SPE101 — Foundations of Communication
3 Cr. Per Week: 3 Lec. This foundational course provides the student with a practical introduction to theories and practices of human communication. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the general principles in relation to intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public communication. Students will learn how verbal and nonverbal communication strategies impact the communication process and the receiver’s interpretation of a message. With an emphasis on audience-centered speaking, students will be provided the opportunity to research, outline, develop, and deliver oral speeches in an online or face-to-face setting. Course content includes the human communication process; verbal and nonverbal communication; understanding the self and others; listening; ethical communication; and organizing and presenting effective informative and persuasive speeches. Usually all and Spring semesters General Education: Meets SUNY requirement for Basic Communication - Oral (COMO) Click here for the Class Schedule
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- Baking and Pastry Arts, A.A.S.
- Baking and Pastry Arts, Certificate
- Business: Business Administration, A.A.S.
- Chemistry, A.S.
- Childhood Education Studies, A.S.
- Communication Studies, A.S.
- Computer Information Systems, A.S.
- Computer Science, A.S.
- Culinary Arts, A.A.S.
- Digital Media, A.S.
- Electronics Technology, A.A.S
- Environmental Studies, A.S.
- Fine Arts, A.S.
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- Personal Training, Certificate
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