Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Communication 145
COM 145
Course Title
Interpersonal Communication I
Credits
3
Date of Outline
March, 2004 (As part of the Amnesty
Program for Student Learning
Outcomes and Assessment)
2. Course Description
Provides the theory and practical
skills to be a competent
communicator in a one-to-one
setting.
3.
3 hours lecture per week
Contact Hours/Type
4. Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation
None
Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________
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5. General Course Objectives
Communication 145 is a three-credit course which is designed to expand
knowledge and understanding of interpersonal relationships and the roles that
speech and communication play in the relationships.
In addition to presenting the basic theoretical and empirical concepts involved in
interpersonal relations, Communication 145 will also expose students to practical
skills and experiences that will help them to cope with interpersonal situations.
Communication 145 is not intended, however, to be a prescriptive interpersonal
skills class. The course will be presented from a social scientific perspective. The
first part of the course will increase students' understanding of the human
communication process, models of interpersonal communication, perception and
selectivity, context, language and speech as integral parts of the process, and
nonverbal elements of communication. The second part of the course will
concentrate on the cyclic nature of interpersonal relationships and the role speech
communication plays in the cycle, from development to deterioration and/or
decay.
For detailed information on how Communication 145 focuses on the Maui
Community College general education standards, see the attached curricular grid.
The main focus is on Standard 4, Oral Communication in a one-to-one setting.
This requires critical thinking and writing is used to develop both processes.
Communication 145 fulfills three of the six credits in the English/
Communications requirement or three of the nine credits for the Humanities
requirement for A.A. and A.S. degrees. Articulation is being applied for at UH
Manoa and other CCs.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
a. demonstrate understanding of the elements of interpersonal perception;
b. describe the complexity of the communication process;
c. communicate more confidently and more effectively in interpersonal
situations;
d. listen empathetically;
e. recognize and avoid manipulative communication strategies;
f. work individually and in small groups to present information to others;
g. apply effective communication skills in conflict situations;
h. communicate competently with difficult people;
i. recognize and respond appropriately to nonverbal messages;
j. handle intimidating situations assertively through communication; and
k. recognize gender and cultural differences in interpersonal communication;
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7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes.
1 - 2 Weeks
1 - 2 Weeks
1 - 2 Weeks
1 - 2 Weeks
1 - 2 Weeks
1 - 2 Weeks
1 - 2 Weeks
1 - 2 Weeks
1 - 2 Weeks
1 - 2 Weeks
Communication Process (a, b, f, k)
Self-Concept and Self-fulfilling Prophecies (a, f, k)
Perception (a, b, c, f, h, k)
Emotions (a, b, c, e, f, h, k)
Language (a, b, c, e, f, g, h, j, k)
Nonverbal Communication (a, b, c, f, g, h, i, k)
Listening (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, k)
Relationship Development (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k)
Defensiveness (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k)
Conflict Management (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k)
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
An appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is
offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include:
TEXTBOOK : Adler, R., Proctor, R. F. II, & Towne, N. (2005). Looking
out/looking in, (11th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, a division of Thomson
Learning, Inc..
WORKBOOK: Wiemann, M.O. (2005). Activities Manual/Study Guide to
accompany Looking out/looking in, (11th Ed.), Belmont, CA: Wadswoth, a
division of Thomson Learning, Inc.
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not
limited to:
Oral Exercises
Written Exercises
Journals
Papers/Research
Tests and Quizzes
Class Activities
Attendance
Class Participation
10 - 30 %
10 - 30 %
0 - 30 %
0 - 30 %
40 - 60 %
5 - 30 %
0 - 10 %
0 - 10 %
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Methods of Instruction
Methods of instruction will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods
will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include,
but are not limited to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
lectures;
large and small group discussions/activities;
experiential exercises and problem solving;
case studies;
films, dvd, video tapes, television programs and other forms of media;
group and individual projects;
assignments, tests, and reading;
guest lecturers;
role playing;
service-learning, community service, and/or civic engagement projects; and
other contemporary learning techniques (such as problem-based learning,
investigative case-based learning, self-paced programs, etc.).