CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication

• 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