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COMM100Z Introduction to Communication
COMM 100Z is a survey course offering an overview of the communication discipline that emphasizes the development of best communication practices in different contexts. Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits

COMM105 Listening and Critical Thinking
Introduces the concepts and skills involved in listening and critical thinking in a variety of contexts, including work situations, personal and family relationships, and education contexts. Elements covered will include the ethical responsibilities of listening; and the processes of hearing, understanding, remembering, interpreting, evaluating, and responding. Skills used to build and manage relationships will include using critical thinking skills to analyze specific situations; using persuasion theories to create or critique messages; identifying how values, beliefs, and cultural differences impact the listening and responding process; and encouraging the use of empathy to enhance listening in diverse contexts. Recommended: Placement into WR121Z (or higher), or completion of WR115 (or higher) with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115; or completion of WR090 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. CL
4 Credits

COMM111CE COMM111 Challenge Exam
Communication
4 Credits

COMM111Z Public Speaking
COMM 111Z emphasizes developing communication skills by examining and demonstrating how self-awareness, audience, content, and occasion influence the creation and delivery of speeches and presentations.Recommended: Placement into WR 121Z (or higher), or completion of WR 115 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 or completion of WR 090 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits

COMM112 Persuasive Speaking
Prepares students to research, organize, and deliver persuasive speeches. Focuses on the ethics of persuasion and crafting speeches for specific audiences. Covers analysis persuasive speeches, media messages, and other forms of persuasion in different arenas, including advertising, business, and politics. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115; or completion of WR090 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. CL
4 Credits

COMM115 Intercultural Communication
Explores the impact of culture on communication. Investigates how elements like language, nonverbal communication, values, beliefs, worldview, and identity impact communication between different cultures and co-cultures. Explores how culturally-based assumptions influence perceptions, behaviors, and communication. Recommended: Placement into WR121 (or higher), or completion of WR115 (or higher) with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits

COMM130 Business and Professional Speaking
Focuses on communication in the workplace with an emphasis on the importance of both listening and speaking to help develop the skills necessary for communication in interpersonal, small group, and public business interactions with diverse audiences. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits

COMM198A Independent Study
Use of the college learning contract provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
1 Credits

COMM198B Independent Study
Use of the college learning contract provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
2 Credits

COMM198C Independent Study
Use of the college learning contract provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
3 Credits

COMM198D Independent Study
Use of the college learning contract provides student and instructor with vehicle to allow independent study in an area of student interest. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. Offered as needed
4 Credits

COMM212 Media, Communication, and Society
Provides an introduction to mass media with an emphasis on the role media play in both shaping and reflecting culture. Focuses on understanding how media operate with emphasis on contemporary social, economic, political, cultural and ethical issues. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits

COMM218Z Interpersonal Communication
COMM218Z increases the knowledge and use of competent communication skills to better understand oneself, others, and the role of communication in interpersonal relationships.Recommended: Placement into WR 121Z (or higher); or completion of WR 115 (or higher) with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115 (or higher), or completion of WR 090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits

COMM219 Team Communication and Leadership
Emphasizes communication skills used for participation in team settings. Covers the characteristics of small groups, developmental stages of groups, diversity in groups, leadership, and conflict management skills. Applies the skills of decision-making, planning and conducting meetings, making presentations in groups, using technology, and participation in virtual groups. Recommended: Placement into WR121 (or higher), or completion of WR115 (or higher) with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
4 Credits

COMM219CE COMM219 Challenge Exam
Communication
4 Credits

COMM227 Nonverbal Communication
Examines nonverbal behaviors of the self and others to become more effective communicators. Presents nonverbal theories including influential factors such as voice, body movement, eye behavior, touch, space, time, and smell, as well as the impact of physical and social environments. Investigates the implications of nonverbal skills in a variety of settings, including relationships, family, school, and workplace. Explores the influence of cultural differences on nonverbal behavior. Recommended: Placement into WR121 (or higher), or completion of WR115 (or higher) with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. CL
4 Credits

COMM237 Communication and Gender
Examines the role of gender in communication and identifies personal and public factors involved in communication between men and women. Includes current theories of gender development; the historical bases and evolution of women’s and men’s movements; gender-differentiated language and conversation styles; strategies for improving gendered communication; gender stereotypes; the influence of media on gendered roles; and the issues of perception, power, and privilege in relation to gender. Recommended: Placement into WR121 (or higher), or completion of WR115 (or higher) with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. CL
4 Credits

COMM260 Conflict and Communication
Emphasizes understanding and appreciation of the role communication plays in conflict settings. Covers investigation and application of current research in conflict theory including issues that stretch from the interpersonal to the global (e.g. peace, nonviolent communication, restorative justice). Provides practice in the appropriateness and application of the major types of conflict management in different settings such as academic, business, media, global, intercultural, and interpersonal contexts. Prerequisite: Placement into WR115 (or higher), or completion of WR090 (or higher) with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor. CL
4 Credits