Co-requisite: COMM 101. Overview of concepts central to effective public speaking including managing nervousness, researching and organizing information, thinking critically, delivering messages, fielding questions and influencing an audience.
Co-requisite: COMM 100. Evaluation of basic concepts central to effective speaking, listening, responding and critical thinking in an oral context.
An introduction to the nature of communication as symbolic behavior including an overview of communication contexts.
(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) A study in the oral interpretation of literature, especially prose and poetry. Laboratory experiences include substantial student performance in individual and group presentations.
An introduction to communication inquiry; includes practice with skills of critical thinking, library research and social science techniques.
Study the basics of argumentation including reasoning, evidence and critical thinking. Practice the practical skills of public debating.
Prerequisite: COMM 100 or instructor's consent. Practical experience in presentation design and delivery to facilitate understanding of a message and for influence of others.
An undergraduate course focusing on the philosophical and theoretical issues of self-perception and relationships as they are affected by verbal and nonverbal communication.
An overview of current theory and research in communication. The course will focus on nonverbal communication message systems and their impact on the communication process.
Learn about the communication concepts and theories inherent in the process of interacting with individuals in cross-cultural and inter-ethnic situations. (LAC)
Investigate family structure from a human communication perspective.
Apply problem-solving and decisionmaking techniques and theories, particularly in the relationship between communication and group variables such as leadership roles and cohesiveness.
Study the dynamics of communication activities within an organization.
Investigate the relationship between communication and the law and legal argumentation and persuasion within courtroom advocacy. Analyze communication within the legal profession.
Investigate major variables surrounding attitude change and human persuasion.
Prerequisite: COMM 201 or consent of instructor. Investigate communication theory and research related specifically to the classroom setting. Course content will focus on the development of self-concept perception, verbal and non-verbal language and group dynamics.
Prerequisites: EDFE 120 or EDFE 125. Focus of the course is on curriculum and classroom organization, testing and evaluation, procedures and materials specific to secondary speech communication instruction.
This course is designed to introduce the concepts, theories, and issues surrounding the emergence of communication technologies and the evolution of the communication process.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Examine theories of leadership, major leadership research findings and various leadership methods. Consider how the principles derived from leadership literature can be applied to small group and organizational settings.
Investigate issues of current concern for COMM professionals with subject varied according to faculty expertise. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits, under different subtitles.
Prerequisites: COMM 100 or COMM 101, COMM 102, COMM 201, COMM 220, COMM 330 and COMM 343. Consent of instructor. Summative course of the nature and function of communication theory and research including an overview of the traditions of theory and current perspectives in the discipline.
Supervised work experience in area of specialization. Submit a proposal to the coordinator of internships six weeks before registration. Maximum of six semester credit hours may be counted toward the major. Repeatable, maximum of ten credits.