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CMST 102
Interpersonal Communication


Credits: 3
Clock Hours per Quarter: 30

AA Discipline: [Communications]

Lecture Hours:30


Description
Theory and practice of interpersonal communication; understanding self and others while working to improve effective communication in one-on-one interactions. Formerly SPCH 102.

Intended Learning Outcomes
  • Illustrate the value of effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to learn more about who they are and who they are becoming, their worldviews, their behaviors and blind spots, and their potentialities.
  • Proficient at applying the conventions/vocabulary (interpersonal coursework) required of the communication studies major.
  • Demonstrate a range of effective interpersonal skills to establish positive rapport and manage conflict with friends, colleagues, romantic relationships and familial relationships.
  • Ability to listen well and communicate effectively during professional interactions and handle client/patient relationships in an honest, objective and compassionate matter.
  • Recognize when communication skills are limiting and they will know how to seek information to continually enhance their communication effectiveness.
  • Identify how to seek out, critically evaluate and appropriately use new knowledge.
  • Apply effective communication to develop fulfilling and satsifying relationships.

  • Course Topics
  • Intrapersonal communication and self-awareness
  • Critical thinking and interpersonal interactions (managing emotions)
  • Understanding external influences on communication
  • Self-disclosure
  • Listening skills and responding skills
  • Perception
  • Emotions
  • Nonverbal communication
  • Verbal expression
  • Communication skill building for professional settings (example: health care)
  • Navigating communication barriers
  • Building trust
  • Relationships (friends, colleagues, romantic relationships, familial relationships)
  • Conflict management

  • Syllabi Listing See ALL Quarters
    Course
    Year Quarter
    Item
    Instructor  
    CMST 102
    Spring 2013
    0460
    Connie Loomer
    CMST 102
    Spring 2013
    6909
    James Bower
    CMST 102
    Spring 2013
    8016
    Douglas Hageman
    CMST 102
    Winter 2013
    0454
    Connie Loomer
    CMST 102
    Winter 2013
    0455
    Connie Loomer


    Two Year Projected Schedule

    Year One* Year Two**
    Fall
    Winter
    Spring
    Summer
    Mini 
    Fall
    Winter
    Spring
    Summer
    Mini
     
     
    X
    X
     
     
     
    X
    X
     

    *If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
    **
    If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.

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