COM – Communication

All courses are alphabetized by course code. All courses are to be pursued in a normal sequence with prerequisite courses taken as indicated. Provided for each course is the following information: course number and title; number of class, laboratory, clinical/shop/work experience (if any), and credit hours; and the semester in which the course is offered - FA (Fall), SP (Spring), and SU (Summer).

COM 110 Introduction to Communication (3 0 0 3)

This course provides an overview of the basic concepts of communication and the skills necessary to communicate in various contexts. Emphasis is placed on communication theories and techniques used in interpersonal group, public, intercultural, and mass communication situations. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and illustrate the forms and purposes of human communication in a variety of contexts. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts (Substitute). This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts (Substitute). (FA and SP).

COM 231 Public Speaking (3 0 0 3)

This course provides instruction and experience in preparation and delivery of speeches within a public setting and group discussion. Emphasis is placed on research, preparation, delivery, and evaluation of informative, persuasive, and special occasion public speaking. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare and deliver well organized speeches and participate in group discussion with appropriate audiovisual support. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts (Substitute). This course has been approved for transfer under the ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts (Substitute). Prerequisites: ENG 090 and RED 090. (SP only).