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COMMUNICATIONS COURSES AVAILABLE FOR FACULTY APPROVAL |
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| Communications (COMM) | |||
| COMM/101 | Written Communications | ||
| COMM/102 | Communications Skills for Career Growth | ||
| COMM/200 | Interpersonal
Communication Skills |
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| COMM/202 | Business Communication Skills | ||
| COMM/203 | Oral Communications | ||
| COMM/310 | Public Speaking | ||
| COMM/315 | Diversity Issues in Communications | ||
| COMM/340 | Creative Writing | ||
| COMM/400 | Management Communication Skills | ||
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Communications Course Descriptions |
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| Written Communication | ICS | |||
| This course provides guided study and extensive practice in the process and mechanics of expository writing. It is intended primarily for students with no prior college level course work in English composition. | ||||
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| Communication Skills for Career Growth | ICS | |||
| This course covers the skills necessary for effective communication in the work environment and modern society. The course explores basic communication theory as well as the fundamentals of interpersonal, written and oral communication. | ||||
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| Interpersonal Communication Skills | ICS | |||
| This course is designed to foster an understanding and appreciation of effective interpersonal skills. It addresses self-awareness, group process, self-disclosure, effective communication, conflict resolution, and team building. | ||||
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| Business Communication Skills | ICS | |||
| This course covers oral reporting, management briefing, listening, and conference committee leadership. This course simulates a workplace in which students can practice the verbal exchanges they will encounter in their own jobs. Students will give oral presentations, conduct business meetings, use persuasive and informative speaking and writing techniques, and exercise leadership through oral communications. | ||||
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| COMM/203 | Oral Communications | BSB/M, BSB/A |
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| This course is designed to provide both a practical introduction to the fundamental principles of oral communication and a forum for practicing these communication skills. Students will conduct a management business meeting; will learn the process by which effective speeches are conceived, prepared, and delivered; and will give oral presentations using persuasive and informative techniques. | ||||
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| COMM/310 | Public Speaking | ELECTIVE | ||
| This course addresses how an effective speech is developed and delivered. Techniques for audience targeting and style development, as well as the basic techniques required to communicate effectively on television are also presented. The course is also designed to provide a maximum opportunity for practice and evaluation of speeches and presentation techniques. | ||||
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| Diversity Issues in Communications | ELECTIVE | |||
| This course identifies barriers to effective communication associated with racial, gender, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity in the workplace and in the community. Students will develop an understanding of why and how diversity factors influence effective communications. This course will introduce techniques for improving written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills in response to diversity concerns. | ||||
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| COMM/340 | Creative Writing | ELECTIVE | ||
| Beginning course in imaginative writing. Students explore the creative process while strengthening their general writing skills. | ||||
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| COMM/400 | Management Communication Skills | BSB/M
BSB/A ELECTIVE |
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| A study of interpersonal communication and conflict, particularly within organizations. Focus on group process, giving effective responses, conflict resolution and team building. | ||||
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