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Course Code: SP-001
Course Outline of Record
Effective/Semester-Year: Fall 2009
1.
Course Code: SP-001
2. a. Long Course Title: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
b. Short Course Title: INTRO INTERPRSNL COM
3. a. Catalog Course Description: The course enables students to understand and demonstrate interpersonal
communication skills. Students focus on knowledge of communication theories, self-concept, methods
of resolving conflict, issues of human perception, non-verbal communication and improvement of
listening skills. Significant speaking assignments are an integral part of the course.
b. Class Schedule Course Description: Students develop better interpersonal communication skills,
including conflict resolution, listening, nonverbal communication, and verbal communication.
c. Semester Cycle (if applicable): N/A
4.
5.
Total Units:
Lecture Units:
Lab Units:
3
3
0
Total Semester Hrs:
Semester Lecture Hrs:
Semester Lab Hrs:
54
54
0
Prerequisite or Corequisite Courses or Advisories:
Course with requisite(s) and/or advisory is required to complete Content Review Matrix (CCForm1-A)
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite:
None
Advisory:
ENG-001A
6. a. Textbooks, Required Reading or Software: (List in APA or MLA format.)
Adler, Ronald B., Russell F. Proctor, and Neil Towne. Looking Out, Looking In. Belmont: Wadsworth,
2006.
b. Textbook Reading Level:
College Level: Yes
No
Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 16.2
7.
Entrance Skills: Before entering the course students must be able:
a. Demonstrate critical thinking skills when reading, composing and participating in class discussions.
b. Demonstrate the ability to read and respond in writing beyond the literal interpretation of the text.
c. Develop, organize and express complex ideas in both expository and research papers.
d. Define, analyze, evaluate, explain, classify, compare and contrast ideas in written form.
e. Exhibit appropriate vocabulary and style.
f. Apply standard rules of grammar, punctuation and mechanics in compositions.
g. Write a 200 word essay in one hour.
h. Compose expository responses to complex readings.
i. Demonstrate independent study skills and learning habits.
j. Connect information gained from textbook readings and lectures to other disciplines.
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8.
Course Code: SP-001
Course Content and Scope:
Lecture:
a. Communication theory
b. Self concept and communication
c. Perception
d. Communication and emotional development
e. Language
f. Non verbal communication
g. Listening
h. Communication and relational dynamics
i. Conflict resolution
Lab: (if the “Lab Hours” is greater than zero this is required)
a.
9.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. Identify, analyze and explain basic elements, principles, and techniques of interpersonal
communication.
b. Apply this knowledge to evaluate, interpret, and modify interpersonal communication and behaviors.
c. Develop and demonstrate interpersonal communication skills to solve interpersonal and intercultural
communication conflicts in different contexts.
10.
Methods of Instruction: (Integration: Elements should validate parallel course outline elements)
a. Lecture and discussion
b. Small group interaction
c. Videos
d. Role playing
e. Demonstration
f. Multi-media presentations
g. Distance education/online format*
*Distance Education modalities approved 3/04/2004
11.
Assignments: (List samples of specific activities/assignments students are expected to complete both in
and outside of class.)
a. Read textbook
b. Participation
c. Journals entries
d. Student critiques of video and written scenarios
e. Oral presentations
f. Research papers
12.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress: The student will demonstrate proficiency by:
a. Examinations
b. Quizzes
c. Participation in class activities
d. Research papers
e. Journals
f. Oral presentations
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13.
Course Code: SP-001
Need/Purpose/Rationale -- All courses must meet one or more CCC missions.
AA/AS General Education Pattern Course:
Local (C4,C5)
Oral Communication
Meets IGETC
Meets CSU G.E. Breadth (A1
(indicate proposed Area)
Transfers: if yes please list 3 similar courses/institutions
CSU
No
Yes
UC
No
Yes
Articulates:
(List institutions)
Modifies or New Career Technical Program:
14.
Special Materials and/or Equipment required of students: None
15.
