COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 1 Discussion
Personal Communication
Go back and review the Communication Principles in the reading and in this module's lesson content. Familiarize yourself with the information and address the following in your post.
Choose two of the principles of communication.
Provide two examples for each of the principles (so you will have a total of 4 examples by the end of your post).
How could you apply your knowledge of these principles in a future interaction to prevent or reduce misunderstanding?
For your response post, make sure that you write at least 3-4 sentences. In the sentences you can either bring in more information from the content of the module, suggest a different point of view, or ask a question for further information.
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 2 Discussion
Listening and Perception
Watch the following Mary Fisher videos, and then address the items under the videos in your posts.
Library Video: Mary Fisher: Background and Accomplishments
Running Time: 1:58 minutes
Library Video: Mary Fisher: 1996 AIDS Speech to the Republican National Committee
Running Time: 6:22 minutes
After watching these videos, answer the following questions in your initial discussion post.
What was your perception of Mary Fisher before she started speaking?
How did that perception change after she talked about her condition?
What type of listening did you use while watching the video?
Was there anything within the video that was a barrier for you? What, if anything, did you do to combat that barrier?
For your response, write a 5-6 sentence reply to at least one classmate's post. Within your response, compare and contrast your own opinions with your classmate's on both the perception and listening styles.
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 3 Discussion
Verbal and Nonverbal Messages
For this discussion, you are going to observe a conversation between two people and comment on both their verbal and nonverbal behaviors during the interaction.
First listen to either a conversation you observed outside of your home, such as at school, a grocery store, an elevator or on a bus. Do not make it obvious you are listening to their conversation, just casually observe. While you are observing, try to answer the following questions and report back about the conversation in your original post.
What do you think the relationship between the two people was?
What do you think they were discussing?
What nonverbal actions occurred in the interaction?
What paralanguage did you pick up on and how did it influence the conversation?
Keep in mind these responses will all be conjecture because you will not know what the true answers are. The point is to see what information you can obtain by simply watching people converse.
For your response post, write 3-5 sentences offering different perspectives and observations based on what your classmate wrote. We all read nonverbal behaviors differently!
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 4 Discussion
Relational Dialectics in Action
In this discussion, you are going to use the Relational Dialectics Theory to see what types of relational tensions are present in some of your relationships.
Select a personal relationship, such as a romantic partner, a friend, or a family member to use for the discussion. For your initial post, state what type of relationship you are describing, and then respond to each of the following questions with a minimum 4-sentence answer. Be sure to include examples to describe each of the tensions in your relationship.
Describe the autonomy/connection tension within your relationship, which one is the norm?
Describe the closedness/openness tension within your relationship, which one is the norm?
Describe the novelty/predictability tension within your relationship, which one is the norm?
For your response to another student's post, compare and contrast their answers to your answers. Try to find similarities and differences to see how each relationship is unique.
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 5 Discussion
Positive Responses to Relational Conflict
Think about a conflict you have experienced either in the workplace or in a significant personal relationship. In your initial post respond to the following questions with a minimum 3-4 sentence answer.
Describe the situation briefly and consider which response to conflict was demonstrated by either you OR the other person in the conflict. (Examples would be avoidance or collaboration.)
What communication strategies did you use to resolve the conflict?
For your response, compare and contrast the conflict you discussed in your original post with your classmate's conflict. Make sure your response is 4-6 sentences long.
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 6 Discussion
How Far Have You Come?
For this discussion, you are going to take a look back at how far you have come as a communicator, what you still need to work on, and what strengths you possess. Please answer the following questions with a 3-5 sentence answer, utilizing personal examples, information from readings, or general observations.
Since the beginning of the course, what, if anything, have you learned about how you communicate? What has changed in your communication that has made you a better communicator?
What have you found as one of your weaknesses as a communicator? How are you going to try to make yourself more effective in this manner?
What skill is a strength of yours and how do you envision being able to apply it in your future career?
