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

1. Define important interpersonal concepts
2. Distinguish interpersonal communication from other communication contexts
3. Recognize and describe the basic aspects of self-concept development and the role interpersonal communication plays in this process
4. Distinguish among self-concept, self-esteem, and self-image
5. 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
6. Evaluate emotional expression in terms of appropriateness and maturity, and      recognize the effects of emotional expression on interpersonal interaction
7. Develop greater understanding of the role of language use in relationships
8. Recognize and interpret nonverbal cues in interpersonal interaction
9. Recognize and describe the developmental and interactional effects of listening and response strategies in the interpersonal context.
10. Recognize and describe appropriateness, individuality, and reciprocity in self-disclosure in interpersonal relationships
11. Analyze conflict situations and propose approaches for conflict management and resolution
12. 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 http://204.151.43.55/studentsvcs/studentlife/handbook.html). Your instructor may have other specific classroom expectations.