COM 110 - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement.

Explore the function of verbal and nonverbal communication in the development of interpersonal relationships. Study perception, self-concept, listening, intercultural and intergender communication and conflict management.

Crosslisted: Also offered as COM 110H ; credit not given for both COM 110 and COM 110H .

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC), Arundel Mills (AM), and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: All terms

Course Outcomes:

Explain the variables influencing the communication process;
Analyze potential barriers to effective communication through the application of communication theory;
Identify personal strengths and weaknesses as an interpersonal communicator;
Identify, analyze, and perform message formulation skills;
Identify, analyze, and perform listening response skills;
Identify, analyze, and perform conflict management skills.