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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 Hours. Strongly recommended as one of the first courses for majors and minors. The course focuses on strengths and weaknesses of theory, the connection between theory and research methods in communication, and several communication theories from a variety of contexts (e.g., interpersonal communication, group dynamics, and organizational communication). Prerequisite: COMM 1113 or permission of the instructor.
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3 Hours. A study of the methods and procedures of rational decision making and effective argumentation. Special emphasis will be placed on logical, ethical, and emotional proof, advocacy of case structures for specific audiences, and direction of a successful debating program.
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3.00 Credits
3 Hours. A course focusing on the role of listening in promoting successful oral communication in the business and educational communities, including components of listening comprehension, theories of listening behavior, barriers to effective listening, and elements for improving listening comprehension at five levels; intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, public address, and mass communication.
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3 Hours. A course designed for the student interested in developing speaking skills. Emphasis will be placed on organization, supporting material, delivery, and audience analysis. Further attention is given to the study of social relationships and the communication process. Prerequisite: COMM 1113, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Hours. Designed to teach students presentational skills with an emphasis on both public speaking and use of visual supplements. Particular attention is directed toward the business presentation in a professional setting. Prerequisite: COMM 1113.
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3.00 Credits
3 Hours. This course identifies the communication skills that leaders need to help manage the information environment and the collective actions of organizational members. Topics covered will include a communication skills model for leadership, networking, the leader's role in decision making and promoting positive work relationships, the leader as visionary, and the characteristics of competent leadership.
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3.00 Credits
3 Hours. The study and application of the principles of group interaction including the techniques, types, leadership, and roles. Principles are applied to realistic experiences as groups interact to discuss current social issues.
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3.00 Credits
3 Hours. Focuses upon the dynamics of communication on a one to one basis in a variety of settings. Topics include relational communication, rules and conversation, conflict, relational growth and deterioration, gender differences in communication, and deception. Prerequisite: COMM 1113 or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Hours. The study of attitude and/or behavior change and the application of tools designed to enhance that change. The course includes discussions of classical persuasion, theories of attitude change, and interpersonal compliance gaining strategies; and opportunities to apply persuasive strategies to a variety of contexts (e.g., advertising and sales). Prerequisite: COMM 1113 or permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 Hours. Focuses on the nonverbal behaviors and relevant contextual cues associated with human communication including, for example, physical behavior, distance, facial expression and eye contact, paralanguage, the physical environment, touch, and cultural variables.
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