OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this skill-application–awareness paper is to prove to me that you are learning to become a more competent communicator when interacting with your case study, an important person with whom you want to improve communication, i.e., you want better outcomes when interacting with this person.

LENGTH: 3 to 4 pages (Quality not quantity counts.)
FORMAT: UPLOAD YOUR WORK AS A WORD DOC OR PDF file. Font – 12; 1.5’ Spacing;
REMEMBER to use textual citation of sources you QUOTE and PARAPHRASE.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this skill-application–awareness paper is to prove to me that you are learning to become a more competent communicator when interacting with your case study, an important person with whom you want to improve communication, i.e., you want better outcomes when interacting with this person.

TASK: You will demonstrate this by meeting if not exceeding the following expectations:
1. This paper is not to be a rehashing of your readings or our class discussions on communication theory. This paper is a demonstration and reporting of what you are applying to your real life or of how you should be applying to your real life the content of this course.
2. You are expected to incorporate the terminology of this course content into your reporting.
3. In doing so, you are expected to focus on your newer communication behaviors and perceptions that you actually possess OR the communication behaviors and perceptions that you should be possessing.
FOR EXAMPLE:
EX. You may focus on listening and response skills that you have been applying or should be applying when interacting with your case study.
EX. You may focus on self-monitoring and impression-making and how you are practicing OR should be practicing more deliberate identity management with your case study.
EX. You may focus on conflict management and demonstrate how you have changed OR should change in order to reduce dysfunctional conflict in your interactions with your case study.
EX. You may focus on a variety of concepts and demonstrate how you have applied OR should be applying them when interacting with your case study.

FORMAT: PART I: General Description of Typical Interactions with your Case Study – Describe what is working and what is not working when interacting with your Case Study. (30 points)

PART II: Giving specific examples, show me how you are applying or should be applying the course content. I do not expect transcripts or mere re-telling of events. Show me what you are learning this semester and be specific, accurate and precise in your reporting. Show me that you put careful thought into developing this application section. (50 points)

PART III: HAVE YOUR PERCEPTIONS CHANGED? Are you doing your part as an effective communicator? As a result of COM101 how have your perceptions changed regarding the way you view that important person in your life as well as the way you come across to that important person? Remember to use course content in responding to part III. (20 points)

OPTIONAL PART IV: Work Cited Section – you are expected to use your own words; however, if you choose to quote outside sources (or paraphrase outside sources) you are expected to credit them in the text itself as well as in a work cited section. (possible extra 5 points)

Here is to good thinking and real-life application of your learning experience.
syllabus attached for guidanceTuesday, June 1 – Welcome and Introductions and Course Orientation
The Elements of the Transactional Communication Process
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT I IN BB,
Wednesday, June 2 – The Transactional Interpersonal Communication Process
Read: CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT I I
******ASSIGN: Assignment #1
Thursday, June 3 _ Culture and Interpersonal Communication
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 1A REVIEW QUIZ #1
**Friday, June 4. – The Perception Process and Influences on Perception
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 2 pp. 119-124, 125-133
Monday, June 7 – Perception of Self and Interpersonal Communication
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 2
Tuesday, June 8– Perception of Self and Others and Interpersonal Communication
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 2
Wednesday, June 9 – The Verbal Message and Interpersonal Communication
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 3
Thursday, June 10 – Elements of the Verbal Message- Words Count
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 3 REVIEW QUIZ #2
Monday, June 14 – Elements of Nonverbal Messages – Without Words
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 4
DUE: ASSIGNMENT #1 Assign : Assignment #2
Tuesday, June 15 – Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Wednesday, June 16 – The Core Elements of Listening
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 5

Thursday, June 17 _ The Core Elements of Listening REVIEW QUIZ #3

Monday, June 21 – Listening and Effective Responses
Tuesday, June 22 – Strategies in Relationship Maintenance and Enhancement
FOR TODAY Read: pp. 306-312, 288-295
Wednesday, June 23 – Relationship Enhancement: Confirming Behaviors
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 6
Thursday, June 24 – Competent Inter-relationship Communication
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 6 REVIEW QUIZ #4
Monday, June 28 _ Conflict Management Strategies and Styles
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 7
Tuesday, June 29 – Conflict Management and Resolution
FOR TODAY CHECK PREPARATION IN COURSE UNIT 7
Wednesday, June 30 – APPLICATIONS and Review Day ASSIGNMENT #2 IS DUE
Thursday, July 1 – WRAP UP AND FOND FAREWELL. BONUS REVIEW QUIZ #5
*** NOTE: This is an intense semester of daily preparation. Your participation is important. For SUMMER SESSION – there are TWO (2) EXCUSED ABSENCES. PLEASE come ready to parti