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Effective Listening

General

Prefix

CMST

Course Number

229

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Communication Studies

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Theory and practice related to listening skills in a variety of communication settings.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Analyze attitudes toward and improve skills in listening.

Outcome

Articulate the significant role and process of listening in communication.

Outcome

Listen effectively for various contexts (e.g. discriminative, comprehensive, therapeutic, appreciative, critical, contemplative).

Outcome

Identify listening barriers and biases.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Understanding and knowledge of the listening process (ie. Hurier Model). 20% Assignments that provide reflection and insight into one's own strengths and weaknesses (barriers and biases) in listening. 35% Active practice and application of listening skills (ie. appreciative listening, radical listening, listening to self). 35% Growth in understanding one's own attitudes toward listening and motivation and ability to improve skills. 10%

Dependencies

Programs

CMST229 is a completion requirement for: