6 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 1005Intercultural Communication3
This course will provide students with an overview of knowledge and effective skills to use in intercultural communication environments and relationships. Students will explore how various issues (e.g., race, religion, ethnicity) affect communication patterns, values, perceptions, and outcomes for different groups of people. Offered: Spring Semester, Even Years
This course will explore a wide variety of topics and skills relating to interpersonal communication. Students will be exposed to current research in the human communication field, and they will work to become more effective communicators in their relationships with friends, family, co-workers, and intimate others. Some of the topics and skills that will be covered in the course include nonverbal communication, listening, perception, and interpersonal conflict. Offered: All Semesters
An introduction to the oral reading/presentation of prose, poetry, and drama in distinct and inter-textual formats. Models of critical analysis will be applied to written literature, and reading will be performed and evaluated by applying principles of effective delivery with a focus on vocal development and nonverbal effectiveness.
Explore the intricate world of conflict resolution and communication. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of conflict by defining its nature and examining the communicative exchanges that trigger conflicts. Delve into the role of individual perceptions in shaping meaning during conflict episodes. Identify and analyze diverse types of conflict and associated goals, preparing for collaborative management and resolution. Learn to recognize conflict styles and navigate potential biases arising from self-reporting, culture, context, and time. Engage in a comparative study of conflict across various contexts, including interpersonal, organizational, and public settings. Acquire skills in integrative conflict approaches, developing effective resolution strategies that cater to the needs of all parties involved. This course equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for constructive conflict resolution in diverse scenarios.
This course will introduce students to various principles of effective public speaking. Students will be taught the different purposes of written, oral, and digital messages in public rhetoric, as well as how to employ appropriate organizational strategies (e.g., purpose statements and visual aids). Students will learn to both build and critique public messages, and they will also learn how to utilize research to provide credible evidence to support their claims. Offered: All Semesters
This course will focus on studying theory and research in persuasion. Students will learn to define persuasion, and they will come to understand attitude formation, as well as the often misunderstood relationships between attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and values. Students will also learn of prominent persuasion theories and their practical applications to the real world. Finally, students will discuss several of the ethical considerations one should make while designing and implementing persuasive messages. Offered: Spring Semester, Odd Years
