Fundamentals of Human CommunicationCOMS 101--Four Quarter Hours Dr. Karen Evans |
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Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.
Course
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Introductory analysis of oral communication in human relationships with focus on variety of contexts including dyadic, small group, and public communication experiences. Serves as survey of human communication processes. |
Prerequisites
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Methods of Course Instruction |
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Course Objectives |
This course is designed to create an awareness of the basic principles and skills of human communication. Specifically, we will explore aspects of verbal and nonverbal communication, as well as small group communication, communication in interpersonal relationships and organizations, intercultural communication, and mass communication and the new technologies. During the course, you will learn about your personal communication strengths and weaknesses and will be given an opportunity to improve your communication skills. |
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General Course Requirements |
Weekly journal assignments, web assignments, approximately 3-4 discussion board participation assignments, approximately 3 tests. |
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Materials | |
Required | Text(s) Tubbs and Moss, 11th ed. Human Communication, McGraw-Hill, 2008 ISBN: 978-0-07-338498-6 Textbook site: http://www.mhhe.com/tubbsmoss11 |
Exams
| 3 exams - Proctoring required Dates of Exams |
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