Foundations of Critical Thinking |
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| Course Number: 0880-101 | Credits: 3 |
| This course sharpens students’ ability to think clearly, logically and creatively and to communicate knowledge effectively in an academic setting. Critical thinking strategies are learned for examining issues and solving problems. Course topics include problem solving using a five-step model, classifying and sequencing information, identifying multiple perspectives on an issue, analyzing arguments used to support a position, and creating visual representations of problems and solutions. The relationship between thinking critically and effectively expressing ideas is stressed. | |
Interpersonal Relationships |
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| Course Number: 0880-201 | Credits: 3 |
| This course examines the role of communication as it relates to establishing, maintaining, and ending relationships. Topics include: relationship development; self-concept; perceptions and first impressions; stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination; conflict resolution; active and passive listening; personal and social values; self-disclosure, gender-related communication, and communication among deaf and hearing people. | |
Group Dynamics & Effective Teams |
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| Course Number: 0880-206 | Credits: 3 |
| This course focuses on the information and skills needed to be a knowledgeable, effective participant in small groups. Topics related to group dynamics and team-building are addressed at the practical and theoretical levels. These topics include: characteristics of effective teams, stages of group development, techniques for group self-analysis, how groups operate for different outcomes, group vs. personal goals, the role of diversity, and group decision-making and problem-solving techniques. | |
Organizational Communication & the Deaf Employee |
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| Course Number: 0880-207 | Credits: 3 |
| Examines interpersonal and small-group communications in organizational settings in today’s corporate climate, with emphasis on important aspects of communication for Deaf individuals entering a professional career. Students become familiar with the business environments of large and small companies and the implication of company size regarding personnel decisions. Case studies from selected corporations provide insights into elements of communication processes such as networks (electronic and non electronic), organizational structures, managerial decision making, interviewing, organizational development and conflict resolution. Companies’ perspectives on hiring culturally and ethnically diverse individuals and Deaf individuals are discussed. Laws, such as the ADA, related to the hiring and support of disabled workers are addressed. This course satisfies the Deaf Studies requirement. | |
Internet Communication |
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| Course Number: 0880-210 | Credits: 3 |
| This course is designed to assist students in gaining a better understanding of computer-based communication systems and related legal and ethical issues. Students learn to skillfully work with systems such as Internet and the World Wide Web and available services such as notes, e-mail, newsgroups, bulletin boards, distribution lists, and home pages. Applications to the workplace/employment situations, job searches and personal use are examined. RIT policies, applicable copyright laws, cost, benefits, advantages and disadvantages are incorporated into the syllabus. The course is continually updated as new information technologies become available. | |
Cochlear Implants |
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| Course Number: 0880-898 | Credits: 3 |
| Students will study the history of cochlear implants, how cochlear implants work, and the impact they have on the lives of deaf children and adults who use them. Students will learn to compare various speech coding strategies and evaluate various quality of life indicators used to estimate the impact of cochlear implants on everyday living. | |