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Human beings live and work within a network of organizations: family, school, club, team, profession, government. This course examines the nature and psychology of organizational communication. Special attention is given to games people play, the impact of non-verbal communication (including body language and environment), and the nature of leadership communication. Teaching methodologies used include role playing and guest lecturers from industry. 3 credits
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This course is designed to prepare students to develop and deliver effective presentations in a corporate or academic setting. It focuses on "presentational speaking", which is the primary method of communication used in most professional organizations today. Presentational speaking expertise is required for those individuals who want to succeed at workplace activities such as: facilitating small group meetings: participating in sales calls,: or conducting a training event. Topics include audience analysis, organization of ideas, outlining, delivery, use of visual aids and printed material, presenting a positive and credible image, soliciting feedback, fielding questions, and performing self-evaluation. 3 credits
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In today's multimedia world the demand for focused, effective written communication is greater than ever. This course teaches the techniques for this writing through emphasis on form and style. Clear business writing is key, but its forms across multiple media require not only the strong fundamentals of correct grammar, vocabulary, usage, and conventions, but also the nuanced styles needed for different audiences across different media. Students will practice finding and writing in their professional voice for internal and external corporate audiences and for a range of purposes, including explanation and persuasion. Multiple series of writing assignments will range in complexity from memos to reports. 3 credits
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This course focuses on the methods of social scienti?c research with primary emphasis on developing real-world research skills necessary for the design, implementation and analysis of effective and precise knowledge. Students will: practice the fundamental steps in any research process; learn the importance and complexity of knowing how to identify and formulate the best research question for a situation and need; understand the strengths and weaknesses of interviews, surveys, focus groups and content analyses to answer their questions; successfully implement at least one of these methods in a semester-long study; and realize both the meanings and limitations of the knowledge created. Each student will design a real-world study during the semester-preferably with a community partner or with instructors and students in other Cabrini courses and projects- and showcase and present the results at the annual Cabrini College Undergraduate Arts, Research and Scholarship Symposium or in another appropriate forum. 3 credits
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This course covers the nature of persuasion and helps students analyze, evaluate and, use ethical persuasion in personal, group, and public settings. Students will learn how persuasion operates in the world around us in both overt and subtle ways, and be able to articulate some of the implications/consequences of persuasion. Students also will learn to understand the process of persuasion and propaganda, and use theories and critical approaches to recognize and apply the principles as well as the practices of persuasion. 3 credits.
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This class integrates the theory and skills of intercultural communication with the current practices of multinational organizations and international business world. The class provides students with an opportunity to build awareness of diverse worldviews, insights on understanding and overcoming cultural differences, and appreciation of all cultures and ethnic groups. Through case studies, hands-on activities, and group presentations, students acquire practical knowledge in cross-cultural communication as well as the trend of globalization and its impact in various regions of the world. 3 credits
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This course provides students insights regarding key concepts,, theoretical perspectives, and critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for effective crisis communication and management within organizations. Students will learn about stage-based crisis analyses, successful and unsuccessful cases in crisis communications, and developing crisis management plans. Topics include how the public relations and advertising are used to alleviate crisis, how the broadcast and print media cover crises, and how to create internal and external communication strategies for a business or a nonprofit organization. 3 credits
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This course reviews basic skills of speech composition and delivery. Students learn audience analysis, organization and outlining, and effective use of nonverbal materials for different types of presentations which involve informing or persuading an audiance. These techniques are applicable to a variety of settings in business or education. The students' progress is enhanced by instructor evaluation, peer feedback, and frequent recordings of speeches. 3 credits
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Hybrid course available in either class meeting format or distance learning. Students choosing the latter will have two required face-to-face meetings (they may drop in on other classes if they wish) and will rent the film titles; for this course a website will be available for threaded discussions and materials distribution and exchange. Course through Arcadia University (Formerly Beaver College) 3 credits
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1.00 Credits
No course description available.
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