COMM 218Z increases the knowledge and use of competent communication skills to better understand oneself, others, and the role of communication in interpersonal relationships.
Prerequisites: WR 121 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement. Audit available.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students should be able to:
- Describe how culture, identity, perception, biases, and power influence the communication process.
- Recognize and analyze interpersonal communication concepts (e.g., ethics, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, emotions, and conflict).
- Assess one’s own interpersonal skills to become more competent in a variety of relational contexts.
- Apply foundational concepts and theories to interpersonal communication.
Prerequisites
Equivalent placement test scores also accepted.
Prerequisite Courses
Additional Information
This course fulfills the following GE requirements: Arts and Letters/ASOT-B, Arts and Letters/AAS, Arts and Letters/AGS, Arts and Letters/AS, Arts and Letters/AAOT.