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The
following outlines of course content are correct at the time of
writing,
although the material (or the order in which it is covered) may be
subject to
change.
1. All courses are 3
credit
hours each, unless otherwise indicated.
2. Normally, a course will
not be run without a minimum enrolment of students.
How interpersonal
relationships are formed, maintained, and eventually, terminated. Both
practical and theoretical implications will be examined. (Note:
either this or COM102 must be done as a General Education course by all
Bachelor's students.)
The creation and delivery
of speeches, with a focus on clear, logical organization.
A
general overview of argumentation theory, including the construction of
arguments, rebuttals, various forms of arguments, etc.
Examining
how communication is developed and practiced in various organizational
settings. Both public and private arenas will be studied.
Major rhetorical theories
of ancient and modern times will be studied, including Plato and
Aristotle, Marx and Freud, amongst others.
Analyzing
and critiquing mass media (e.g. speeches, advertisements, newspapers)
from
various rhetorical angles.
The
study of meaning and thinking in communication. Areas studied include
interpersonal, group and organizational situations.
How
language and behavior are interconnected is the focus of this course,
including
the analysis and investigation of discourse, communicative relations,
etc.
The practice of
intercultural communication, examining the link between communication
and culture through various means, including the study of nonverbal
native groups.
Techniques
of debating and how to apply various argumentation principles to
civilized
discourse. Formal debates will compose part of the course.
The
development of persuasive communication techniques in the business
world,
including the planning and development of various communication styles.
Effective
public speaking skills will be stressed for use in various personal and
professional situations, including how to deliver a powerful speech,
use
emotion, and maximize your language ability.
How
to organize professional or business conventions and conferences.
Programs
development and decision making will be stressed.
The
practical use of oral communication in the interviewing process.
Techniques and
theories for successful interviews will be discussed.
Communication
without speech, and the various means by which oral communication is
conveyed
in different settings.
Communication
skills for use by teachers in the classroom, intended for those
students
planning to enter the education field.
Conflict
management from a variety of perspectives, including interpersonal,
international and organizational viewpoints. Studying, and
understanding, how
to resolve conflicts effectively will be a focus of this course.
Examining
the major communication issues that exist between males and females,
including
a study of the major theories and research associated with this topic.
Family
communication examined from various viewpoints – generational,
cultural, and
career issues will be explored.
Bargaining
and negotiating as a way to resolve conflict, and the role played by
communication in ending conflicts.
The
major theories of leadership and the development of leadership skills
as a
means of conflict resolution.
The communication
patterns found in multinational organizational situations will be
examined, with a focus on differing cultural expectations and the
communication dilemmas that result from such misunderstandings.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THESE CATALOGS AS IT SEES FIT, SO THAT WE HAVE THE NECESSARY FLEXIBILITY IN AN EVER-EVOLVING WORLD. |
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