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3.00 Credits
This course will explore the similarities and differences between masculine and feminine communication styles and how these affect communication in a variety of interpersonal contexts including friendships, romantic relationships and the workplace. Students will gain an understanding of the role gender plays in their communication and interpersonal relationships and an ability to use this knowledge to increase their communication competence.
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An examination of the theories and principles of the dynamics of communication within a variety of family contexts. Topics such as courtship, marital reality, change and growth, and rules and roles will be explored.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the theories, concepts and research that attempts to explain the various functions of nonverbal communication as well as the powerful role it performs in the interpersonal communication process. Students will learn how to assess their own nonverbals and utilize nonverbals to build communication competence.
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3.00 Credits
The leaders of tomorrow need diverse organizational and interpersonal skills to motivate and empower those who follow them. This course introduces theory and strategies to effectively lead others, including setting priorities, creating effective teams, leading in crisis, and developing people. Students will also examine what kind of leader they are and can be in their communities and workplaces. Prerequisite: CA 108.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an introduction to the theories and concepts used to analyze interpersonal conflict situations that occur within friendships, the family, the workplace, and the community. Students will gain an understanding of the functions and potential benefits of conflict in interpersonal situations, as well as their own conflict management style. Students will develop a repertoire of style, strategy, and tactic options for conflict situations.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide an analysis of the theory and techniques of persuasion as they relate to individual attitude change and to various social movements. The course will include an exploration of psychological, logical, and cultural premises, as well as ways to write and design persuasive campaign pieces. Basic advertising theory also will be introduced, along with ethical dimensions of persuasion, in general.
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3.00 Credits
Students explore a variety of research methodologies and apply and practice research procedures to become more critical consumers of research. Understanding research methods helps students gain knowledge of the communication discipline and will open professional paths by exposure to inquiry, investigation, analysis, data collection, and data interpretation.
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3.00 Credits
Students will gain a higher level of expertise in Public Speaking than in the CA 101 course by developing advanced skills of persuasion, narrative, language usage, and an ability to handle difficult speaking situations. Advanced speaking skills are taught through extensive speaking and criticism. Prerequisite: CA 101, sophomore standing.
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3.00 Credits
Students explore a variety of approaches to argumentation in several contexts, including science, religion, business, government, and politics. Students have the opportunity to apply and practice reasoned decision-making both orally and in writing. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, CA 101.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introduction to mass media, including print, electronic and film. Students will study the media as business, and how students shape and are shaped by economics and technology. Students will explore how the mass media affects us on an individual, societal, and cultural level and discuss myriad ethical issues surrounding the media today.
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