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Course Descriptions & Syllabi

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COURSE NUMBER:		ABED271
COURSE TITLE:		Interpersonal Communications I
DIVISION:		Adult Education
IAI CODE(S):
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:		1.5
DELIVERY MODE:
REFERENCE:		Based on the syllabus for ABED270

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introductory course in interpersonal communications designed to promote an understanding of basic concepts and skills involved in effective interpersonal communications. Areas explored include speaking interpersonally, perception, self-disclosure, listening, verbal communication, and non-verbal communication.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES / GOALS:
A. Gain an understanding of the basic elements, characteristics and principles of effective interpersonal communication.
B. Explore the process of reception and learn what influences perception.
C. Understand terms such as self-concept, self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-actualization, and self-disclosure and learn the role that self-disclosure plays in interpersonal communication.
D. Understand the importance and process involved in effective listening and feedback.
E. Explore the process of creating verbal messages.
F. Understand how individuals communicate without words and the importance of non-verbal communication in interpersonal communications.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:
A. Interpersonal Communication
  1. Elements, characteristics, and principles
  2. Skills
B. Perception
  1. Reception of messages
  2. Process and influences
  3. Skills
C. Self Disclosure
  1. Concept, awareness, acceptance, and actualization
  2. Skills
D. Listening and Feedback
  1. Importance and process of listening
  2. Influences on listening
  3. Importance of feedback
  4. Skills
E. Verbal Communication
  1. Language and messages
  2. Gender Difference
  3. Skills
F. Non-Verbal Communication
  1. Importance
  2. Forms and cues
  3. Skills

III.
TEXTBOOK / SPECIAL MATERIALS:
Interpersonal Communication Journal, Phelps, Lynn and Sue Dewine, West Publishing Cox, St. Paul.
Understand Interpersonal Communication, 5th Edition, Scott, Foresman/Little, Brown Higher Education, Glenview, Illinois 1990.

EVALUATION:
Students will receive an "S" for satisfactory progress or an "I" for incomplete based upon class attendance, participation, and mastery of assigned tasks.

CONDUCT CODE/ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY

As a student at DACC, you are expected to exhibit conduct compatible with the educational mission of the college.  It is your responsibility to become familiar with and adhere to the DACC Student Code and the Academic Integrity Policy, as contained in the Student Handbook.
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RECORD UPDATED:
2007-10-24 12:26:46