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. Three hours lecture per week.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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/or 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.
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/or 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.
The final course grade is determined by objective evaluation of each presentation and examination as well as successful completion of all assignments and by regular attendance and participation. Basic course requirements include: at least two written assignments/examinations, at least one group presentation, and at least two individual face-to-face presentations. Written assignments must be presented on time to the instructor in a word-processed format. Handwritten work will not be accepted. In addition, students must pass the exit oral presentation to complete the course successfully.
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Attendance 10% Discussions 50% Quizzes 20% Projects 20% |
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100% |
A = 89.5 – 100%
B = 79.5 – 89.4%
C = 69.5 – 79.4%
D = 59.5 – 69.4%
F = 0 – 59.4%
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Personal Responsibility (PR), Teamwork (TW)
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.