Foundations of Communication

Catalog description

This survey course provides a foundation for the study of communication competency and skills. In this course, students explore basic communication skills across a variety of contexts, and with diverse audiences. Emphasis is placed upon the foundation and characteristics of communication and public speaking. Students learn how to use basic intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, along with listening skills to identify self-concept, perception, and identity management. Students will increase their communication competence by enhancing their listening skills and the uses of verbal and nonverbal communication. Students will discover how one's culture impacts communication. Students learn the public speaking process, from topic creation, outline and message development, to delivery of an effective informative and persuasive presentation. (Formerly SPH-1010 . Students may not receive credit for both SPH-1010 and COM-1010.) Honors: (Honors version available.)