FDHCM001 - Introduction to Human Communications

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Subject Code:              FDHCM001

Subject Name:              Introduction to Human Communication                     

Requirement:                Elective (Foundation in Arts)              

Credit Hours:               4 ( 3 hrs lecture + 1.5 hrs tutorial x 14 week )                  

Level:                           Matriculation / Foundation                       

 

Synopsis:         

 This course is designed to provide an introductory survey of the study of human communication. The course will touch on the history of human communication, definitions, models and basic concepts in communication. You will be introduced to the principles and basic skills of intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, team and public communication.

 

Objectives:

 [1]        To identify the principles of human communication.

[2]        To understand the relationship and ethical responsibilities of others involved in       communication transactions

[3]        Analyse communication situations

 

Textbook:        

 [1]        Adler, R.,B. & Rodman, G. (2004). Understanding Human Communication. Oxford University Press:New York

[2]        Verderber.R.F., (2002), Communicate, 10th Edition, Belmont: Bellmont: Wadsworth Publishing Co., US

 

Recommended References:

 [1]       DeVito, J.A., (2000), Human Communication: The Basic Course, 9th Edition, New York: Longman, US

[2]       Morreale, S.P. Spitzberg, B.H. and Barge J., (2001), Human Communication:       Motivation, Knowledge and Skills, 1st ed, Bellmont: Watsworth Publishing Co., US

 [3]       Verderber.R.F., (2002), Communicate, 10th Edition, Belmont: Bellmont: Wadsworth Publishing Co., US

 [4]       Locker, Kitty O., (2000), Business & Administrative Communication, Madison:     McGraw-Hill, US

 [5]       Lucier, R.N.,(1996), Human Relations in Organisations: A Skill Building Approach, Chicago: Irwin, US

 [6]       Littlejohn, S.W., (2002), Theories of Human Communication, 7th Edition, Bellmont: Wadsworth Publishing Co., US

 [7]       Adler B. R, Rosenfeld L. B, Proctor II R. F (2004), Interplay: The process of Interpersonal Communication, 9th Edition, New York: Oxford University Press

 [8]       Verderber K.S, Verderber R. E, (2004) Interpersonal Communication: Concepts, Skills and Context, 10th Edition, New York: Oxford University Press

 

Mode of Assessment:

 [1]        20%     Quizzes

[2]        20%     Mid term exam

[3]        20%     Term project

[4]        10%     Presentation

[5]        30%     Final Examination

 

 Syllabus – FDHCM001

Week  Topics to be covered
Week 1 Introduction to Syllabus and Course Requirements
 
Week 2
Preliminaries to Human Communication
·         Definition of communication
·         Types of communication
·         Functions of communication

Notes for this class (week 2)
Week 3
Preliminaries to Human Communication
·         Communication competence
·         Modeling communication
·         Clarifying misconception about communication

Notes for this class (week 3)
Week 4
Perception, The Self and Communication
·         Perceiving others
·         Perceiving the self
·         Identity management

Notes for this class (week 4)
Week 5
Listening
·         Misconception about listening
·         Overcoming challenges to effective listening
·         Informational listening
·         Critical listening
·         Empathic listening

Notes for this class (week 5)
Week 6
Language
·         The nature of language
·         The power of language
·         Troublesome language
·         Gender and language
·         Culture and language
Notes for this class (week 6)
Week 7
Nonverbal Communication
·         Characteristics of nonverbal communication
·         Differences between verbal and nonverbal communication
 ·         Functions of nonverbal communication
Notes for this class (week 7)
Week 8

Nonverbal Communication
·         Types of nonverbal communication
Mid-term Examination
 
Week 9
Understanding Interpersonal Relationships
·         Characteristics of interpersonal relationships
·         Intimacy and distance in relationships
·         Relational development
·         Self-disclosure in interpersonal relationships
 ·         Managing interpersonal conflict
 
Week 10
Interviewing
·         The nature of interviewing
·         Planning the interview
·         Conducting the interview
·         The information gathering interview
 ·         Types of interview
 
Week 11
Communication in groups
·         Definition of group
·         Types of groups
 ·         Characteristics of groups
 
Week 12
Communication in groups
·         Cultural influences on group communication
·         Leadership and power in groups
 
Week 13
Public Communication
·         Choosing and developing a topic
·         Defining purpose
·         The thesis statement
 ·         Gathering information
 
Week 14

Presenting Your Message
·         Types of delivery
·         Practicing the speech
·         Presentation skills checklist
 ·         Guidelines for delivery
 
Week 15 Final Examination

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