Midway College Computer Class by Dr. Larry C. Bobberte

COM 205 Introduction to Communications	"As Kentucky's only college for women, Midway College empowers students as leaders through a professionally-oriented liberal arts "		Introduction to Course Turn your cell phone off
Introduction CLASS OUTLINES CLASS 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Click icon above to see who's winning CLASS 2 Quiz Class 3 QUIZ Class 4 QUIZ Activities FINAL EXAM Speech Magazine Article Dealing with Difficult People Click here to read STUDY GUIDES Speech Forms Topic Outline Introducing another speaker Speech Evaluation Evaluating other speakers Oral evaluation of a speech Interesting LINKS Free Computer Tutorials 4 Adults This page is under construction in preparation for CS 140 at McKee, Kentucky Classes taught by Dr. Bobbert in other venues.	HOME \| \|Midway College\| SYLLABUS \|\|DOWNLOADS \| \| ASSIGNMENTS & READINGS		Dr. Larry C. Bobbert Fall semester 05 Adjunct Professor Midway College McKee, KY -----------International Media Consultant - Speaker - Trainer TV & CD Producer Click Pic for more about Dr. Bobbert or click here for Resume My philosophy *Hunger for knowledge* *Passion for life* *Thoughts become things.* *Chose good ones.* ----------- Quote from my son-in-law "Who told you it was going to be easy?" ---------- Remember to REFRESH this page each time you enter ----------- "*Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission." - Eleanor Roosevelt - Click here for Classes taught by Dr. Bobbert in other venues. Bluegrass Who Dun it THE MOVI*E Order your DV

	Our goal is to help you learn communications skills that you can use in future classes and your chosen profession. Work with me and we will get you through this Click icon above to see who's winning	COM 205 Introduction to Communications Instructor: Dr. Larry C. Bobbert Classes begin January 9, 2008 McKee Midway Campus 1/10/06 McKee 1/14/06 Danville 3/8/06 Communication is "often inaccurate, easily frustrating and seldom perfect, but it is the best thing humans have for interaction, progress and handing knowledge to new generations." Prerequisites: None Course Description/Course Goal: To provide sufficient resources & instruction to assure that each student completing this course has achieved basic oral communications skills and understanding of ways to overcome barriers to effective communications. ORAL COMMUNICATION COM 205 – Spring 2008 Midway College e-mail: Midway@drbobbert.com Phone 859 623 9645
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	Wood, J. T. 2005 Communication In Our Lives Belmont, CA; Wadsworth Publishing Company -	Effective communication skills are necessary for everyone. Communication skills are even more important for leaders. You are one or you are working to become one. In the next few weeks consider (think and observe) the different types of communications that you need to develop in order to be as successful as you hope to be. Think about the most gifted speakers with whom you’ve talked, or heard present. What do you recall about how they communicated, vs what they had to say? Consider examples of how poor communications detract from the effectiveness of a speaker’s message. This course will focus on speaking with ease, impromptu speaking, projecting a professional image, overcoming “stage fright,” and speaking with a confident demeanor. COM 205 is more than a speech course it contains an overview of oral communication and will emphasize both the theoretical and practical applications of communication in personal relationships and groups as well as public speaking. Topics discussed will include the following: The foundations of communication - Perceptions - Personal history - Culture - Verbal and Non verbal communication - Listening Interpersonal communications Communication in personal relationships Group and team communication in task groups Interviewing Public communications Planning, researching, developing, organizing and presenting public speeches Award Speech and Narrative speaking After Dinner speaking to inform and entertain Informative speaking Persuasive speaking Group Presentations While COM 205 focuses on activities to aid your developing your ability to speak with confidence, clarity and conviction, COM 205 is not exclusively a speech class. It includes a look at communications concepts, theories, principles and research findings that help you understand communicating is more than what you say. Lecture and discussion sessions emphasize special skills and information important to your learning not to “talk” but to communicate. You will be expected to read the text and be prepared to answer quiz questions on the material and exhibit a knowledge of the material in your presentations.
	Attendance policy: Classroom attendance is required at all lecture and lab sessions and is part of the course grade. Attendance will be recorded with graded in class activities, speeches, and evaluations. All students are responsible for remaining current on assignments, text readings, and projects. Penalties may be imposed for late assignments if accepted. Attendance records will be maintained. The instructor should be notified if an emergency situation arises that results in a missed session. Preferred method of notification is email. ---------- How to make an Oral Evaluation of a speech Click here to read how to make your oral evaluation of a classmates speech.
	Some classes are held in other's facilities Students need to be aware of local requirements regarding behavioiu, etc. Students on Jackson County school property subject to Jackson School Policies ie. no food or drinks in rooms - breaks in assigned areas - can be searched - enter only assigned areas	Grade calculated on the following criteria: Your final grade will be the result of how well you do in various activities as well as the knowledge you gain from the text, readings and lectures.. 1. Classroom/lab participation and accomplishing the tasks assigned. Aside: Helping each other in a lab is not cheating--it is learning; however, do not talk while the instructor is presenting 2. Weekly Quiz on Reading Assignments Aside: (Here helping each other on Quizzes is cheating.) 3. Weekly Communications Project (s) 4. Final Project (should relate to your major area of study) 5. FINAL click here for more details
	Click on picture to learn more about Dr.Bobbert (This link only works if your PC has Microsoft Power Point installed.) Dr. Bobbert's background includes degrees in education, communications, public speaking, and educational technology. He has specialized training in computer authoring, web site/course design, and bilingual education. Dr. Bobbert has taught on four continents and several states. He is an independent movie producer and teaches computer courses for various colleges, universities and businesses.	CELL PHONE policy click here REFRESH Class Web pages are changed whenever need arises. You should always "Refresh" the page upon entering it. Your computer saves old pages and may not give you the up to date information. The Refresh button is on the Windows Toolbar.	DON'T TALK! COMMUNICATE! conversational ...easy to read...FUN and informative." - Lois Miller Magazine Article Dealing with Difficult People Click here to read Get a Free Mailbox FREE TAPE or CD If you would like to consider Dr. Bobbert for a presentation, you can receive a complimentary video tape, CD or copy of his book. Click here to send email: Dr. Larry C. Bobbert or call 859 623 9645