Courses

Overview of the skills necessary to evaluate commonly reported communication research.

History and theory of public advocacy and civic discourse.

This course is intended as a foundational course in communication theory for Communication Arts and Sciences majors and others interested in social science theory in general. It is designed to show how communication theory can be applied to understand and improve communication in your professional (and personal) life. The theories examined will span the range of communication contexts, including interpersonal, group, organizational, mediated, and cross-cultural interactions.

An understanding of both qualitative research methods and the theoretical frameworks that inform qualitative inquiry. Additionally, this course focuses on tools for data collection such as individual and focus-group interviewing and observing and recording interaction. This course provides practical experience for students in collecting and analyzing qualitative data with and without the use of technology and examines particular difficulties in the interpretation and reporting of qualitative findings. Qualitative Research Methods is course that bridges disciplinary boundaries and is useful to any student who will be investigating human interaction.

Ethical issues in public and private communication; role of communication in expressing and realizing individual and social values.

Students will learn how to assemble a portfolio that reflects their progress, knowledge, and insight into college-level study.

Experiential-based course covering the four main social research methods: available data, survey research, experiments, and field research.

Creative projects, including research and design, which are supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.

Organizing, adapting and presenting ideas in public informative, persuasive, technical and ceremonial speeches.

This course provides an in-depth examination of argumentation in both public and private contexts.

Review and practice of various communication forms used in modern organizations.

Communication behaviors contributing to civil and uncivil discourse; their implications in business, public life, across cultures and in interpersonal relationships.

This class is designed as an opportunity to explore the complexities of interpersonal communication and to develop a repertoire of interpersonal communication skills.

Focus on topics such as language, identity, prejudice, and intergroup relations on a domestic/ international level.

Explores how humans influence others through communication.

Examines the function and structure of communication in both formal and informal situations.

This course explores the science and practice of leadership around the globe through pertinent scholarly literature and related instructional resources.

Applies organizational behavior theories, concepts, and skills to leading and motivating individuals and groups.

Survey of theory and research with respect to attitudes, morale, and motivation of employees and management.

Review of research and application of behavior principles in the areas of management and supervision.

The study of social influence, leadership and status, and social cohesion and commitment processes in small groups.

The role of gender in shaping contemporary North American patterns of employment, occupational roles, and statuses.

This class is designed as an opportunity to explore the complexities of interpersonal communication and to develop a repertoire of interpersonal communication skills.

Organizing, adapting and presenting ideas in public informative, persuasive, technical and ceremonial speeches.

Review and practice of various communication forms used in modern organizations.

Focus on topics such as language, identity, prejudice, and intergroup relations on a domestic/ international level.

Explores how humans influence others through communication.

Communication behaviors contributing to civil and uncivil discourse; their implications in business, public life, across cultures and in interpersonal relationships.

Examines the function and structure of communication in both formal and informal situations.

Theories and strategies important for conceptualizing, developing, and managing conflict negotiation, mediation, and third-party intervention.

Explores the nature and functions of communication in organizations, with emphasis on concepts, tools, and skills for effective management of communication.

Explores the literature on gender research in the discipline of human communication.

History and criticism of public discourse; intensive analysis of selected public addresses and social movements.

Provides an overview of the various media and communications methods that comprise modern integrated marketing campaigns.

Preparing and editing professional papers for subject specialists and for others interested in careers as writers or editors.

Preparing and editing reports and presentations common to business, industry, and government.

Analysis and composition of informative, persuasive, and "creative" Web texts, based on rhetorical principles; no prior Web writing experience required.

Applies organizational behavior theories, concepts, and skills to leading and motivating individuals and groups.

This course explores the science and practice of leadership around the globe through pertinent scholarly literature and related instructional resources.

Survey of theory and research with respect to attitudes, morale, and motivation of employees and management.

Review of research and application of behavior principles in the areas of management and supervision.

The study of social influence, leadership and status, and social cohesion and commitment processes in small groups.

The role of gender in shaping contemporary North American patterns of employment, occupational roles, and statuses.