Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0010
Organization's ID:
COMM001
Organization:
Saylor Academy
Location:
Online
Length:
56 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Human Communication
Description

Objective:

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to introduce communication principles, common communication practices, and a selection of theories to better understand the communication transactions that most people experience in everyday life.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define the major components of the human communication process.
  • Recognize the impact of diversity and culture on interpersonal communication and group communication.
  • Identify competencies in interpersonal, small group, and organizational settings.
  • List the components of conflict, and identify strategies for conflict management.
  • Explain impression management both in formal and informal settings.
  • Identify relationship development personally and professionally.
  • Explain the role of critical and active listening in various communication climates.
  • List the ethical responsibilities of communicators in a diverse society.
  • Identify and apply communication theories.

General Topics:

  • Unit 1: Foundations of Human Communication
  • Unit 2: Interpersonal Communication
  • Unit 3: Group Communication
  • Unit 4: Organizational Communication
  • Unit 5: Mass Communication
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Quizzes
  • Proctored Final Exam

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials