COMM 140 Interpersonal Communication
Course Information
| Course Number | COMM 140 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Interpersonal Communication |
| Description | In this class, participants will examine key components of interpersonal communication theory, identify the interpersonal communication skills necessary for healthy relationships, assess their own interpersonal communication effectiveness, and practice and hone interpersonal communication skills necessary for healthy home and work relationships. This course will also address relevant issues of social interaction, including how human diversity/culture (age, race, gender, etc.) affects our interpersonal communication. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) (MNTC 1: Communication) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
Course Competencies
- Demonstrate the writing and speaking processes through invention, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and presentation.
- Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.
- Construct logical and coherent arguments.
- Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.
- Examine interpersonal communication as a mode of human communication.
- Improve self-concept and self-esteem for the purposes of improving relationships.
- Use perception-checking techniques to alleviate misunderstandings.
- Manage intercultural relationships.
- Listen actively to interpersonal communication partners.
- Choose language to maintain relationships.
- Monitor the nonverbal cues of self and others.
- Maintain relationships.
- Manage interpersonal conflicts.
- Manage emotions.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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