12/30/2024 9:59:12 AM	COMM 66 Course Outline as of Fall 1999	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  COMM 66	Title:  INTER COMMUNIC
Full Title:  Interpersonal Communication
Last Reviewed:11/4/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  SPCH 66

Catalog Description:

Explores through theory & practice the ways people communicate one-on-one & in informal situations.  Studies development of self-concept, self-disclosure, listening, language & conflict through verbal & nonverbal communication. Builds communication skills through experiential activities.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Completion of ENGL 100 or ESL 100.

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Explores through theory & practice the ways people communicate one-on-one & in informal situations. Study of development of self-concept, self-disclosure, listening, language & conflict with regard to verbal & non-verbal communication.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Completion of ENGL 100 or ESL 100.
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
Area:	B	Communication and Analytical Thinking
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
	E	Lifelong Learning and Self Development		Fall 1993
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2009	Inactive:
C-ID:
CID Descriptor: COMM 130	Interpersonal Communication	SRJC Equivalent Course(s): COMM6

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

The students will:

1.  Demonstrate understanding of a variety of interpersonal communication

   concepts and principles.

2.  Identify and demonstrate appropriate uses of verbal and non-verbal

   communication.

3.  Promote an awareness and appreciation of the complexities of the

   communication process.

4.  Build a systematic method of listening behavior to improve

   listening ability.

5.  Practice using interpersonal theories of communication by

   participating in dyadic group activities.

6.  Identify the difference between assertive and aggressive behavior.

7.  Strengthen an understanding and appreciation of cultures and sub-

   cultural differences in society through experiential exercises

   and field work.

8.  Increase self esteem by means of interactive participation with

   other students.

9.  Expand a sense of self-awareness by means of journal writing

   and self exploratory assignments.

10. Identify and practice constructive conflict management skills.

Topics and Scope

1.  Explore the communication process.

     A. Communication model.

     B. Barriers to understanding communication.

     C. Basic terms.

     D. Define communication.

2.  Listening.

     A. Importance of listening.

     B. Barriers to listening.

     C. Effective listening behavior skills.

3.  Self image and self esteem.

     A. Introspective assignments.

     B. Hierarchy of values.

     C. Effects of low self esteem.

     D. Skills to build self esteem.

4.  Perception.

     A. Variables that affect perception.

     B. Study differences in perception.

5.  Verbal communication/semantics.

     A. Abstraction of words and symbols.

     B. Semantic reactions.

     C. Polarization.

     D. Gender patterns and differences.

6.  Non-verbal communication.

     A. Kinesics.

     B. Proxemics.

     C. Dress.

     D. Culture.

7.  Relational communication.

     A. Personality types.

     B. Roles.

     C. Intimacy.

     D. Self disclosure.

     E. Relationship stages.

8.  Conflict resolution/negotiation skills.

     A. Types of conflict.

     B. Productive conflict management.

     C. Destructive conflict management.

     D. Win/win - win/lose negotiation.

     E. Defensive communication.

Assignments:

1.  Written.

     A. Weekly free writing assignment.

     B. Weekly topic related journal assignment.

     C. 4-5 page typed term paper on interpersonal event or activity.

     D. 7-10 page typed term paper synthesizing and applying important

        interpersonal concept.

2.  Homework.

     A. Reading assignments.

     B. Written assignments.

     C. Observational assignments.

3.  In-class.

     A. Discussions.

     B. Experiential activities.

     C. Group processes.

4.  Oral presentations.

     A. Individual.

     B. Group.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 50 - 70%
Written homework, Term papers
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 25%
Class performances, Field work
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 5 - 30%
MIDTERMS AND/OR FINAL.
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 25%
ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION.

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Communicate: A Workbook for Interpersonal Communication, 4th ed., CRA

   Staff, c. 1994

Communicating With Myself: A Journal, 2nd ed., Jacqueline B. Carr, c. 1991

Looking Out, Looking In, 7th ed., Lucas, c. 1999

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