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Syllabus for Interpersonal Professional Communication – EN 2150 National American University - Wichita, Winter 2011 Section 2, Tuesday 8:00 pm to 10:05 pm Andrew Tash - Associate Faculty atash@national.edu

EN2150 - Interpersonal Professional Communication - 4.5 Credits

This course provides students with information and practice in professional communication skills. Students will write memos, develop and present information to the class, practice meeting facilitation skills, examine individual and group decision making, and practice dealing with conflict situations. Prerequisites: EN1150

Grading scale

A - 90 to 100 B - 80 to 89 C - 70 to 79 D - 60 to 69 F - 0 to 59

Course Expectations and Rules

Show up prepared for every class and care about your work. This syllabus is subject to change with notice. No cell phones or texting during class. In case of emergency, tell family to contact the main office at (316) 448-3150, NAU’s Administrative Assistant will break into class. Provide thoughtful, relevant insight to your classmates. Respect one another's opinions and personage – "Be kind - for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle." Philo of Alexandria If you anticipate being late or absent, you must email me as soon as is possible. All assignments are due at the beginning of class, unless otherwise noted. All assignments are to be typed, unless otherwise noted. All assignments will be personally handed in to instructor. No assignments accepted from another party or via emailI unless prior arrangements have been made. No late assignments will be accepted. Absence or tardiness does not exempt late assignments. Some assignments are solo. Some assignments are part of a group. All assignments should reflect dedication and honest assessment and identification of parties responsible for its completion. Don't plagiarize or cheat. Plagiarism or/and cheating will result in dismissal from class and a report filed with the academic dean. If you draw information from another source, cite it. This class is more than a core requirement. This class equips you with an opportunity to practice skills you will utilize in your future career to success or failure depends on what you put into this. You don't get a piece of paper; you don't get a grade; you get colleagues, helpmates, and experience to make you into what you're supposed to be.

Course Schedule and Important Dates

December 6 Read: Appendices for language and writing Do: Complete in-class review of appendices

Last day to add or drop without penalty

December 13 Read: Communication Strategy Do: Present Individual Speeches

December 20 Read: Macro Issues & Micro Issues Do: Find and Review source on Rogerian versus Aristotelian Arguments; Write signposts notes.

Christmas Break December 22-January 2

January 3 Read: Verbal Structure Do: Find, Review, Analyze, and Present relevant [|TED] talk.

January 10 Read: Visual Aids Do: Presentation w visual aids

January 17 Read: Nonverbal Skills Do: Observe dyads (No HW)

January 24 Read: Individual and Group Decision Making Do: Create wikis for group policy assignments

Last day to drop without punitive grade

January 31 Read: Resolving Conflicts Do: Engage and observe dyads (No HW)

February 7 Read: Meetings that Work Do: Group Presentations

February 14 Read: Appendix-Managing Meetings Do: Practice Leading Meetings

February 21 Read: Review Wiki Do: Final Group Presentations