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Course
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Course
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Class Times |
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CJ
201 -- Interpersonal Communication
3 crs (3-0). F,
Sp. GE-IA
Emphasizes knowledge of the factors and processes affecting
communication in relatively unstructured face-to-face contexts, and
the development of communication skill in those contexts. Topics
include relationships, conflict, self- concept, and
self-presentation.
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001--3:00-4:15 M-W |
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Office Hours |
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1:00-2:45 T-W-R
& by appointment |
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Interpersonal Communication and CJ
Department Goals
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Departmental
Philosophy:
Long noted for the excellence of their academic and
co-curricular programs, the Communication and Journalism faculty
remain committed to a philosophy emphasizing the development,
integration, and practical application theories, knowledge, and
skills related to communication, journalism, and mass
communication |
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CJ Program Goals
and Objectives. The
academic programs of the UWEC Department of Communication and
Journalism are designed to prepare students for responsible
roles in communication, journalism, and mass
communication. The Department offers diversified
curriculum in which all students can expect to develop in these
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Oral,
written, and visual communication skills;
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Research
and information-gathering skills;
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Critical and analytical thinking;
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Awareness and knowledge of communication processes in
diverse cultural, social, legal, and
ethical contexts
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Interpersonal
Communication is designed to promote the development of oral,
written, and visual communication, interpersonal social problems,
and critical anlytical thinking in classroom discussions and in oral
and written assignments. |
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Interpersonal Communication
and the UWEC Baccalaureate |
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The
official goals of the UWEC baccalaureate are to develop
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An
understanding of a liberal education
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An appreciation of the
University as a learning community
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An
ability to inquire, think, analyze
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An ability to write, read, speak,
listen
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An
understanding of numerical data
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An
historical consciousness
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International
and intercultural experience
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An
understanding of science and scientific methods
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An
appreciation of the arts
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An
understanding of values
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An understanding of human behavior and human
institutions
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Interpersonal Communication is
designated as a General Education course, not only because it
focuses on the development of communication skills, but also
because it contributes toward (a) an understanding of human
behaviors and human institutions; (b) an
ability to inquire, think, and analyze; (c) an understanding of values (how they
influence interpersonal communication and other group dynamics);
and an appreciation of the university as a learning community
(learning groups). |
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