOUNG MEN ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS
TRYING TO CARVE OUT A NICHE FOR THEMSELVES IN AN UNCARING
WORLD. 1.
FICTION 2. FILM STUDY 3. LITERATURE
How body language
and diversity is portrayed.
Standard: Demonstrates
ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of
the school district's student achievement goals.
d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility
for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student.
Body Language and Culture Diversity
Day 13
Finish movie, Outsiders
discuss
presentation ot
children's story
Standard: Demonstrates
ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of
the school district's student achievement goals.
d. Accepts and demonstrates responsibility
for creating a classroom culture that supports the learning of every student
Day 14
finish up presentation
0071838 WHAT DO
YOU MEAN? Video, IJS, 29 mm., C , MOKIN FILM S - ARTHUR MOKIN FILMS, 1993
For most people, understanding what someone else means is not always an easy
task. There are often confusing double messages and conflicting expectations,
a situation that is especially challenging for adolescents. 1. COMMUNICATION
2. COUNSELING
Take notes
Standard: Uses
strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs
of students.
e. Connects student's prior knowledge,
life experiences, and interests in the instructional process.
Listening Skills
Day 15
This unit will
come from
Standard: Uses
strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs
of students.
b. Uses research based instructional
strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
Listening Skills
Day 16
Strange case of
Mr. Finch
Standard: Uses
strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs
of students.
b. Uses research-based instructional
strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
Listening Skills
Day 17
Your not listening
Standard: Uses
strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs
of students.
b. Uses research-based instructional
strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
Listening Skills
Day 18
Standard: Uses
strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs
of students.
b. Uses research-based instructional
strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
Listening Skills
Day 19
Standard: Uses
strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs
of students.
b. Uses research-based instructional
strategies that address the full range of cognitive levels.
Mid Term Test
Day 20
Standard: Uses
a variety of methods to monitor student learning. a Aligns classroom
assessment with instructions.
a. Aligns classroom assessment
with instructions.
Mass Communication
Day 21
Theory: The Power
and Impact (in file)
Take notes
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
c. Uses student's developmental
needs, backgrounds, and interests in planning for instructions.
Mass Communication
Day 22
0076469 COST OF
FREE SPEECH Video, JS, 26 mm., C , FILMS
FOR THE HUMANITIES, 1993 A look at the issues involved in
libel cases
against newspapers, radio, and TV. 1. JOURNALISM 2.
COMMUNICATION 3. TELECOMMUNICATIONS 4. TELEVISION
AND EDUCATION
Take Notes
Know certain terms
- see hand out Discuss
Position paper:
Where do I stand on Free Speech?
Standard: Demonstrates
ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of
the school district's student achievement goals.
f Participates in
and contributes to a school culture that focuses on improved student learning.
Mass Communication
Day 23
0054304 BEST PICTURE
IN TOWN VIDEO DUB, JS, 29 mm., C,
PBS VIDEO, 1984 WHAT HAPPENS TO ORDINARY PEOPLE WHEN
THEY INVOLUNTARILY BECOME THE SUBJECT OF NEWS
PHOTOGRAPHS THAT APPEAR IN THEIR HOMETOWN
NEWSPAPERS? INSIDE STORY LOOKS AT THE EDITORIAL
DECISION-MAKING PROCESS IN SELECTING PHOTOS AND
DISCUSSES THE PROBLEMS OF EDITORS AND
PHOTOGRAPHERS IN DRAWING THE THIN LINE INSIDE STORY
1. JOURNALISM 2. COMMUNICATION
Discussion
Share papers
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
d. Selects strategies to engage
all students in learning.
Mass Communication
Day 24
Exploring Media
(in file)
Take notes
Survey of reviewing
habits
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
b. Sets and communicates high expectations
for social, behavioral, and academic success of all students.
Mass Communication - print news
Day 25
Study available
newspapers - hand out guide
Share findings
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
d. Selects strategies to engage
all students in learning.
Mass Communication - Print Ads
Day 26
0078754 WHY YOU
BUY--HOWADS PERSUADE Video, JS, 33
mm., C , LEARNING SEED, 19886 TECHNIQUES THAT
ADVERTISERS USE TO INFLUENCE BUYING DECISIONS. THESE
ARE: CREATE INVOLVEMENT, APPEAL TO EMOTIONS, BUZZ
WORDS, ASSOCIATION, POSITIONING AND MARKET
SEGMENTATION AND FEAR. 1. CONSUMER EDUCATION 2. JOURNALISM
3. COMMUNICATION
Take notes
Buying habits etc.
- hand out guide
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
d. Selects strategies to engage all
students in learning.
Mass Communication - TV/Radio news
Day 27
ABSENCE OF
MALICE: FACT OR FICTION?
