INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION (SPCH 1311)

Term: 2025-2026 Fall

Faculty

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Sarah Spikeston
Gainesville 501B, Corinth 313 | sspikeston@nctc.edu | 425.502.0421 | Text @SPCH-1315 or @SPCH-1321 to #81010

Experience: 
SPCH, 2012-2014, 2018-Present  | PHIL / GOVT, 2014-Present

Education:
B.A.  (WKU, 2011) | MPA (WKU, 2011) | 18 hours Comm. Studies (MNSU, 2012) | Certificate in Professional Ethics, 18 hours (TSU, 2014) 

Schedule

Mon-Wed, 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM (8/25/2025 - 12/13/2025) Location: DNX DNX 111

Description

Introduces basic human communication principles and theories embedded in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, small group, and public speaking.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to apply the principles of human communication including: perception, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, listening, and audience analysis; demonstrate how to establish and maintain relationships through the use of interpersonal communication; apply small group communication skills including: problem solving, group roles, leadership styles, and cohesiveness; develop, research, organize, and deliver formal public speeches; recognize how to communicate within diverse environments.

48 lecture hours