CMST& 210:E - Interpersonal Communication

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Interpersonal Communication is defined as communication between two or more communicators, characterized by a closer and more personal nature. As such, this is an exploratory course designed to give the student space to reflect on communication practices to prepare for a lifetime of successful equitable interpersonal relationships (familial, romantic, friendship, professional, etc.). These skills and knowledges will prepare students to build capacity to communicate equitably and ethically. In this course, particular focus will be placed on equitable communication across race, culture, and other social categorizations and constructs of human difference.

Prerequisite: ENGL 097 OR EAP 097 with a grade of C or higher; OR appropriate test score; OR placement into EAP 98; OR placement into EAP 103.
Distribution Requirements:

Communication

General Education Requirements:

Fulfills Communicate General Education Requirement
Fulfills Engage General Education Requirement

Equity Degree Requirement:

Fulfills Equity Foundation Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify interpersonal communication theories, skills, and knowledges.
Analyze the effects of communication choices with a socio-cultural lens.
Identify different aspects of interpersonal communication challenges.
Articulate how to effectively manage conflict in one’s personal life and communities.
Locate where mechanisms of power and privilege exist and operate in interpersonal relationships.
Recognize equitable and effective interpersonal communication practices in a variety of contexts.
Develop plans and resources for successful and equitable daily communication practices.

Course Contents

Perception
Identity
Listening
Nonverbal Communication
Functions of Culture
Verbal Communication
Building and Maintaining Relationships
Conflict in Relationships

Instructional Units: 5