This course underscores the integrated nature of the communications skills program and the importance of communications skills for a successful life and career. While refining research and writing skills, students develop computer-assisted presentational materials to enhance the delivery of speeches. Among the communications topics explored are personal and professional relationships, ethical and legal issues, the impact of changing technology, audience analysis, and diversity in the workplace. This course emphasizes the development of a professional style of oral delivery and the production and use of relevant supporting materials. Pre-requisite: CSEN1020.
3 Credits

This course assesses the degree to which students have succeeded in achieving the goals of the lower-division of the Communications Skills Program. By reviewing and synthesizing the topics and skills covered in the previous four courses, by providing continued practice in all of the communications skills, and by introducing the different communication practices of various disciplines and careers, CSCM 2040 emphasizes the integrated nature of the Communications Skills Program and the importance of communications skills for a successful life and career. This course explores further the need to adapt communications to the expectations of various audiences and emphasizes the completion of standardized assessments in the various communications skills. The course bridges Communications Skills CSEN1010-CSCM2040 and communications intensive courses in the various disciplines, and the conceptual integration of the communications issues and skills taught in all five courses. Successful completion of this course is necessary for students to enroll in communications-intensive courses.
3 Credits

This course reintroduces the integrated nature of the communications skills program and underscores the importance of communications for a successful life and career. While introducing small group process, CO221 extends the study and practice of communications skills into multicultural and global contexts. Focusing on the complexity and diversity of group activity in the contemporary workplace, this course provides an understanding of and strategies for coping with groups comprised of persons having different ethnic gender, racial, religious, organizational, and professional backgrounds and perspectives. Attention is given to multi cultural and ethical awareness, leadership styles, small group processes, and problem-solving methods. Besides demonstrating their command of the communications skills developed in the previous communications courses, students are expected to use appropriate support technologies in course projects and presentations.
3 Credits