COM125 Interpersonal Communication
Generic Syllabus
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The art of communicating "one to one" is the focus of this course. Theories of self-concept, self-disclosure, nonverbal communication, listening and conflict are among those discussed and applied to romantic, social, family and professional relationships.
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REQUIRED TEXT: Understanding Interpersonal Communication: Making Choices in Changing Times. Richard West and Lynn H Turner, Wadsworth Publishing, 2006. ISBN: 0534605885
Special Services: Arapahoe Community College provides accommodations to qualified students with disabilities. To request accommodation, contact Disability Services located in the Center for Academic Resources, room M2710, (303) 797-5937 v/tty.
SPECIFIC COURSE COUTCOMES: The successful student will be able to
- Define important interpersonal concepts
- Distinguish interpersonal communication from other communication contexts
- Recognize and describe the basic aspects of self-concept development and the role interpersonal communication plays in this process
- Distinguish among self-concept, self-esteem, and self-image
- Demonstrate an awareness of the process of perception in interpersonal communication and discuss issues such as dogmatism, prejudice and stereotyping as addressed through expanded world view
- Evaluate emotional expression in terms of appropriateness and maturity, and recognize the effects of emotional expression on interpersonal interaction
- Develop greater understanding of the role of language use in relationships
- Recognize and interpret nonverbal cues in interpersonal interaction
- Recognize and describe the developmental and interactional effects of listening and response strategies in the interpersonal context.
- Recognize and describe appropriateness, individuality, and reciprocity in self-disclosure in interpersonal relationships
- Analyze conflict situations and propose approaches for conflict management and resolution
- Gain insight into communication with respect to gender and cultural phenomena
EVALUATION PROCEDURES
These will vary for each instructor.
- Assignments: Classes will have written assignments and grades based on other projects, which will vary by instructor.
- Exams: Most classes will have a midterm exam and a final exam. These may or may not be comprehensive. Shorter exams, scheduled quizzes, and pop quizzes may also be possible.
- Homework: Graded homework assignments may be required by each instructor.
- Make-ups: Your instructor will have his or her own policy on make-ups.
- Originality of Work: ACC does have a plagiarism policy: expect that policy to be enforced by your instructor.
- Attendance Policy: Since you must be present in order to communicate, most (if not all) instructors at ACC have an attendance component for grading in their syllabi.
Classroom Etiquette: All students are expected to abide by the ACC Student Code of Conduct: Responsibilities and Rights contained in the Student Handbook (also available online at). Your instructor may have other specific classroom expectations.