CA 614 - Communication and Power

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University of New Hampshire at Manchester

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Description:

Explores the concept of power -- how we conceive of power, how we enact power, and the eff ects of power in our interpersonal relationships. Using a variety of theoretical approaches such as relational theory, feminist theory, and social constructionism, we will consider the idea that the expression of power is an act of selfdefi nition, that power resides in the ability to defi ne one's reality while identifying and choosing courses of action, and that disempowerment is the end result of the loss of freedom of action. Prereq: Any two 500 level CA courses (excluding CA 501), one of which must have CMN 457 as a prerequisite, or permission. Writing intensive. 4 cr.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

manchester.unh.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 641-4321

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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