CMST& 101 - Introduction to Communication

5 Credits

This course explores fundamental elements, characteristics, and processes of human communication, with emphasis on confident and competent dyadic and group discussions and introductory presentation skills. Students analyze and practice effective interaction strategies within interpersonal, intercultural, classroom, professional, and cyberspace contexts. Note: If taking this course online, please note that recording of prompted conversations and speeches with others will be required. Introduction to communication (CMST& 101) aligns with Highline’s Effective Communication Core Competency. 

Pre-requisite(s)

Placement Eligibility English 97
Course Note Previously SPCH 100.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day, Online
Fall Day, Online
Winter Day, Online
Spring Day, Online

Designed to Serve A basic course for students in all fields, both vocational and transfer, who desire to increase skills and the understanding of public speaking as well as interpersonal communication.
Active Date 20230320T11:44:08

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
AA

Communications
Humanities Area I

ProfTech Related Instruction

Communications

Course Outline
Human Communication:

Fundamentals of Communication Concepts
Perception of Self and Perception of Others
Culture and Communication
Language
Listening
Nonverbal Communication
Interpersonal relationships

Group Communication:

Characteristics of groups and teams
Problem-solving strategies
Conducting group discussions

Public Communication

Principles of effective presentations: basic organization, central message, support, language.
Developing and delivering an effective presentation.

Student Learning Outcomes
Articulate how the communication process applies in diverse human communication contexts.

Accurately apply basic communication concepts to real-world and hypothetical personal, academic, and professional situations.

Demonstrate effective strategies in small group/dyadic interactions.

Demonstrate emerging oral communication skills by constructing and delivering a support-based presentation.