Review the posts made by your classmates and choose someone whom you can offer suggestions to for improving that weakness.
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 1 Assignment
Which Channel is the Best?
For this assignment, think back of a time where you think you used the wrong channel to convey a message to someone in your life. Examples could be sending a text message to break up with someone, or emailing a boss when in both situations you should have talked to them face to face.
In a 2-page paper, written using appropriate spelling/grammar, address the items below. Remember to be descriptive, and use as much detail in your examples as possible.
Describe the relationship you have/had with the person in the interaction.
Explain which channel you used initially and why you think it was the wrong means to communicate with them.
Explain which channel would have been better for the situation and why you think it would have been more effective.
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 2 Assignment
Receiving Feedback
How good are you at receiving feedback about yourself? Do you enjoy it or do you find it difficult? Well, for this assignment, you are going to ask two (2) people in your life to complete the feedback form below, discuss their feedback with you, and afterwards, send the completed form back to you. Their feedback will provide the basis for your paper.
Download: Module 02 Feedback Form
Do the following, to complete this assignment:
Provide the Feedback Form to at least two (2) different people in your life. Consider family members, co-workers, partners, or friends.
It would be prudent to send it to more than two (2) people, just in case some are too busy or fail to respond in a timely manner.
Once a form has been completed, BUT before you have seen/read it:
Think about the questions you will need to address below.
Meet with the respondent via phone, video chat, or in person.
Have the respondent read their answers to you.
Write a 2-page paper, using proper spelling and grammar, based on the questions below:
Who critiqued you and what is your relationship to them?
What did you perceive during your feedback session with them?
What answers surprised you?
What answers didn't surprise you?
Did this have any influence, positive or constructive, on your perception of yourself?
At the end of your paper, copy and paste the content from the completed Feedback Forms returned by your respondents.
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
Name of person you are critiquing: ____________________________________
Answer the items below about the person who asked you to fill out this form. Please be as truthfully as possible.
1. An ability/accomplishment I think you should be proud of is...
2. I wish you would tell me more about…
3. I wish you would talk less about…
4. When I’m talking about something that I am interested in, I wish you would do this more…
5. Your friends are lucky to have you in their life because…
6. The most positive change I have seen in you lately is…
7. I want you to know that…
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 3 Assignment
Critique of a Speaker
For this assignment, you are going to evaluate the verbal and nonverbal aspects of a speaker's presentation. An evaluation form is provided below to help guide your assessment of the content (what is being said) and the delivery (how it is said).
Download: Module 03 Speaker Critique Form
You have the option to go out and observe a live event, or you can watch one of the speeches from the Library Video Options provided below. The link will take you to a collection of student speeches. The recordings are classified as informative or persuasive; you are free to choose either type.
Library Video Options: Student Speeches for Analysis Series
Do the following, to complete this assignment:
Print out the Speaker Critique Form (linked above), and familiarize yourself with the elements of the presentation that you will be assessing.
View a presentation, a lecture, a sermon, or some sort of public speaking event. A live event would be great, but one of the Library Video Options (linked above) is acceptable.
During the presentation, complete the Speaker Critique Form; consider including notes to help you remember specific details later.
Write a 2-page paper, using proper spelling and grammar, that addresses the following:
Provide an introduction describing who spoke, what they spoke about, and where you heard the presentation. If you chose to use a library video, be sure to clearly identify its title and provide a link to the specific video within the series.
After the introduction, talk about what parts of the content were done well and what the speaker could have done better. Address at least 2 different elements of content.
Next, talk about what parts of the delivery were done well and what the speaker could have done better. Address at least 2 different elements of delivery.
End with a conclusive paragraph, giving your opinion about whether the speaker was effective or not. Explain your reasoning.
Submit your completed assignment by following the directions linked below. Please check the Course Calendar for specific due dates.
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COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 4 Course Project - Rough Draft
In a 4-page paper, written in APA format using appropriate spelling/grammar, address the items below.
