Course

Communication Applications

Self-paced

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Course Description 

 

Communication Applications is a single-semester course that improves your ability to identify, analyze, develop, and evaluate communication skills in interpersonal situations, group interactions, and both personal and professional presentations. In Communication Applications, students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to learn how to be both clear and precise in both verbal and nonverbal communication.  

 

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) 

 

UTHS courses are designed in alignment to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) which define the skills and content to be taught in each course and grade level in the state of Texas.  

 

 

Semester Topics 

 

  • Unit 1: The Communication Process (Part 1) 

  • Unit 2: The Communication Process (Part 2) 

  • Unit 3: Interpersonal Communication 

  • Unit 4: The Interview 

  • Unit 5: Group Dynamics 

  • Unit 6: Group Purposes 

  • Unit 7: The Presentation 

Course Objectives 

 

Upon completing this course, you will be able to— 

  • analyze the elements of the communication process; 

  • analyze social and professional interactions; 

  • analyze the importance of ethical and social responsibility in the communication process; 

  • analyze types, importance, and usefulness of effective nonverbal strategies;  

  • analyze the components of listening and the four types: deliberative, critical, empathetic, and appreciative; 

  • create a cover letter, resume and participate in a successful interview; 

  • identify and analyze group purposes, member roles, and leadership styles; 

  • analyze how groups solve problems, manage and resolve conflict, and build consensus; 

  • prepare and deliver a speech cognizant of audience, purpose, occasion, topic choice, incorporating ideas in an organized fashion that is engaging and logical, and incorporating relevant technology that enhances the presentation. 

Required Course Materials 

 

Please visit the Computer Requirements page to view minimum device, internet, and application requirements for all UT High School courses. Generally, a desktop or laptop device five (5) years or newer with access to an office suite, such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, will be adequate to participate in most UTHS courses.  

 

Unless otherwise noted, students are responsible for purchasing or securing all the following course materials: 

  • Textbook: A textbook is not required for this course. All required readings (short stories, poems, articles) are provided to you through the course. 

  • Interactive Notebook: A paper or digital composition book is acceptable. For paper composition books, please also have the following items on hand: 

  • Pens or Pencils 

  • Tape or Glue 

 

Course Organization 

 

Students must complete the course in sequence: You will not be able to access the next unit until all work in the preceding unit is completed. You may take your final exam only after completing all units and submitting all graded assignments. 

 

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  • Units: Each unit includes multiple lessons and 2-4 graded assignments as well as ungraded practice quizzes to help you check your understanding of the material. 

 

  • Summative Assessments: Each course includes two online, virtually proctored summative assessments testing your understanding of the material presented in the preceding 2-3 Units. 

  • Format: Online, Multiple-choice 

  • Time Allowed: 1 hr 30 min 

 

  • Final Exam: Each course includes an online, virtually proctored final exam testing your knowledge of all material presented in the course. 

  • Format: Online, Multiple-choice and free response 

  • Time Allowed: 3 hrs 20 min 

 

 

Course Grade Weighting 

 

Your final course grade is calculated by weighting the three assignment groups displayed in the table below: 

 

Course Grade Weighting Distribution 

Assignment Group 

Total Assignments 

Weight 

 Graded Assignments 

12-18  

50%  

 Summative Assessments 

2  

25%  

 Final Exam 

1  

25%  

 

Online Proctored Exams 

 

 

 
 

 

 

All course exams, including both summative assessments and the final exam, must be completed online. Students must test online with Proctorio and are required to add the Proctorio extension to either their Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browser—installation instructions are provided in the student's course. Proctorio uses a student's computer, web camera, and microphone to record video of both the student and their desktop during the exam. Then, UTHS instructors review the student's exam video data collected by Proctorio. Only authorized UTHS staff and instructors can view the exam recordings. Student data is not shared with any persons or organizations outside of UTHS and are deleted after one year. We encourage you to visit Proctorio's Data Security and Privacy site pages to learn more about how we protect student data.