CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication

• Explain foundational theories of interpersonal, small group, intercultural, and public speech communication
• Demonstrate behavior that shows attentiveness to others and understanding the impact of attending skills
• Paraphrase others’ ideas and check for understanding
• Work cooperatively by conversing and encouraging communication
• Present ideas while attending to audience and purpose and considering cultural differences
• Exchange information, thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to multiple audiences through a variety of written, verbal, nonverbal, visual, and symbolic means
• Use creative and critical thinking processes to create common understandings, present multiple perspectives, and evaluate the effectiveness of one’s own and others’ communication
• Apply principles of diversity in interpersonal, group, and public communication
• Recognize one’s own and others’ values, ethics, actions, and perspectives and their potential effects on others
• Demonstrate an understanding of the practical need for and value of respecting differences among cultures and perspectives
• Use technology and other resources to obtain information
• Communicate responsibly using accurate, truthful, and equitable language and ideas; understand the consequences of irresponsible communication
• Use writing conventions (grammar, punctuation, and capitalization) effectively
• Use reading strategies to build understanding