Communication

W. Hashimoto

Program Learning Outcomes

Classes

BUS/COM 130/SP : Communication - Speech

Develops competence in oral communication within business and organizational context. Provides the theory and practical skills to be a confident and effective communicator in a variety of business and organizational settings.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

COM/PSY 215 : Conflict Resolution & Mediation

Explores the reason for conflict and the different approaches for seeking resolution for conflict. Studies personal and societal value systems, the psychology of how people respond to conflict, the impact of culture on conflict styles, communication skills useful in dealing with conflict, and alternative resolution strategies. Practices mediation skills as a third party intervention method.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

COM 145, BUS/COM 130, or PSY 100, any with grade C or better, or consent.

COM 210 : Intercultural Communication I

Explores problems and opportunities of communicating in a variety of intercultural contexts. Focuses on theory and practice in managing intercultural communication effectiveness.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ENG 100, or consent.

COM 353 : Conflict Management & Resolution

Examines communication and behavior in interpersonal conflict through analysis of professional and personal relationships. Assesses political, social, and cultural influences on conflict, and applies Western and Polynesian models of dispute resolution processes in relational conflict. (Crosslisted as PSY 353.)

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ENG 100, PSY 100, or SOC 100, any with grade C or better; and BUS/COM 130, COM 145, or COM 210, any with grade C or better; or consent.

COM 459 : Intercultural Communication II

Surveys the major factors affecting interpersonal communication between/among members of different cultures. Expands breadth and depth of knowledge of cultural, social, and political influences on intercultural communication. Focuses on theory, research, and managing intercultural effectiveness globally.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

ENG 200 or ENG 209 or ENG 225, any with grade C or better; or consent.

PSY/COM 253 : Conflict Resolution & Mediation

Explores the reasons for conflict and the different approaches for seeking resolution for conflict. Studies personal and societal value systems, the psychology of how people respond to conflict, the impact of culture on conflict styles, communication skills useful in dealing with conflict, and alternative resolution strategies. Practices mediation skills as a third party intervention method. (Crosslisted as COM 215.)

Credits

3