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 Department:    CMST&

 Course #:    210

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    231001

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Interpersonal Communication is defined as communication between two or more communicators, characterized by a closer and more personal nature. As such, this is an exploratory course designed to give the student space to reflect on communication practices to prepare for a lifetime of successful equitable interpersonal relationships (familial, romantic, friendship, professional, etc.). These skills and knowledges will prepare students to build capacity to communicate equitably and ethically. In this course, particular focus will be placed on equitable communication across race, culture, and other social categorizations and constructs of human difference.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: ENGL 097 OR EAP 097 with a grade of C or higher; OR appropriate test score; OR placement into EAP 98; OR placement into EAP 103.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Academic Communication  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify interpersonal communication theories, skills, and knowledges.
2. Analyze the effects of communication choices with a socio-cultural lens.
3. Identify different aspects of interpersonal communication challenges.
4. Articulate how to effectively manage conflict in one�s personal life and communities.
5. Locate where mechanisms of power and privilege exist and operate in interpersonal relationships.
6. Recognize equitable and effective interpersonal communication practices in a variety of contexts.
7. Develop plans and resources for successful and equitable daily communication practices.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Perception
2. Identity
3. Listening
4. Nonverbal Communication
5. Functions of Culture
6. Verbal Communication
7. Building and Maintaining Relationships
8. Conflict in Relationships