Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SAYA-0010
Organization's ID:
COMM001
Organization:
Location:
Online
Length:
56 Hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to communications
Description

Objective:

The course objective is 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.
  • Explain impression management both in formal and informal settings.
  • Identify relationship development personally and professionally.
  • List the ethical responsibilities of communicators in a diverse society.
  • Identify and apply communication theories.
  • List the components of conflict, and identify strategies for conflict management.
  • Explain the role of critical and active listening in various communication climates.
  • Define the major components of the human communication process.

General Topics:

  • Foundations of human communication
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Group communication
  • Organizational communication
  • Mass communication
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials