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  • 4.00 Credits

    Study of and practice in interviewing and its various purposes in communication settings. Practical and theoretical approaches. Course Information: Topical Areas: Journalism/Media Studies; Interpersonal Communication.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Examination of theories and techniques involving attitudinal and behavioral change with the objective of students becoming better practitioners and more critical receivers/analysts of persuasive messages. Students analyze historical and current examples of propaganda and persuasion. Course Information: Topical Area: Interpersonal Communication.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Introduction to ethics of communication practice including evaluation of ethical dilemmas in interpersonal, small group and organizational contexts. Students analyze and compare ethical frameworks and perspectives and develop personal and communal ethical standards, which they apply to ethical dilemmas. Course Information: Topical Area: Interpersonal Communication.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Examination of the theories and practices of political communication in the United States. Topics include campaigning vs. governance, communication ethics, political advertising, political campaigns, political debates, the presidency, the role of the media, the role of unelected advisors, speechwriting, technology, etc. Course Information: Topical Area: Journalism/Media Studies.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Student serve as either actors or technical support for the current UIS theatre production. Students are responsible for attending all scheduled rehearsals, call-times, and/or meetings per the rehearsal schedule, including but not limited to tech and dress rehearsals, performances and "strike." Course Information: Same as THE 475. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours with approval. Topical Area: Interpersonal Communication. 1.000 TO 2.000 Credit Hours Levels: Doctoral - Springfield, Graduate - Springfield, Undergrad - Springfield Schedule Types: Practice Liberal Arts & Sciences College Theatre Courses Department
  • 4.00 Credits

    Examination of fundamentals of directing for the theatre and other directing concepts including script analysis, creation of promptbooks, blocking, working with various theatre artists and adapting to spaces. In-class and out-of-class work, including scheduled rehearsals. Course Information: Same as THE 476. Topical Area: Interpersonal Communication. 4.000 Credit Hours Levels: Doctoral - Springfield, Graduate - Springfield, Undergrad - Springfield Schedule Types: Lecture-Discussion, Practice Liberal Arts & Sciences College Theatre Courses Department
  • 4.00 Credits

    This course uses documentary films, news/analysis interviews and several documentaries to examine how race is communicated and experienced in the U.S. It focuses on the barriers to genuine dialogue about black/white race relations with some attention to American Indians, Latinos/as and Asian Americans (Interpersonal emphasis area). Course Information: This course fulfills an Engaged Citizenship Common Experience requirement at UIS in the areas of U.S. Communities or ECCE Elective.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Intensive study of a current communication topic. Description of topic for a given semester will be stated in the course schedule. Course Information: May be repeated if topics vary. Topical Area: Journalism/Media Studies; Interpersonal Communication.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Specialized instruction; students may arrange for special courses on otherwise unavailable topics, subject to availability. Course Information: May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours if topics vary.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    All graduate students must complete a closure experience. Communication students have three options. 1)Thesis: Research-based exploration of a topic approved by thesis committee. 2) Project: Production of a major project selected with approval of project committee. 3) Comprehensive examination: Comprehensive examinations in five topical areas over a two-day period. Students must have completed a minimum of 32 credit hours to be eligible for the comprehensive exam. Students should consult their advisers for program guidelines during their first semester. Successful completion of any of the three options fulfills the master's closure requirement. NOTE: If the thesis/project/exam is not completed by the time four hours are accrued in continuing enrollment, students must register for COM 502 for zero credit hours (one billable hour) in all subsequent semesters until the thesis/project/exam is completed. Course Information: Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours.
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