Introduction to Communication

Michael Johnson - Instructor

COM 104

This course explores the way individuals make and share meaning by focusing on the communication process, communication competencies, ethical and cultural implications, and various types of communication including intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, public, mass, mediated, and intercultural.

Special emphasis is given to developing public speaking skills by learning and practicing informational and persuasive speech composition and delivery.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify how communication messages impact the perceptions of others within and across a variety of communication contexts.
2. Discuss communication strategies that affect communication competencies within and across a variety of communication contexts.
3. Apply ethical frameworks to critically evaluate claims within and across a variety of communication contexts.
4. Create competent communication messages that are adapted to others in order to accomplish communication goals.
5. Express competent communication messages that are adapted to others in order to accomplish communication goals.
6. Analyze communication messages that are adapted to others in order to accomplish communication goals.
7. Use listening strategies for various purposes within and across a variety of communication contexts.
8. Explain communication principles that influence communication interactions within and across a variety of communication contexts.
9. Explain the components that comprise the communication process and influence the outcome of communication interactions within and across a variety of communication contexts.

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