Syllabus

Instructor

Prof. Sam Walch, MA	207B Reed Hall
swalch@fgcu.edu	590 - 7441
Office Hours - MW 2-3pm and by appointment

Textbook

Nonverbal Communication: Studies and Applications
Nina-Jo Moore, Mark Hickson III , Don W. Stacks
ISBN: 0195378571
5th Edition

Course Policies

What You Can Expect from Me

I will start class on time and keep you no longer than 2 minutes past the end time.

I will apply all course policies fairly and equally.

I will fully explain all requirements for assignments.

I will keep regular office hours and be available at alternate times when needed.

I will answer all emails within 24 hours (except for weekends and holidays).

I will grade and return assignments within 2 course meetings.

I will strive to create a civil, productive, and nurturing classroom environment.

What I Expect from You

Students will attend class and be on time. You may miss up to three classes without penalty. Each class missed after the third will reduce your final grade by five points. Students who miss more than five classes will not receive credit for the course. Entering the classroom after roll is called will be counted as late and it is the student’s responsibility to check with the instructor after class to make sure that they are given partial credit for attending class. Excessive tardiness (more than 3 times) will be counted as absences.

Students will be prepared for each class and participate in all in-class activities. Reading assignments are to be completed before class and students should be ready to discuss the material.

Students will turn in all work on time and in the required format. Late work will not be accepted except in extreme emergencies (which will be determined by the instructor). This includes deadlines for online postings from each team.

Students will do their own work. Plagiarism (claiming credit for someone else’s work) is a serious violation of University policy. Students who violate this policy will receive zero credit for the assignment and will be closely monitored on all future assignments. For more information about the University's policy on academic honesty, go here.

Students will respect the classroom, professor, and other students. Disrespectful behavior includes side conversations, reading the newspaper, doing assignments for other courses, sleeping, text messaging, and any other behavior that presents a distraction for me or your fellow students. Continued violations will result in a student being removed from the course.

Students will turn off all cell phones and other electronic devices before class starts.

Grading

NV Project - 50% of Final Grade

Observation Report- 10 points

Hypothesis report -- 10 points

"Break a Rule" report- 20 points

Experimental Design - 10 points

Quizzes - 50% of Final Grade

11 Quizzes - 5 points each (drop lowest grade)

Multiple Choice

Based on Assigned Readings and Lecture Notes

Most Wednesdays, at the start of class

The grading scale for the course is:

A 93 - 100
A- 90 - 92
B+ 87 - 89
B 84 - 86
B- 80 - 83
C 74 - 79
C- 70-73
D 60 - 69
F 0 – 59

24/7 Grade Discussion Policy

If you wish to discuss your grade on any assignment please wait 24 hours and then contact me to set up a meeting within 7 days. This will give you time to reflect upon your performance and still give us time to discuss it while the event is fresh in our minds.

Accessibility

In accordance with Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Florida Gulf Coast University endeavors to make reasonable adjustments in its policies, practices, services and facilities to ensure equal opportunity for qualified persons with disabilities to participate in all educational programs and activities.

If you need assistance with any materials or assignments, please let me know as soon as possible. You should also contact Office of Adaptive Services for additional assistance.