Introduction to Communication Studies
General
Prefix
CMST
Course Number
192
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Liberal Arts
Description
Interpersonal communication, small group communication and public speaking. Theory and experience to relate meaningfully, think critically, organize clearly, and speak and listen effectively.
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
Yes
MN Goal Designation(s)
01
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Recognize and define elements of the communication process.
Outcome
Explain how individual differences and perceptions of difference (such as self-concept, gender, culture) affect communication.
Outcome
Explain the role of listening in the communication process.
Outcome
Identify how verbal and nonverbal behavior influence communication processes.
Outcome
Recognize how the fundamentals of communication processes are enacted in multiple contexts (e.g. interpersonal, small group, public speaking).
Outcome
Explain the role of interpersonal communication in relationship creation, maintenance and deterioration.
Outcome
Explain or demonstrate how group type, roles, norms and communication processes contribute to group effectiveness.
Outcome
Construct and effectively present an informative and/or a persuasive message, adapted to the audience, purpose, and context of a situation.
Course Outline
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Dependencies
Courses
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