Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

OOSL-0052

Organization's ID:

COM101

Organization:

StraighterLine

Location:

Online

Length:

14 weeks (75 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	introduction to communication

Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce students to the theories and principles of speech communication from a wide range of perspectives. The evolution of communication theory is examined and foundational principles, such as the communication process, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, and listening, are introduced. These principles are then applied to communication in interpersonal, public, and organizational contexts via recorded verbal presentations.

Learning Outcomes:

illustrate the elements and contexts of communication, and the outcomes of effective communication
relate perception of self and others to communication, and recommend ways to improve perception and communication
analyze words as social and cultural constructs, the effects of words on actions, and recommend ways to improve verbal communication
illustrate various types of nonverbal communication and recommend ways to improve nonverbal communication
compare and contrast various types of listening, and recommend strategies to improve listening skills
apply principles of ethics to lies and misrepresentation, and to justifications for disclosure of confidential information
analyze relationships between people and among family members in terms of elements of attraction, characteristics of relationships, and stages of relationships
examine interpersonal relationships in terms of roles, role conflicts, self-awareness, intimacy and attachment, affiliation and commitment, and power and dominance
explain how cultural differences and errors of perception can distort messages, and the use of effective intercultural communication in community building
recommend strategies for interviewers and interviewees to successfully communicate using various types and techniques of interviews
analyze the determinants of group performance and recommend strategies for group problem-solving and decision-making
evaluate aspects of effective public communication such as source credibility, audience analysis, modes of delivery, patterns of organization, supporting material, language, and presenting arguments
illustrate the functions of downward, upward, and horizontal communication in organization, the role of communication in change management, and the distortion of messages in rumors.