| Course Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Lecture: | 03 |
| Lab: | 00 |
| Clinical: | 00 |
| Credit: | 03 |
| Components: | None |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Course Description: | |
This course introduces the practices and principles of interpersonal communication in both dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed on the communication process, perception, listening, self-disclosure, speech apprehension, ethics, nonverbal communication, conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, and manage conflict in interpersonal communication situations. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in English Composition. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. |
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| Course Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Lecture: | 03 |
| Lab: | 00 |
| Clinical: | 00 |
| Credit: | 03 |
| Components: | |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Course Description: | |
This course introduces techniques of cultural research, definitions, functions, characteristics, and impacts of cultural differences in public address. Emphasis is placed on how diverse backgrounds influence the communication act and how cultural perceptions and experiences determine how one sends and receives messages. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and skills needed to become effective in communicating outside one's primary culture. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in English Composition. |
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| Course Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Lecture: | 03 |
| Lab: | 00 |
| Clinical: | 00 |
| Credit: | 03 |
| Components: | None |
| Prerequisites: | Take DRE-097 or ENG-002 Tier 1 or ENG 025 or Placement Test Credit Equivalent. |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Course Description: | |
This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well-organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in English Composition. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in English Composition. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course. |
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| Course Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Lecture: | 03 |
| Lab: | 00 |
| Clinical: | 00 |
| Credit: | 03 |
| Components: | None |
| Prerequisites: | Take DRE-097 or ENG-002 Tier 1 or Placement Test Credit Equivalent. |
| Corequisites: | None |
| Course Description: | |
This course introduces the principles of debate. Emphasis is placed on argument, refutation, research, and logic. Upon completion, students should be able to use research skills and logic in the presentation of ideas within the context of formal debate. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. |
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