This class is designed to improve communication skills with peers, family, teachers, employers or large groups of people so that the student may participate more successfully in professional and social life. Rapidly expanding technologies and corporate systems demand strong choices in verbal and nonverbal messages, listening skills and critical thinking. Students enrolled in Communication Applications will be expected to identify, analyze, develop and evaluate communication skills needed for professional and social success in interpersonal situations, interviews, group interactions, and professional or personal presentations.