COMM 1100 - Interpersonal Communication
3 Credits
Is a course that helps students recognize that we live and work in relationship with others and must communicate effectively with them to achieve our goals. This class helps students acquire the skills to effectively communicate with family members, intimate others, co-workers, friends, and acquaintances. After reviewing relevant interpersonal theory, students will examine and identify their own communication attitudes and behaviors. Students will also learn and apply techniques for improving communication in their relationships through active practice. Students will participate in multiple activities, both in and outside the classroom setting, to build their interpersonal communication skills.
Major Content Areas
Verbal Communication Gender & Cultural Diversity Conflict Listening Perception; Self-disclosure Communication Theory Relational Theory Self-Concept Non-verbal Communication Emotions
Learning Outcomes
Participate actively in dyads and in small and large group activities and exercises. Synthesize information from readings, lecture and course activities. Demonstrate appropriate communication behaviors in classroom activities and interactions. Analyze and evaluate their own communication habits and behaviors in interpersonal situations. Demonstrate understanding of basic interpersonal communication theory. Recognize and evaluate their own assumptions and biases regarding the communication behavior of others and themselves. Demonstrate effective public presentation skills
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
01 - Communication 7A - Human Diversity
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