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3.00 Credits
This course enables students to deliver a variety of presentations. Students are introduced to various methods of delivery, organizational patterns, and types of presentational aids. Emphasis is placed on preparing presentations for multiple audiences and occasions. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Recognize appropriate techniques for managing communication apprehension. Construct and deliver a variety of presentations. Construct and use appropriately designed visual aids. Locate and effectively incorporate supporting material drawn from a variety of sources. Organize content in a logical manner according to presentation type. Deliver a presentation employing effective stylistic techniques. Demonstrate effective listening skills as both a speaker and a listener of presentations. Demonstrate ethical responsibilities of a speaker. Adapt presentation message to audience and occasion
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Prerequisite: Successful Placement Test Scores or (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 (*may be taken concurrently).
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3.00 Credits
Public relations is the process of managing reputations by tracking an organization's actions and stakeholdersA opinions about those actions; reporting on those actions and opinions; and reacting to that information with clear communication directed to affected publics. Students explore the processes, strategies, theories, principles, and techniques of contemporary public relations as practiced by business, governmental, nonprofit, political, advocacy, cultural, educational and civic groups. In this course, students will explore how to open and maintain two-way communication with internal and external stakeholders that influence and are influenced by an organization.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Examine the process of reputation creation and maintenance. Analyze public relations campaigns that impacted the public's view of an organization, movement or institution. Analyze the impact of globalization on Public Relations activities. Evaluate critical views of public relations efforts. Evaluate the use of communicative art forms such as music, poetry, art, dance, film or storytelling, in any public relations campaigns. Utilize, where appropriate, contemporary technology such as desktop publishing software. Synthesize a range of PR tools in a comprehensive public relations campaign. Produce effective news feeds. Apply the ethical code established by the Public Relations Society of America. Identify career opportunities/possibilities within the student's field of study, interests or aptitude area in public relations.
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Prerequisite: Successful Placement Test Scores or (ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 (*may be taken concurrently).
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1.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 60 hour internship will earn 1 college credit for this experience. NOTE: To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience. Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience. Analyze the culture of the host organization. Analyze an operational process within the work experience. Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication. Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines. Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience. Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved. Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction. Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor). Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes
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To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a recommendation by a
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2.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 120 hour internship will earn 2 college credits for this experience. NOTE: To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience. Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience. Analyze the culture of the host organization. Analyze an operational process within the work experience. Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication. Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines. Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience. Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved. Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction. Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor). Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes
Prerequisite:
To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a recommendation by a
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3.00 Credits
College-Sponsored Experiential Learning (CSEL) is designed to integrate on-the-job learning experiences with classroom studies. These experiences are structured either to explore career options or to prepare for a specific occupation. Students participating in the Cooperative Education and Internship Program gain college credit and are graded for their learning/work experience by the appropriate faculty. Students participating in this 180 hour internship will earn 3 college credits for this experience. To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 or more credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a written recommendation by a DCCC faculty within the discipline of the internship. Submit a current resume to the Office of Student Employment Services. Upon successful completion of this hands-on work experience, the student should be able to satisfy instructionally selected competencies from those below according to the number of credits to be awarded.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Explain three program-related concepts that have been applied during the work experience. Describe the ways that technology is utilized in the work experience. Analyze the culture of the host organization. Analyze an operational process within the work experience. Demonstrate how assigned tasks depend on successful communication. Describe how time and activity are managed to meet work-imposed deadlines. Describe an instance where problem-solving skills were needed to analyze a situation in the work experience. Demonstrate specifically how job-related competence has improved. Formulate a self-assessment for career growth and personal satisfaction. Satisfy the competencies of the chosen CSEL placement (to be developed in consultation with the CSEL instructor). Work closely with a faculty mentor in the student's program/major to complete a project which articulates how the experience helps the student achieve program outcomes
Prerequisite:
To be eligible for an internship, students must: Have completed a minimum of 18 credits within the last 5 years. Have begun course work in their major (at least 9 credits). Have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Obtain a recommendation by a
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3.00 Credits
To survive, compete, thrive and find success in an often-turbulent modern world requires a sound working knowledge of the rules of persuasion and the ability to use the tools of verbal reasoning, logic and evidence to support one's position.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate that he/she/they can effect change through the use of persuasive skill. Debate both the affirmative and the negative positions of a current controversial proposition. Prepare a "brief" showing the supportable positions on any contemporary social, political or economic question. Use the principles of library research and nonprint media to support their persuasive position.
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 111.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the major paradigms within the study of human communication by introducing students to both historical and contemporary communication theories from various branches of the discipline. Students will evaluate and apply the theories in and across a variety of contexts.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Define theory. Demonstrate an understanding of theory/model development. Distinguish between the major paradigms within the communication discipline. Identify key branches of study within the communication discipline. Apply major communication theories. Critique communication theories by identifying constructs and limitations.
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: ENG 100.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for students preparing for a career in carpentry. Students are introduced to foundational concepts and principles of the carpentry trade. Students receive instruction in the use and care of hand and power carpentry tools; layout, measuring and cutting procedures; as well as selection and application of building materials.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of hand and power tools and their practical applications. Demonstrate understanding of workplace safety requirements. Utilize measurement tools correctly and accurately. Demonstrate basic layout and cutting procedures. Read and apply basic blueprints for carpentry jobs. Identify the structural components in construction.
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Prerequisite: NONE New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration. Visiting students may submit college transcript.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides students with the basic principles of framing and roofing. It includes terminology, print information, design, codes and systems. Students also receive hands on training in rough framing skills as well as the construction of common types of roofs.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Demonstrate knowledge of the components of framing and roof structures. Estimate materials for framing and roofing. Frame structures using blueprint information. Install insulation. Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of roofing and materials. Construct simple roof rafters. Complete different types of roofing jobs.
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Prerequisite: CPT 102.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to teach students the necessary skills needed to complete exterior finishing in residential construction. Instruction includes insulation, siding, window and door installations.Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Estimate materials for exterior finishing. Demonstrate knowledge of different types of sidings and exterior finishing. Apply different types of sidings. Select and install appropriate windows and doors based on rough openings and manufacturers specifications. Select and install various types of window casings and window glazing. Construct and set door frames. Identify and install door and window hardware.
Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: CPT 102.
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