CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communication

5 credits

Prerequisites
Eligible for ENGL& 101 or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 095.

Introduces students to the fundamentals of interpersonal communication theory. Emphasizes key functions of communication, self-concept, perception, conversation skills, relationship development, maintenance, and disengagement, self-disclosure, assertiveness, and conflict management strategies.

Theory Hours
5 theory hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies humanities distribution area F requirement or specified elective for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes
After completing this class, students should be able to:

Gather information from peer-reviewed publications and other print and electronic media sources
Analyze personal communication skills, cultural communication phenomena, and scholarly work in the field of communication
Compose an analytic paper based on principles of interpersonal communication and evidence from appropriate and credible sources
Identify and apply fundamental concepts of interpersonal communication to create and maintain relationships
Analyze their role in society and examine how it influences their experiences, values, and choices in the process of communication
Identify and distinguish between assertive, passive, and aggressive behavior
Distinguish between intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and public communication

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