VIDEO DUB, JS, 29 mm., C, PBS VIDEO, 1984
THE JOURNALISTIC CREDIBILITY OF THE FILM "ABSENCE OF MALICE"
IS
THE SUBJECT OF THIS EDITION OF INSIDE STORY. USING SCENES
FROM THE
MOVIE AS ILLUSTRATIONS, HODDING CARTER DISCUSSES JOURNALISTIC
ETHICS.
1 JOURNALISM 2 COMMUNICATION
Discussion
Standard: Uses
strategies to deliver instruction that meets the multiple learning needs
of students.
d. Engages students in varied experiences
that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.
Mass Communication - TV/Radio news
Day 28
0071861 CREATING
CRITICAL TV VIEWERS Video, JS, 78 mm., C , GPN, 1992 Creating Critical TV
Viewers is based on the premise that it is possible to harness the potential
of television, using the combined partnership of teachers and TV professionals
working together in the schools, to teach young people to become intelligent,
critical consumers of television.
1. COMMUNICATION 2. EDUCATION 3. EDUCATION--EXPERIMENTAL METHODS
4.
HO - How to watch
TV with a critical eye
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teachings position.
a. Understands and uses key concepts,
underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the
content area.
Mass Communication - TV/Radio news - Ads
Day 29
GERMAN COMMERCIALS
Video, JS, 25 mm., C, TEACHERS DISCOVERY, 1983
GERMAN COMMERCIALS BRING CONTEMPORARY GERMAN CULTURE ALIVE
INCLUDES THE SHORT CARTOON CLIPS WHICH DELIGHT CHILDREN ON
GERMAN TELEVISION. THESE COMMERCIALS CREATE A FANTASTIC MEANS
FOR STIMULATING DISCUSSION ON TOPICS SUCH AS FOOD, FAMILY
LIFE,
YOUNG PEOPLE TODAY. AMERICAN INFLUENCE ON THE GERMAN
CONTEMPORARY SCENE, AND TELEVISION. EACH COMMERCIAL OFFERS
A
WEALTH OF POSSIBILITIES FOR LEARNING VOCABULARY AND PRACTICING
SIMPLE IDIOMS.
1 COMMUNICATION 2 GERMAN LANGUAGE
Video 78102 +
List the Universality
of techniques as a class in discussion
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teachings position.
a. Understands and uses key concepts,
underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the
content area.
Mass Communication - TV/Radio news - Ads
Day 30
0077977 STALE ROLES
AND TIGHT BUNS Video, S,29 min., C, OASIS INC. - ORGANIZED AGAINST SEXISM
& INSTITUTIONAL, 1988 This video uses common advertising images to show
how men are stereotyped in the media. It encourages looking at our definition
of ~'real men'~ and thinking critically about pressures that shape these
ideals. 1. SOCIAL
ADJUSTMENT 2. PSYCHOLOGY 3. COMMUNICATION
Discuss male and
female stereotyping
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teachings position.
a. Understands and uses key concepts,
underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the
content area.
Day 31
Presentation
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teachings position.
d. Engages students in varied experiences
that meet diverse needs and promote social, emotional, and academic growth.
TV - Education
Day 32
Take notes
Test to follow
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teachings position.
d. Understands and uses instructional
strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
TV - Entertainment
Day 33
? Modern Example
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teachings position.
d. Understands and uses instructional
strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
TV - Formative
Day 34
Discussion
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in planning and preparing for instruction.
d. Selects strategies to engage
all students in learning.
Day 35
Presentation
Persuasion
Day 36
LEVEL WITH ME
Video, JS, 29 mm., C, LEARNING SEED, 1990
Helps viewers examine their own communication styles in
search of a direct approach called leveling. Illustrates five common communication
modes:
blaming placating, logic and reason, giving orders, and avoidance.
1 COMMUNICATION 2 HUMAN RELATIONS
Take notes
Handout of 5 communication
modes
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teachings position.
c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
Persuasion
Day 37
0071343 PERSUASIVE
PRESENTATIONS GUARANTEED Video,
A, 41 mm., C , BRA PRODUCTIONS, 1993 Viewers are coached through
the key skills necessary for more confident and organized presentations. 1.
EMPLOYEE STRAINING 2. COMMUNICATION
Work on persuasive
presentation
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teachings position.
c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
Day 38
071430 SAY IT BETTER: FEARLESS PUBLIC SPEAKING Video, S,
14
min., C , LEARNING SEED, 1988 CC- Viewers learn how to prepare
and
deliver a talk that holds audience interest. 1. COMMUNICATION
2.
CHARACTER EDUCATION
Work on persuasive
presentation
Standard: Demonstrates
competence in content knowledge appropriate to the teachings position.
c. Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness
in adjusting instruction to meet student needs.
Day 39
Presentations
Standard: Demonstrates
ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of
the school district's student achievement goals.
e. Creates an environment of mutual respect,
rapport, and fairness.
Day 40-42
Presentations
Standard: Demonstrates
ability to enhance academic performance and support for implementation of
the school district's student achievement goals.
e. Creates an environment of mutual
respect, rapport, and fairness.
Day 43
Semester Test
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