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Communication 200: Spring 2012 Course Information - Prof. Ken Sereno, Lecture notes of Communication

University of Southern California (USC)Communication
Prof. Ken Sereno

Information about communication 200, a course offered in spring 2012 at the university of southern california (usc). Details about the course description, objectives, grading, exams, attendance, and office hours. Students are expected to understand the nature of social scientific communication, major perspectives and theories, and use constructs from theories to explain communication behavior. Examinations consist of true-false, multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions.

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Communication 200
Communication and Social Science
Spring 2012
Ken Sereno
ASCJ 202-C
(213) 740-3952 (Office)
sereno@usc.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesdays: 3:30-5:00
Wednesdays: 10:00-11:30; 1:30-3:30
Thursdays: 10:00-10:30; 3:30-5:00
Other times by arrangement.
Please drop by and introduce yourself. I’d like to get to know you. I’m also
available to talk about questions, problems, or concerns you may have about this
class, your major, career or anything else. If you can’t make my office hours, talk
with me before or after class or call or email me and we can arrange another time.
Texts:
Dainton, M. and Zelley, E.D. (2011) Applying communication theory for
professional life: A practical introduction (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks,
CA: Sage.
Sereno, K. (Spring 2011) Communication 200 Lecture Notes. You may purchase
these at the Magic Machine, which is in University Village on Jefferson.
Clickers:
Purchase a clicker from the USC Bookstore. Clickers are credit-card sized devices
that allow you to respond to multiple-choice questions presented during lectures. I will
also take attendance in lectures through clickers.
Course Description:
This course is a survey of fundamental content in communication. It focuses upon
issues in defining communication; the nature of social scientific scholarship; major
social scientific perspectives on the communication process; basic issues in the
philosophy of science; the role of theory in research; beginning research methods; core
theories of message production and reception; and major contextual theories of
interpersonal, group, and organizational dynamics.
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Communication 200 Communication and Social Science Spring 2012 Ken Sereno ASCJ 202-C (213) 740-3952 (Office) sereno@usc.edu Office Hours: Tuesdays: 3:30-5: Wednesdays: 10:00-11:30; 1:30-3: Thursdays: 10:00-10:30; 3:30-5: Other times by arrangement. Please drop by and introduce yourself. I’d like to get to know you. I’m also available to talk about questions, problems, or concerns you may have about this class, your major, career or anything else. If you can’t make my office hours, talk with me before or after class or call or email me and we can arrange another time. Texts: Dainton, M. and Zelley, E.D. (2011) Applying communication theory for professional life: A practical introduction (2nd^ ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Sereno, K. (Spring 2011) Communication 200 Lecture Notes. You may purchase these at the Magic Machine, which is in University Village on Jefferson. Clickers: Purchase a clicker from the USC Bookstore. Clickers are credit-card sized devices that allow you to respond to multiple-choice questions presented during lectures. I will also take attendance in lectures through clickers. Course Description: This course is a survey of fundamental content in communication. It focuses upon issues in defining communication; the nature of social scientific scholarship; major social scientific perspectives on the communication process; basic issues in the philosophy of science; the role of theory in research; beginning research methods; core theories of message production and reception; and major contextual theories of interpersonal, group, and organizational dynamics.

Course Objectives:

  1. To have you describe and explain the nature, usefulness, methods and issues connected with a social scientific approach to the study of communication.
  2. To have you describe and explain the major perspectives, issues, and theories of communication.
  3. To have you demonstrate your ability to use constructs from theories of communication to explain actual communication behavior. Grading: Examination 1 100 points Examination 2 100 points Examination 3 100 points Final Examination 100 points Term Paper 100 points Standards for letter grades: A = 90-100 points B = 80-89 points C = 70-79 points D = 60-69 points F = Below 60 points I give plusses and minuses. For example, B grades are assigned as follows: B- = 80- B = 83- B+ = 87- I do not grade on a curve. I will give as many As, Bs, etc. as are earned. Your course grade will be an average of all of your grades. Examinations: Each examination will consist of the following parts: True-False 10-15 points (10-15 one-point questions) Multiple Choice 40-50 points (20-25 two-point questions) Short Answer 30-40 points (5-8 six-point questions) Essay 20 points (1 question) Final Examination: The Final Examination will not be cumulative.

past Comm. 200 papers and from the web. If you turn in your electronic copy to your TA and take all of your exams but do not submit an electronic copy of your paper to Turnitin.com, you will receive an Incomplete for the course. NOTE: All prior submitted Comm. 200 term papers are in the Turnitin.com database. Attendance in Lectures: Attendance in Lectures will be recorded through your clicker. Attendance may determine whether your grade will be raised if your final average is at the borderline between two grades. If you have more than 6 unexcused absences from lectures your grade will not be raised even if your attendance and participation in your discussion section is outstanding. Using someone else’s clicker to record attendance when that person is absent is an academic violation covered in SCAMPUS. Violations will be reported to the Office of Academic Integrity and penalties described in SCAMPUS will be imposed. Attendance and Participation in Discussion Section: Attendance will be taken in your Discussion Section. Your participation will be noted. Excellent attendance and outstanding participation may determine whether your grade will be raised if your final average is at the borderline between two grades; e.g., if your average is at the borderline between B and A (e.g., 89). If you have more than three unexcused discussion section absences your grade will not be raised even if you have outstanding participation. Remember, it takes both excellent attendance and outstanding participation for a borderline grade to be raised. Bonus Points You may earn a possible 12 bonus points, which will be added to the total number of points you earn on the four exams and term paper. You may earn points for participating as a subject in communication research studies conducted by School of Communication faculty, graduate students, and advanced undergraduate students outside of class/discussion sections****. You must also write a one-page reaction paper. The first half of the paper should describe the study; the last half should note connections you see between your research experience and any content you are learning in class. Turn in your reaction paper to your TA. Each research study you participate in and write a report on will be worth 4 points. You may participate in a maximum of three research studies. You will not receive bonus points for studies conducted during lecture or in your discussion section. Opportunities to sign-up for research studies will be announced in class. Academic Integrity Policy: The Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is committed to upholding the University's academic integrity code as detailed in the SCampus guide. It is the policy of the School of Communication to report all violations of the code to the Office of Student Conduct. Any serious violation or pattern of violations of the academic integrity code will result in the student's expulsion from the Communication major or minor.

Respectful Behavior I will communicate with respect to each of you. I expect you to communicate with me and with each other with respect. I will start class on time and end class on time. I expect you to be in class before 11:00 so that I may start promptly. Coming to class late or leaving early shows a lack of consideration for your fellow students and disrespect for me. Turn off your cell phones and pagers when you come to class. To let your phone ring in class is not only disruptive but also insensitive and rude. A Personal Note: I hope that you find the course informative, that it helps you feel comfortable about Communication as a major, that you meet new and possibly, lifelong friends, and, finally, that you have a very enjoyable and successful semester. Class Schedule Spring 2012 Jan. 10 Orientation 12 Ch. 1 Introduction to Communication Theory 17 Continued 19 Ch. 2 Theory Development 24 Continued 26 Continued Jan. 31 Examination 1 (Chapters 1 and 2) Feb. 2 Ch. 3 Cognition and Intrapersonal Communication

12 Continued 17 Continued 19 Ch. 9 Mediated Communication 24 Continued Term Paper Due 26 Continued May 1 All Make-Up Exams May 8 Final Examination (Chapters 6 and 9) 11:00 – 1: Note: Changes to the schedule may have to be made.