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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
This professional seminar, offered in a hybrid workshop/ online/field-based format, provide gerontology students close to graduation the opportunity to participate in a job club, prepare portfolios and resumes appropriate for geron- tological careers, receive career coaching from gerontology career specialists, and participate in other activities to prepare for entry into an identified career path in the field.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced, individualized study of areas of sociology not considered in other courses to meet special interests or program requirements. Includes a term project and readings approved by the instructor. Instructor permission required. Recommended: prior study of sociology.
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4.00 Credits
Covers complexities of the communication process. Includes insights into the causes and effects of general communication behaviors, involvement in active exploration of basic communication theories and concepts, and opportunities to develop communication strengths. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
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3.00 Credits
Improve listening and speaking skills. Includes oral reports, conference procedures and everyday conversation.
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4.00 Credits
Emphasizes understanding and appreciation of listening as an integral part of the communication process. Investigates and applies current research in listening theory. Analyzes and provides practice in the appropriateness and application of the major types of listening in academic, business, media and interpersonal contexts. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
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3.00 Credits
Present prepared and impromptu assignments with emphasis on understanding the vocal mechanism for production of Standard American speech while learning the International Phonetic Alphabet. In class group and individual work designed to improve articulation, breathing, projection, expressiveness, and pronunciation.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to speechmaking based primarily on a traditional public speaking approach. Aids students in developing theoretical understanding and practical application of oral communication skills. Also includes techniques in controlling speech anxiety, how to structure and organize information to present to a variety of audiences, and physical and vocal delivery skills. Prerequisite: MTH 20 or equivalent placement test score, and WR 121.
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4.00 Credits
Explores theories of persuasion. Develops skills of inquiry and advocacy through oral discourse, including critical analysis and rules of evidence. Practice in using, planning, delivering and refuting persuasive arguments in a variety of extemporaneous formats. Through this course, students will learn how to more effectively influence others as well as how others are trying to influence them. Prerequisite: SP 111 and its prerequisite requirements.
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4.00 Credits
Communication as it relates to business and professional settings. Readings and discussions focus on the climates, settings, philosophies, and practices of organizational communication, including effective business presentations. Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
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4.00 Credits
Explores the nature and impact of different cultures on communication. Includes interactive relationship forms as the basis for global understanding in the classroom, business or travel. Focus on processing messages with accelerating changes in political, economic and immigration patterns through individual cultural perceptions. Understand and communicate with people who are "different." Prerequisite: WR 115, RD 115and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
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