COMMUNICOLOGY 351(O): PROFFESIONAL PRESENTATIONS MWF 8:30-9:20am George Hall 215

Communicology 351, Fall 2015, Syllabus COMMUNICOLOGY 351(O): PROFFESIONAL PRESENTATIONS MWF 8:30-9:20am George Hall 215 Instructor: Jennifer Matayoshi Email: surj@hawaii.edu Office: George Hall 317 Phone: 956-3324 Office Hours: M 2:15-3:15pm WF 9:30-10:20am and by appt. TEXT AND MATERIALS 1. DiSanza, J. R., & Legge, N. J. (2012). Business and professional communication: Plans, processes, and performance (5 th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc. 2. You will also be required to download and print course materials from Laulima. The address for accessing Laulima is: http://laulima.hawaii.edu. Log in using your UH username and password. 3. You may sign-up for reminder text messages from the instructor. You can download the app called Remind (for ios and Android) or text @comg351 to the number 81010. The app is FREE, but standard text messaging rates apply if you sign up for the text message option. YOU are responsible for any charges incurred by signing up for this service. The instructor, Department of Communicology, and University of Hawaii at Mānoa are not responsible for any charges you incur. DO NOT sign up for the text messaging service if you do not have unlimited text messages or are unwilling to pay the appropriate charges. OBJECTIVES This course is designed to provide advanced students of public speaking with experience in academic, business, and sales presentations as well as experience with a common presentational software program. After completing this course: 1. Students will have a working knowledge of relevant concepts, theories, and principles of effective public communication. 2. Students will be able to speak competently in academic, team, business, and public contexts. 3. Students will be able to prepare professional presentations for various contexts. 4. Students will be able to do research and gather supporting material for various types of professional presentations. 5. Students will be able to analyze and adapt to various audiences. 6. Students will be able to effectively organize and outline the presentation. 7. Students will be able to develop professional visual aids for the presentation. 8. Students will be able to deliver the presentation with maximum impact. 9. Students will be able to listen critically and provide constructive feedback to other speakers. ORAL COMMUNICATION FOCUS This class fulfills the upper division oral communication focus requirements. Specifically, you will complete oral communication assignments that will be worth 40% of your grade. You will receive explicit training in oral communication and you will receive feedback and grading of the oral communication assignments by the instructor. COURSE POLICIES Academic Integrity: The mission of a university can only be accomplished in an environment where academic integrity is valued. The Student Code of Conduct states that academic dishonesty includes both cheating and plagiarism. Plagiarism is, but is not limited to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgement. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. Word-for-word copying of another s work without the use of quotation marks and the citation of the source, paraphrasing another person's ideas without proper

