Fundamentals of Oral Communication,more commonly calledCOMM 101,is taken by undergraduate studentsat the University of Idaho as apart of the general education curriculum.Although only one communications course is requiredto graduate,it is a good idea to explore other communications coursesUIoffers.

The university offers many communications courses for students, whichcan help relationships and interactions with others. Communication iscrucialto humanlife, so why not learn more aboutit?

COMM 101 isan important part of the universitys teachings, preparing students for communication in the workplace and speaking in front of an audience.The course gives students experience preparing slides, brainstorming ideas and speaking while learning about presenting skills.

While teaching students some communication skills is important,COMM101 doesnt do justiceto the communication field and, yes, I amsaying this because Im a communications major.

Learning more about communication has made me more introspective about what others mean when they say and do things. Communication is an untapped resource everyone can take advantage of.Coursesin the fieldhave made a difference in my life andholdpotentialto do sofor othersopen to learning.

There is something fascinating about human behavior. Learning about how we and others act canshow us new perspectives. This can be started by delving into more communications classes.

Communicationisnt just about what we say.Oral communication is only the tip of thecommunicationiceberg. When people think about communication,they think of speech, and thats what I thoughtbefore I started taking moreclasses.

Communication has more depth than what we learn in courses. Over 50%ofhumancommunication is non-verbal. Thisdoesnt include just body language. Non-verbal is all communication that isnt saidthis can be pitch, physical spaceand even odor.

COMM 101 only offerssome briefbasics of speech and oral communication.

Communication isa big factor in our everyday lives.Because it isso woven into oureverydaylives, it is vital to learn more about it.

UI teaches courses likeinterpersonalcommunication, conflict management, non-verbalcommunicationand more.Taking these courses will help make a well-rounded college experience and perspective on how we communicate.

Communication can be applied to any major. Manyclasses require COMM 101,which is already fulfilled by the general education curriculum.

UI alsooffers fun, non-conventional classes,like the dark side of communication. There is a class for everyone.

Courses can be found at the university schedule website.Someare offered online,if going out poses concernforCOVID-19. Communication is abroad, interesting subjectswhichoffers something for everything.Work, relationships andeveryday life can be better understood by acknowledging and learning skills communication courses have to offer.

Take a lookat what the university has to offer and sign up for some communication courses outside of COMM 101.

Emily Pearce can be reached atarg-opinion@uidaho.eduor on Twitter @Emily_A_Pearce

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OPINION: Everyone should take more than COMM 101 - Argonaut