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 Department:    CMST&

 Course #:    210

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    231001

 EPC:    n/a

 REV:    2021

 Course Description  

Uses theory and practice to develop self-awareness, confidence, and skill in communicating effectively, building healthy relationships with others, and managing conflict. Explores the impact of self-concept, perception, language, emotions, and nonverbal behavior on communication.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Grade of 2.0 or higher in ENGL 097, or AESL 098, or appropriate test score.

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 and explain the model, components, and common terminology of interpersonal communication.
2. Listen and respond actively, critically and respond appropriately in an interpersonal context.
3. Identify how personal and cultural values shape interpersonal communication
4. Recognize and describe how self-concept, perception, empathy, emotions, language, nonverbal behavior, climate, and conflict affect interpersonal communication.
5. Identify personal self-disclosure, defensiveness, and nonverbal behaviors; listening habits; and conflict styles and apply/demonstrate appropriate techniques to improve any that inhibit effective communication.
6. Use models and messages to describe and analyze how interpersonal relationships develop, are maintained, and fall apart.
7. Demonstrate appropriate skills and supportive techniques to enhance interpersonal relationships.
8. communicate confidently and competently in writing, one-on-one, in small groups, and/or before the class.
9. Apply textbook/supplemental resources and/or library/technological research to individual, dyadic, and/or group projects.

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. Listening skills
2. Perception
3. Self-disclosure
4. Language
5. Self-concept development
6. Emotions
7. Nonverbal communication
8. Conflict management