Essentials of Communication

Grades 11-12
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Credit: .5

Term: 1 Semester

Subject Type: Elective

Prerequisite(s): English II

Dual Credit Eligible

Learn how to connect, lead, and speak with confidence in any setting. This one-semester course helps students master essential communication skills for personal, academic, and professional success. Through interactive lessons and practical application, students gain tools to navigate everything from daily conversations to job interviews and public presentations.

In this course, students will learn:

  • Verbal & Nonverbal Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership Skills
  • Interview & Etiquette

Students apply what they learn by preparing speeches, conducting interviews, and analyzing group interactions. With strong communication at the core of every career path, this course equips students to speak with clarity, lead with confidence, and connect with others effectively.

*This course may be eligible for dual credit course swap. Contact your educational coordinator for details.

Course Overview
  • Unit 1: Communication Foundations
  • Unit 2: Language Characteristics
  • Unit 3: Interpersonal Relationships
  • Unit 4: Understanding Groups
  • Unit 5: Presenting and Interpreting Public Messages
  • Unit 6: Course Review and Exam
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