citation of the source, lack of reference to the sources (i.e., reference pages) from which the information was obtained, and misleading citations are all considered plagiarism. A paper given to an instructor with the student s name on it is assumed to be in the student's own words and to represent his or her original ideas, unless certain words and ideas are specifically credited to another source. A paper bearing a student's name that does not do this is plagiarized and will be considered academically dishonest. According to the Student Code of Conduct, the term cheating includes, but is not limited to: (1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or examinations; (2) use of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the UH faculty, staff or student; (4) engaging in any behavior specifically prohibited by a faculty member in the course syllabus or class discussion. Students who disrupt teaching and research are also violating the Student Code of Conduct. Finally, engaging in, or attempting to engage in any of these behaviors subjects a student to the disciplinary process and sanctions. The penalties for academic dishonesty are severe, and I will do all I can to see that violators are punished. If anyone is determined to have cheated, plagiarized, or misrepresented work in this class or if the student has disrupted class or research, the best he or she can hope for is a notation on the student s permanent record of the violation and failure on the relevant assignment in the course. The instructor may additionally recommend to the Department Head or hearing committees that the student be suspended or expelled from the University. Papers submitted for credit in other classes may NOT be submitted for credit in this course. Students are expected to have full knowledge of the University's Student Conduct Code. A copy of the code may be obtained from http://studentaffairs.manoa.hawaii.edu/policies/conduct_code/. Alternate Locations: In the event of disturbances that interfere with holding class at the scheduled location (e.g., bomb threats), meet me in the Zone 2 parking lot. You will be given further instructions at that point. Appointments and Office Hours: My door is always open should you need to make an appointment. Please come ready with your materials and questions in order for me to help you get the most out of our meeting. Also, please let me know if you cannot make the appointment and we can reschedule appropriately. Attendance: Attendance in this course is mandatory. You are expected to be in class, be on time, and be ready to contribute to the class. You will not do well in this course without attending class regularly. However, you will be allowed three absences for the fall term. Starting with the fourth absence, 10 points will be deducted for each additional absence. There is no distinction between excused and unexcused absences. It is your responsibility to obtain any notes or schedule changes covered by the instructor from a fellow student if you miss a class. You will NOT be allowed to make up the missed assignment, presentation, or exam without a valid excuse and documentation. In general, tardiness will NOT be tolerated. You will be marked absent if you are not in class within the first ten minutes of our scheduled start time. Written Requirements: In general, all work turned in for credit must be typed, use left-justification, use double-spacing throughout, use a standard font type and size, and contain one inch margins on the left, right, top, and bottom of each page. Please avoid language that is sexist, racist, and ageist in your writing and speaking. Written Assignments: All written assignments must be submitted electronically as a Microsoft Word (.doc and.docx are acceptable) document via Laulima. I. Title and save your document with your LAST NAME (e.g., Matayoshi.docx). II. Log on to the COMG 351 Laulima website and click on the Assignments link in the left toolbar. III. Click on the appropriate assignment. IV. Select the correct file and attach your document (i.e., click the Choose File button). V. Submit the assignment (i.e., click the Submit button). VI. Assignments are due via Laulima BEFORE 8:30am on the due date. Assignments not submitted at this time will receive a ZERO. Hard copies of your assignments will NOT be accepted. *Note: Double-check to ensure you attach and submit the CORRECT document. You should receive an e-mail from Laulima confirming your assignment submission. Check your assignment submission if you do not receive a confirmation. We will NOT accept assignments past the deadline for submission errors. 2

Late Assignments: Late assignments may be accepted and makeup exams allowed, IF AND ONLY IF: (a) you make every effort possible to contact me PRIOR TO the due date and time (messages may be left on voicemail OR by email), (b) you provide official documentation, on your first day back to class, to verify your explanation as to why you could not turn in your assignment, and (c) documentation is official (i.e., written on official stationary or letterhead, and signed by the appropriate authority). Informal notes from your mother/father/friend/roommate do not qualify as appropriate documentation. You will receive a ZERO for your assignment if you do not meet the above criteria. You are still responsible for turning in the work prior to the due date if you are going to miss class. There will also be no incompletes given, except in the case of unforeseeable and uncontrollable events preventing completion of a small but important part of a semester s work before the term's end. Grade Appeals: I encourage you to talk to me about your grades or progress in the class at any point in the semester. However, you may formally appeal a grade on an assignment or exam for a LEGITIMATE reason. You must do the following to appeal a grade: (1) email me explaining why you feel the grade is in error, and (2) schedule an appointment and meet with me. This must be done within one week of receiving the grade. Research Participation: The University of Hawaii at Mānoa is a research-intensive institution. As such, much research is conducted within the Communicology Department. The things we learn from these studies make their way into the very textbooks you are now reading. Thus, you have an exciting role to play in the generation of knowledge for future college students. You are required to complete one credit (one hour) of research participation. There are many research opportunities available throughout the semester. The Communicology Department uses the SONA system to manage opportunities to participate in research conducted within the Communicology Department. In order to participate, you will need to create an account at http://hawaiicommunicology.sona-systems.com. Once an account is established, you will be able to sign up for a variety of research projects and the system will keep track of your participation. Instructions for using SONA are available on Laulima. Laptop Computers and Other Electronic Devices: You will only be allowed to use a laptop computer or a related electronic device (e.g., ipad) if you are using it to take notes for our class. *Note: You may be asked to leave if you are discovered browsing irrelevant websites (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, etc.), playing games, watching videos, etc. Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices: Turn off all cell phones and other portable electronic devices that can ring and generally disrupt the class. *Note: You may be asked to leave if you are caught texting, emailing, chatting, tweeting, perusing social media sites, and the like during instructional time. Using or looking at your phone during an exam will be considered cheating and appropriate action will be taken. Resist the urge to engage in these activities by putting away your iphone, BlackBerry, Android, or other smartphone device. E-mails: The University of Hawaii e-mail has been declared an official means for communication with students. Executive Policy E2.213 reads: Students are responsible for checking their email account frequently and consistently to remain current with University communications. They are expected to monitor and manage their email storage quota to make sure that their mailboxes are not saturated and are able to receive new messages. When sending an email message pertaining to this course, the subject line of the email should include (1) the class name, and (2) a title in the subject line that is descriptive of the content of the email message. When responding to an email message, you should include appropriate parts of the original message in the email. Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the KOKUA Program for information and services. Services are confidential and free for students. Contact KOKUA at 956-7511, kokua@hawaii.edu, or Student Services Center, Room 13. Student Counseling: The Counseling and Student Development Center offers free and confidential counseling services. They can be reached at (808) 956-7927 and are located at 2440 Campus Road, QLCSS 312, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822. 3

