CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication

5 credits

Learn greater self-awareness, more effective communication, and improve one-to-one relationships.

Prerequisites: ABED 045 or ABED 046 or equivalent placement score.

Quarters Offered: All

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify how personal and cultural values shape interpersonal communication
Characterize cultural patterns in terms of interpersonal concepts
Recognize and describe personal communication styles based on cultural perspectives and attitudes
Use empathy to bridge differences in personal and cultural values and build relationships with others
Listen actively and critically
Use analytical skills to develop connections between interpersonal communication and other academic areas and/or individual outcomes
Demonstrate appropriate supportive techniques in interpersonal communication
Adapt and apply appropriate communication strategies in dealing with diverse populations and groups
Integrate interpersonal learning into everyday life
Identify and explain the model, components, conditions and common terminology on interpersonal communication
Recognize and describe how self-concept, perception, language, and emotions affect communication
Build confidence in communicating verbally, nonverbally, and in writing, one-on-one, in small groups, and before the class
Identify their own self-disclosure and nonverbal behaviors, listening habits, and conflict styles and applying appropriate techniques to improve any that inhibit effective communication
Develop and apply textbook and supplemental reading assignments and library and/or technological research to individual, dyadic, or group projects