COM 130 - Interpersonal Communication

Institution:

Champlain College

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Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): None Currently offered: Spring 2008: Day/Evening (5), Online (1), Accelerated (1) Summer 2008: Online (1), Accelerated (1) Fall 2008: Day/Evening (5), Online (1), Accelerated (1) Description: Students will study the basic concepts and theories of communication, and learn to apply this knowledge to improve their relationships with others through everyday communication. Specifically, students will learn how to interpret people's verbal and nonverbal behavior more accurately, and to be more aware of how others interpret communicative behavior. They will learn how to listen actively with empathy, and how to interact effectively and appropriately with others from different social and cultural backgrounds. Students will also explore how to use communication as a tool to develop their relationships and self-concepts, and how to manage conflict using specific communicative strategies.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.champlain.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 860-2700

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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