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Apr 24, 2024
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COM 113 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3 units) CO6
Principles and theories of speech communication. Participation in public speaking and interpersonal communication activities.
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to distinguish communication studies from other social science disciplines (such as psychology or sociology) by emphasizing principle methods of inquiry, guiding theoretical perspectives, and library resources for communication studies.
2. Students will be able to identify the fundamental principles and theories of human communication including the transaction model of communication, verbal and nonverbal communication, perception, listening, and the self in communication.
3. Students will be able to identify basic public speaking principles including audience analysis, rhetorical devices, persuasive appeals and features of argument.
4. Students will be able to identify and apply relational dynamics theory and concepts including those related to interpersonal communication, gender communication, intercultural communication, and organizational communication.
5. Students will be able to identify and demonstrate effective group communication skills including leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict management.
6. Students will be able to identify contexts of public advocacy and civic engagement including political communication and leadership.
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