Aug 02, 2025  
2025-26 RCC Catalog 
    
2025-26 RCC Catalog
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COMM 218Z - Interpersonal Communication


4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):  

WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required

Course Description: COMM218Z increases the knowledge and use of competent communication skills to better understand oneself, others, and the role of communication in interpersonal relationships. Formerly offered as COMM 218.

Course Learning Outcomes:

  • CLO#1: Describe how culture, identity, perception, biases, and power influence the communication process.
  • CLO#2: Recognize and analyze interpersonal communication concepts (e.g., ethics, verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, emotions, and conflict). (ILO: Communication)
  • CLO#3: Assess one’s own interpersonal skills to become more competent in a variety of relational contexts.
  • CLO#4: Apply foundational concepts and theories to interpersonal communication.

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.



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