MCCCD Program Description

Introduction to Human Communication Part II

Course: COM100AB

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and describe the task, maintenance, and negative roles found in small group behavior. (I) 2. Demonstrate the skills necessary to organize, plan, and manage a group meeting. (I) 3. Demonstrate effective group communication skills in a public presentation and/or discussion. (I) 4. Identify and demonstrate leadership functions in a group. (I) 5. Identify and describe the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of a variety of leadership styles. (I)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Small Group Communication A. Characteristics of Work in Groups 1. Types of Groups 2. Functions of Groups B. Participation in Work Groups 1. Organization 2. Roles 3. Problem Solving Process 4. Communication Skills for Presentations 5. Communication Skills for Meeting Management C. Leadership in Groups 1. Styles 2. Responsibilities

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/27/1995

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