11/24/2024 4:24:25 AM	COMM 6 Course Outline as of Fall 2014	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

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

Upon completion of this course, students will 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 gender influences can significantly impact interpersonal

       interactions.

6.    Explore and analyze social and gender 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. Gender 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. Gender roles

     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 presentations

     B. Group -- 1-2 presentations

VI.  Exams -- 1-3 multiple choice and short answer, including a final

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; 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%
Midterms and 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 (7th ed.).  CRA Staff.  Kendall-Hunt:  2010

 

The Interpersonal Communication Book (13th  ed.).  DeVito, Joseph A.   Allyn & Bacon:   2012

 

Looking Out, Looking In  (14th ed.).  Adler, Ronald  B. and Proctor II, Russell F.  Wadsworth, Inc.: 2012

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