Communication is an integral part of our society and of our lives, it's importance helps to shape the very guality of our lives. This course is designed to help focus your understanding on human communication behaviour and on basic principles of effective communication, useful in social settings and interactions.

EVALUATION

To help you achieve the goals of this course you are required to interact and participate in class discussions and projects. You are required to take written examinations designed to further assess your understanding of communication process and skills.

GRADING

Classwork = 50 %, this includes several quizzes, a mid-term exam, class participation and projects.

Final exam = 50 %, Overview

TEXT

COMMUNICATION, by Larry L. Barker

LECTURE AND DISCUSSION

Communication Elements

Human communications, levels of communication, barriers

Language, Meaning and Communication

Functions of language, non-verbal communication, intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, effective listening and feedback

Group Communication

Interpersonal, small group, organizational

Public Communication

Ethics, intentions and speaker audience relationship, communication goals

Developing and Organizing the Message

Selecting topic - gathering material, organizing material

Review