COURSE ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW Exams: There will be three exams for this course. Each will be closed book, consisting of objective (multiple choice, true false) questions, matching questions, and short answer questions. Each exam is designed to evaluate your ability to apply the concepts introduced and to synthesize the information presented in your text and in class. Specific information about the content of the exam will be announced in class. Presentations: There will be four major presentations in this course. Please use mature judgment when choosing topics for your presentations. Specific guidelines (e.g., what you need to turn in, how points will be assigned, etc.) for each presentation will be provided by your instructor and posted on Laulima. You are required to dress professionally (e.g., no sneakers, slippers, shorts, t-shirts, tank tops, etc.) on presentations days. Your instructor will provide further details regarding what clothing is/is not considered appropriate. Technical Presentation. The individual technical presentation challenges you to prepare and deliver a 6-8 minute formal presentation on an advanced topic to a nonexpert audience. Topics for the technical presentation may include scientific, engineering, technological, business, legal, managerial, or social scientific information. This assignment will improve your ability to present information clearly and accurately (i.e., the information presented must be correct, complete, and detailed enough to fill the needs for the specific audience). Proposal Presentation. The individual proposal presentation challenges you to prepare and deliver a 7-9 minute formal presentation convincing your audience to support a particular belief or action. Topics for the proposal presentation may include, a particular idea, design, program, equipment, or procedure. This assignment will improve your ability to develop sound arguments based on credibility, logic, and emotion. This assignment requires you to develop strong persuasive arguments and use persuasive organizational structures. Press Conference. The individual press conference presentation requires that you prepare a press release and deliver a 5-6 minute press conference on an organizational crisis. Topics for the press conference may include terrorism, food poisoning, fraud, product recalls, deaths or injuries, lawsuits, scandals, or human resource problems. You will also hold a 4-5 minute question and answer session with your audience. This assignment requires you to become familiar with soundbites, question and answer sessions, and precise language. Group Training. The training presentation will be completed in groups of four. Each group will choose a specific organization (target audience) and prepare and deliver a 20-25 minute training presentation for their clients. This assignment will improve students ability to develop and present a well-tailored presentation for a specific audience and present information clearly. Self-Evaluation: This assignment allows you to reflect on your work in this class. You will analyze your presentations and write a 2-3 page evaluation of those presentation. Specific information about the criteria for this assignment will be posted on Laulima and discussed in class. 4

Grading: Your grade will be based on the total number of points you earn as outlined directly below. Please use the chart below to keep track of your points throughout the semester. Your final grade will be a letter grade and will be awarded as follows: 970-1000 = A+ 870-899 = B+ 770-799 = C+ 670-699 = D+ 0-599 = F 930-969 = A 830-869 = B 730-769 = C 630-669 = D 900-929 = A- 800-829 = B- 700-729 = C- 600-629 = D- Summary of Course Assignments Course Assignments Points Possible Points Earned TECHNICAL PRESENTATION 150 PROPOSAL PRESENTATION 150 PRESS CONFERENCE PRESENTATION 150 GROUP TRAINING PRESENTATION 125 EXAMINATIONS Exam 1 100 Exam 2 100 Exam 3 100 SELF-EVALUATION 25 ATTENDANCE & ACTIVE CLASS PARTICIPATION 90 RESEARCH PARTICIPATION 10 Total Points: 1000 5

