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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Critical evaluation of the major principles and techniques of persuasion as they relate to public address and informal discussion. Prerequisite: Core 2.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent Study
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3.00 Credits
This course is flexible in content with its focus determined by student and faculty interest, current trends, and departmental needs.
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3.00 Credits
The study of argumentation techniques used in formal and content debating, preparation of the brief, strategy, use of evidence, affirmative and negative structure on current and national issues. Prerequisite: Core 4.
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3.00 Credits
This course is based on the idea that a culture's communication reflects the beliefs, attitudes and values of that culture. The reverse is also true, that the communication influences the culture. "Culture" is defined broadly to include nationality, ethnic background, gender, age, and other groups. The course focuses on the communication between two or more people of different cultures, examining verbal and nonverbal codes, world view, belief-attitude-value structures, and perceived intention of the communicators. Prerequisite: Core 4.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the process of communication within organizations. Specifically, attention will be given to the functional and cultural perspectives of organizational communication. Course content includes a discussion of informational flow, vertical and horizontal communication, linking pins, communication climate, systems theory, storytelling, and communication audits. Emphasis is placed on understanding the theoretical principles and applying them to common organizational situations. Prerequisite: Core 2.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course designed to provide an overview of the theoretical and practical foundations of public relations. Included is a discussion of organizational attitudes, public opinion, research, persuasive strategies, and image formation. In addition, students are exposed to the concepts of campaign construction, audience selection, media placement, and evaluation. A final project requires a synthesis of ideas into a comprehensive public relations campaign.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a broad survey of rhetorical theory from the early Sophists to modern rhetoricians. Rhetorical theory will be examined, considering how it has been conceptualized and practiced throughout recorded time. Prerequisite: Core 4 and COM 110.
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3.00 Credits
Topics in Communication
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3.00 Credits
Available to qualified students. Participants will work in College-approved off-campus internship programs to demonstrate and build upon student's communication skills with applied practical experience, such as in organizations, intercultural settings, etc. Prerequisite: Core 4 and consent of instructor.
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