COMM-140 Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Credits 3 / 3 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092, completion of ELAP-110 with a minimum grade of 2.0, or successful completion of ACRD-080; Placement into ENGL 101 on the MCC placement test, completion of ELAP 120 with a 2.5 or higher, or successful completion of the paired ENGL 099/ENGL-101 ALP classes.
This course examines interpersonal communication by focusing on relationships through an understanding of self and others. Areas of emphasis include a focus on language, nonverbal communication, self-concept, identity management, perception, listening, conflict, culture, emotions, ethics, and other factors that impact relational communication.

Course Outcomes
1. Identify and explain basic theoretical and methodological concepts related to the study of interpersonal communication 2. Summarize and explain strategies to identify key aspects of a communication climate and manage conflict using culturally-appropriate, respectful, and ethical principles 3. Explain the communication dynamics within different types of interpersonal relationship (intimate, work. and mediated) and identify the role of language (i.e. verbal communication) and nonverbal communication 4. Describe the impact of self/other perception, effective listening/feedback, cultural factors, and emotions on relational communication in a variety of different interpersonal settings 5. Analyze group dynamics by identifying member roles, leadership qualities, decision making strategies and other concepts related to effective interpersonal interactions in a group setting 6. Investigate the role of self-concept by focusing on identity management and identifying aspects of interpersonal communication while interacting with others