SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors. CIP Code: (2313045412)
Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Exhibit understanding of interpersonal theories and principles. 2 - Demonstrate ability to analyze and critique verbal and nonverbal interactions in mediated and face-to-face contexts. 3 - Identify perceptual processes as they relate to self and others. 4 - Demonstrate critical thinking ability by effectively researching, evaluating, and applying communication theories in oral and written assignments. 5 - Demonstrate understanding of the relevance of cross-cultural, co-cultural, gender, and age influences on human communication. 6 - Demonstrate ability to identify, evaluate, and apply conflict styles and conflict management techniques in dyads and/or groups. 7 - Identify types of and barriers to effective listening. 8 - Demonstrate understanding of visual communication as it pertains to communication competence.
Core Category Communication [10]