Tentative Schedule for COMG 351 Please note that sometimes it is necessary to make changes in the schedule in terms of material to be covered. Changes will be announced in class. Date Topic Assignment Due Date Week 1 Aug. 24 Introduction to the Course Course Policies Student Introductions Aug. 26 & 28 Communication in Business and the Professions Chapter 1 Week 2 Aug. 31 Listening and Feedback Chapter 2 Sept. 2 Considering Audience Feedback Chapter 6 Sept. 5 Preparing Professional Presentations Chapter 7 Week 3 Sept. 7 NO CLASS: Labor Day Sept. 9 Sept. 11 Preparing Professional Presentations Types of Presentations: Technical Presentations Assignment Criteria: Technical Presentation Week 4 Sept. 14 Types of Presentations: Technical Presentations Chapter 9 on Sept. 11 Sept. 16 ACTIVITY: Audience Analysis Suggestion: Bring a laptop or Tablet Sept. 18 Creating and Using Visual Aids Using Multimedia Presentations Week 5 Sept. 21 Delivering Professional Presentations Chapter 7 Sept. 23 Method of Impromptu Speaking Brief Exam Review Sept. 25 EXAM 1 Chapter 8 Suggestion: Bring a laptop or Tablet Week 6 Sept. 28 TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS Technical Materials DUE Sept. 30 TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS Technical Materials DUE Oct. 2 TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS Technical Materials DUE Week 7 Oct. 5 TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS Technical Materials DUE Oct. 7 Types of Presentations: Proposal Presentations Assignment Criteria: Proposal Presentation Oct. 9 Types of Presentations: Proposal Presentations Chapter 10 Week 8 Oct. 12 Types of Presentations: Proposal Presentations Oct. 14 Proposal Presentation Activity on Oct. 7 Oct. 16 Proposal Presentations Feedback Groups Bring Proposal Materials Week 9 Oct. 19 PROPOSAL PRESENTATIONS Proposal Materials DUE Oct. 21 PROPOSAL PRESENTATIONS Proposal Materials DUE Oct. 23 PROPOSAL PRESENTATIONS Proposal Materials DUE Week 10 Oct. 26 PROPOSAL PRESENTATIONS Proposal Materials DUE Oct. 28 Types of Presentations: Press Conferences Assignment Criteria: Press Conference Presentation Oct. 30 Crisis Communication & Press Conferences Chapter 13 on Oct. 28 6

Week 11 Nov. 2 Crisis Communication & Press Conferences Nov. 4 Question and Answer Sessions Brief Exam Review Nov. 6 EXAM 2 Week 12 Nov. 9 Types of Presentations: Training Presentations Assignment Criteria: Group Training Presentation Nov. 11 NO CLASS: Veterans Day on Nov. 9 Nov. 13 PRESS CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Press Conference Materials Week 13 Nov. 16 PRESS CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Press Conference Materials Nov. 18 PRESS CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Press Conference Materials Nov. 20 PRESS CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Press Conference Materials Week 14 Nov. 23 Types of Presentations: Training Presentations Nov. 25 Nov. 27 IN CLASS: Group Training Work Day NO CLASS: Non-Instructional Day Week 15 Nov. 30 Communicating in Groups Chapter 3 Dec. 2 IN CLASS: Group Training Work Day Press Release DUE Dec. 4 GROUP TRAINING PRESENTATIONS Training Materials DUE Week 16 Dec. 7 GROUP TRAINING PRESENTATIONS Training Materials DUE Dec. 9 GROUP TRAINING PRESENTATIONS Training Materials DUE Dec. 11 SELF-EVALUATION DUE BY 11:55pm EXAM 3: Monday, Dec. 14 7:30-9:30am George Hall 215 7