DR. NANCY J. SPAEDER can be reached at nancyjoanspaeder@hotmail.com

CONTROVERSIES IN COMMUNICATION. This writing intensive course is organized around three controversial topics in communication: 1 ) Communication Ethics. 2) New Technologies and 3) Free Speech. These distinct issues were selected from many possibilities because they have applications to several communication contexts (i.e., interpersonal, small group, organizational, public, political, mass media). Readings and assignments are designed to stimulate thought and discussion. You will have opportunities to critically evaluate multiple perspectives and articulate arguments for your own position in these controversies. This course carries Writing Intensive credit. It is approved for Humanities credit for students who are not Communication majors.

NAVIGATING THROUGH THIS WEB SITE

Home (you are here)-A general description of the course
Overview -A general description of assignments
Policies -Attendance, makeup work, late assignments, academic dishonesty, special arrangements
Grading -Point values for assignments, grading scale, grade appeals
Writing -General guidelines for papers, Frequently Asked Questions about papers
APA Form , a link to the Campus Writing Program and others
Research -Useful links to databases and search tools that you can use to research your paper
Contact -How to reach your instructors
Calendar -A tentative daily syllabus with links to assignments
Feedback -A place to let us know what you think of the course at any time

THE ISSUES

UNIT 1
Ethics -a description of the issue, required readings and assignments plus links at the bottom of the page to:
Position Paper I
Review Exam I

TUTORIALS
Arguments Assignment
Supporting Materials Tutorial I
Supporting Materials Tutorial II
Subpoints Tutorial
Library Research Tutorial
Search Strategies Tutorial
Writing Exams Tutorial
Introductions Tutorial
Conclusions Tutorial
APA Tutorial
Transition Tutorial

UNIT 2
New Technologies - a description of the issue, required readings and assignments plus links at the bottom of the page to:

Second Exam Review

UNIT 3
Free Speech -a description of the issue, required readings and assignments, plus links at the bottom of the page to:
Position Paper II
Third Exam Review