Communication Studies 5 The Communication Experience FALL 2012 Instructor: Dr. Mark Stoner Office:  MND 5034 E-mail:  stoner1@csus.edu (best way to reach me) Office Hours: Mon. 1:30-2:30 PM (I will be available in office and via Skype. My Skype name is mark.stoner) Tues. 4-5 PM (in office and via Skype.) Wed 1:30-2:30 PM (in office and via Skype.)

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  CALENDARS:

• COURSE CALENDAR (Word doc);  Small Group Presentations Calendar (Word doc) [TBA]	Poster Session Pairing and Presentation Dates Section 13 Section 14
  Calendars of Optional Assignments (pdf): Weeks 3-4; Weeks 5-7; Weeks 8-10; Weeks 11-13 Section 13 Section 14

CATALOGUE  DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to meet the general education communication requirement Area A1: Oral Communication. Basic skills and concepts necessary for effective communication in a variety of settings.  Special emphasis is placed on practical experience within groups and interpersonal relationships; presentation skills are also an important dimension of the course.  Not recommended for Communication Studies majors. 3 Units.

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COURSE TEXTS

PLACE IN THE CURRICULUM

GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES

CONCEPTUAL OUTLINE OF THE COURSE

THE PROCESS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ComS 5

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) ABOUT COURSE POLICIES

HOW TO SUCCEED AS A UNIVERSITY STUDENT

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