CMST1320

Meets MN Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 1: Oral Communication. This course introduces students to components of effective communication across a variety of communication contexts. These areas include the theoretical and skill-based elements of listening, interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking. Students will apply concepts from these areas through writing, discussion, and speaking. This course emphasizes the importance of effective communication in everyday life.Student Learning Outcomes

• Explain how perception and identity affect how we send and receive written and oral messages.
• Explore how communication is affected by verbal and nonverbal symbol choices within personal, academic, and professional settings.
• Utilize effective communication choices that meet the needs of a multicultural audience.
• Apply understanding of how communication functions within personal relationships, small groups, and public contexts to one's own communication.
• Apply effective listening strategies individually and within groups.
• Participate in group communication to develop effective small-group skills.
• Develop public speaking self-confidence and skills by preparing, practicing, and delivering logically sound speeches.