Overview of concepts, including practice and evaluation, central to effective public speaking including managing nervousness, researching and organizing information, thinking critically, delivering messages, fielding questions and influencing an audience.
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.
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.
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.
Using rhetorical methods as a lens, this course focuses upon the identification and interpretation of persuasive messages found within a variety of popular culture texts including television, film, and music.
Learn about the communication concepts and theories inherent in the process of interacting with individuals in cross-cultural and inter-ethnic situations.
Investigate introductory issues of current concern for COMM professionals with subject varied according to faculty expertise.
Investigate family structure from a human communication perspective.
Apply problem-solving and decision making 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.
Systematic review of relevant contributions of rhetorical theorists for their probable impact on scientific communication.
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.
Investigate communication theory and research related specifically to the classroom setting. Course content will focus on the development of self concept perception, verbal and nonverbal language and group dynamics.
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.)
Special Notes
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.
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.