Communication 103

Interpersonal Communication: Communication 103

Instructor: Lisa McClure. Office Phone 874-4737
email:lmc6942u@postoffice.uri.edu or Lmcclure@uri.edu
Text: Wood, J. (1999). Interpersonal Communication Everyday Encounters

(2^nd ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.

Office Hours for 2001:Mondays 1-2:30

The readings assigned from the text may or may not be discussed in the class. However, you are responsible for reading and understanding the material. You are expected and encouraged to ask questions in class about some aspects of interpersonal communication that do not come across clearly in texts. Assigned readings must be read for the date listed on the YAHOO calendar. http://calendar.yahoo.com/lmcclure103

Requirements:

1. Attend and participate in class meetings

2. Successfully take four exams

3. Successfully complete a final paper for the course (assignment forthcoming)

4. Read assigned materials (pop quizzes are possible ANYTIME).

Grade Distribution for the course

Attendance and participation 10%

Exams 50%

Final Paper 40%

Attendance: You don’t want to miss this class. You will be penalized on your final average beyond the 10% attendance and participation after 4 undocumented absences. You must present medical excuses to make up any work that you miss.