CMST 101 - Introduction to Communication

Institution:

Yakima Valley Community College

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Description:

(Formerly SPCH 105: Fundamentals of Speech Communication) 5 credits quarters: F, W, S This course emphasizes and provides experience in applying the basic principles of human perception and communication in five areas: interpersonal, small group, public speaking, mass communication, and technological speech communication. Students will study and increase their understanding and skills in audience and occasion analysis, developing subject and purpose through critical thinking and gathering and organizing material. Students will learn and apply communication and crosscultural/global perspective skills with special emphasis on interpersonal and small group and audience-centered communication. Recommended: College-level reading and language skills in native language as well as the ability to communicate effectively in English Distribution: Either CM or HM, but not both

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.yvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 574-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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