5 courses with the subject COMM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
COMM 1100Interpersonal Communication3
Is a course that helps students recognize that we live and work in relationship with others and must communicate effectively with them to achieve our goals. This class helps students acquire the skills to effectively communicate with family members, intimate others, co-workers, friends, and acquaintances. After reviewing relevant interpersonal theory, students will examine and identify their own communication attitudes and behaviors. Students will also learn and apply techniques for improving communication in their relationships through active practice. Students will participate in multiple activities, both in and outside the classroom setting, to build their interpersonal communication skills. Major Content Areas Verbal Communication Gender & Cultural Diversity Conflict Listening Perception; Self-disclosure Communication Theory Relational Theory Self-Concept Non-verbal Communication Emotions Learning Outcomes Participate actively in dyads and in small and large group activities and exercises. Synthesize information from readings, lecture and course activities. Demonstrate appropriate communication behaviors in classroom activities and interactions. Analyze and evaluate their own communication habits and behaviors in interpersonal situations. Demonstrate understanding of basic interpersonal communication theory. Recognize and evaluate their own assumptions and biases regarding the communication behavior of others and themselves. Demonstrate effective public presentation skills Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 01 - Communication 7A - Human Diversity
Is the introductory study of the theory and practice of public speaking. Public presentation skills are required for individuals to be successful in our workplaces, communities and many other contexts in today’s society. Students will learn about the different types of public speeches commonly encountered and learn how to research, organize and write their ideas into clear and understandable forms of public communication. Students will also practice the delivery skills needed to present ideas effectively. Students will be required to speak and participate often and will also be required to present their speeches in a classroom setting with an audience of their peers and an instructor. Major Content Areas Listening: 5% Evidence & Reasoning 10% Persuasive Speaking 15% Communication Theory: 10% Research: 10% Presentation aids 5% Context specific speaking 5% Informative Speaking 10% Audience Analysis: 10% Delivery 10% Composition and organization 10% Learning Outcomes Demonstrate an understanding and application of communication theory in presentations and evaluations. Research, prepare and present a minimum of two speeches including a Speech to Inform and a Speech to Persuade. Present a minimum of 4 speeches (including the informative, the persuasive, and a limited preparation speech), in a classroom setting with an audience of their peers and an instructor. Evaluate their own presentations and the presentations of others. Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to adapt presentations within differing contexts and to differing audiences. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 02 - Critical Thinking 01 - Communication
Introduces students to the practice and theory of communicating in small group settings. Working in groups is an integral part of living in today’s society. Community and workplace situations require us to be able to lead, participate, and follow effectively. Participating in this course will assist students in developing the leadership, conflict management, problem solving and discussion skills necessary to function in group settings. Students will apply small group communication theory in sell, task-oriented groups and develop presentation skills to showcase their understanding of what it means to be an effective group member. Evaluating the effectiveness of their own and others’ group communication behaviors is also required. Major Content Areas Group presentation skills Power structures: 5% Decision-making, problem solving, critical analysis and evaluation techniques: 15% Task and social dimensions of groups: 10% Norm emergence and conformity: 10% Conflict management Role emergence and performance: 15% Group communication theory: 20% Learning Outcomes Demonstrate problem-solving skills. Apply discussion skills in group interactions. Demonstrate conflict-management skills. Demonstrate effective public presentation skills. Demonstrate policy analysis and research skills. Demonstrate decision-making skills. Apply their understanding of basic communication theory to group experiences in class. Demonstrate critical thinking and evaluative skills. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 02 - Critical Thinking 01 - Communication
Explores factors that influence communication between individuals of different cultures. In our global society we are increasingly called upon to communicate in a variety of intercultural contexts. Students will develop an understanding of the relationship between cultural orientation and communication behaviors. Identifying their own cultural biases and assumptions will help students increase their awareness and tolerance of individual and group differences. Students will learn to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in interpersonal contacts and identify skills for interacting with people from culture groups other than their own. Major Content Areas US American cultural orientation and values 20% Developing intercultural competence 10% Verbal and non-verbal processes 30% Comparative cultural values and norms 20% Ethnocentrism, racism, prejudice, cultural stereotyping 10% Communication Theory 10% Learning Outcomes Identify and articulate the impact of culture on norms, beliefs and values of various people groups. Participate actively in small and large group activities and exercises. Demonstrate appropriate communication behaviors in classroom activities and interactions. Explain and evaluate cultural influences on identity development. Synthesize information from readings, class discussion and course activities. Evaluate their own cultural assumptions and biases and assess the connection between these and the communication behavior of others and themselves. Demonstrate understanding of basic intercultural communication theory Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 08 - Global Perspective 05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
Variable Credits Y Examines specific areas of communication study on a rotating basis using a variety of instructional methods. Course topics include, but are not limited to, Advanced Public Speaking, The Interview Process, Argumentation, Parliamentary Procedure, Family Communication, Debate, Voice and Articulation, Public Speaking with Presentation Software, Communication in Systems and Organizations, Gender Communication, Ethics in Communication, Communication and Public Discourse, Conflict Management, Communication for the Primary and Secondary educator, Communication for the Corporate Trainer. Major Content Areas Dependent upon individual courses Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate effective face-to-face communication skills Students will demonstrate awareness of the potential effect of their own communication behavior on others Students will apply communication theory to his/her everyday communication behavior Students will analyze the importance and the complexity of the communication process Students will demonstrate effective public presentation skills. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals 02 - Critical Thinking
