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Principles of verbal and nonverbal transactions that occur in everyday face-to-face
communication. Study of theory and research findings and their application to
communication in professional and personal relationships.
An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience.
Students may not receive credit for both SPCH 26 and SPCH 26H.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree applicable, CSU, UC)
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Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Understand basic rules/assumptions that govern interpersonal communication.
- Define and evaluate his/her self-concept.
- Compare/contrast the strengths and weaknesses of his/her verbal/nonverbal communication.
- Evaluate his/her listening behavior and develop strategies for improvement.
- Select appropriate strategies for dealing with aggressiveness and defensiveness in communication partners.
- Evaluate his/her conflict management style and determine the best strategies for managing conflict with other styles.
- Analyze the impact of physiological factors (such as sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, illness and stress) on interpersonal relationships in order to apply appropriate methods to reduce the negative impact of these variables.
- Select appropriate strategies to develop intercultural cohesiveness.
- Define and evaluate his/her concept of gender roles.
- Identify positive approaches to dealing with crisis at home or work.
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