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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course examines basic verbal and nonverbal concepts affecting the communication process between individuals in various interpersonal contexts. Course also requires participation in written and oral activities designed to develop and improve interpersonal skills. Topics may include: perspective-taking, relationship and conversation management, effective listening, conflict management, communication climate, communication anxiety, and cultural/gender differences in interpersonal communication. COM 281 COMMUNICATION IN SMALL GROUPS. (3) A study of communication processes in small group situations. Topics include conflict, leadership, and decision-making. Students will participate in group discussion and develop skills in analyzing group performance.
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1.00 Credits
Preparation for and participation in intercollegiate debating. May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.
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3.00 Credits
Study of the phonetic structure of English language with requirement of mastery of international Phonetic Alphabet. Emphasis will be placed on phonetic transcription, and application will be made for students interested in general speech, speech correction, radio, television, and theatre.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the processes involved in attitude change, with emphasis on the preparation and delivery of persuasive messages.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to introduce students to basic concepts in the study of organizational communication. The course considers approaches to the practice and study of communication within organizational settings, including classical approach, human relations, human resources approaches, systems approaches, cultural approaches, and critical approaches. It also introduces specific issues within the study of organizational communication, including assimilation, decision-making, conflict, change, emotion, cultural diversity and communication technologies. Prereq: Communication major; others need departmental approval.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory survey course covering syntactic, semantic and pragmatic aspects of language as they relate to communication. Language learning, sign typologies, psycholinguistics, and the nature of meaning are selected topic areas. Emphasis is on behavioral, communication approach. Not open to students who have completed a 300-level (or above) linguistic class.
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3.00 Credits
Considers various theoretical perspectives which lead to a more thorough understanding of communication processes. Begins with discussion of the development of theory and inquiry. Includes perspectives of systems, cognitive, behavioral, affective, symbolic interactionist, dramatic, cultural and social reality, interpretive and critical theories.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the methods of philosophy of scientific research into the origins, nature, and effects of communication processes. Provides skills necessary for designing research projects and for interpreting and critically evaluating research results. Prereq: One course in statistics.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Research and study of special topics in communication. The student proposes the specific study to be undertaken and formally contracts with a faculty supervisor for guidance and evaluation. Ordinarily, projects will require the production of written materials as a basis for the evaluation. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. Prereq: COM 351 and COM 365 and a Communication Major, departmental approval and completion of learning contract prior to registration.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Provides field-based experience in communication through work in industry, government, education, etc. Pass-fail only. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits. A maximum of three credit hours may be counted toward the communication major. Prereq: COM 351 and COM 365, consent of Department Internship Director prior to registration, and completion of departmental learning contract.
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