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Communication 1101 – Fundamentals of Oral Communication Online Sections Idaho State University Department of Communication, Media, and Persuasion

Fall 2021 Required Materials. Each student is required to purchase/use three items for the online Comm 1101 class. (1) TEXTBOOK/CLASS PLATFORM. We will be using the custom-built interactive TopHat Textbook: Fundamentals of Oral Communication, including The Speaker and Course Supplement, Comm 1101. You will purchase this book via a link that is posted on your Moodle course. You will need the Instructor Invitation to join the TopHat course and purchase your text. The instructions are posted on Moodle. Each classroom is unique, so you should make sure to follow your instructor’s directions/links that are provided for your class. It is important that you purchase this required text access. A significant portion of your course participation grade will be calculated through your participation in the activities/homework posted there and through your completion of the readings/activities. In addition, there are vital readings and sample assignments that are provided through that platform. In our continued efforts to provide vital course educational materials at a reasonable cost to you, please note that this option reflects a 40% decrease over previous years’ course materials. (2) PLATFORM FOR UPLOADING SPEECH RECORDINGS/DOING PEER REVIEWS: Moodle. You will also need to access your YouTube account (you have a free one with your @isu.edu email) to upload your speeches there. Then, you will submit your YouTube link on a Moodle Discussion Forum. (3) 4x6 Notecards for delivering presentations. Statement of Value: Communication 1101 teaches principles of speech as taught by Aristotle, the great Greek philosopher. Although he lived and wrote in the 4 th century B.C., Aristotle’s principles of speaking continue to be important and relevant. He argued that “the use of rational speech is more distinctive of a human being than the use of his limbs...A [person] can reap the greatest of benefits by a right use of [speech].” Aristotle continued, “if it is a disgrace to a man when he cannot defend himself in a bodily way, it would be odd not to think him disgraced when he cannot defend himself with reason [in a speech]. Reason is more distinctive of a man than is bodily effort.” In line with the intrinsic value of oral communication, there are several goals of this course: 

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Learning Objective: To encourage and prepare students to speak clearly, confidently, and rationally. Learning Outcome: Students will research, prepare/organize and deliver oral presentations for a variety of purposes. [Informative, Argumentative, and Persuasive Presentations, including full sentence outlines applying principles of organization and research for support]. Learning Objective: To assist students in understanding the basic principles of interpersonal and small group communication. Learning Outcome: Students will participate in exercises applying interpersonal communication theories and small group communication principles. [Interpersonal Communication; Small Group, MidTerm/quizzes, and Final Exam] Learning Objective: To encourage and prepare students to apply the principles of rational reasoning to problems of probability (questions on which absolute answers are impossible). Learning Outcome: Students will present speeches emphasizing principles of ethos, pathos, and logos in

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rhetorical situations and demonstrate understanding of the principles. [Argumentative Presentation, Persuasive Presentation, Mid-Term/quizzes, and Final exam] Learning Objective: To encourage and prepare students to effectively listen and adapt verbal messages to the personal, ideological, and emotional perspectives of the audience. Learning Outcome: Students will conduct audience analysis and adapt their messages to the particulars of their audience analysis; students will identify specific strategies used for adapting to their audiences [Persuasive Presentation, Audience Analysis, Final Exam] Learning Objective: To encourage and prepare students to become more objective and more critical listeners to persuasive appeals, including reasoning, evidence, and communication strategies of others. [Argumentative and Persuasive Presentations, Peer Evaluations] Learning Outcome: Students will evaluate speeches delivered by their peers by making constructive comments that reflect understanding of organizational, informative, argumentative, and persuasive principles [Informative, Argumentative and Persuasive Presentations, Peer Evaluations].

Course Policies -- Please review your instructor information sheet for specific instructor policies. Here are some Department policies for Communication 1101.  Topics. Students may select any subject for their speaking assignments, providing the topic meets the assignment requirements.  Attendance. Instructors are authorized to weigh attendance as a factor in determining final grades. Regular attendance is required to receive a passing grade in the course.  Makeup Work. Responsibility for scheduling makeup work rests with the student. Makeup work will be allowed and fulfilled at the discretion of the instructor. Please review your instructor policies and follow the process outlined there. Please remember that it is easier to be flexible and helpful to manage problems before assignments are due than afterwards. Remember: you have to complete all assignments to receive a passing grade in the course.  Exams. A written midterm exam may be given; a final exam will be given in all Communication 1101 classes, during the regularly scheduled final exam time for your class.  Students with disabilities. If you have a diagnosed disability or believe you have a disability that may require reasonable accommodation, please call 282-3599 to make an appointment with Disability Services. Accommodations are made in cooperation with that office.  Students are required to complete four presentations. All students will complete an Introductory Speech, an Informative Presentation, an Argumentative Presentation, and a Persuasive Presentation. A presentation includes both an outline (submitted to TurnItIn.com) and a speech (delivered in class). Students must complete all presentations (speeches + outlines) and exams in order to pass the class.  Academic Freedom and Responsibility. In carrying out its educational mission, Idaho State University is committed to adhering to the values articulated in Idaho State Board of Education Policy III.B. Membership in the academic community imposes on administrators, faculty members, other institutional employees, and students an obligation to respect the dignity of others, to acknowledge the right of others to express differing opinions, and to foster and defend intellectual honesty, freedom of inquiry and instruction, and free expression on and off the campus of an institution. Academic Integrity. It is important that students submit their own, original (never previously used) work throughout the class. Submitting previously used work and/or work that is not your own original work is considered a violation in academic integrity. Academic Integrity is something that all students should know about and take measures to uphold – it ensures the value of your degree. According to ISU's Tutorial on Academic Dishonesty, "Instructors are here to teach important skills about critical thinking, writing, and using sources, as well as the course content. If students plagiarize, cheat, or are academically dishonest, materials and skills are not learned; thus, the credibility of the students and the University is reduced. For the University as a whole, observance of the Code of Academic Honesty ensures that students will maximize

