• Length:
    8 Weeks
  • Effort:
    18–20 hours per week
  • Price:

    FREE
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  • Institution
    ASUx
  • Subject:
    Communication
  • Level:
    Introductory
  • Language:
    English
  • Video Transcript:
    English
  • Course Type:
    Instructor-led on a course schedule

Prerequisites

None

About this course

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Communication 100 is designed to introduce the basic concepts of human communication, processes, and environments. This course surveys communication topics related  to culture, identity, organizations, and relationships. By the end of the semester, you should have a fuller understanding of appropriate and effective communication based on your knowledge of theoretical concepts and their application.

What you'll learn

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1. Define and describe the complex nature of communication

2. Identify and describe the various contexts of communication study, including interpersonal, small group, organizations, public, and mass communication.

3. Explain the features of communication common to all contexts, including verbal and nonverbal

4. Connect theoretical concepts of communication to everyday experiences

5. Define key terms used by communication researchers and practitioners

6. Describe the relationships between the discipline of communication and other academic areas of study

Meet your instructors

Arizona State University
Manuel G. Avilés-Santiago
Associate Professor
Arizona State University
J. Macgregor Wise
Professor
Arizona State University
Terrie Wong
Lecturer
Arizona State University
Alexis Valianos
Instructor
Arizona State University

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