TC 151 - Theory of Human Communication

• Understand the different theories related to human communication
• Point out the strengths and weaknesses of different communication theories
• Apply various communication theories to various real-life problems
• Utilize different communication theories in an attempt to solve communication problems
• Understand how various concepts such as signs, symbols, paralanguage, nonverbal communication, and proxemics relate to human communication
• Differentiate between the morpho-phonemic and syntactic levels of language
• Identify various social roles which one might have to fill and understand how these roles affect communication in a given society and help determine communication competence
• Write essays which analyze specific theories as they apply to real-life situations
• Record observations about communication theories in a journal.

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• Course introduction (1 class)
• History of human communication and language (1 class)
• Definition of human communication (1 class)
• Theories of communication (3 classes)
• The meaning of words (semantics) (1 class)
• Management of meaning (1 class)
• Nonverbal communication (1 class)
• Interpersonal Communication (2 classes)
• Commination in relationships (5 classes)
• Mental processes in communication (2 classes)
• Organizational communication (2 classes)
• Persuasive communication (3 classes)
• The Role of technology in communication (1 class)
• Culture and communication (3 classes)
• Gender and communication (2 classes)
• Ethics and communication (1 class)