Course introduction： Firstly, introduce the essentials of human communication. Secondly, learn the self and perception. Thirdly, learn about communication skills such as listening, verbal messages, and non-verbal messages. Finally, the above knowledge and skills will be applied to group communication.
Course goal：
1. Let students understand the concepts and theorem of small group communication. - Knowledge.
2. Understand the fundamental of communication: the self, perception, and effective communication skills. And, apply the above skills to small group communication. – Skills
3. Understand the mechanism of small group interaction to build up correct communication attitude. -Attitude
Textbook：Human Communication: The Basic Course, Global Edition, 13/E，by Joseph A. Devito，Pearson International Edition，ISBN-10: 1292057106 • ISBN-13: 9781292057101 ©2015 • Pearson • Paper, 480 pp，Published 12 Jun 2014
Week 1: 2/21 An Introduction to Human Communication. (FH & Emilie)
Week 2: 2/28 Holiday
Week 3: 3/07 An Introduction to Human Communication. (FH)
Week 4: 3/14 Presentation I: introducing yourself, including strength, weakness, etc. (FH)
Week 5: 3/21 Understanding Your Self & Perceptions. (FH)
Week 6: 3/28 Understanding Your Self & Perceptions. (FH)
Week 7: 4/4 Holiday
Week 8: 4/11 Presentation II. (FH)
Week 9: 4/18 Mid-term exam week (FH)
Week 10: 4/25 Effective listening (FH)
Week 11: 5/2 Effective listening (FH)
Week 12: 5/9 Cross-cultural communication. (Emilie)
Week 13: 5/16 Cross-cultural communication. (Emilie)
Week 14: 5/23 Presentation III. (Emilie)
Week 15: 5/30 Verbal Communication. (Emilie)
Week 16: 6/6 Verbal Communication. (Emilie)
Week 17: 6/13 Presentation IV. (Emilie)
Week 18: 6/20 Final exam week. (FH)
