Guiding Syllabus CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication

Revision Date
Curriculum Committee
Instruction Council
Implementation Date
Name of Originator
Karen Alman
Review Level
Routine
Grading Basis
Graded
Course ID
090937
Course
CMST& 101
Introduction to Communication
Class Program
Credits
5
Description

Introduction to the history, theory and practice of human communication. Development of effective communication skills for use in a variety of contexts, including, but not limited to: intrapersonal, interpersonal, intercultural, small group, relationships, workplace/organizational settings and new technology.

Meets Degree Requirements For
Humanities
Course Development Stipend Authorization
None
Weekly Student Contact Hours
5
Lecture Hours per Quarter 50 Lab Hours per Quarter None Clinical Hours per Quarter None
Total Hours Per Quarter
50
Course Learning Outcomes
No CLO Text Set
Core Topics

 

  1. Foundations of communication: history, theories, concepts
  2. Forms of communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal, dyadic, small group, workplace/organizations, relationships; new technology
  3. Barriers & bridges to communication: language; context or environment; intercultural communication/diversity
  4. Relationships: development, maintenance, and conflict management.
Text and Reference Materials

The head of the Communication Studies Department will review and select the appropriate text(s) for the course. Input from instructors will be solicited prior to adoption. Text(s) and reference materials adopted for the course should be, to a degree, reflective of texts used for similar course offerings at other institutions.

Special Equipment, Supplies and/or Materials Required

Classroom with suitable acoustics; access to audio-visual equipment & Internet.

Academic Credit for Prior Learning
None
Central WU Transferability
Course Equivalent
COM 207
Eastern WU Transferability
Course Equivalent
CMST 200
WSU Transferability
General Transfer Credit
COM 1XX
UW Transferability
Course Equivalent
COM 202
Western WU Transferability
Course Equivalent
COM 1TT

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