INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION SEM 1 2025/2026 AY

INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION SEM 1 2025/2026 AY

Purpose

To introduce learners to the aspects of human communication.

 

Course content

A history of human communication: early modes of communication. Mass communication   the communication process: perceptions, meaning, identity. Functions of communication. Communication modes:  non-verbal communication, language and communication, listening. Communication contexts:  interpersonal communication, small group communication, public speaking; mass communication. Foundations of Communication; Communication & Perception; Theories of Human Communication; Cultural and Intercultural Communication; AI and Human Communication:

 

 

 

Teaching/learning activities

Lecture, student presentation, practical activities, Blended teaching and learning .

 

Instructional materials

Videos, case studies,

 

Course assessment

Continuous Assessment Tests 30%

Exam  70%

 

Core Reading Materials for the course

1.     Beauchamp, S. & Baran, S. (2019). Introduction to human communication. London: OUP.

2.     Gunkel, D. (2019). An introduction to human communication and artificial intelligence. USA: Wiley.

3.     Beauchamp, S. R., & Baran, S. J. (2020). Introduction to human communication: Perception, meaning, and identity. New York : Oxford University Press.

4.     Pearson, J., Nelson, P., Titsworth, S., & Hosek, A. (2020). ISE Human Communication. New York : McGraw-Hill.

Recommended Reference Materials

1.     DeVito, J. A. (2020). Essentials of human communication.     Hoboken, NJ : Pearson.

2.     Pearson, J. C. (2019). Human Communication. Columbus: McGraw-Hill US Higher Ed USE.

3.     Kalaidzhieva, C. (2019). Internet and the Human communication. Oakville, ON: Society Publishing.

4.     Adler, R. B., Rodman, G. R., & DuPré, A. (2019). Human communication. New York, NY : Oxford University Press.

 

Course journals

1.     Linguistics, text and  society journals.

2.     Human communication research.