D1 interpersonal
Introduction to Final Project Requirements
Overview of group project expectations.
Each group will present findings.
Submission of a final project report per group.
Detailed coverage of requirements, discussed in Week 5.
Project Options
Two main types of projects to choose from:
Communication Plan for public service-oriented projects or events.
Public Service Announcement about a relevant social or public interest issue.
Funding or Grant Proposal for a public service-oriented nonprofit venture.
Students can either:
Create a fictional charity.
Role-play as an existing organization (e.g., Canadian Blood Services).
Group Dynamics
Students will choose their own groups.
Groups typically consist of 4-5 members.
Class time will be allocated for getting to know potential teammates.
Grading Criteria
Overview of grading system used for assignments:
20%: Form and Composition
Focus on grammar and clarity of writing.
Preference for narrative structure (not bullet points).
Requirement for understandable communication in assignments.
20%: Creativity and Persuasiveness
Evaluated based on the choice, originality, and relevance of the topic chosen.
60%: Content and Course Relevance
Emphasis on the integration of course concepts and readings into assignments.
Connection between course material and students' real-life experiences.
Reflective Journals
Reflective journals are confidential.
Purpose:
Facilitate individual conversations regarding personal experiences in relation to course content.
Involve skills application in real-life scenarios.
Structure and expectations:
Journals should reflect on experiences and course-related insights.
Privacy maintained for the reflective journals between students and instructor.
Grading Scale for Assignments
Achieving a Pass:
Completing assignments with relevance to course material fulfills passing criteria.
Grading for B Level:
Incorporate 2-3 course concepts directly into the assignment.
Grading for A Level:
Show strong, nuanced connections between two course concepts through personal experiences.
Course Goals
Aim for students to gain self-awareness in communication skills.
Encourage mindful interaction in various contexts:
Workplace, family, and public interactions should all reflect learned communication skills.
Essential Skills Development
Emphasis on the interrelation of communication strategies across platforms:
Business techniques applicable in personal life and vice versa.
Course is structured to highlight these connections through various topics over the semester.
Reflective Assignments and Group Project
Group project has a small portion of the overall grade.
Group conflict resolution:
Address issues privately with the instructor if conflicts arise.
Attendance Policy
Attendance Requirement:
Missing over 30% of classes will result in automatic failure.
Legitimate absences (sickness, emergencies) do not count against the student.
Student accountability emphasized for informing the instructor of absences.
Notes from physicians are not required or accepted; trust placed in students' word.
Class Structure and Expectations
Weekly structure typically includes:
Introduction to new content, followed by breaks and team activities.
Interactive sessions to facilitate real-world applications of communication concepts.
Upcoming Topics and Activities
Focus on active listening.
Exploration of the communication triangle.
Self-concept and perception in communication.
Interpersonal and communication styles in the workplace.
Conclusion of Class Discussion
Importance of punctuality during breaks.
Set timer for a 10-minute break, emphasizing the significance of returning on time to maintain the flow of the class.