Department of Communication, Course Home Pages - COM 100

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COM 100: 
Fundamentals of Speech Communication
(Face-to-Face, Video, Web and Honors sections)

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NOTE:  Both Com 103: Public Speaking and Com 100: Fundamentals of Speech Communication meet degree requirements. 

If you enrolled in a video section:  
GO TO COM 100 COLLEGE-AT-HOME ORIENTATION PAGE

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Course Objectives

I.  “Introduction to the communication process…”
          Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to…
          A.  Describe the communication process in face-to-face and
                technology-based 
                communication
          B.  List and define aspects of self-perception that influence
               communication
          C.  Describe elements that affect perception of others
          D.  Describe the nature of verbal and non-verbal communication
          E.  Describe the relationship between verbal and non-verbal
               communication
          F.  Describe the impact of communications technology on the
               communication process.

   II.  “…Interpersonal communication…”
           Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to…
           A.  Describe conversation characteristics
           B.  List and differentiate effective listening and response techniques
           C.  Describe different aspects of sharing feelings
           D.  Describe the stages of communication in relationships
           E.  Describe responsibilities of job interview participants

   III.  “…Group discussion…”
           Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to…
           A.  Describe participation considerations in group communication
           B.  List and describe steps in group problem-solving
           C.  Differentiate member roles in group communication
           D.  Describe characteristics related to group leadership

   IV.  “…Public speaking…”
           Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to…
           A.  Determine speech goals
           B.  Choose and restrict a topic 
           C.  Construct and organize a public speech for different goals
           D.  Employ traditional and technology-based research skills
           E.  Demonstrate use of support for ideas in a public speech
           F.  Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal techniques of
                adapting to an audience

Course Topics

This course is an introduction to the communication process, interpersonal communication, group discussion, and public speaking.

• Foundations of Communication, including such topics as communication principles, self-perception, self-concept, self-esteem, perception of others, verbal, vocal, and visible aspects of communication, self-presentation, environmental aspects affecting communication, and the role of technology in the communication process

• Interpersonal Communication, including such topics as conversation structure and rules, listening to understand, listening to remember, critical listening, self-disclosure, feedback, assertiveness, types of relationships, stages of relationships, conflict,  interview responsibilities, and computer-mediated communication.

• Group Communication, including such topics as effectiveness in work groups, group development stages, problem-solving, member roles, member responsibilities, leadership, leading meetings, and evaluating group effectiveness, and

• Public Speaking, including such topics as finding a topic, goals, contexts, research, outlining, organization, support, transitions, introductions, conclusions, audience analysis and adaptation, delivery, anxiety, principles of informing, the nature of persuasion, attitudes, reasoning, evidence, fallacies, motivation, and credibility

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Many students enjoy their experiences in COM 100 so much that they choose to take additional courses and add to their inventory of communication skills.   

Read about other courses by visiting the Course Descriptions page on this site.  

Career opportunities and development are on the Career Page.

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Course Textbook:         
Verderber, Rudolph F. Communicate! (11^th Ed.) 
Wadsworth Publishing Co: Belmont, CA (2004)
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If your section is "web-enhanced," click here for the logon page.

Click on  “Great American Speeches” to visit online speech archives…”one of the most comprehensive on-line collections of speech texts of contemporary American History.  Here you can read the speeches and backgrounds of many of the most influential and poignant speakers of the recorded age.  To help put each speaker in historical context, we have also provided a brief timeline of historical events.”

Use this link to VISIT THE BOOKSTORE

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