Week 1 Discussion - Interpersonal Communication Competence (Do this after you have started reading the book) 88 Read the section about the five characteristics of communication competence (pages 27-30). To get

to the textbook, first read the top page in Week 1 Module that says Read Me First so you can get an access code. Then start reading through Chapter 1. An easy way to do this is to go back to the Module list and click on Chapter 1: About Communication. That will open our textbook in Chapter 1. List three characteristics of interpersonal communication competence the you feel you already do well. What are two that you want to work on. For each of those characteristics, briefly explain what each means and give us an example from your life that demonstrates competence or lack of competence in each area. This first post should be about 200 words. Post your answer | and then read and reply to at least two other students by Sunday night. Your replies can add to their comments, ask a question, give another example, express support, etc. Replies should be about 100-125 words at least!