Introduction to Interpersonal Communication - COMM 215

Class Meets: Tuesday & Thursday

Your learning is my top priority - so I may
Tentative Course Schedule adjust this schedule based on the needs of
the class.
Note: All reading needs to be completed PRIOR to the next class period so that you can actively participate in class discusssions.
Week Dates Topics Read for next class & Assignments Due
Intro to Course & Each Other
t 22-Aug Begin Chapter 1: Interpersonal Communication Process buy your textbook
1
th 24-Aug chapter 1 continued read chapter 2

t 29-Aug Chapter 2: Culture and Interpersonal Communication

2
th 31-Aug chapter 2 continued read chapter 3

t 5-Sep Chapter 3: Interpersonal Communication the the Self

3
th 7-Sep chapter 3 continued read chapter 4

t 12-Sep Chapter 4: Perceiving Others

4
th 14-Sep chapter 4 continued prepare for test #1 Chapter 1-4

t 19-Sep review for test #1

5
th 21-Sep test #1 read chapter 5

t 26-Sep Chapter 5: Language

6
th 28-Sep chapter 5 continued read chapter 6

t 3-Oct Chapter 6: Nonverbal Communication

7
th 5-Oct chapter 6 continued read chapter 7

t 10-Oct Chapter 7: Listening - Receiving and Responding

8
th 12-Oct chapter 7 continued read chapter 8
t 17-Oct Fall Break - No Class
9
th 19-Oct Chapter 8: Emotions prepare for test #2 Chapter 5-8

t 24-Oct review for test #2

10
th 26-Oct test #2 read chapter 9

t 31-Oct Chapter 9: Dyamics of Interpersonal Relationships

11

th 2-Nov chapter 9 continued read chapter 10

t 7-Nov Chapter 10: Communication in Close Relationships

12
th 9-Nov chapter 10 continued read chapter 11

t 14-Nov Chapter 11: Communication Climate

13
th 16-Nov chapter 11 continued read chapter 12

t 21-Nov Chapter 12: Managing Conflict prepare for test #3 chapters 9-12
14
th 23-Nov Happy Thanksgiving - No Class `

t 28-Nov review for test #3 & course evaluations

15
th 30-Nov test #3
t 5-Dec Have a great winter break!
16
th 7-Dec
You're finished!