View the movie you selected and watch for elements of communication from the categories below:
Culture
Perception
The Self
Listening
Verbal Messages
Nonverbal Messages
Emotional Messages
Relationships
Conflict
Identify at least 4 scenes from the movie that feature different elements of communication. For instance, if the characters in the movie started a relationship and clearly showed the initiating stage of relationships, you could choose that element to write about.
For each scene:
Define the communication element that is featured.
Describe the character interactions. Be sure to provide thorough details.
Demonstrate your understanding of the communication element by analyzing how the character interactions are influenced by the communication element. Be sure to include your own insight and thoughts.
Include quotes from at least 3 credible resources into your analysis. Be sure to include APA formatted in-text citations and References for your resources.
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 5 Course Project
For you final course project you will be submitting two files:
An updated course project paper that reflects improvements made in response to the instructor feedback you received.
A PowerPoint version of your course project.
Update Your Paper
In the previous module, you turned in a rough draft to your instructor of your written paper. Look over the comments your instructor made and make the necessary changes to the paper. Make sure if you need major revisions you take the proper time to complete your paper. It will take less time if you only have a few minor revisions.
Develop a PowerPoint
The second file you will be turning in is a PowerPoint. At some point in your career, you may need to create a report and then present that information to collegues -- most likely in a PowerPoint Presentation. That is what you will be doing for this part of the project.
Your PowerPoint should include the following types of slides, for a total of 7 or more slides.
Title Slide
A content slide for each communication element
Definition of element
How the element was shown in the movie
Conclusion Slide
References Slide
When you are creating your PowerPoint, keep these things in mind:
Make sure your content is well organized and flows logically.
Use the Speaker Notes feature in PowerPoint to reduce the amount of text that appears on the slides. (The Speaker Notes will contain the text that guide what you would say while presenting the slides.)
Add pictures to the PowerPoint to demonstrate your creativity and visual communication skills.
Use proper grammar and spelling.
Cite each definition with proper APA citation style.
When developing a PowerPoint slideshow, it's important to be mindful of how you layout your content. The slides should present key points, arranged logically, without extraneous information contributing to a cluttered look. Using the Speaker Notes feature in PowerPoint is a great way to include relevant details without overloading the slides.
For information about credible resources, creating PowerPoint presentations, or adding Speaker Notes, consult the resources below.
How do I know if a source is credible?
PowerPoint & APA: citing sources and creating reference lists in PPT presentations
Writing Guide: PowerPoints
PowerPoint FAQ
How do I add Speaker Notes to my PowerPoint presentation slides?
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 1 Quiz
Question 1Communication evolves over time is associated with which communication principle?
Question 2What is anything that disrupts the message from being sent in the communication model?
Question 3Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of the communication process?
Question 4When you can understand what another person is talking about because you can relate, which principle does this exemplify?
Question 5Communication is ____________.
Question 6Communication between 3-12 people is what type of communication?
Question 7Not all words are symbols.
Question 8A baby crying is NOT an example of communicating.
Question 9Communication between 2 people is what type of communication?
Question 10Communication happens all around us all the time.
Question 11What role do you play in the communication model?
Question 12The channel is NOT an important part of the communication model.
Question 13When we communicate using words, this is an example of which communication principle?
Question 14Where the communication interaction takes place is called what in the communication model?
Question 15Communication is purposeful.
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 2 Quiz
Question 1Which listening barrier is when you only focus on facts and not what the speaker means?
Question 2What type of listening is simply listening for pleasure?
Question 3Which is NOT a listening barrier?
Question 4Daydreaming is speaking before someone is done speaking.
Question 5Your sense of self-worth is known as ____________.
Question 6Self-image is a permanent and complete picture of yourself.
Question 7The extent to which you know yourself is known as self-awareness.
Question 8What type if listening is used to listen for feelings?
Question 9Which listening barrier is when the speaker fails to maintain our attention and we think about other things?
Question 10What type of listening is used when you are trying to evaluate someone’s intentions?
