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									Introduction to basic concepts, theories, and principles of oral communication applied to speaking situations. Develops competence in oral communication through performance and critical analysis of student skills in a variety of speaking formats. Audience analysis, content discovery, communication strategies, arrangement of ideas, use of evidence and reasoning to support claims, language and style, voice and other delivery skills and ethical considerations. Fulfills General Education Oral Communication requirement.
									
									
								
							 
							
						 
						
							
						 
						
						
						
					 
				
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									Introduction to study of communication, power, and politics in contemporary life. Consideration of theory and research in communication that help understand how power relationships are constituted, negotiated, and changed. (Fall semester)
									
									
								
							 
							
						 
						
							
						 
						
						
						
					 
				
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									Development of human communication from orality to literacy to "electrasy," or electronicorality, as a foundation for the exploration of issues and problems in contemporary culture concerning effective participation in society. How such development continues to revolutionize human consciousness, communication, and culture. Consideration of central concepts of voice and expression in forms ranging from embodied speech to dialogue to new media and technologies. (Spring semester)
									
									
								
							 
							
						 
						
							
						 
						
						
						
					 
				
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									Analysis of readings in intercultural communication focusing on verbal and nonverbal customs of various cultures as information from both cultural and language perspectives. Each semester focuses on specific topics or cultures. Background in other cultures helpful but not essential. Fulfills General Education Global Diversity requirement.
									
									
								
							 
							
						 
						
							
						 
						
						
						
					 
				
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									Study and practice of rhetorical argument, proof, ethics, style, and delivery in performance and analysis of speeches. Projects include use of professional communication situations and video/ audio aids and new technology to enhance rhetorical effectiveness in message preparation, development, and delivery.
									
									
								
							 
							
						 
						
							
						 
						
						
						
					 
				
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									Study of the art of advocacy; develop logical, organizational, and research skills that debate and other forms of oral and written advocacy Includes political advertising. Prerequisites: OP 200 and OP 266. (Semester varies)
									
									
								
							 
							
						 
						
							
						 
						
						
						
					 
				
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									Oral performance of literature (poetry, prose, and drama) as the art of understanding and communicating a text's meaning to an audience. Explore the aesthetic dimensions of literature and its performance and develop critical skills interpreting texts and evaluating performed literature. Fulfills Literary Perspective of General Education requirement.
									
									
								
							 
							
						 
						
							
						 
						
						
						
					 
				
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									Trains voice to develop wide range of controls in pitch, volume, and quality to meet voice and speech needs of journalism, public speaking, and interpretation. International students are encouraged to enroll if interested in accent reduction.
									
									
								
							 
							
						 
						
							
						 
						
						
						
					 
				
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									Study conflict theory and principles and practices of dispute resolution. Includes everyday conflict, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution systems. Emphasis on interpersonal skills development.
									
									
								
							 
							
						 
						
							
						 
						
						
						
					 
				
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									Study research process from problem definition to survey design, sampling, data analysis, and interpretation of results. Development of skills in reading and interpreting social scientific research and conducting forms of research pertinent to public and political communication needs. Prerequisite: CC 200 or CC 201. (Spring semester)
									
									
								
							 
							
						 
						
							
						 
						
						
						
					 
				
					 
					
				
			
			
				
			 
		
		 
	 
	
	 
  
 
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