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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a study of the forms, content, environments, and strategies of the mass media (newspaper, magazine, radio, television, film, etc.). Emphasis is given to a historical and critical understanding of media structures and functions.
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course exposes students to the main areas of scholarship and research within the field of communication. Students are introduced to the fundamental issues and concerns involved in the study of rhetorical and communication theory and given an orientation necessary for future study. Emphasis is placed on approaches to communications employed within the field, current developments in scholarship, and the development of proper research techniques.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this course is to improve the presentational skills of students who will be entering a career in business. The course focus is not only on the structural skills necessary to deliver a professional presentation, but also on the integration of the use of technology into the oral presentation. Presentational tools such as overheads, charts, graphs, illustrations, and Powerpoint are incorporated into the course assignments. Prerequisite: COMM 111
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the research process. It examines how research is planned and designed, explores both quantitative and qualitative methods, introduces students to processes of data collection and analysis, and gives them experience in conducting original research. Prerequisite: COMM 201
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a survey of historical and contemporary rhetorical theories beginning with the Greek classical period. Attention is given to the critical and theoretical analysis of human discourse in modern society. Prerequisite: COMM 201
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3.00 Credits
Basic theories and concepts associated with human communication are the focus of this course, which reviews research and theoretical positions on interpersonal, intrapersonal, small-group, nonverbal, and intercultural communication. Prerequisite: COMM 201
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3.00 Credits
The course explores the dynamic processes of establishing a relationship between culturally diverse individuals. Respecting divergent cultural patterns is promoted, but not at the expense of neglecting the consideration of salient spiritual, moral, and ethical issues involved in intercultural communication. Meets the general studies elective requirement.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Students participate in directed activity in debate and/or individual events, including platform speaking, limited prep events, and the oral interpretation of literature. Participation in intercollegiate speech competition is required. May be repeated for up to six credits, but only three count toward the major. Prerequisite: instructor's permission
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the role of gender in communication processes. Students examine both the personal and social nature of gender, including how it shapes communication and how communication creates, reproduces, sustains, and sometimes challenges and changes the meaning of gender. Attention is given to how gender impacts, and is impacted by, friendships, family relationships, education, media, and organizations. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and COMM 303
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3.00 Credits
This course provides the student with both a theoretical and active acquaintance with group participation and leadership. The effectiveness of group discussion is examined through the concepts of leadership emergence, norms and roles, cohesiveness, interaction conformity, conflict, listening, and group structure. Meets the general studies elective requirement.
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