Students will explore their communication skills and behaviors to maximize their ability to communicate in academic, professional, and personal arenas. Students will investigate their role as communicators through performance-based assessments including, but not limited to, classroom presentations, online blogging, group activities, and real-world simulations. Students will engage in various computer and technology applications, adding new dimensions and considerations to their communication experiences. Topics to be discussed include communicating in the actual versus virtual world, impression management, conflict resolution, interpersonal dynamics, and various oral and written communication skills.