COMM 199C: SENIOR SEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
F. VARONA / Spring 2013COURSE MAPPING AND, ANNOTATION
PURPOSE: The purpose of this assignment is to develop awareness of your course work in the major and how they relate to the 6 Program Learning Objectives (PLOs) and the 3 major Content Areas (Foundation, Inquiry, and Practice). See Program Learning Objectives (PLOs) in Syllabus. Specifically, the purpose of this assigment is to conduct course mapping. (Examples will be provided in class). You also are required to write an Annotation for each course: (Write a 4-5 line paragraph for each course). (See sample below).
You must report all the courses you took, you are taking, or you need to take to complete the 42 units required to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Communication Studies major. (See handout: Earning Your B.A. in Communication Studies)
CONTENT & STRUCTURE OF PAPER:
I. Start with a brief opening
statement on the purpose of this assignment and preview main points.
II. Foundation (theory) Area - (Copy and paste text from Program Learning Objectives (PLO) in Syllabus)
1. PLO1: Understanding Communication Theories: (Copy and paste text from Program Learning Objectives (PLO1) in Syllabus)
a) List the courses: (See sample below).
b) Annotation for each course: (Write a 4-5 line paragraph for each course). (See sample below).
2. PLO 2: Critiquing Communication Theories: (Copy and paste text from Program Learning Objectives (PLO2) in Syllabus)
a) List the courses: (See sample below).
b) Annotation for each course: (Write a 4-5 line paragraph for each course). (See sample below).
III. Inquiry Area - (Copy and paste text from Program Learning Objectives (PLO) in Syllabus)
1. PLO3: Research Methods: (Copy and paste text from Program Learning Objectives (PLO3) in Syllabus)
a) List the courses: (See sample below).
b) Annotation for each course: (Write a 4-5 line paragraph for each course). (See sample below).
2. PLO4: Research Application and Critique:(Copy and paste text from Program Learning Objectives (PLO4) in Syllabus)
a) List the courses: (See sample below).
b) Annotation for each course: (Write a 4-5 line paragraph for each course). (See sample below).
IV. Practice Area - (Copy and paste text from Program Learning Objectives (PLO) in Syllabus)
1. PLO 5: Communication Competence: (Copy and paste text from Program Learning Objectives (PLO5) in Syllabus)
a) List the courses: (See sample below).
b) Annotation for each course: (Write a 4-5 line paragraph for each course). (See sample below).
2. PLO 6: Social Responsibility: (Copy and paste text from Program Learning Objectives (PLO6) in Syllabus)
a) List the courses: (See sample below).
b) Annotation for each course: (Write a 4-5 line paragraph for each course). (See sample below).
V. Conclusion: A brief paragraph on the meaning of writng this assignment: how you felt and what you learned...
This assignment is worth 15 points.
This ASSIGNMENT is due:_______________________
SAMPLES OF COURSE MAPPING ASSIGNMENT
Foundations
FOUNDATIONS are theoretical and conceptual frameworks for understanding and evaluating communication.
1. Foundations PLO 1: Understanding Communication Theories
Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories that have shaped the field of communication, including historical developments, ethical issues, and current trends.
COMM 101C
COMM 115P
COMM 161F
2. Foundations PLO 2: Critiquing Communication Theories:
Demonstrate the ability to discuss the strengths and limitations of theoretical perspectives on communication.
COMM 133F
COMM 120P
COMM 170F
INQUIRY is research methods that generate and evaluate new knowledge about communication.
PRACTICE is the use of communication skills and the application of theoretical frameworks and research methods in specific contexts.
List courses (Follow the same format)
Examples of Annotation:
COMM 101C - Intro Comm Studies
This was my first online class at SJSU. In this class the focus and main content was communication theories. I enjoyed learning about the past, present and possible future direction of communication theories. It is especially memorable to me because it is the class where I experienced my “A-ha!” moment. It confirmed that I had finally found the right major. Although the class was challenging, especially the tough exams, it was wonderful to confirm that I had found my place.
COMM 115P - Comm and Conflict
I was looking forward to taking this class to learn more about conflict and managing it through effective communication techniques. It was a bumpy first half, our professor was on leave and we had a substitute. The second half was jam packed with useful facilitation and mediation techniques. Role playing in class with other students was an essential experience in this course.
COMM 133F - Ethical Prob Comm
After Communication, the next topic that I’m very interested in is Philosophy, especially ethics. Taking an online class about both - well - what could be better? The questions we were asked to ponder really pushed me to think more deeply, and question ideas we take for granted. Reading and responding to classmates posts really enhanced this process. One of the texts was phenomenal. (A Very Bad Wizard by Tamler Sommers) I found myself reading chapters that were not assigned!
Other courses on your mapping sheet – follow the same format