Distance Learning

Cultural Diversity in Communication

This class introduces students to areas of study, which expand their knowledge, and appreciation of today’s multi-cultural and multi-racial world. Students will learn methods for preparing and delivering effective presentations, while studying different cultures and learning how to be sensitive to the differences between people. Students who successfully complete COMM 1000 will be able to:

• Analyze the basic components of major global cultures and core ideas of intercultural communication processes
• Analyze the differences and similarities between intercultural interactions and identities from within their own perspectives.
• Develop and utilize appropriate visual aids in presentations.
• Gain speaking experience and confidence in their speaking skills
• Demonstrate effective listening skills and apply constructive evaluations to peer speeches.

Course Requirements:

• Journal entries and class activities, as well as written assignments
• A minimum of four individual speeches, which will increase in length (3 to 6 minutes) and complexity (personal experience to researching current events)
• Utilization of library resources and research skills
• Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and tests
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements:

• JAVA, Chrome Browser (preferred)
• Audacity software (a free voice-recording program)
• Digital video recording device (i.e.: webcam - NO Mobile Devices)
• Computer microphone
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• A computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• This class requires up to two one-hour synchronous meetings which will be conducted via web technologies. These meetings will allow you to present up to two live speeches. Your instructor will post optional times for each speech at the start of the term.

Human Communications

This course will guide students through the process of learning the basic principles and contexts of communication. Human Communications provides a broad approach to oral communication skills including intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, and public speaking. The course will also examine intercultural and mass communication. The student who successfully completes COMM 1100 will:

• Possess the ability to prepare and deliver speeches as an individual and in groups

Course Requirements:

• Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and test
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements:

• JAVA, Chrome Browser (preferred)
• Audacity software (a free voice-recording program)
• Digital video recording device (i.e.: webcam - NO Mobile Devices)
• Computer microphone
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• A computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• This class requires up to two one-hour synchronous meetings which will be conducted via web technologies. These meetings will allow you to present up to two live speeches. Your instructor will post optional times for each speech at the start of the term.

Public Speaking

This class focuses on public speaking in a variety of settings, and meets three general education areas: communication, critical thinking, and technology. Students will focus on the organization of materials and the vocal physical aspects of delivery in various speaking situations. The basic concepts, vocabulary, theories, and processes relevant to understanding public communication will be introduced. Students who successfully complete COMM 1110 will:

• Possess an appreciation of today’s multi-cultural and multi-racial world
• Understand methods for analyzing an audience
• Be able to develop the main points of a speech including, effective introductions and conclusions, and nonverbal delivery techniques

Course Requirements:

• A minimum of five speeches
• Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and tests
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications
• This class requires up to two one-hour synchronous meetings which will be conducted via web technologies. These meetings will allow you to present up to two live speeches. Your instructor will post optional times for each speech at the start of the term. 

Additional Requirements:

• JAVA, Chrome Browser (preferred)
• Audacity software (a free voice-recording program)
• Digital video recording device (i.e.: webcam - NO Mobile Devices)
• Computer microphone
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• A computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• This class requires up to two one-hour synchronous meetings which will be conducted via web technologies. These meetings will allow you to present up to two live speeches. Your instructor will post optional times for each speech at the start of the term.

Issues in Argumentation and Advocacy

This course investigates the nature of argumentation in personal, social, and political processes of controversial issues in public policy. Special focus will be on oral presentations of developed argumentative discourses and practice of the practical skills of public debate employed in advocacy. Students who successfully complete COMM 1111 will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of argument and advocacy
• Be able to construct affirmative and negative case analyses on current issues
• Be able  to apply skills in research, building evidence, case development, flow-charting, and evaluation techniques
• Gain experience in competitive debate techniques and cross-examination style debates

Course Requirements:

• Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and tests
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements:

• JAVA, Chrome Browser (preferred)
• Audacity software (a free voice-recording program)
• Digital video recording device (i.e.: webcam - NO Mobile Devices)
• Computer microphone
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• A computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• This class requires up to two one-hour synchronous meetings which will be conducted via web technologies. These meetings will allow you to present up to two live speeches. Your instructor will post optional times for each speech at the start of the term.

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Online

This class examines the dynamics of communication, focusing on basic processes in face-to-face interaction. Through this course, students will analyze the variability of design, production, exchange, and interpretation of messages in relational family, professional, and cultural contexts. Students who successfully complete COMM 2105 will be able to:

• Assess personal traits in themselves and others utilizing behavioral and relational theories of communication
• Apply verbal and nonverbal concepts to all speeches
• Analyze audiences in the preparation of presentations

Course Requirements:

• A minimum of three speeches
• Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and tests
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements:

• JAVA, Chrome Browser (preferred)
• Audacity software (a free voice-recording program)
• Digital video recording device (i.e.: webcam - NO Mobile Devices)
• Computer microphone
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• A computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• This class requires up to two one-hour synchronous meetings which will be conducted via web technologies. These meetings will allow you to present up to two live speeches. Your instructor will post optional times for each speech at the start of the term.

Introduction to Small Group Communication

This course examines the dynamics of the group communication process, focusing on basic theories of group communication and emphasizes performance-based application within the group setting. Analyses of listening in groups, verbal and nonverbal communication, conflict and cohesion, argumentation, and decision-making are included. The oral communication component offers experience formulating and delivering group presentations. Students who successfully complete COMM 2220 will be able to:

• Identify principles of small group communication
• Identify how to plan and conduct meetings, how to set meeting agendas, and how to apply parliamentary procedure
• Apply verbal and nonverbal efforts to all presentations
• Analyze audiences in the preparation of presentation

Course Requirements:

• A minimum of three speeches
• Online lectures, quizzes, reading assignments, and tests
• Basic knowledge of computers and computer applications

Additional Requirements:

• JAVA, Chrome Browser (preferred)
• Audacity software (a free voice-recording program)
• Digital video recording device (i.e.: webcam - NO Mobile Devices)
• Computer microphone
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• A computer with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• This class requires up to two one-hour synchronous meetings which will be conducted via web technologies. These meetings will allow you to present up to two live speeches. Your instructor will post optional times for each speech at the start of the term.

Advanced Communication Skills-eMajor only

Analysis and application of interpersonal, small group, and mediated communication skills as effective speaking, listening, negotiation, conflict management, presentation, and media interviewing.