A study of public speaking, focused primarily on the construction of speeches. Includes introductions to audience analysis, persuasion, and delivery techniques. An additional focus is on developing appropriate listening behaviors. Strong emphasis on attendance: ENGL 1013 recommended. Spring/Fall
30381
COMM
2503
N01
3
Interpersonal Communications
R
05:30pm
09:30
Enrollment: 16
Location: TURNER 215 Inst: Benson Sexton
An analysis of interpersonal effectiveness, verbal and nonverbal techniques, encoding and decoding communication messages, and interaction within relationships. COMM 1003. Recommended Spring/Fall.
30393
COMM
4613
N01
3
Creative Ministries
M
05:30pm
09:30
Enrollment: 9
Location: TURNER 208 Inst: Susan Minton
Building on the Transactional Process of Communication Model, students explore the use of creative communication in nonprofit organizations to target publicity, leadership, recruitment and membership involvement. Units include mime, skits, clowning and monologue. The model used in class will center on creative communication in a church setting because the college foundation is in the United Methodist Church. Rotation: Spring/Fall.
March 18 - May 10
30380
COMM
2903
N01
3
Communicating Effectively
M
05:30pm
09:30
F
Enrollment: 26
Location: TURNER 211 Inst: Jerry Thomas
This course applies fundamental communcation concepts in personal and professional situations, utilizing Lawrence Appley's "Communicating for Productivity" to implement and test ideas in simulation environments. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing listening, questioning, and paraphrasing skills. Students will develop a written, measurable plan for setting attainable academic, personal, and professional goals, determine when and at what standards those goals will be met, evaluate progress toward acquiring those goals, and develop plans for additional improvement which will occur after completion of the course. Spring.