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.

An introduction to the nature of communication as symbolic behavior including an overview of communication contexts.

An introduction to communication inquiry and research as a means to answer questions about communication and its impact in our daily lives. 

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.

Prerequisites

COMM 100 with a minimum grade of D-

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.

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.)

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.

Students will examine strategies and theories to communicate science with non-science audiences. The course focuses on development of real-world products to communicate science.

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.

Prerequisites

(COMM 100 and COMM 102 and COMM 201 and COMM 220 and COMM 330 and COMM 343 with a minimum grade of D-)

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.