Maui Community College Course Outline 1. Alpha and Number Communication 145 COM 145 Course Title Interpersonal Communication I Credits 3 Date of Outline March, 2004 (As part of the Amnesty Program for Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment) 2. Course Description Provides the theory and practical skills to be a competent communicator in a one-to-one setting. 3. 3 hours lecture per week Contact Hours/Type 4. Prerequisites None Corequisites None Recommended Preparation None Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________ 2 5. General Course Objectives Communication 145 is a three-credit course which is designed to expand knowledge and understanding of interpersonal relationships and the roles that speech and communication play in the relationships. In addition to presenting the basic theoretical and empirical concepts involved in interpersonal relations, Communication 145 will also expose students to practical skills and experiences that will help them to cope with interpersonal situations. Communication 145 is not intended, however, to be a prescriptive interpersonal skills class. The course will be presented from a social scientific perspective. The first part of the course will increase students' understanding of the human communication process, models of interpersonal communication, perception and selectivity, context, language and speech as integral parts of the process, and nonverbal elements of communication. The second part of the course will concentrate on the cyclic nature of interpersonal relationships and the role speech communication plays in the cycle, from development to deterioration and/or decay. For detailed information on how Communication 145 focuses on the Maui Community College general education standards, see the attached curricular grid. The main focus is on Standard 4, Oral Communication in a one-to-one setting. This requires critical thinking and writing is used to develop both processes. Communication 145 fulfills three of the six credits in the English/ Communications requirement or three of the nine credits for the Humanities requirement for A.A. and A.S. degrees. Articulation is being applied for at UH Manoa and other CCs. 6. Student Learning Outcomes For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: a. demonstrate understanding of the elements of interpersonal perception; b. describe the complexity of the communication process; c. communicate more confidently and more effectively in interpersonal situations; d. listen empathetically; e. recognize and avoid manipulative communication strategies; f. work individually and in small groups to present information to others; g. apply effective communication skills in conflict situations; h. communicate competently with difficult people; i. recognize and respond appropriately to nonverbal messages; j. handle intimidating situations assertively through communication; and k. recognize gender and cultural differences in interpersonal communication; 3 7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes. 1 - 2 Weeks 1 - 2 Weeks 1 - 2 Weeks 1 - 2 Weeks 1 - 2 Weeks 1 - 2 Weeks 1 - 2 Weeks 1 - 2 Weeks 1 - 2 Weeks 1 - 2 Weeks Communication Process (a, b, f, k) Self-Concept and Self-fulfilling Prophecies (a, f, k) Perception (a, b, c, f, h, k) Emotions (a, b, c, e, f, h, k) Language (a, b, c, e, f, g, h, j, k) Nonverbal Communication (a, b, c, f, g, h, i, k) Listening (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, k) Relationship Development (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k) Defensiveness (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k) Conflict Management (a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k) 8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content An appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from those currently available in the field. Examples include: TEXTBOOK : Adler, R., Proctor, R. F. II, & Towne, N. (2005). Looking out/looking in, (11th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc.. WORKBOOK: Wiemann, M.O. (2005). Activities Manual/Study Guide to accompany Looking out/looking in, (11th Ed.), Belmont, CA: Wadswoth, a division of Thomson Learning, Inc. 9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to: Oral Exercises Written Exercises Journals Papers/Research Tests and Quizzes Class Activities Attendance Class Participation 10 - 30 % 10 - 30 % 0 - 30 % 0 - 30 % 40 - 60 % 5 - 30 % 0 - 10 % 0 - 10 % 4 Methods of Instruction Methods of instruction will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not limited to: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. lectures; large and small group discussions/activities; experiential exercises and problem solving; case studies; films, dvd, video tapes, television programs and other forms of media; group and individual projects; assignments, tests, and reading; guest lecturers; role playing; service-learning, community service, and/or civic engagement projects; and other contemporary learning techniques (such as problem-based learning, investigative case-based learning, self-paced programs, etc.).