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Communication Discipline Philosophy
The Communication program provides the student with the opportunity to enroll in Freshman and Sophomore courses which are articulated and transferred to four year institutions.
     Kellogg Community College offers students the opportunity to explore and excel academically, professionally and for personal growth.
     Employment for those who have the desire to major or minor in communication can explore the following employable areas: public relations, teaching, marketing, sales, customer service, advertising, corporate training, corporate communication, broadcasting and related fields in business and industry.
     Important to remember is that public speaking skills, interpersonal communication skills and team communication skills are among the top five skills corporations look for when hiring (Communicating at Work, Adler, 1997).
Prerequisites
     All incoming students must meet the pre-requisites listed in the KCC Academic Catalog.
 
Course Offerings
101 Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
    This class is important for all students to provide a general background in communication that is necessary in the modern workplace.  The course focuses on providing the student with an experience in human communication with emphasis placed on becoming an effective communicator in a variety of face-to-face communication situations.
 

101H Honors Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
     This course is exciting for those who desire a focus in leadership.  Its credit is the same as COMM 101.  The course has as its central focus the development of leadership and interpersonal skills.  It is designed to provide an understanding of leadership and group dynamics theory.  The student will be assisted in developing a personal leadership philosophy, an awareness of the ethical responsibilities of leadership, as well as an awareness of one's own style of leadership and interpersonal communication.  In addition to a focus on communication styles of leadership, the course will integrate readings from the humanities, classic works of literature, and contemporary multicultural writing and experiential learning exercises along with reading and discussions of additional leadership theories.
 
111 Business and Technical Communication
     This course is great for those trying to improve their communication skills at work.  The course focuses on providing experience in both formal and informal communication situations encountered in the business and technical world.  Interpersonal relations, interviews, formal speeches, group problem solving and report giving are stressed.
 
205 Group Communication
     As business and industry is inundated with groups and teams working on projects, this class directly addresses group or team work.  The course offers a study of the basic processes of small group interaction.  It focuses on the group as a means of human encounter, problem solving and creative thinking.  Analysis of individuals as participators and of group discussion and effectiveness occurs.  Become a better group member and leader of groups.
 
207 Public Speaking
     This class is important to anyone seeking employment.  Nearly every job requires public speaking skill, from interviewing to presentations, the knowledge gained in this course help the student to be better prepared. Theories, techniques and practice of creating and delivering various types of speeches.  This course focuses on researching and organizing speeches, audience analysis, handling speech apprehension, and development of skills in delivering effective informal and formal speeches in business and professional situations.
 
210 Oral Interpretation
     This course is for the student who loves the presentation of good literature and the aspects of interpretive public performance. Training in analysis and basic skills of vocal interpretation of literature and drama.  Practice in vocal discipline and communication from the printed page.
 
241 Foundations of Mass Communication
     This course is important for the student who needs background in the electronic media. Theoretical and practical introduction to mass media, especially concentrating on the electronic
broadcast media - radio and television.  The class provides a survey of the historical development and sociological impact of the broadcast media.

For more information on Communication at KCC:

  Paula Puckett, Chairperson, Arts and Communication Department
269-965-3931



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