3 hours; 3 creditsAnalysis and application of speech communication skills to theworkplace for the purpose of increasing entry-level and career-relatedcompetencies.

This course examines the dynamics of communication between individuals within an organizational context. Emphasis is placed on understanding and improving personal analytical and communication skills in an organizationalsetting. We will examine listening skills, standard speaking and writing formats, small-group dynamics, and techniques related to the strategic design and delivery of organizational messages to internal and external audiences.

The course introduces the basic concepts and theories of interpersonal communication in personal, educational and business settings. This includes a study of self as communicator, the effect of language on others, verbal and nonverbal expression of thoughts and feelings and factors which contribute to effective communication.

Communication Elect

Elective Credit Liberal Arts

Communication Blanket Credit

CBA Credit - Liberal Arts

Elective Credit

This course focuses on communication skills expected of college graduates entering into business fields. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to produce clear, concise, evidence-based, argumentatively sound, and persuasive professional communication of various types. The course will emphasize the importance of being purpose-oriented and audience-aware. Examples of work to be done include writing e-mails, drafting business memos, creating executive summaries, producing strategic reports, and crafting other types of internal and external business communication. In addition, the course will teach students how to develop good listening skills and also how to develop proficiency in various interpersonal speech situations. The course will inculcate the habit of revising and editing the work one produces, while providing all students with copious opportunities for feedback from their instructor and their peers.

Elective Undergraduate: Liberal Arts

Elective Credit

Communication skills used most frequently in the professions, business and industry. Speaking logically and expressing ideas creatively. Theories of interpersonal communication and practice in such speaking situations as job interviews, small group presentations, business meetings, conferences and platform speaking, use of clear and acceptable speech.

This course will develop students' knowledge of communication principles and theories in the modern workplace. Topics will include obstacles to effective communication, team-building, leadership styles, the use of technology in the workplace and the job-seeking process. Students will learn about assertive behavior, conflict resolution, and effective presentation skills in the modern workplace. Strategies in the job-seeking process will also be discussed.

Media Communications Studies Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Principles of communication within organizations. Topics and activities may include organizational communication and communication theory, group problem solving, case studies, interviewing, and formal presentations.The minimum technological requirements for fully online sections of this course are a working camera and microphone. Students are expected to turn on cameras and microphones at their instructor's request.

Linguistics and Communication Disorders Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Communication theory and human relations concepts frame students' exploration of interpersonal and group dynamics that characterize effective communication in families, the workplace, community organizations, and social settings. Within these theoretical and contextual frames, key communication topics and competencies are addressed: listening, verbal and non-verbal expression, questioning, self-disclosure, assertiveness, persuading, emotion, concreteness, confrontation, and perception of self and others. These topics are considered with an emphasis on observation, analysis and practice of effective communication and relationship development strategies in a variety of individual and group situations. Students will also conduct a study of their communication styles and habits with the aim of improving and understanding the impact of different styles and habits on workplace relationships.

Elective Credit

Speech Liberal Arts Elective