The course is created to establish the study of human symbolic behavior for the students. It presents theoretical approaches as well as technical methods to speech and communication dynamics.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn to be effective in oral communication in a variety of situations.
• Increase theoretical understanding of human communication behavior in a variety of communication situations.
• Gain knowledge of critical thinking skills. Master methods of inquiry and research appropriate to the discipline.
• Understand communication’s relationship to culture and society in general.
• Understand the relationship between communication and how organizations work.
• Analyze communication’s relationship to persuasion and social influence.