COMM 200 - Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice

Institution:

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Communications

Description:

Theory and practice of promoting shared understanding and the common good through civil discourse as related to the development and presentation of oral messages. Students will be expected to develop an understanding of the principles and practices of public speechmaking that constitute civil discourse, how the First Amendment enables it, its history and role in problem-solving, and the influence of mediated discourse on democracy.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 10/30/2007 

Institution Website:

www.sru.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 738-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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