Materials Fees:
Originator: Edwin A. Reed
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COURSE CHARACTERISTICS
(Required of all courses)
16.
New Course
Substantial/Major Modifications - Changes to:
Units; Hours; Content & Scope; Objectives;
Methods of Evaluation; Prerequisites; Add Distance Education Mode
Minor Modification - Changes to: Textbooks; Title; Periodic Course Update
Assignments;
Course Reactivation
17.
Provide reasons for the substantial modifications or new course: N/A
This course was recommended by (Check all that apply:)
Advisory Committee (attach minutes)
Date of meeting:
Survey of Students/Community (attach results)
Survey of Employers (attach results)
Articulation requirement of transfer institution: (attach correspondence)
Name of Transfer Institution:
Accreditation/licensing requirements: (attach)
Name of Agency:
List revisions to requisites:
New:
Old:
18.
19.
Cross-Listed (Enter Course Code):
Replacement Course (Enter original Course Code)
GRADING METHOD (choose one:)
Letter Grade Only
Pass/No Pass Only
Pass/No Pass Optional (Student may choose Letter or Pass/No Pass grading option.)
20. MIS COURSE DATA ELEMENTS
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Course Control Number [CB00]: CCC000108012
T.O.P Code [CB03] : 1506.00
Credit Status [CB04]:
Credit-Degree Applicable
Credit-Not Degree Applicable
Noncredit
Course Transfer Status [CB05]:
Transfer to UC & CSU
Transfer to CSU only
Not transferable
Basic Skills Status [CB08]:
Precollegiate Basic Skills
Basic Skills
Not Basic Skills
Vocational Status [CB09]:
Apprenticeship
Adv. Occupational
Clearly Occupational
Possibly Occupational
Non-Occupational
g. Course Classification [CB11]: Liberal Arts & Sciences
h. Repeatability [CB12]: May be repeated 0
times (other than for unsatisfactory grade)
State reason why course may be repeated:
i. Special Class Status [CB13]: Not a special class
j. Course CAN Code [CB14]:
SPCH 8
k. Course Prior to College Level [CB21]: N/A
(For English, writing, ESL, reading or mathematics courses only.)
l. Course Noncredit Category [CB22]: N/A
(For noncredit courses only.)
m. Funding Agency Category [CB23]: N/A
n. Program Status [CB24]: Program-applicable
Stand Alone
Name of Approved Program (if program-applicable): Speech A.A. degree
(Attach listings of Degree and/or Certificate Programs showing this course as a required or a restricted elective.)
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Course Code: SP-001
COURSE FEASIBILITY
(Required of all new and substantially modified courses)
ENROLLMENT
21.
Estimate enrollment First Year:
Third Year:
RESOURCES
22.
Faculty - Discipline and other qualifications:
Sufficient faculty resources. Yes
No
If no, list number of FTE needed to offer this course.
23.
Distance Education Modality Equipment: Yes
No
24.
Additional equipment and/or supplies needed and source of funding.
25.
Additional construction or modification of existing classroom space needed. (Explain:)
FOR NEW OR SUBSTANTIALLY MODIFIED COURSES
26.
Library and/or Learning Resources present in the collection are sufficient to meet the need of the students
enrolled in the course. Yes
No .
I certify that the above is valid.
Signed: Faculty Initiator and/or Librarian __________________________________________________
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Course Code: SP-001
Student Learning Outcomes Defined
Course Title: Interpersonal Communication
Date: September 29, 2008
Course Number: SP-001
OAC Review Date: 10/21/08
Faculty Originator: Edwin Reed
Updated by Heather Benes (OAC) 10-4-09
OAC Approved Date: 10/21/08
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Evaluate theories, principles, and practices of social influence as they relate to everyday
life.
2. Analyze interpersonal persuasive messages.
3. Identify the pros and cons of encoding and decoding rhetorical messages.
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4. Determine the appropriateness of ethical persuasion.
5. Identify persuasive influences across different contexts.
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