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COMM 1031 - Interpersonal Communication

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 3
Course Description: This course focuses on basic communication theories and concepts, and the practice of interpersonal communication skills. Topics include the self and others as communicators, verbal and nonverbal messages, listening, conflict management, self-disclosure, and the dynamics of human relationships. The course content applies to everyday communication situations at home and on the job.
MnTC Goals
1 Communication, 7 Human Diversity

Prerequisite(s): Course placement into ENGL 0950  and RDNG 0950  or above OR completion of RDNG 0940  with a grade of C or higher OR course placement into ESOL 0051  and ESOL 0052  and ESOL 1033  OR completion of ESOL 0041  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0042  with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0043  with a grade of C or higher.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Basic concepts in the communication process
  2. Self-concept/Self-esteem
  3. Self-Disclosure
  4. Communication and identity development
  5. Perception
  6. Listening
  7. Verbal messages (language)
  8. Nonverbal messages
  9. Emotional messages
  10. Relationship development
  11. Culture and diversity
  12. Conflict and conflict management
  13. Online communication

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. identify basic theories and concepts in the processes of interpersonal communication.
  2. explain the influence of communication on our identity, focusing on the historical, cultural, and social impacts on identity development.
  3. analyze the role of verbal and nonverbal communication in various interpersonal episodes and diverse contexts.
  4. identify skill sets in managing active listening, perception, disclosure, and conflict.
  5. articulate the role of interpersonal processes in the development and maintenance of relationships.
  6. identify barriers that impede effective interpersonal communication.
  7. engage in reflection of one’s own interpersonal communication strengths and weaknesses.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
01. 02. Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking, and responding.
01. 04. Select appropriate communication choices for specific audiences.
01. 06. Use authority, point-of-view, and individual voice and style in their writing and speaking.
01. 07. Employ syntax and usage appropriate to academic disciplines and the professional world.
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
07. 01. Understand the development of and the changing meanings of group identities in the United States’ history and culture.
07. 03. Analyze their own attitudes, behaviors, concepts and beliefs regarding diversity, racism, and bigotry.
07. 05. Demonstrate communication skills necessary for living and working effectively in a society with great population diversity.


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