COMM 218Z - Interpersonal Communication

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BT 113 or WR 115 or designated placement.

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 / COMM218.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

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.