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3.00 Credits
Study of philosophical theories used to analyze, describe, and interpret the process of communication. Emphasis on the nature of persons, consciousness, and social exchange as discussed in contemporary schools of thought such as behaviorism, semiology, structuralism, critical theory, and hermeneutics.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar consists of revolving topics and authors interested in the interplay of communication and religion within culture, society and community. This seminar examines topics and authors supportive of the Catholic and Ecumenical mission of the Holy Ghost Fathers. It encourages examination of voices who offer insight into our communicative lives from a faith perspective. St. Augustine, Thomas Merton, Hannah Arendt, Martin Buber, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Dorothy Day are some of the authors around which the seminar is shaped.
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3.00 Credits
Provides a theoretical introduction to classical and modern rhetorical praxis. Student papers focus on theoretical summaries of rhetorical scholarship.
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3.00 Credits
Examines theoretical and applied strategic management of communication in profit and not-for-profit corporate settings critical for organizational success at all levels. Topics include roles and responsibilities of communication functions within corporations, design and implementation of communication plans, and strategic message production for internal and external audiences, including employees, investors, and other stakeholders.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the connection between religious narrative and nonviolence. Key metaphors of respect, responsibility, discipline and faith guide examination of authors such as Martin Luther King, Jr., Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day and Mahatma Gandhi. This course applies regligious nonviolence to multiple rhetorical settings through final paper projects completed by M.A. and Ph.D. students.
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3.00 Credits
Graduate students serve as project managers for students enrolled in Undergraduate R & D I. Students guide undergraduate students in conducting research on topics in the field of applied communication, evaluating evidence, constructing white papers, and delivering information to clients. The course centers upon delivery of integrated marketing communication (public relations, advertising, and marketing) and corporate communication research in cooperation with clients in the for-profit and not-for-profit marketplace.
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3.00 Credits
Offers additional experience in management of communication research and development teams. Graduate students serve as project managers for students enrolled in Undergraduate R&D I. Students guide undergraduate students in conducting research on topics in the field of applied communication, evaluating evidence, constructing white papers, and delivering information to clients. The course centers upon delivery of integrated marketing communication (public relations, advertising, and marketing) and corporate communication research in cooperation with clients in the for-profit and not-for-profit marketplace.
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3.00 Credits
Analyzes major social influences affecting communication theory and practice from classical to contemporary times. Theorists emphasized include Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, John of Salisbury, Bacon, Campbell, Whately, Kames, Watzlawick and Berger.
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3.00 Credits
Examines communication theory and research as it relates to the health care context. Uses a systems perspective to investigate such issues as interpersonal communication (e.g., doctor-patient, nurse-patient, doctor-nurse), patient satisfaction and compliance, and group and organizational communication (e.g., health care teams, job stress, self-help groups). Investigates specifically, within an interpersonal and theory perspective, issues such as reassurance, confirmation, and interactional control.
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3.00 Credits
Examines how the structure of health care organizations affects the communication within them. The class will use case studies to analyze how well health-care professionals communicate with one another and how their attitudes about professionals affect their ability to communicate. The course will also examine the ethical mission of health care organizations and professions and how the communication process helps or hinders that mission.
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