Communication

Courses

COM 100: Communication And Life Skills

Credits 3
This course is designed to help students develop a fuller understanding of themselves and their interactions with other people. As an entry-level hybrid course, it may include many of the basic areas of the field of communication, such as interpersonal (communicating with self), verbal and non-verbal, intercultural, listening, interpersonal (dyadic or one-on-one), small group, leadership, public speaking, and organizational/ business communication skills that should help students to become more effective and at ease in academic, social, work and family situations. (Note: Students may not receive credit for both COM 100 and COM 226.)

COM 101: Public Speaking

Credits 3

In this introductory course, students will learn theories and techniques of writing effective speeches that are audience-centered, and they will participate in the performance, observation, and critical evaluation of public speaking presentations. This course offers students the opportunity to understand and to improve public communication skills by writing and delivering a minimum of four speeches during the semester. These may include (but are not limited to): speaking to inform, speaking to persuade, speaking for special occasions, and speaking in small groups. At least one of these speeches must include the use of visual aids. Also, students must submit for evaluation a minimum of one written listening critique.

COM 226: Introduction To Human Communication

Credits 3
This course will provide an introduction to communication studies, beginning with the process of communication inquiry and the history of the discipline. The course is a survey of the communication field, including such topics as: perception, verbal and nonverbal language, listening, communication climates and cultures, intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, small group communication, organizational communication, public speaking, mass media, and emerging technologies and digital media. (Note: Students may not receive credit for both COM 100 and COM 226.)