4 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 1100Introduction to Communication3
reading Corequisite: none This course investigates the processes of interpersonal and small group communication and the practices of public speaking. Students will examine theories of communication and participate in various forms of interpersonal, small group, and public communication. Along with the emphasis on communication studies, students will develop their skills of communicating with others, thinking critically, organizing ideas clearly, and speaking, presenting, and listening effectively. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 1, 2
Placement determined by a college ready assessment score in
COMM 1120Interpersonal Communication3
reading Corequisite: none This course focuses on communicating more effectively in personal, social, and professional environments and examining the practical and theoretical aspects of human communication. The course also addresses such topics as self-esteem, listening, effective language, nonverbal communication, perception, disclosure, conflict and cultural communication. Human diversity issues and cultural/intercultural factors and how they affect human communication are examined. Students will also reflect on the role interpersonal process plays in relationships and reflect on individual strengths and weaknesses with regard to personal interpersonal communication. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 1,7
Placement determined by a college ready assessment score in
COMM 1250Information Trends and Society3
reading Corequisite: none In this class, students will explore the reciprocal relationship between information technology and society through group discussion, research, and writing. It will begin by situating information technology within key sociological theories of technological development, using them as lenses to explore information technology’s role as motivator of societal change throughout history. Students will then critically evaluate the ethical, political, and legal dimensions of current and emergent trends in information technology. Topics covered will include: literacy and information literacy, 93 Course Listings & Descriptions
Placement determined by a college ready assessment score in
COMM 2100Intercultural Communication3
reading Corequisite: none This course investigates the theories and processes of intercultural communication. Students will explore the elements of culture, variations in cultural dimensions that affect communication, global cultural patterns, prevailing belief and value systems, international issues, methods of successful intercultural communication, and an examination of human diversity both internationally and within American culture. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 1, 7 Computer & Information Sciences (COCP)
