| 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. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
