Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: SAYA-0010 Organization's ID: COMM001 Organization: Saylor Academy Location: Online Length: 56 Hours Dates Offered: 2/1/2024 - 1/31/2027 1/1/2021 - 1/31/2024 12/1/2016 - 11/30/2019 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 introduction to communications Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right 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 Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Discussion Lectures Methods of Assessment: Examinations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Saylor Academy ARTH101: Art Appreciation (SAYA-0036) BIO101: Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology (SAYA-0019) BUS101: Introduction to Business (SAYA-0020) BUS103: Introduction to Financial Accounting (SAYA-0021) BUS105: Managerial Accounting (SAYA-0009) BUS200: Business Ethics (SAYA-0047) BUS202: Principles of Finance (SAYA-0022) BUS203: Principles of Marketing (SAYA-0023) BUS204: Business Statistics (SAYA-0037) BUS205: Business Law (SAYA-0024) View All Courses Page Content