This comprehensive course studies the speech communication 
principles involved in one-to-one interaction, family, social, and 
occupational group communication, comprehensive listening, and 
intrapersonal thought.  Discussions and activities focus on 
application of verbal and nonverbal communication to convey messages 
about self, to create and maintain relationships, to improve 
academic and professional performance, and to manage/resolve 
conflict, among other concepts.  Learning techniques may include 
formal and informal presentations, role play, simulation, and small 
group participation.  General Education, Communications.

              

              

              

              

• Wood, Julia. Interpersonal Communication - Everyday Encounters, 7th ed., Cengage Learning - Copyright 2010, 2011. ISBN: 9781111346409

Global Learning Outcomes:

I. Critical Thinking: The student analyzes, evaluates, and, if 
necessary, challenges the validity of ideas, principles, or data in 
order to develop informed opinions, probable predictions, or 
defensible conclusions. 

II. Communication: The student effectively communicates knowledge 
and 
ideas. 

VI. Information Literacy: The student effectively locates, evaluates 
and applies information from a variety of sources. 

              

              

              

              

              

Students will demonstrate competency in the following:

1. Analytic and pragmatic knowledge of interpersonal communication 
themes, including the communication process, intrapersonal 
communication and self-concept, perception, emotion, and clear 
thinking, language barriers and bridges, nonverbal communication, 
listening, managing interpersonal conflict, and effective 
participation in group decision-making and problem solving.

2. Composition of public speeches including audience analysis, 
research, outlining, and practice. 

3. Public speaking delivery skills include:

   A. Proper use of American English.

   B. Correct articulation and pronunciation.

   C. Correct volume and vocal intonations.

   D. Correct emphasis and vocal variety.

   E. Suitable and effective body language.

4. Active listening skills through analysis of other student 
speeches 
and additional exercises in literal and critical listening.

5. Knowledge of the speech communication process.

              

              

              

              

              

Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning 
outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the 
instructor, within the policies of the college and the department.

These assignments may include, but are not limited to:

1. Attendance.

2. Active and effective class participation demonstrated through 
both speaking and listening.

3. Written exam(s).

4. Graded presentation(s).

5. Analytical paper(s).