COM 120 - Interpersonal Communication

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course introduces the practices and principles of interpersonal communication in both dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed on the communication process, perception, listening, self-disclosure, speech apprehension, ethics, nonverbal communication, conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, and manage conflict in interpersonal communication situations.

Class Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Prerequisite(s): ENG 002 (Tier 1)
Semester(s) Offered: F, S

Notes: This course is not approved to satisfy the core humanities requirement for an A.A.S. program of study. This course has been approved to satisfy a Universal General Education Transfer Component in humanities for the AA and AS degrees.