COMM 100Z - Introduction to Communication

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

BT 113 or WR 115 or designated placement.

Course Description: COMM 100Z is a survey course offering an overview of the communication discipline that emphasizes the development of best communication practices in different contexts. Formerly offered as COMM 100 / COMM100.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain the ways communication is impacted by ethics, language, nonverbal behaviors, perception, culture, and contexts
CLO#2: Identify communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#3: Explore different areas of communication to develop a broad base of skills and communicative tools when interacting with others.
CLO#4: Articulate the importance of communication expertise in career development and civic engagement.

ACTI Code and Course Type
100 Lower Division Collegiate

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.