Question 11What type of listening is mainly used within the classroom as a student?
Question 12What type of listening barrier are you avoiding by turning off devices during an important conversation?
Question 13The assessment of traits, characteristics, and judgments of yourself is known as ____________.
Question 14You use empathic listening when you are trying to evaluate someone’s intentions.
Question 15The process of acquiring, interpreting, and organizing information as it is received is known as ____________.
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 3 Quiz
Question 1What is the nonverbal aspect of a verbal message?
Question 2What is described as describing things in only two distinct areas?
Question 3What is the term used to describe when someone’s words to not match their nonverbal behaviors?
Question 4Pitch is a part of paralanguage.
Question 5Proxemics is the study of space and communication.
Question 6Static evaluation is not inevitable.
Question 7What zone are you in if you are more than 12 feet from a speaker?
Question 8What zone are you in if you are 0-18 inches from a speaker?
Question 9What is the loudness of a message called?
Question 10Women communicate to maintain relationships.
Question 11Which of the following is NOT a trait of men’s speech style?
Question 12What describes how fast a person talks in paralanguage?
Question 13What is the dictionary definition of a word?
Question 14What is used to show an attitude toward a message in paralanguage?
Selected Answer:
Emphasis
Question 15Women use communication to establish and maintain what?
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 4 Quiz
Question 1There are 10 stages in relational development.
Question 2What is the final stage of relational development?
Question 3Which tension deals with the desire to deal with the mundane as well as having variety and excitement?
Question 4Bonding is the stage where you make a public pronouncement of your relationship.
Selected Answer:
False
Question 5What is the third stage of relational development?
Question 6In the SCREAM Anger Management Strategy, what part deals with the outcome you want to achieve?
Question 7In the avoiding stage of relational development that you physically avoid seeing your partner.
Question 8What is the stage of relational development where you ask a lot of questions?
Question 9What theory deals with dialectical tensions in a relationship?
Question 10Which tension deals with the desire to be close as well as maintain individuality?
Question 11What is the stage of relational development where you follow general conversational rules?
Question 12In the SCREAM Anger Management Strategy, what part deals with the correct person you want to express your anger?
Question 13SCRAM is an Anger Management Strategy.
Question 14An apology is the most difficult thing to say.
Question 15What does the S in SCREAM Anger Management Strategy Mean?
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 5 Quiz
Question 1If you are in a conflict that you just give in and let the other person have what they want, what type of conflict are you in?
Question 2If both people walk away from a conflict, it is called avoidance.
Question 3What is any social group of two or more people who have a long term commitment to one another?
Question 4If Joan is simply looking for excitement in love, what type of lover is she?
Question 5What is the best way to handle conflict where everyone wins?
Question 6What type of conflict is I Win – You Lose?
Question 7Which is not a part of the definition of friendship?
Question 8Agape love is often associated with the love a parent has for a child.
Question 9What type of love is characterized by beauty and sexuality?
Question 10Compromise is the only way to deal with a conflict properly.
Question 11Ludus is a love language?
Question 12Which of the following is not a love language?
Question 13Pragma love is practical and traditional.
Question 14What type of love is described as peaceful and slow?
Question 15If you just want to spend time with your partner, what is your love language?
COM1002 Introduction to Communication
Module 6 Quiz
Question 1 Bonding is the stage where you make a public pronouncement of your relationship.
Question 2 Which is not a part of the definition of friendship?
Question 3 A baby crying is an example of communicating.
Question 4 What is the dictionary definition of a word?
Question 5 What zone are you in if you are more than 12 feet from a speaker?
Question 6 What is any social group of two or more people who have a long term commitment to one another?
Question 7 What is the stage of relational development where you follow general conversational rules?
Question 8 What is the loudness of a message called?
Question 9 What describes how fast a person talks in paralanguage?
Question 10 Where the communication interaction takes place is called what in the communication model?
Question 11Communication is ____________.
