Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
PDVI-0008
Organization:
Professional Development Institute
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
One 12-hour weekend per month for 4 months (48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Interpersonal Communication
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to increase students' interpersonal communication competence. The course aims to increase communication competence, awareness, and the ability for students to adapt their communication to the unique needs of specific situations and relationships.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate skill in selecting and using a variety of communication strategies and responses based on situational contexts and goals
  • Understand the influence of perception and the importance of perception-checking
  • Evaluate listening habits and demonstrate effective listening skills
  • Effectively demonstrate both verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Apply interpersonal communication theory to real-life situations
  • Develop an awareness of the role communication plays in everyday interaction
  • Recognize the characteristics of competent communication in dyadic interactions
  • Understand the influence of context in communication situations
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal conflict management principles

General Topics:

  • Recognize the characteristics of competent communication in interactions
  • Use various communication strategies and responses with situational context
  • Understand the influence of perception and importance of perception-checking
  • Evaluate listening habits and demonstrate effective listening skills
  • Effectively demonstrate both verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal conflict management principles
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials