Description:
This course is the academic component of a SC&I Living Learning Community offered in the spring semester, for those who are participating in that community in a second year.
This course is the academic component of a SC&I Living Learning Community offered in the spring semester, for those who are participating in that community in a second year.
A 1-credit service learning internship may be added to particular undergraduate courses in the school to allow students to add a service learning experience to the class. Contact the undergraduate program director of the major or minor for details.
Seminar on communication and human values in a democratic society. Particular emphasis on the concept of 'cultural democracy' in the formulation of public policy A historical evaluation of the philosophical problems related to matters of private taste versus public good.
The capstone course is designed to facilitate students' synthesis of what they have learned in the program, through a directed project. Students will first work together in class to identify and refine projects or areas of research to complete. Capstone project presentations will be captured digitally for feedback from the larger community. Capstone projects may be done individually or in pairs. Projects will contribute to the students' websites; a portion of this class will include preparation of a website of material from the minor. Prerequisites: Completion of at least 15 credits within the minor, or completion of 12 credits and concurrent enrollment in one other DCIM course. Open only to declared DCIM minors.
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Beginning skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and skills needed in communication with deaf persons. Offered in Summer Session only. Does not count toward the major.
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Intermediate skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and skills needed in communication with deaf persons. Offered during Summer Session only. Does not count toward the major.
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Basic concepts, models, and theories examining the role of communication in human behavior.
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Patterns of human interaction, types and stages of relationships, verbal and nonverbal exchanges, strategies and tactics.
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This course will explore the nature of persuasive argumentation as applied through the specific lens of parliamentary style debating.
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Development of effective oral presentation and participation skills in interpersonal, small group, organizational and public settings. Particular attention is given to issues of diversity and multiculturalism in presentation and participation. Does not count toward the major.
Exploration of the uses of experimental, descriptive, historical-critical, and field-research approaches to the study of communication.
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This course examines types and qualities of civic infrastructure, civic engagement, and community leadership. Students are introduced to the methods and nature of community communication in varied contexts.
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Social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter represent a new class of communication platforms that have become quickly interwoven into the everyday lives of millions of people around the world. In this course we will draw on competing communication perspectives to explore the reasons behind the widespread popularity of these platforms. In doing so we will consider the role of individual choice, social influence, technological influence, and how these three perspectives can be combined. We will further explore the implications of social media for personal relationships, youth culture, organizations, social research, and personal privacy.
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This class focuses on applying literacy principles to real life health phenomenon, in clinical encounters, as well as in community and public health contexts with an emphasis on medically underserved and vulnerable populations.
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Theories and techniques for collecting, selecting, packaging, and disseminating information within organizations and between organizations and their constituencies.
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This course provides an overview of the field of political communication. Accordingly, we will analyze the role of advertising, polling, media coverage, image construction and ethics in political campaigns through a historical and case study perspective. We will also discuss the role of current communication theories and their effects on contemporary political messages. We will focus specifically on the communication dynamics of political campaigns.
Note: This course fulfills a requirement for the Leadership in Organizations and Community specialization within the Communication major.
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Sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language acquisition and development, phonetics, and issues of bilingualism.
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Critical evaluation of the aesthetic and social impact of visual communication.
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Provides an overview of communication theory and research related to the use of a range of communication technologies in a variety of interpersonal, group, and societal contexts.
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Critical examination of the theory and research concerning the dimensions, dynamics, and functions of interpersonal interaction.
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Principles of group communication, types of groups, group structure, leadership, and membership roles; techniques for working with groups.
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