Essentials of Communication

Course Length

1 Semester

Essentials of communication shows students in grades 9-12 how to successfully interact with others in personal, professional, and public settings. Topics in this one-semester, online academy elective include communication foundations, perception influences, characteristics of language such as verbal and non-verbal communication, listening barriers, and interpersonal relationships.

Perfect for filling graduation requirements, this course from our online academy continues with valuable lessons on communication etiquette, job interview preparation, group dynamics, leadership styles, and public speaking. Practical application exercises allow students to practice skills such as writing a speech and presenting it, conducting interviews, or attending local community meetings. This course contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

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Overview of Concepts

• COMMUNICATION FOUNDATIONS
• LANGUAGE CHARACTERISTICS
• INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• UNDERSTANDING GROUPS
• PRESENTING AND INTERPRETING PUBLIC MESSAGES
• COURSE REVIEW AND EXAM