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their learning opportunities and be judged fairly for their achievements." There are 4 types of Academic Dishonesty: (1) Plagiarism; (2) Fabrication; (3) Cheating; and (4) Aiding and Abetting Dishonesty. If you have any questions about your uses of sources or information, talk with your instructor before submitting your work.  Plagiarism. Plagiarism, in effect, means “stealing.” The American College Dictionary defines it, “copying or imitating the language, ideas, and thoughts of another author and passing off the same as one’s original work.” Students are required to give proper credit to all sources of information in their written material and by citing sources orally.  Fabrication. Fabrication includes making up sources or information, omitting sources, distorting sources or information, and/or misrepresenting sources or information.  Cheating. Cheating includes but is not limited to: o using forbidden items during a test or exam (phones, files, books, notes, etc.) o obtaining tests from previous classes o collaborating with another on speaking assignments o using another's speech, outline, sources o using your own previously submitted work from another class (including previous speech classes). To be clear: submitting work that you have used for other classes, even if you did not complete that class is considered cheating, and relevant penalties will be applied. o obstructing or changing grades received To be clear: Collaboration on speeches/outlines, use of another's speech/outline, or using your own previous speeches/outlines is not permitted and will be regarded as cheating.  Aiding and Abetting Dishonesty. Helping another plagiarize, fabricate, or cheat is academically dishonest. Failing to report any of these instances violates the Code of Academic Dishonesty. (Source: http://coursecat.isu.edu/undergraduate/academic_integrity_and_dishonesty_policy/)

It is very rare for anyone to intentionally violate standards of academic integrity; it often happens because you’re in a hurry and took some short cuts to submit the required assignment. The best remedy to ensure academic integrity is to keep up with the class and to ask questions along the way. It is also important to know that intentionality (“I didn’t know” or “I didn’t mean it”) is not a valid excuse for violating standards of academic integrity. This is why it is vital for you to be engaged and ask questions before submitting work. The Department is committed to upholding Academic Integrity to ensure the validity of the class, of your degree, and of I.S.U. Penalties for violating Academic Integrity include receiving an "F" in the course and notification of the student's major Department Chair and College Dean, the Dean of College of Arts and Letters, and the Registrar. Multiple instances of Academic Dishonesty at I.S.U. could result in suspension or expulsion. You are required to read and sign the Pledge to uphold Academic Integrity that is provided in the course textbook before your first presentation. Your work will not be graded until the pledge is signed and submitted. Please familiarize yourself with the Academic Dishonesty Policy at Idaho State University. Consult your instructor before submitting your work if you have questions. Review these links:  ISU Course Catalogue (pp. 43-49) http://coursecat.isu.edu/undergraduate/academic_integrity_and_dishonesty_policy/

Tutorial on Academic Integrity https://isu.libguides.com/academicintegritytutorial Quiz about avoiding plagiarism https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=Test-Your-Knowledge-Avoiding-Plagiarism-1 TurnItIn.com. This platform is integrated in to Moodle, and the links for submitting each outline are provided on Moodle. The Department is using this platform to help ensure the veracity of your assignments. All of your outlines must be submitted to the TurnItIn link on Moodle before you speak. We will discuss/demonstrate this tool in class. When you sign of the Academic Integrity Pledge you acknowledge your understanding of the principles of Academic Integrity and use of the course platforms. ALL presentations require both oral  

