SPCOM 100 The course helps you develop effective interpersonal communication skills in multiple contexts (including with family, friends, and coworkers). Through classroom discussion, presentations, and scheduled weekly meetings with a partner to practice and reflect upon principles learned in course readings, you will build awareness of your role and of power in communication, particularly regarding self-concept, perception, listening, and conflict management, as well as verbal, nonverbal, and emotional expression.
This course may be appropriate for you if these statements describe you:
- I am interested in developing oral communication skills
- I would like to develop my ability to communicate in one-on-one situations
This course may be appropriate for you if some of these statements describe how you feel about speaking with others:
- I am often unsure of how to communicate with others effectively
- I am uncomfortable speaking up in class and speaking with people I don't know
- I enjoy contributing to discussions but would like to develop my skills further
- I enjoy learning why I and others communicate in the ways that we do
After successful completion of this course, you will be able to…
- reflect on your own and others’ interpersonal communication practices in a variety of contexts
- recognize links between course ideas on communication and your own communicative practices
- participate effectively in interactive classes