SPCM 2550H
(Tu-Th, 11:00am-12:15 pm)
Perspectives on Interpersonal Communication (Honors)
Announcements

Please visit this page frequently for updates as this is a
tentative schedule and it is always subject to change.


Tuesday, January 10:
Orientation
A study guide is available online for all chapters.
Read assigned chapters in advance of the class and be ready for dicussion and possible quizzes.


Thursday, January 12:
Chapter 1 – “Universals of Interpersonal Communication”

Tuesday, January 17:
Chapter 1 – “Universals of Interpersonal Communication”

Thursday, January 19:
Chapter 2 – “Culture in Interpersonal Communication”

Signup sheets were posted today for an experiment that will
satisfy the Dept. of Speech Communication research requirement.

In order to participate, students *must* meet the following criteria:
(1) smoke at least 3 times per week,
(2) have smoked at least 5 packs of cigarettes in their lifetime,
(3) consider themselves a smoker,
and
(4) be 18 or older.

The study will take approximately 30 minutes.
Participants will complete a questionnaire,
watch an antismoking advertisement,
and then complete additional survey items.

Tuesday, January 24:
Chapter 2 – “Culture in Interpersonal Communication”
Assignment One:  An Intercultural Encounter
Please Note:  This assignment will be due on Tuesday, January 31

Thursday, January 26:
Quiz on Chapter 3
Chapter 3 – “The Self in Interpersonal Communication”

Who are you?

Tuesday, January 31:
Chapter 4 – “Perception in Interpersonal Communication"
Assignment One Due


Thursday, February 2:
Chapter 5 – “Listening and Responding”
Preview Exam I

Tuesday, February 7:
Exam I (Chapters 1-5) -- Bring Pencils

Thursday, February 9:
Chapter 6 – “Universals of Verbal and Nonverbal Messages”

Tuesday, February 14:
Interpersonal Report I Due

Thursday,
February 16:
Chapter 7 – “Verbal Messages"
Video:  Languages

Tuesday, February 21:
Chapter 7 – “Verbal Messages”

Thursday, February 23:
Chapter 8 – “Nonverbal Messages”

Tuesday, February 28:
Chapter 8 – “Nonverbal Messages”

Thursday, March 2:
Quiz on Chapter 8
Chapter 9 – “Messages and Conversation”
Preview Exam II

A sign-up sheet for an experiment should be posted by 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 3rd.
A research study entitled “Categorization,Objectification, Labeling, and Communication Strategies”
is now available for participation. Participation in this study will involve viewing images on a
computer and communicating about them through writing and drawing, and answering questions.  It should
take about 20 minutes.  This study is open to all students 18 years and older currently enrolled
in SPCM1100, SPCM1500, or other SPCM courses that allow for research participation. Participation
qualifies for the research familiarization requirement for basic speech courses.  

Tuesday, March 7:
Exam II (Chapters 6-9)

Thursday, March 9:
To Be Announced

March 13-17:
Spring Break; No Class

Tuesday, March 21:
Chapter 10 – “Universals of Interpersonal Relationships”

Thursday, March 23:
Chapter 10 – “Universals of Interpersonal Relationships”

Tuesday, March 28:
Chapter 11 – “Interpersonal Relationships:  Growth and Deterioration”

Thursday, March 30:
Meet in Library Lab A
Enter main doors and walk back toward reference desk;
Lab A is on the right just before the reference desk.

A signup sheet for an experimental study has been posted in Terrell Hall.
The study would satisfy the Dept. of Speech Communication research requirement.

Tuesday, April 4:
Chapter 12 – “Interpersonal Relationships :  Friendship, Love, Family, and Workplace”

Thursday, April 6:
Personal Ads

Tuesday, April 11:
Interpersonal Report II Due

Thursday, April 13:
Chapter 13 – “Conflict in Interpersonal Relationships”

Tuesday, April 18:
Chapter 13 – “Conflict in Interpersonal Relationships”

Thursday, April 20:
To Be Announced

Tuesday, April 25:
Chapter 14 – “Power in Interpersonal Relationships”

Thursday, April 27:
Chapter 14 – “Power in Interpersonal Relationships”

Tuesday, May 2:
Reading Day


Tuesday, May 9, 12 noon to 3:00 pm
Exam III, Chapters 10-14
NOTE:  THIS IS A 50 MINUTE TEST (not a final) AND WILL NOT LAST PAST 12:50pm.

Complete Final Exam Schedule:
http://www.reg.uga.edu/or.nsf/preview/spring_Exam_Schedule


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