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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CW,CS) This course aims to develop the theories and applications of interpersonal communication by focusing on various perspectives of communication and creativity, conflict in interpersonal relationships, and listening and language appreciation. Students are expected to analyze and discuss specific conversational patterns that are both experienced and observed. How these patterns form and transform the conversational dynamic of an interpersonal relationship is explored. Prerequisites: CM130 and CM230.
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(Variable; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CW) This course aims to explore diverse uses of rhetoric applicable to the coming out process. Cultural, social, political, physical, institutional, and financial constructs of the closet will be studied in an effort to understand and appreciate the coming out process. Rhetorical constraints, functions, and strategies involved in the construction and deconstruction of the closet, both perceived and real, and of coming out the closet will be illuminated. While various perspectives of rhetoric will be covered, a classical perspective will be most closely examined and applied.
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(Variable; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CW,CS) This course invites the students into an exploration of transactional communication by focusing on message reception. How is a message received What interrupts reception How can we determine if and when a message has been transmitted How are messages interrupted Specifically, we will study diverse perspectives of the listening process. This includes the study of (1) the pragmatics of listening; (2) the epistemology of listening; (3) the aesthetics of listening; and (4) the ontology of listening. Listening will be viewed primarily as an expression and extension of creativity. We will also examine and develop the relationship between listening and leadership. Prerequisites: CM130 and CM230.
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(Variable; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CW,CS) Course examines the theories, skills, and research methods involved in the exploration of communication from a social scientific perspective relevant to specific contexts. The context will determine course content and pedagogical approach. Courses included but are not limited to Family Communication, Community Identity and the Workplace, Public Relations, Gender Communication, and so forth. Prerequisites: CM130 and CM230.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; S,CW) Women. Work. Identity. These three words are related in a complex web that many of us will struggle to untangle for our entire working lives. In this course, we identify and name the components of the relationships among these words-all in the context of the unique perspective that the communication discipline offers. Prerequisites: CM130 or CM230 or CM220 or CM365 or permission of the instructor.
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(Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; S) " I know you are lying to me! " " You talk with your hands a lot. " If you have ever said or thought one of these things, then theories of nonverbal communication may interest you. Students in this course will learn about the use of space, body language, and vocal (but not verbal)communication. A major course project will require students to analyze videotapes of people communicating in natural situations. Prerequisites: CM130 or CM230 or CM220 or CM365 or permission of the instructor.
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(Variable; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CW,CS) This course examines persuasion both in its theory and criticism. It focuses on theories of rhetoric that have influenced our modern understanding of communication. Areas of application such as public address, communication technologies, politics, and mass media will form the emphasis. Depending on the emphasis the subtitle will change after the title Media Studies. Prerequisites:CM132 or CM133.
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3.00 Credits
(Variable; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CW) In this course we will explore one visual medium: film. The core of concern is with film as symbolic form, which is potentially communicative. A rhetorical perspective insists on the presence of an audience which is not necessarily of interest in all types of film criticism but will be crucial in our discussions. We will try to relate theories, methods of production, and criticism to our work but it will not be limited to them. This course is an opportunity for students to explore what films mean to them and why it is such an important cultural phenomenon. Prerequisites: CM132 or CM 133.
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3.00 Credits
(Variable; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H) This media studies course introduces students to basic issues and research surrounding media violence. We will take a hard look at media violence and its scholarly research in order to try to understand the intricacies of both our fascination and repulsion for all of its manifestations. Cross-listed in Communication and Peace and Conflicts Studies, this course asks students to critically analyze media violence while integrating current media research into our understanding of violence as a presence in our lives and what we can or should do about it. Prerequisites: CM132 or CM133 and permission of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
(Variable; Variable; 3.00 Credits; H,CW) We know we can connect with a friend studying abroad on a daily basis and when we do research on the WWW, the materials, location, time and distance are irrelevant. This course lets us extend our vision to a serious study of how global business, politics and social relations are changing by these various processes of instant connection and perpetual contact. Digital Media are at the heart of this revolution in communication. Neccesarily we want to pay attention to the digital divide and the continuities of our lives as these communication changes occur. In looking at the big picture, the scope of these changes is neccesarily global, challenging, complex and fast. Hang on to your seats!! Prerequisites: CM132 or CM132.
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