Development Communication Department

College of Agriculture
Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan

Course Guide
DC 29

I. COURSE TITLE: Interpersonal Communication and Participatory Development

Communication

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course covers the principles, concepts, and processes of
person-to-person communication and their application to participatory development work.

III. NUMBER OF CREDIT UNITS: 3 units

IV. NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

V. PREREQUISITE: DC 20 (Intro to DevCom), DC 21 (Intro to Comm Theory), DC 22 (Media

writing)

VI. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the semester, the students will be able to:

Cognitive Domain
1. Apply the principles, concepts, and processes of interpersonal communication by:
a. Interpreting its structure, significance, and perspectives
b. Demonstrating the skills of an effective interpersonal communicator
2. Explain the models and processes of participatory development communication
Affective Domain
1. Value the discipline of development communication, both as theory and practice
Psychomotor
1. Practice of participatory development communication techniques

VII. COURSE CONTENTS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Topic 1: Foundations of Communication

 Communication Perspectives
 Perception of Self and Others
 Verbal Communication
 Nonverbal Communication
 Listening

Topic 2: Interpersonal Communication and Relationships

 Interpersonal Relationships

Topic 3: Group Communication

o Communicating in Groups
 o Group Leadership and Problem Solving
o
MIDTERM

Topic 4: Participatory Communication in Civil Society

 Participatory Communication in Civil Society

SEMI-FINAL
Written Case Study

FINAL REQUIREMENT
Case Study Presentations

Course Requirements

o Interpersonal Communication Notebook

o Lab Activities
o ThesisIt and Echo Participants
o Case Analysis

Grading System

MIDTERM GRADE AFTER-MIDTERM CLASS FINAL GRADE

STANDING
Prelim Exam 20% Semi-Final Exam 20%
Midterm Exam 30% Final Exam 30% Midterm Grade 35% + After
Class Standing Class Standing Midterm Grade 35% + Final Output
 Foldable 20%  Foldable 20% 30%
 Class Participation10%  Class Participation 10%
 LabActivities 20%  Lab Activities 20%

Total 100% Total 100% FG 100%