COMM 2030 - Interpersonal Communication

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Communication

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
Interpersonal Communication explores the development, maintenance, and termination of interpersonal (one-on-one) relationships within one’s workplace, family, friendships, and love relationships. Emphasis is placed on understanding one’s concept of self, perception of others, active listening, handling conflict, learning verbal and nonverbal cues, understanding power and influence, and valuing diversity. Students will analyze, adjust, and improve their communication behaviors by critically applying interpersonal theories in a variety of communication contexts. (This course may NOT be substituted for COMM 1010) TAG# OCM002 UG OCM002

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written	Communication – Written VALUE Rubric
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Be able to explain the concept of “self” in relationship to “others.”	Written journal entry by week 4.
2. Be able to explain interpersonal perception	Written journal entry by week 4.
3. Be able to identify different types of listening and responding skills.	Written paper due in week 8.
4. Be able to explain different verbal and nonverbal communication skills.	Oral presentation in week 9. Written journal due in week 8.
5. Be able to explain different conflict management skills.	Written journal entry by week 12. Final exam week 16.
6. Be able to explain the different stages of a relationship.	Written journal entry by week 12. Final exam week 16.
7. Be able to explain how diversity affects interpersonal relationships.	Dyad presentation in week 12. Final exam week 16.
8. Be able to explain how social media impacts the workplace and personal relationship environments.	Written journal entry by week 16. Quizzes throughout the semester.
9. Be able to explain the different strategies for improving Family, Friend, Workplace, and Romance relationships.	Final exam week 16.
10. Be able to review and analyze their interpersonal relationships and behaviors and plot a strategy for improving those behaviors by using concepts and theories learned in the course.	Paper due week 15.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link