Maricopa Community Colleges  COM100AA   19932-19955 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/15/92
COM100AA 19932-19955 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Introduction to Human Communication Part I
Theory and practice in speech communication in interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
COM100AA   19932-19955 Introduction to Human Communication Part I
1. Describe the communication process. (I)
2. Describe own perceived strengths and weaknesses in communication. (I)
3. Use appropriate verbal, listening, and nonverbal skills in a given interpersonal communication situation. (II)
4. Use appropriate interview techniques for a given interview with a given purpose. (II)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
COM100AA   19932-19955 Introduction to Human Communication Part I
    I. The Communication Process
        A. Communication Models
        B. Communication Settings
          1. Personal
          2. Small Group
          3. Public Speaking
        C. Communication Functions
          1. Social
          2. Decision-Making
        D. Interpersonal Communication
          1. Perception of Self and Others
          2. Self-concept
      II. Interpersonal Communication
          A. Receiving Skills
            1. Listening
            2. Paraphrasing
            3. Questioning
            4. Interpreting
            5. Feedback
          B. Sending Skills
            1. Separating Fact from Inference
            2. Referencing
          C. Nonverbal Communication
            1. Environmental Influence
            2. Body Motions
            3. Paralanguage
          D. Communication Barriers
            1. Types of Barriers
            2. Methods of Reduction
          E. Understanding Communication Relationships
            1. Types of Relationships
            2. Applications
          F. Interviewing
            1. Types of Questions
            2. Information-Seeking Interviews
            3. Employment Interview
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