COMM 105 - Listening and Critical Thinking

Lecture Hours: 4
Credit Hours: 4

Introduces the concepts and skills involved in listening and critical thinking in a variety of contexts, including work situations, personal and family relationships, and education contexts. Elements covered will include the ethical responsibilities of listening; and the processes of hearing, understanding, remembering, interpreting, evaluating, and responding. Skills used to build and manage relationships will include using critical thinking skills to analyze specific situations; using persuasion theories to create or critique messages; identifying how values, beliefs, and cultural differences impact the listening and responding process; and encouraging the use of empathy to enhance listening in diverse contexts.

Prerequisite: Placement into WR 115; or completion of WR 090 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Recommended: Placement into WR 121 (or higher), or completion of WR 115 (or higher) with a grade of C or better.