12/27/2024 8:07:38 AM	COMM 6 Course Outline as of Spring 2021	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  COMM 6	Title:  INTERPERSONAL COMM
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		6 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:  COMM 66

Catalog Description:

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

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

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

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
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: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Listen effectively to others in interpersonal communication settings.

2.  Describe the elements of verbal and nonverbal communication as they relate to interpersonal communication.

3.  Identify and implement guidelines for successful resolution of interpersonal conflicts.

 

Objectives:

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

1.   Demonstrate understanding of a variety of interpersonal communication concepts and

      principles.

2.   Acquire an awareness and appreciation of the complexities of the communication process.

3.   Improve listening ability by understanding the key elements of this most frequently used

      aspect of interpersonal communication.

4.   Identify, interpret and demonstrate appropriate uses of verbal and non-verbal

      communication.

5.   Describe and discuss how choice of words and social identity influences can significantly

      impact interpersonal interactions.

6.   Explore and analyze social and social identity roles as they apply to relational

      communication.

7.   Identify the difference between passive, assertive and aggressive behavior.

8.   Explain ways that communication creates, develops and changes personal identities.

9.   Examine one's own self-esteem through journal writing and other self-exploratory tasks.

10. Identify and practice constructive conflict management skills.

11. Analyze the role of technology in interpersonal communication.

12. Analyze interpersonal communication in various contexts, including personal and

      professional.

Topics and Scope

I. The Communication Process

     A. Definition and basic terms

    B. Communication model

    C. Barriers to understanding communication

II. Listening

    A. Importance of listening

    B. Barriers to listening

    C. Effective listening behavior skills

III.  Self Image and Self Esteem

    A. Introspective assignments

    B. Hierarchy of values

    C. Effects of low self esteem

    D. Skills to build self esteem

IV. Perception

    A. Variables that affect perception

    B. Differences in perception

V. Verbal Communication/Semantics

     A. Abstraction of words and symbols

    B. Semantic reactions

    C. Polarization

    D. Social identify patterns and differences

VI. Non-Verbal Communication

     A. Kinesics

    B. Proxemics

    C. Dress

    D. Vocalics

    E. Oculesics

    F. Haptics

    G. Chronemics

VII. Relational Communication

     A. Social roles

    B Social Identity

    C. Intimacy

    D. Self disclosure

    E. Relationship stages

    F. Loneliness

VIII. 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

IX. Technology and Communication

    A. Effective use of communication technology

    B. Effect of technology on communication

Assignments:

I. Written

     A. Weekly free writing assignment --  2 pages

     B. Topic related journal

           assignments -- 10-20 pages  total per semester

     C. Three to five short 2-5 page analytical papers or

          two 4-10 page term papers

II.  Reading Assignment - 30 pages/week

III. Observational assignments

IV. In-class

     A. Discussions

     B. Experiential activities

     C. Group processes

V. Oral presentations

     A. Individual -- 1-2 presentation(s)

     B. Group -- 1-2 presentation(s)

VI. Exam(s) -- 1-3 (such as multiple choice and short answer)

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 or short analytical papers; journal entries; response papers; free writes
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; observational assignments; group project; individual presentation(s); group presentation(s)
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 5 - 30%
Exam(s)
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. 7th ed. Long Beach City College Foundation. Kendall-Hunt. 2005 (classic)

 

The Interpersonal Communication Book. 15th  ed. DeVito, Joseph. Pearson. 2019

 

Looking Out, Looking In . 15th ed. Adler, Ronald and Proctor II, Russell. Cengage L. 2017

 

Interpersonal Communication: Relating to Others. 7th ed. Beebe, Steven and Beebe, Susan and Redmond, Mark. Pearson. 2014 (classic)

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