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Intro Interpersonal Com

Course Course Title Class Lab/ Shop Clinical/ Co-op Credit
COM 120 Intro Interpersonal Com 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Effective Term: Fall 2007

This course introduces the practices and principles of interpersonal communication in both dyadic and group settings. Emphasis is placed on the communication process, perception, listening, selfdisclosure, speech apprehension, ethics, nonverbal communication, conflict, power, and dysfunctional communication relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, apply basic principles of group discussion, and manage conflict in interpersonal communication situations. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts (substitute).

Some sections of this course may be recognized for Global Distinction. Please contact your advisor for assistance.

2014FA - Revised Local Prereq from RED 090 to DRE 098

2016FA - Identified Course as Global Distinction

2019SP - Revised Local Prereq: Add ENG 002

2020FA – Identified Course as UGETC. Revised Local Prereq: Delete DRE 098, ENG 002

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