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June 2025
Build effective communication skills for public speaking, teamwork, and professional interactions.
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1.a. Explain how the elements of a communication model apply to a communication situation
1.b. Identify how participants engage in communication responsibilities in terms of a communication model
1.c. Identify elements that impact the communication situation
1.d. Analyze the impact of technology on communication
2.a. Apply effective nonverbal messages in various communication situations
2.b. Characterize the type of nonverbal communication used
2.c. Determine how nonverbal cues impact verbal and/or nonverbal messages
3.a. Distinguish types of listening
3.b. Apply strategies for listening in various situations
3.c. Interpret speaker's cues
3.d. Clarify ambiguous messages
4.a. Identify multiple roles within a group
4.b. Participate in group interaction
4.c. Identify negative group behaviors
4.d. Evaluate the process of group interactions
4.e. Analyze the decision-making strategies used by the group
4.f. Analyze the task, maintenance, and leadership roles performed by members
5.a. Define the conflict clearly, using non-judgmental language
5.b. Identify conflict management strategies
5.c. Apply conflict management strategies to a real or simulated conflict situation
5.d. Use assertive verbal and nonverbal behaviors effectively
5.e. Analyze the effectiveness of conflict management strategies
6.a. Identify a situation in which perceptions vary
6.b. Evaluate the impact of perceptual processes
6.c. Suggest ways to minimize communication obstacles caused by perceptual differences
7.a. Identify how self-concept affects communication
7.b. Suggest strategies for enhancing the effect of positive self-concept in communication situations
7.c. Assess how self-concept affects personal communication
8.a. Identify cultural differences exhibited in communication styles
8.b. Explain the need for recognizing cultural differences
8.c. Illustrate how cultural differences affect communication
8.d. Suggest strategies for effective communication among diverse cultures
9.a. Identify the elements of effective oral presentations
9.b. Analyze possible causes of communication apprehension
9.c. Plan the presentation for specific audience, purpose, and situation
9.d. Develop an effective organizational pattern
9.e. Incorporate sufficient supporting material/research of topic
9.f. Use extemporaneous delivery style
9.g. Apply effective nonverbal communication to engage audience
9.h. Use effective and appropriate language