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May 22, 2024
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2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Communication |
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COMM 101 - Foundations of Interpersonal Communication 3 CR
The course focuses on providing the student with an experience in human communication with emphasis placed on becoming an effective communicator in a variety of face-to-face communication situations.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
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COMM 110 - Introduction to Communication Studies 3 CR
The course focuses on providing the student with an experience in human communication with emphasis placed on becoming an effective communicator in a variety of face-to-face communication situations.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
General Education Requirement: Effective Communication
Michigan Transfer Agreement Requirement: Communications
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify different types of face-to-face communication.
- Construct and present a well-organized speech.
- Identify listening skills (evaluation implied).
- Evaluate nonverbal behavior.
- Identify ways that perception impacts communication.
- Differentiate between variables that impact small group communication.
- Identify variables that impact interpersonal communication.
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COMM 111 - Business and Technical Communication 3 CR
The course focuses on providing experience in both formal and informal communication situations encountered in the business and technical world. Interpersonal relations, interviews, formal speeches, and group problem solving are stressed.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
General Education Requirement: Effective Communication - Applied Core
Michigan Transfer Agreement Requirement: Comunications
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Develop and expand knowledge of communicating in the work environment.
- Develop and expand understanding of face-to-face and electronic communication.
- Understand the importance of listening and recognizing it as a skill to be developed.
- Demonstrate an understanding of verbal and nonverbal messages.
- Express ideas in writing in a coherent, organized, and reflective manner.
- Express ideas verbally in a coherent, organized, and reflective manner.
- Improve or develop skills in conducting meetings.
- Develop basic skills in interviewing.
- Understand the importance of “team” and working in groups.
- Develop and expand basic presentation skills.
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COMM 207 - Public Speaking 3 CR
Theories, techniques, and practice in creating and delivering various types of speeches. The course focuses on researching and organizing speeches, audience analysis, dealing with speech apprehension, and the development of skills in delivering effective informal and formal speeches in business and professional situations.
Requisites: (1) Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 (AND) (2) Next Gen ACCUPLACER® writing score of at least 237, or TSEN 65 with at least a grade of C.
General Education Requirement: Effective Communication - General Education Core
Michigan Transfer Agreement Requirement: Comunications
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Identify different types of speeches.
- Analyze different audiences.
- Perform research.
- Differentiate between informative and persuasive speaking.
- Construct at least three different types of speeches.
- Deliver at least three different types of well-organized speeches.
- Identify speech apprehension techniques.
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COMM 241 - Foundations of Mass Communication 3 CR
A theoretical and practical introduction to mass media, concentrating on electronic media (radio and television), the internet, magazines, newspapers, and books. Students will learn the historical development, sociological impact, and current industry trends of mass media.
Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55 .
General Education Requirement: Personal and Cultural Engagement - General Education Core
Michigan Transfer Agreement Requirement: Comunications
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the history and principles of mass communication and its digital transformation.
- Demonstrate an understanding of media literacy and distinguishing between mediated and non-mediated communication.
- Demonstrate an understanding of print media, audio media, visual media, interactive media and social media.
- Describe and explain the principles of media ethics.
- Describe and explain the principles of Mass Communication and politics in a digital age.
- Explain the global media system and the questions it raises for an increasingly interconnected world.
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