COM - 120 Intro to Interpersonal Comm

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Credit: 3

Local Prerequisite: Take 3 Credits; From DRE 098 ENG 002 ENG 102 or ENG 111;

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.

This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA/ICAA as a general education course in Communication. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.