Question 12 Agape love is often associated with the love a parent has for a child.
Question 13 Which tension deals with the desire to deal with the mundane as well as having variety and excitement?
Question 14 Your sense of self-worth is known as ____________.
Question 15 What is the stage of relational development where you ask a lot of questions?
Question 16 Pitch is a part of paralanguage.
Question 17 What zone are you in if you are 0-18 inches from a speaker?
Question 18 What is the term used to describe when someone’s words to not match their nonverbal behaviors?
Question 19 What type of listening is used when you are trying to evaluate someone’s intentions?
Question 20 Ludus is a love language?
Question 21 What is the nonverbal aspect of a verbal message?
Question 22 If only one person walks away from a conflict, it is called avoidance.
Question 23 If Joan is simply looking for excitement in love, what type of lover is she?
Question 24What is the first stage of relational development?
Question 25What role do you play in the communication model?
Question 26An apology is the most difficult thing to say.
Question 27Which of the following is not a love language?
Question 28Self-image is a changing and complete picture of yourself.
Question 29Which of the following is NOT one of the elements of the communication process?
Question 30 If you are in a conflict that you just give in and let the other person have what they want, what type of conflict are you in?
Question 31Which tension deals with the desire to be close as well as maintain individuality?
Question 32What type of love is described as peaceful and slow?
Question 33 Women communicate way more than men.
Question 34 Which listening barrier is when the speaker fails to maintain our attention and we think about other things?
Question 35 SCRAM is an Anger Management Strategy.
Question 36 What type of listening barrier are you avoiding by turning off devices during an important conversation?
Question 37The extent to which you know yourself is known as self-awareness.
Question 38 Compromise is the only way to deal with a conflict properly.
Question 39 What is anything that disrupts the message from being sent in the communication model?
Question 40 Static evaluation is not inevitable.
Question 41Proxemics is the study of space and communication.
Question 42 Communication evolves over time is associated with which communication principle?
Question 43 What type of listening is simply listening for pleasure?
Question 44 If you just want to spend time with your partner, what is your love language?
Question 45 There are 8 stages in relational development.
Question 46 You use empathic listening when you are trying to evaluate someone’s intentions.
Question 47What type of conflict is I Win – You Win?
Question 48Which of the following is NOT a trait of men’s speech style?
Question 49Which listening barrier is when you only focus on facts and not what the speaker means?
Question 50Pragma love is practical and traditional.
Question 51In the SCREAM Anger Management Strategy, what part deals with the correct person you want to express your anger?
Question 52The assessment of traits, characteristics, and judgments of yourself is known as ____________.
Question 53Which is NOT a listening barrier?
Question 54The channel is the most important part of the communication model.
Question 55What does the S in SCREAM Anger Management Strategy Mean?
Question 56What is the best way to handle conflict where everyone wins?
Question 57Not all words are symbols.
Question 58The process of acquiring, interpreting, and organizing information as it is received is known as ____________.
Question 59What is described as describing things in only two distinct areas?
Question 60Communication between 3-12 people is what type of communication?
Question 61What is used to show an attitude toward a message in paralanguage?
Question 62What type if listening is used to listen for feelings?
Question 63 Communication happens just once in an interaction.
Question 64Communication is purposeful.
Question 65What type of listening is mainly used within the classroom as a student?
Question 66Daydreaming is speaking before someone is done speaking.
Question 67 What theory deals with dialectical tensions in a relationship?
Question 68 In the SCREAM Anger Management Strategy, what part deals with the outcome you want to achieve?
Question 69 What type of love is characterized by practicality?
Question 70 Communication between 2 people is what type of communication?
Question 71 In the avoiding stage of relational development that you physically avoid seeing your partner.
Question 72 Women use communication to establish and maintain what?
Question 73 What is the third stage of relational development?
Question 74 When you can understand what another person is talking about because you can relate, which principle does this exemplify?
Question 75 When we communicate using words, this is an example of which communication principle?
