SPH 106 - Interpersonal Comm Skills for Workplace Credits: 3 3 Lecture Hours
Prerequisites: ENG 101L
Description This course examines communication knowledge and skills with an emphasis on identification and application of the skills needed to successfully communicate on a personal level, in the workplace and among different cultures. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify factors limiting effective communication and develop strategies to overcome them.
- Recognize the communication needs of the workplace based on its climate and culture.
- Communicate effectively with people from different cultures.
- Recognize the factors of self-concept and perception and how they influence communication.
- Explain the influences of language and non-verbal messages on speech communication.
- Distinguish between and define the elements of effective listening and their counterparts.
- Demonstrate conflict resolution communication techniques.
Listed Topics
- Intrapersonal communication
- International communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational communication
- Listening
- Non-Verbal communication
- Research and analysis
- Presentation skills
Reference Materials Textbook
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Speakers
Library
Role-Play
Journals
Internet
Instructor Handouts Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 05/19/2010
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