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presentation and submitting a written outline that adheres to the requirements of the assignment at the link on Moodle. Online Proctoring for Final Exam. The Final exam will require you to use an ISU Online Proctoring platform. Registration information is on Moodle. You will need a camera to take the exam. Please prepare now for this requirement. Questions about the platform should be directed to your instructor but problems/troubleshooting issues should be directed to the ITRC (208.282.5880) College of Arts & Letters Research Pool Extra Credit Opportunities As part of ISU’s mission to “advance scholarly and creative endeavors through the creation of new knowledge, cutting-edge research, innovative artistic pursuits and high-quality academic instruction,” this course is a participant in the College of Arts & Letters Research Pool. This joint venture between the departments of Communication, Media, & Persuasion; Psychology; Political Science; and Anthropology provides you the opportunity to receive extra credit for your participation as a subject in research projects conducted by the member departments. These opportunities are available through an online platform called SONA (https://isu.sona-systems.com). Each extra credit opportunity is given a number of “units” within the system, based on how much time it is expected to take. For example, a survey expected to take 30 minutes or less would be worth 1 unit; a survey taking between 30 minutes and 1 hour is worth 2 units, etc. Each SONA “unit” is worth 1 extra credit point on the argumentative presentation. Each student can earn up to (no more than) 5 total extra credit points on the argumentative presentation. The CAL Subject Pool Committee administers this research participation through ISU Human Subjects Committee, which screens all research procedures to be sure that all research projects are ethically sound. Your participation as a research study participant is voluntary. Should you choose not to volunteer for experiments, alternative research projects are available. See your course syllabus or instructor for details. Additional details and instructions how to register for the program are available here: https://isu.edu/cmp/cal-research-pool/. Specific questions not addressed in the link above should be sent to Dr. Jasun Carr at [email protected].

Institutional Resources Idaho State University has a number of help centers available to students, including a Writing Center, the Eli Oboler Library, Counseling Services, and a Tutoring Center. Visit the “Student Support” tab in Moodle for links to these and additional resources. ISU Counseling and Testing Services (CATS) Success in this course depends heavily on your personal health and wellbeing. Recognize that stress is an expected part of the college experience, and it often can be compounded by unexpected setbacks or life changes outside the classroom, which the COVID-19 situation might exacerbate. All students who are enrolled in the current semester (part-time or full-time) are eligible for free, confidential counseling services. CATS offers individual, group, and couples counseling, as well as Biofeedback Training. They also offer crisis intervention services Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the Pocatello campus CATS is located in Graveley Hall, 3rd floor of the south side. To schedule an appointment call 208-2822130 or just stop by. Walk-ins are welcome Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information can be found on the CATS website: www.isu.edu/ctc Roaring Back: University Rebound Plan regarding COVID-19. The University has adopted public health guidelines to achieve “new normal” operations. This new normal will still feel very different than what students are accustomed to during non-pandemic times. This is intentional and is important for the health and safety of our students and communities. While this course is fully online and not impacted by the new public health guidelines, you can stay-up-to-date with the University’s efforts to keep the Bengal Community safe at the ISU COVID-19 web page for additional information. Final Note: This course adheres to institutional policies at Idaho State University outlined in the Student Handbook, especially regarding student conduct, grievances, withdrawal dates, grade policies, and

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confidentiality/privacy policies (FERPA).

COURSE CALENDAR DATE Week 1 (Aug 23-29)

Week 2 (Aug 30-Sep 5)

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READING*

Course Introduction / Discussion of Ethics Academic Integrity/

Section 1 Section 1

The Tradition of Communication

Ch. 1

Interpersonal Communication Anxiety/Listening

Section 2 Ch. 2

Week 3 Introduction to Informative Speaking Section 3 (Sep 6-Sep 12) Ch. 3 Topics: Assignment/Requirements, What is Informative Speaking, Finding/Narrowing a Topic, Purpose & Thesis Statements, Research Week 4 The Arrangement of Ideas Section 3 (Sep 13-19) Topics: Structuring, Outlining, Transitions, Intros/Conclusions, Citing Your Sources (orally and in outline) Week 5 (Sep 20-Sep 26)

Delivery, Presentation Aids Final Speech Prep

Week 6 (Sep 27-Oct 3)

Informative Exercise (6-7 minutes)

Week 7 (Oct 4-Oct 10)

Introduction to Argumentation Propositions of Policy, A-R-E

Section 4

Week 8 (Oct 11-Oct 17)

Constructive Arguments Inductive Reasoning

Section 4, Ch. 12

Week 9 (Oct 18-Oct 24)

Deductive Reasoning Fallacies

Section 4, Ch. 12 Section 4, Ch. 12

Week 10 (Oct 25-Oct 31)

Refutation Final preparations for Argumentative Presentation

Section 4

Week 11 (Nov 1-Nov 7)

Argumentative Exercise (7-8 minutes)

Week 12 (Nov 8-Nov 14)

Ch. 4, Ch. 5

Introduction to Persuasion Motivated Sequence Audience Analysis

Section 5, Ch. 13

Week 13 (Nov 15-Nov 21)

Ethos Appeals Pathos Appeals

Section 5

Week 14

Thanksgiving Recess

Ch. 7

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(Nov 22-Nov 28) Week 15 (Nov 29-Dec 5)

Language, Style, Delivery

Week 16 (Dec 6-Dec 12)

Persuasive Exercise (8-10 minutes)

Ch. 8

December 13-December 17: Final Exams Final Exam will be given/taken online. You will need a webcam or a camera on your laptop in order to take the final exam. Please make sure you have a camera well before the time that the final exam opens. *Please note: The specific titles of the readings are listed on Moodle. Your instructor will open them on TopHat for the week they are due.

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