Summary of COMM001: Principles of Human Communication

COMM001: Principles of Human Communication

{GENERICO:type="QuickInfo-2",time="56"}This course will introduce you to communication principles, common communication practices and a selection of theories to better understand the communication transactions that you experience in your daily life.

Skill Level: Beginner

Course Introduction

Course Syllabus

Course Terms of Use

Unit 1: Foundations of Human Communication

1.1: Defining Communication

Survey of Communication Study: "Chapter 1: Defining Communication and Communication Study”

US India Business: "Elements of Communication"

University of Amsterdam: "What is Communication?"

1.2: Verbal Communication

Survey of Communication Study: "Chapter 2: Verbal Communication"

A Primer on Communication Studies: "Chapter 3: Verbal Communication"

Oral vs. Written Communication

Glass in the Class: "The Power of Verbal Communication"

1.3: Nonverbal Communication

Survey of Communication Study: "Chapter 3: Nonverbal Communication”

Bethany College: Carl Isaacson's "Nonverbal Communication"

1.4: Perception and Impression Management

Fox Valley Technical College: Mary Brignall's "The Perception Process"

Fox Valley Technical College: Mary Brignall's "Selection: The First Stage of the Perception Process"

Fox Valley Technical College: Mary Brignall's "Organization: The Second Stage of the Perception Process"

University of Notre Dame: Jessica Collett's "Impression Management"

1.5: Ethical Communication

Stand Up, Speak Out: "Chapter 2: Ethics Matters: Understanding the Ethics of Public Speaking"

1.6: Intercultural Communication

Survey of Communication Study: "Chapter 12: Intercultural Communication”

K.V. Nagrajan's "Culture and Communication"

Project IDEA: "Effective Cross Cultural Communication"

1.7: Introduction to Communication Theory

Survey of Communication Study: "Chapter 5: Communication Theory"

1.7.1: Coordinated Management of Meaning

Fordham University: Michael D. High's "Coordinated Management of Meaning"

1.7.2: Symbolic Interactionism

Fordham University: Michael D. High's Communications and Media Studies Course: "Symbolic Interaction Theory"

1.7.3: Attribution

Saul McLeod's "Attribution Theory"

1.7.4: Constructivism

Jessica M. Clarkson's "Constructivism"

1.7.5: Elaboration of Likelihood

Stand Up, Speak Out: "17.1: Persuasion: An Overview: Elaboration Likelihood Model"

1.7.6: Social Judgment

Stand Up, Speak Out: "17.1: Persuasion: An Overview: Social Judgment Theory”

1.7.7: Social Penetration

Fordham University: Michael D. High's Communications and Media Studies Course: "Social Penetration Theory"

1.7.8: Uncertainty Reduction

Fordham University: Michael D. High's "Uncertainty Reduction Theory"

1.7.9: Groupthink

Fordham University: Michael D. High's "Groupthink"

1.7.10: Issues of Face

Face Negotiation Theory

1.8: Rhetorical Criticism

Survey of Communication Study: "Chapter 7: Rhetorical Criticism"

1.9: Gender Communication

Survey of Communication Study: "Chapter 13: Gender Communication"

Biola University: Tim Muehlhoff's "Language Defines Gender" and "Nonverbal Communication Between Men and Women"

Unit 2: Interpersonal Communication

2.1: Interpersonal Communication

Survey of Communication Study: "Chapter 9: Interpersonal Communication"

A Primer on Communication Studies: "Chapter 6: Interpersonal Communication Processes"

Glass in the Class: "Interpersonal Communication with Guest Larry Fournellier"

Bethany College: Carl Isaacson's "Stages of Relationship Theory"

Bethany College: Carl Isaacson's "Conflict I and You Messages"

2.2: Listening in Human Communication

Stand Up, Speak Out: "Chapter 4: The Importance of Listening"

Dan Lok: "5 Simple Ways to Become a Better Listener"

2.3: Practicing Interpersonal Communication Skills

Dennis Rivers' "Communication Skills for Personal and Professional Development"

2.4: Interpersonal Communication Applications in Context

PoliceMag: "Police Communications Skills"

Bethany College: Carl Isaacson's "Nonverbal Communication"

2.5: Interpersonal Communication Theories

Boundless Sociology: "3.2: The Symbolic Nature of Culture: Language and Perception"

Unit 3: Group Communication

3.1: Group Communication

Survey of Communication Study: "Chapter 10: Group Communication"

Organizational Behavior: "Chapter 9: Managing Groups and Teams”

Glass in the Class: "Who Cares If I Can Work in a Group or Not?", Carl Isaacson's "Small Group Roles and Leadership", and Ryan Guy's "Creative and Critical Thinking in Groups"

Ryan Guy's "Group Formation"

Ryan Guy's "Group Problem-Solving Procedures"

3.2: Theories of Group Communication

Boundless Sociology: "6.5: Group Dynamics: Groupthink"