Course Description
Exploration of role and impact of communication in diverse communities. Ethical and social responsibilities of civic action are examined in the context of community problem solving. Includes service learning experience in a supervised setting.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
Critically analyze arguments, artifacts, or information.
Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments.
Integrate and cite sources accurately and correctly.
Explain the relationship between communication and community.
Identify and critically analyze the impact of a social issue relevant to our community from a communication perspective.
Articulate the role of service-learning in higher education and develop a capacity for active participation in your community.
Course Grading Information:
Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
Class Engagement & Presentations Attendance/Participation, Discussion Boards, etc. | 25% |
Community Service and Engagement, Community Connected Service-Learning Assignments, University Archives, Community Engagement, etc. | 50% |
Communication and Community Knowledge Final Event & Activities, Homework, Quizzes, Thank You Letters, etc. | 25% |
Grading Scale
Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
≥ 93.0% | A |
90.0-92.9% | A- |
87.0-89.9% | B+ |
83.0-86.9% | B |
80.0-82.9% | B- |
77.0-79.9% | C+ |
73.0-76.9% | C |
70.0-72.9% | C- |
60.0-69.9% | D |
<60.0% | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance and participation together are worth 25% of the final grade.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.