C122 is an introduction to issues in interpersonal communication, examined
from the perspective of communication competence.  You and your classmates
will be asked to become critics of everyday conversation.  To do this, you
will be introduced to an array of scientific concepts and theories.  In
the end, we will encourage you to not only analyze others' competence as
communicators, but also to use the theoretical principles you learn to
improve your personal effectiveness, appropriateness, and adaptability in
conversing with others.