Maricopa Community Colleges  COM100AA   19956-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 6-27-1995

COM100AA  1995 Fall - 9999

LEC  1.0 Credit(s)  1.0 Period(s)  1.0 Load  Acad

Introduction to Human Communication Part I

Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process.

Prerequisites: None.

 

Course Attribute(s):

General Education Designation: Social and Behavioral Sciences - [SB] in combination with: COM100AB and COM100AC

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

COM100AA  1995 Fall - 9999

Introduction to Human Communication Part I

 

1.

Define the process of communication in terms of models and principles. (I)

2.

Describe the influence of perception in human communication. (I)

3.

Describe the influence of self-concept in human communication. (I)

4.

Identify the strength and weakness of language in human communication. (II)

5.

Describe the influence of nonverbal behavior in human communication. (II)

6.

Identify the characteristics of active listening. (II)

7.

Describe a technique for reducing defensiveness in the conflict resolution process. (II)

8.

Describe the impact of intercultural variables on interpersonal interactions. (II)

9.

Identify and define the elements and risks of self-disclosure. (II)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

COM100AA  1995 Fall - 9999

Introduction to Human Communication Part I

 

I. The Communication Process

A. Communication Models

B. Communication Settings

1. Personal

2. Small- group

3. Public Speaking

C. Communication Functions and Principles

1. Social

2. Decision-making

D. Interpersonal Communication

1. Perception of Self and Others

2. Self-concept

II. Interpersonal Communication

A. Receiving Skills

1. Listening

2. Paraphrasing

3. Questioning

4. Interpreting

5. Feedback

B. Sending Skills

1. Provisional Language

2. Separating Fact from Inference

3. Crediting

4. Self-Disclosure

C. Nonverbal Communication

1. Environmental Influences

2. Body Motions

3. Paralanguage

D. Understanding Communication Relationships

1. Types of Relationships

2. Relationship Stages

3. Reducing Defensiveness

4. Conflict Styles

5. Impact of Culture on Relationships

 

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