This course will introduce the students to communication with the goal of helping the student become more effective in verbal and non- verbal communication, and to be able to manage interpersonal as well as group communication. The course focuses on learning and applying practical principles to one’s daily life, both in formal and informal settings. The course takes a look at the psychological, social, cultural, and linguistic factors that influence person-to-person interaction. This course is designed to give students strategies for improving their communication behavior. Some of the topics addressed include human perceptions, interpersonal dynamics, and patterns of influence, listening and visual symbols.
Prerequisites
None