Junior Communications
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Unit 1 Communication Foundations
| 1. Introduction to Communication | 9. Quiz 1: Discovering the Foundations of Effective Communication | 17. Self and Communication |
| 2. Types of Communication | 10. Introduction to Perception | 18. Project: Looking Inward |
| 3. Project: Communication Log | 11. Project: Three Stages of Perception | 19. Self-Concept and Competence Communication |
| 4. The Importance of Communication | 12. Influences on Perception | 20. Project: Changing Your Self-Concept |
| 5. Project: Reflection | 13. Project: Overcoming Perception Influences | 21. Self-Disclosure |
| 6. Becoming a Competent Communicator | 14. Perception and Communication Competence | 22. Quiz 3: Self and Communication |
| 7. Project: Evaluating Communication Competence | 15. Project: Perception Checking | 23. Review |
| 8. Project: Ethical Principles of Communication | 16. Quiz 2: Perception and Communication | 24. Test |
Unit 2 Language Characteristics
| 1. The Nature of Language | 8. The Functions of Nonverbal Behavior | 15. Listening Styles |
| 2. Project: Recognizing In-Language | 9. Types of Nonverbal Communication | 16. Project: Using Listening Styles |
| 3. The Functions of Language | 10. Project: Ethics and Impressions | 17. Listening Barriers |
| 4. Project: Using Responsible Language | 11. Competent Nonverbal Communication | 18. Project: Listening Strategies |
| 5. Quiz 1: Language | 12. Project: Observing Nonverbal Communication | 19. Quiz 3: Listening |
| 6. Nonverbal Communication | 13. Quiz 2: Nonverbal Communication | 20. Review |
| 7. Project: Recognizing Nonverbal Behavior | 14. The Listening Process | 21. Test |
Unit 3 Interpersonal Relationships
| 1. Types of Interpersonal Relationships | 9. Project: Practicing Cues | 17. Project: Expressing Yourself Politely |
| 2. Relationship Stages | 10. The Basics of Conversational Competence | 18. Quiz 3: Etiquette for Interpersonal Communication |
| 3. Project: Applying Knapp’s Relational Model | 11. Quiz 2: Interpersonal Communication Conversation | 19. Interviewing |
| 4. Fluctuations in Relationship Development | 12. Etiquette for Introductions | 20. Preparing for an Interview |
| 5. Quiz 1: Interpersonal Relationships | 13. Project: Introductions | 21. Project: Preparing for a Job Interview |
| 6. Conversation | 14. Telephone Etiquette | 22. Quiz 4: Interviewing |
| 7. Project: Are You a Good Conversationalist? | 15. E-mail Etiquette | 23. Review |
| 8. Conversation Management | 16. Criticism | 24. Test |
Unit 4 Understanding Groups
| 1. The Small Group | 5. Quiz 1: Group Communication | 9. Quiz 2: Group Dynamics | 13. Project: Evaluating Group Effectiveness |
| 2. Small Group Types and Formats | 6. Factors Affecting Group Dynamics | 10. Leadership Styles | 14. Quiz 3: Group Leadership and Evaluation |
| 3. Project: Brainstorming | 7. Individual Competence in Groups | 11. Project: Identifying Leadership Styles | 15. Review |
| 4. Organizations | 8. Problem Solving in Groups | 12. Leadership Functions | 16. Test |
Unit 5 Presenting and Interpreting Public Messages
| 1. Determining the Purpose and Choosing a Topic | 10. Supporting Materials | 19. Quiz 3: Organizing Speeches |
| 2. Project: Defining Topic and Purpose | 11. Presenting the Topic Visually | 20. Preparing to Deliver a Speech |
| 3. Project: Developing a Thesis Statement | 12. Project: Revising and Expanding the Outline | 21. Project: Rehearsing Your Speech |
| 4. Defining Your Audience | 13. Quiz 2: Supporting Speeches | 22. Dealing with Apprehension |
| 5. Project: Defining Your Audience | 14. Selecting an Organizational Pattern | 23. Delivering Group Presentations and Evaluating Speeches |
| 6. Project: Developing a Preliminary Outline | 15. Outlining a Speech | 24. Project: Delivering and Evaluating Your Speech |
| 7. Quiz 1: Preparing Speeches | 16. Project: Developing Your Outline | 25. Quiz 4: Delivering and Evaluating Speeches |
| 8. Research | 17. Preparing Your Notes and Cues | 26. Review |
| 9. Project: Conducting Research | 18. Project: Developing Speaking Notes | 27. Test |
Unit 6 Course Review and Test
Course Review
Final Exam