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Dec 02, 2024
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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication5 credits This course focuses on one-to-one communication. Students explore, analyze, and apply practical communication techniques and skills. Topics addressed include: the transactional model of communication, self concept, perception, culture, verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, and conflict management.
Prerequisites: ABED 045 or ABED 046 or equivalent placement score.
Course Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe the transactional model of communication as it applies to interpersonal communication
- Recognize and describe how self-concept, perception, language, and emotions affect communication
- Identify and explain the influence of gender and cultural values on interpersonal communication
- Examine and assess their own verbal and non-verbal communication behaviors, including self-disclosure, listening habits, and conflict styles
- Adapt and apply appropriate communication strategies in dealing with real life interpersonal communication situations
- Describe and continue to build their own interpersonal communication competence which includes cultivating empathy; active listening; clear, honest, ethical communication; and world-mindedness
Total Hours: 50 Lecture Hours: 50
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