Please Read Carefully:
This course is being offered using Blackboard Vista as the Learning Management System. If you have never used Blackboard vista before, please visit the orientation site.  http://www.ccconline.org/support/vista

You will access your CCA Blackboard Vista course at http://online.ccaurora.edu

Note:  You will not be able to access your course until the start date, June 2^nd.

New this semester: A support desk is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with setting up your computer and solving problems. http://www.ccaurora.edu/students/helpdesk/

Interpersonal Communication

COM 125, Section 176
Formerly SPE 125

Online:  3 Credit Hours

Course Begins June 2^nd, 2008

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Interpersonal Relationships are essential to our lives and effective communication is the key to their success.  The process by which we initiate and maintain our relationships is complex.   This course will examine the components of Interpersonal communication and hopefully, offer some insights that will enable us to improve the quality of our relationships…..both personal and professional.

COURSE WEBSITE:

http://online.ccaurora.edu

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name

Cindy L. White, Ph.D.

Phone

303 204 8280

E-mail

cindy.white@ccaurora.edu

Fax

N /A

Mailbox Location

Room 208 ClassRoom Building---Speech Communication Department/Main Campus

Other

REQUIRED COMPUTER SKILLS:

·        Send/receive mail

·        Download files to your computer and then open them

·        Basic word processing skills 

·        Experience with the Blackboard Vista tool or having read the orientation guide at http://www.ccconline.org/support/vista

REQUIRED TEXT BOOK(S):

Looking Out, Looking In, 11^th Edition.   Adler and Town      ISB:  15-505850-9

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Attend ALL Face to Face meetings.  See above for dates.
• Computer access at all times!  You must have consistent access to the internet to complete this course.   
• You must have access to the internet and a valid email the first week of class.

REQUIRED HARDWARE/ SOFTWARE:

·        Supported Web-browser

·        Supported version of Java

·        To confirm your software is supported, run the Browser Check at http://online.ccaurora.edu

HOW TO GET STARTED:

Log into WebCT following the above log in directions.   Once you are in WebCT please do the following:

1. Email me that you have successfully logged in.
2. In your email, tell me why you are taking this class.  
3. What are your perceived communication strengths and weaknesses?
4. Become completely familiar with this website
5. Tell me the assignments that you will have each week and how much they are worth.
6. How many exams are there in this course?

ORIENTATION SESSION/FIRST MEETING:

None:  Students can call me at:  303 204 8280 for questions regarding our class.

OTHER INFORMATION:

N/A