Welcome to Introduction to Speech Communication

SPCH 1311 CUV01

Spring 2008

 

We are not using Web CT for this course.

 

We will have 5 face-to-face class meetings: January 15, April 1, 8, 15, & 22 (these dates are all on Tuesday). They will take place on the Uvalde campus, Tate Classroom #4 from 6pm-9pm. Students must attend these meetings in order to pass the course. No exceptions! If you cannot attend these dates for any reason, drop the course.

 

Log on to my course on the SWTJC Portal to get course information.

 

 All communication, assignments and grade postings will be in my course [SPCH 1311 CUV01]. Make sure you are familiar with using the Portal prior to the beginning of the course.

 

Online exams are completed on www.myspeechlab.com (You will receive your access code for myspeechlab on Jan 15 when we meet on the Uvalde Campus, Tate Classroom #4 from 6-9pm).

For this course you will need the following textbook: Principles for a Lifetime, 3rd ed. including the access code ($60.06 including tax at the SWTJC bookstore). The access code included in the book is not the correct access code for the course. In order to receive the proper access code, students must attend the first meeting on January 15. Students will not be able to take online exams without an access code.

For class on Tuesday, January 15, you must have your textbook. I will be explaining the content of the course, the websites that you will use, and the schedule for the semester. Missing this day or any other assigned class meeting will result in a letter grade deduction for every class missed on your final grade.

 

This course requires adequate time management skills and self motivation. If you lack these skills drop the course. No exams or assignments will be accepted once the scheduled time has lapsed. Please be aware of all important dates to avoid deductions. These due dates will be posted on the Portal.

 

I look forward to meeting with you on January 15. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me:

 

Rosalinda Ortiz

Speech Communication Instructor

Division Chair, Humanities and Fine Arts

 

Office: Uvalde campus, Tate Office 7

Phone: (830) 591-7298

Fax: (830) 591-4167

email: rortiz@swtjc.edu