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Why Study Communication?<\/b><\/h1>\n

Communication is a tool we use to influence others, bring out changes in our and others\u2019 attitudes, motivate people around us, ask questions, express wants and needs, develop social relationships, practice social etiquette, etc. Communication is a major part of our active life and is a social activity. Every day, we communicate with families, friends, colleagues, and even strangers. Communication is life! Having strong communication skills helps in all aspects of life \u2013 from professional life to personal life and everything in between.<\/p>\n

Most Important Skill for People Entering the Workforce<\/h3>\n

Communication skills are becoming increasingly important for career progression, as executives look to promote people who can persuade, influence, and inspire their teams, clients, and customers. In a <\/span>dataset<\/span> collated by Harvard Business Review, over\u00a0 300,000 respondents were asked to rank their most important executive skills.\u00a0 Regardless of the management level, the ability to \u2018inspire and motivate others\u2019, and\u00a0 \u2018communicate powerfully and prolifically\u2019 was in the top 5 leadership skills needed. The\u00a0 LinkedIn APAC Future of Skills 2019 <\/span>Report<\/span> reveals similar findings. As AI and automation become prevalent, communication skills are becoming more valuable. Your technical skills will only take you so far in your career. If you want to be seen as a\u00a0 (future) leader, being a skilled communicator is critical.<\/span><\/p>\n

Better Communicators Have Better Personal Relationships<\/h3>\n

Communication is the foundation of all human relationships. Yet, effective<\/span> communication in a relationship is the very thing people struggle with the most. <\/span>The <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Gottman Institute research<\/span> shows that the number one cause for divorce is <\/span>communication issues. <\/span>A study on family communication<\/span> found that communicating role <\/span>expectations, supporting, disclosing, negotiating, positively communicating needs, and <\/span>demonstrating understanding of other family members are just a few of the <\/span>communicative behaviors crucial in creating a family that is healthy and happy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Department Mission Statement:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our mission as the Department of Communication Studies is to provide students and members of our college community with greater competence in interpersonal, small group, and public speaking settings, and to create awareness about the critical importance of mastering these skills and adapting them to diverse audiences in their personal and professional lives.<\/p>\n

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