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May 04, 2024
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CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication 5 Credits This course explores fundamental elements, characteristics, and processes of human communication, with emphasis on confident and competent dyadic and group discussions and introductory presentation skills. Students analyze and practice effective interaction strategies within interpersonal, intercultural, classroom, professional, and cyberspace contexts. Note: If taking this course online, please note that recording of prompted conversations and speeches with others will be required.
Pre-requisite(s)
READ 081 min 2.0 or CMST 080 min 2.0 or ENGL& 081 min 2.0
Placement Eligibility English 099 or higher Course Note Previously SPCH 100. Fees
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Online Fall Day, Evening, Online Winter Day, Evening, Online Spring Day, Evening, Online
Designed to Serve A basic course for students in all fields, both vocational and transfer, who desire to increase skills and the understanding of public speaking as well as interpersonal communication. Active Date 2016-06-06
Grading System Decimal Grade Class Limit 28 Contact Hours: Lecture 55 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0 Total Contact Hours 55 Degree Distributions: AA ProfTech Related Instruction
Course Outline Human Communication:
- Fundamentals of Communication Concepts
- Perception of Self and Perception of Others
- Culture and Communication
- Language
- Listening
- Nonverbal Communication
- Interpersonal relationships
Group Communication:
- Characteristics of groups and teams
- Problem-solving strategies
- Conducting group discussions
Public Communication
- Preparing informative speeches
- Presenting an informative speech
- Effectively critiquing one’s and others’ speeches
Student Learning Outcomes Students will articulate how the communication process applies in diverse human communication contexts.
Students will accurately apply basic communication concepts to real-world and hypothetical personal, academic, and professional situations.
Students will demonstrate effective strategies in small group/dyadic interactions.
Students will demonstrate emerging presentation skills by constructing and delivering a research-based informative speech.
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