3 Units, (UC:CSU)

Instructor: L. Habel

General Information:

This course takes place entirely online. No on-campus visits are required. 

The course begins on January 3rd.  You must access the course by January 9th.

Newly enrolled students must email the instructor to confirm enrollment.  Please do this now by clicking here: habellowell@hotmail.com.

Students who do not email instructor by January 9th will be dropped.

Course Description:

This class focuses on one-to-one and small group communication. This course will develop an awareness of the difference between effective and ineffective communication in professional, social and personal contexts. Areas studied include defensive vs. supportive communication; self concept; self disclosure; nonverbal communication; listening; assertiveness, submissiveness, aggressiveness; conflict and its resolution.

Required Materials:

Interplay
By Ronald B. Adler
9th Edition, 2004
Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0-19-516707-4

Course Requirements:

There will be textbook readings supplemented by online lectures. Quizzes and a Midterm and Final Examination will be given to assess student understanding of course material.

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