SPCH 101 Introduction to Human Communication

This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of human communication, focusing on interpersonal, public, and group communication. Students will gain skill in using the basic elements of human communication in personal, professional, and computer-mediated contexts.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Eligible to enroll in ENGL 121

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

1. Identify, analyze, and demonstrate effective physical, vocal, and/or expressive delivery in
   public speaking, using spoken and symbolic forms of communication, through a variety of
   formats mediated with technology and/or other techniques, to convey concepts creatively.
2. Organize and articulate ideas by adapting topic, content, and delivery for diverse audiences
   in public speaking.
3. Identify and demonstrate appropriate skills in interpersonal, group, and public communication
   situations.
4. Understand and apply appropriate ethical standards to interpersonal, group, and public
   communication situations.
5. Recognize and apply effective group dynamics through collaborative analysis of current
   communication events, analyzing one’s own communication style and choices, and those of
   others, through critique and revision.

Course Objectives

1. Identify, analyze, and demonstrate effective physical, vocal, and/or expressive delivery in
   public speaking, using spoken and symbolic forms of communication, through a variety of
   formats mediated with technology and/or other techniques, to convey concepts creatively.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Individual informative speech

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC3
2. Organize and articulate ideas by adapting topic, content, and delivery for diverse audiences
   in public speaking.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Individual informative speech

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC1
3. Identify and demonstrate appropriate skills in interpersonal, group, and public communication
   situations.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Understand and apply appropriate ethical standards to interpersonal, group, and public
   communication situations.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Recognize and apply effective group dynamics through collaborative analysis of current
   communication events, analyzing one’s own communication style and choices, and those of
   others, through critique and revision.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Group presentation

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Oral Communication Rubric

   Oral Communication

   • OC2
   • OC4