Spring Online


Fundamentals of Human Communication

COMS 101--Four Quarter Hours

Dr. Karen Evans
Brasee Hall 504
Ohio University--Lancaster Campus
740.654.3023
evansk@ohio.edu

Please refer to the complete final course syllabus available on the course Website once the course begins.


Course
Description

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

None



Methods of Course Instruction

  • Blackboard course content

  • Discussion board

  • WWW search assignments

  • Chapter outlines online

  • Online exams


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.

General Course Requirements

Weekly journal assignments, web assignments, approximately 3-4 discussion board participation assignments, approximately 3 tests.


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

Note:
The books for the course are in stock at College Bookstore, (740) 594-3505. Click here for online ordering.


Exams
Requirements

3 exams - Proctoring required

How are exams to be taken: Online

Dates of Exams
TBD


 

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