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COM101 Intro. to Oral Communication

Lead Faculty: Mr. Scott Campbell

Course Description

Introduction to fundamentals of oral communication. Focus on theories of the communication process. Emphasis on listening, non-verbal communication and audience analysis, in different contexts.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe essential aspects of the communication process.
  • Explain the importance that oral communication has on society and self.
  • Describe how listening is crucial to successful communication.
  • Describe the different forms of oral communication.
  • Explain how ethics plays an important role in communication.
  • Define andquot;non-verbalandquot; communication.