Human Comm.

About the Class

This 1000-level course introduces you to the study of human communication in all of its complexity and variety. The textbook presents topics representing the undergraduate Speech major, including interpersonal communication, political communication, group decision-making, visual messages and many more. This course asks questions about the nature and practice of human communication– it examines both theories of human communication and their practical application.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Define key terms and concepts related to the study of human communication
• Describe and explain the various components of human communication
• Apply major principles of human communication in specific instances
• Identify how different verbal and non-verbal elements relate to effective communication practices
• Create and deliver a public speech
• Assess and evaluate various acts of human communication