COM 102 - Communication Skills

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course prepares students to communicate effectively in business and professional situations. The major emphasis is on improving interpersonal skills, on using standard English in writing and speaking, on gaining proficiency in listening, and on composing specific types of business communication.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate effective communication and listening skills.
Demonstrate ability to identify, classify, and implement information from articles in professional journals.
Compose different written business communications.
Develop the skills necessary to secure employment.
Present ideas orally to an audience in an organized fashion.
Describe the potential value of listening and public speaking skills in the workplace.