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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
See Communication 254 for a description of this course. Also listed as English 252.
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4.00 Credits
This course traces the historical development of the English language from its Indo-European origins down to present day U.S. speech, with a special emphasis on the various contemporary American dialects. In studying this long evolution of our native tongue, students will be intro- duced to modern linguistic techniques and terminology. Some fieldwork in local dialects will be required. A revised version of this course is offered for three credit hours as Communication 252. A student may receive credit for only one of these courses. Also listed as English 254.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Special Topics in Communication:Seminar
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Independent Study
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Field Experience allows a student the opportunity to examine one or more professional communication fields through observation, interview, shadowing. This may entail some professional work on behalf of the student, but is determined by the cooperating organization and the faculty supervisor. This is designed for career exploration. Generally, a student would complete 30 to 40 hours of professional commitment for each hour of academic credit, along with an analysis paper.
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4.00 Credits
A body of scientific and humanistic theories that provide understanding of the human communication process is examined. The course starts with a discussion of theory and evaluative criteria, then moves to an identification of the nature of communication theory, both thematic and contextual theories, and concludes with an assessment of the status of communication theory. Prerequisite: Communication 101 or FSEM 125.
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3.00 Credits
This course is concerned with the communication "about" and "betweenmen and women. "About" involves how the sexes are discussed, referredto, or depicted both verbally and nonverbally. "Between" is the interpersonaldimension. More specific topics include the social construction of gender and the influence of gender on: self perceptions, self disclosure, language usage, nonverbal communication, mass media, intimacy, friendship, and professional relationships.
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4.00 Credits
This course focuses on the interaction of attitudes and verbal communication process emphasizing recent experimental studies dealing with source, message, receiver and environmental variables. Additionally, specific persuasive situations such as bargaining, negotiations, trial processes, marketing and political campaigns are examined. A research paper on an aspect of persuasion theory and recent experiments is required. Also listed as Management 326.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the nature of rhetoric as it has developed as a human problem-solving process from the 5th Century B.C. to the present. Students will explore the contributions of major rhetorical figures from the Classical Period through the 20th Century with an emphasis on rhetoric as a cultural artifact that evolves from the political, philosophical, and social background of the times. The ethical dimension of rhetoric is stressed throughout. Applications will be made to contemporary examples. Students will engage in experiential learning through the re-enactment of a Roman banquet. Prerequisite: Communication 101.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the nature and practice of rhetorical criticism as theory and methodology for understanding and critiquing contemporary discourse. The tools of rhetorical criticism, different methodological approaches, and the values of analyzing human discourse are explored. Students will do five critiques from a broad variety of contemporary discourse including speeches, essays, letters, editorials, theater, television, film, and other symbolic contexts of their choosing. Also listed as Writing 333.
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