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4.00 Credits
The role of rhetoric in the political context is studied as it has been demonstrated in the major social movements of the 20th Century. Students will examine movement stages, movement organization, movement leadership, and movement use of communication channels as expressed through different kinds of rhetorical messages. The role of rhetoric in conflict-resolution will be examined through case studies of the resolution of the Arab-Israeli and the South African conflicts. Students will research a social movement of their choosing.
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3.00 Credits
A critical survey of modes and styles in contemporary publications is offered. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical and analytical skills in assessment of manuscripts, as well as on improving research and interview techniques. Instruction will be provided about such issues as copyediting, marketing, agents, working with editors, and assembling feature-length or book-length texts. Students will contact publishers concerning article needs and editorial guidelines to enlarge their understanding of the appreciation for the standards and expectations of publishers. Prerequisite: Communications 240 or permission of instructor. Also listed as Writing 345.
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3.00 Credits
As the United States has become a culturally diverse nation, the need for knowledge and sensitivity about different cultures in health care settings has become crucial. Cultural beliefs about disease and health are closely intertwined with the belief about religion, life and death, and even gender and child-rearing. The interconnectedness between cultural belief systems and communication is the focus of this course. Students will learn both culture-general and culture-specific concepts to achieve the goal of greater knowledge, awareness, and understanding of intercultural health care.
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4.00 Credits
In recent years, world capitalism has become increasingly reliant on communication technology and information flows to remain operational. This course assesses the impact of such developments on freedom and liberty using human rights principles and legal precedents as an essential yardstick. Students will be expected to participate actively in debates, simulations and written assignments.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Special topics focusing on specific areas within the broad realm of human communication will be offered each year. Topics will vary depending upon the currency of the subject matter and expertise of the faculty. Offered on a rotating basis, topics in Rhetoric, Communication and Mass Media will provide an opportunity for students to examine contemporary issues and research methods. A prerequisite and/or permission may be required for some topics.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a study of qualitative and quantitative methodologies used in Communication research. The following are some of the humanistic and scientific methods used in the discipline: rhetorical criticism, historical- critical analysis, content analysis, experimental research design, interviewing and surveying. Students will be expected to understand each methodology and select one that will approximately answer their research question for their senior project. Students will prepare a research pro spectus starting with an original question, extensive scholarly literature review, hypotheses generation and a proposed research methodology to answer their question. The actual research will be carried out during the Senior Seminar.
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3.00 Credits
Students complete their original year-long research project and present their findings in both written and oral forms; this task highlights their development as communication scholars. Prerequisite: Communication 470.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Independent Research
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2.00 Credits
A comprehensive examination of the discipline's recent significant or historical exemplary research is undertaken to acquaint all majors with important aspects of each field within the discipline. Major areas include interpersonal, group, organizational, nonverbal communication, rhetoric, public address, mass media and journalism. Ethical issues of the discipline will also be considered, particularly a discussion of the significance of choice, moral obligations, truth and honesty in communication.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An internship can bring a specific focus to the study of communication that is not available in the traditional educational environment of a classroom or library. Students with a junior or senior status and with completion of six courses in communication may apply for an internship at a cooperating communication-related business for professional field-work experience and directed research or project. The student's study-employment is jointly supervised by a faculty member and the employer. Internships can be arranged in professions such as journalism, public relations, and mass media. For each hour of academic credit, 40 hours of professional work experience must be completed. Additional requirements include a daily log of professional activities, a research paper connecting the theoretical learning to the practical work experience, and a written evaluation by the cooperating professional supervisor in the communication field.
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