COMM 4500 - Communication and Conflict

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Communication

Description:

This course examines the nature of interpersonal conflict, how it occurs, and how to manage it. This is very much an applied communication class: it combines lecture, some discussion, and some activities to focus on how you can translate communication research into knowledge and skills that will influence the quality of your relationships now and in the future. This course introduces students to the basic principles of effective communication and conflict interaction. In order for this course to be of value to you and your classmates, you need to read the assigned readings, regularly attend lectures, and participate actively in the course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe fundamental human conflict theories and concepts. 2. Demonstrate confidence in utilizing interpersonal conflict negotiating skills. 3. Identify types of conflict and appropriate methods of dealing with conflicts. 4. Demonstrate conflict resolutions skills. 5. Apply interpersonal conflict resolution skills across various cultural settings. Prerequisites: COMM 2110 or instructor approval. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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