COMM 1010 - Elements of Effective Communication

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Communication

Description:

Introduction to the theory and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group, organizational and public presentation settings. Includes essential theories through practical experience, including language use, nonverbal communication, organizational structure and practices, persuasion, and public speaking. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the theories, practices, and elements of communication studies. 2. Identify the primary elements of how meaning is crafted through the use of communication in face-to-face, mediated, and mass communication settings. 3. Employ and practice effective communication strategies and techniques in written and oral contexts. 4. Apply the tenets of communication theories to both in class and out of class interactions through hypothetical and real-world interactions. 5. Evaluate the influence of verbal and non-verbal messages across a bevy of intercultural and rhetorical contexts. FA, SP, SU

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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