Communications (COM)

Introduces the process of communication as a critical element in human interaction and in society. Enhances effective communication and informed use of the mass media. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Applies the basic principles and techniques in research, organization, and delivery of speeches for informative and persuasive speaking purposes. Provides practical platform experience in developing speaking abilities to enable the student to communicate orally in clear, coherent language appropriate to the purpose, occasion, and audience. Lecture: 3.0 credits (45 contact hours).

Preparation for and participation in intercollegiate debating. May be repeated to a maximum of two credits. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours).

Provides opportunity to examine and develop oral communication strategies appropriate to business and professional environments. Includes oral presentations, interpersonal communication strategies, intercultural communication, interviewing, communicating in teams, leadership communication and conflict resolution skills. Does not substitute for COM 181 for Business transfer students. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Examines mass media messages, audiences, technologies, and regulations in a global society. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Examines basic verbal and nonverbal concepts affecting the communication process in various interpersonal contexts. Requires participation in written and oral activities designed to develop and improve interpersonal skills. Includes perspective-taking, relationship and conversation management, effective listening, conflict management, communication climate, communication anxiety, and cultural/gender differences in interpersonal communication. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Introduces intercultural communication with an emphasis on the relationships between culture and communication, social/psychological variables, verbal/nonverbal language systems, intercultural communication perceptions, and conflict resolution. Includes the practical application of contemporary issues in cross-cultural interaction, media representation, and daily social interactions to intercultural communication concepts. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Examines communication processes in small group situations including conflict, leadership, and decision making. Includes participation in group discussion and the development of skills in analyzing group performance. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

Preparation for and participation in intercollegiate debating. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits. Lecture: 1 credit hour (15 contact hours).

Examines the processes involved in attitude change, with emphasis on the preparation and delivery of persuasive messages. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours).

A sophomore level study of a selected topic in communication. Lecture: 3.0 credit hours.