BUS3010 - Perception is Reality?

Kapiolani Community College - CECS

Course Description

This course looks at the important relationship between perception and communication. Making our perception of others as well as other's perception of us as accurate as possible is key to effective communication. The topics covered will include identifying the perception process, understanding how we form impressions, the empathy quotient and improving our perception (and in turn our communication).

Learner Outcomes

1. Participants will be able to identify the process of perception and how it leads to one's reality.
2. Participants will be able to identify specific steps to improve perception accuracy and avoid miscommunication.

Notes

If you are a student with a documented disability and have not voluntarily disclosed the nature of your disability, we may coordinate the accommodations you need. In that case, you are invited to contact the Disability Support Services Office (DSSO) in 'Ilima 107, ph. (808)734-9552, or email kapdss@hawaii.edu for assistance. For students whose primary disability is Deaf or hard of hearing, contact the Kapi'olani Community College Deaf Center, ph. (808)734-9891 / (808)447-3141(VP) or email jfried@hawaii.edu .
Please note: Please call ahead.