Common Course Outline for: COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication A. Course Description 1. Number of credits: 3 2. Lecture hours per week: 3 Lab hours per week: None 3. Prerequisites: Recommendations: ENGC 0900 or placement in ENGC 1101, and READ 0960 or placement in READ 1106 4. Co-requisites: None 5. MnTC Goals: Goal 1, Communication The primary purpose of this course is to assist the student in examining and developing competence as an interpersonal communicator in different relationships and in various communication contexts. Cognitive, behavioral and affective interpersonal skills will be explored. B. Date last reviewed: September, 2014 Date last revised: April, 2013 C. Outline of Major Content Areas 1. Communication theory 7. Assertiveness 2. Self-concept 8. Emotions 3. Perception 9. Listening 4. Verbal communication 10. Conflict 5. Nonverbal communication 11. Relationships 6. Self-disclosure D. Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: LEARNING OUTCOMES (General) 1. identify interpersonal communication concepts and theories as they relate to the content areas above. 2. demonstrate the following interpersonal skills: • Perception-checking • Using responsible and owned language • Appropriate self-disclosure • Active listening • Assertive behaviors • Conflict resolution techniques • Effective nonverbal behavior \\EmpHome1\Home\Ericksoj\Updated CCOs\COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication.docx 9/16/2014 3:49:00 PM 3. examine interpersonal predispositions, response styles, behaviors, and relational communication patterns in various relationships. LEARNING OUTCOMES (MN Transfer Curriculum) Goal 1 – Communication 1. 2. 3. Examine interpersonal communication dynamics by • identifying and describing one’s own communication style. • identifying and describing another’s communication style • identify and describe strategies for relational communication Demonstrate the following interpersonal skills: perception-checking, using responsible and owned language, appropriate self-disclosure, active listening, assertive behaviors, conflict resolution techniques, effective nonverbal behavior. Examine interpersonal predispositions, response styles, behaviors, and relational communication patterns in various relationships. Goal 2 – Critical thinking 1. Gather factual information about interpersonal communication and apply it to a given problem in a manner that is relevant, clear, comprehensive, and conscious of possible bias in the information selected. 2. Imagine and seek out a variety of possible goals, assumptions, interpretations, or perspectives, regarding interpersonal communication which can give alternative meanings or solutions to given situations or problems. 3. Analyze the logical connections, in interpersonal communication among the facts, goals, and implicit assumptions relevant to a problem or claim; generate and evaluate implications that follow from them. 4. Recognize and articulate the value assumptions which underlie and affect decisions, interpretations, analyses, and evaluations during interpersonal communication. E. Methods for Assessing Student Learning Required Assessment: Students will complete at least one self-reflection paper, one behavioral exercise and one quiz/test. Optional Assessment Testing Oral Essay Multiple choice Short answer Matching True/False Related Assignments Journals Application papers Case studies Group assignments Experiential activities Service Learning Film analysis Presentations Research papers Other F. Special Information: None \\EmpHome1\Home\Ericksoj\Updated CCOs\COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication.docx 9/16/2014 3:49:00 PM