15000 THEORY AND PRACTICE OF ORAL DISCOURSE (3)
An inquiry into the nature and function of oral communication in immediate person-to-person situations where interaction with the audience is possible.  Lecture Notes Midterm Review
Syllabus 99F  00S-Day E/W     01S-Day E/W    01F-Day E/W     02S-Day E/W     02M     02F-Day E/W     03S Day E/W   03M   03F-Day E/W
HONORS  LECTURE NOTES  CRITIQUE FORM

20000 FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION (3)
This cornerstone course will introduce new or prospective majors to the communication discipline by acquainting students with career information, major requirements, skills needed in major courses, and database and internet search strategies.
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20001 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Introduction to human interpersonal communication. Components and structures, situations and context are described; non-evaluative focus with emphasis on informal experience.
Syllabus 00S    01S-001 002    01F-002 003  02S-001 002 003    02F  03S  03M  03F

25454 INTERCOLLEGIATE FORENSICS I (1-2) (repeat registration permitted)
Practicum in intercollegiate forensics for freshman, sophomores, and beginning forensic students.
Syllabus 03S   03F

25464 ARGUMENTATION (3)
Introduction to principles of oral and written argumentation. LECTURE NOTES   
Syllabus 00S    01S    02S   02F   03S   03M   03F

25851 COMMUNICATION FOR TEACHERS (3)
Principles, skills, and responsibilities of oral communication as central to the process of teaching all grades and subjects. Focuses upon speaking and listening with pupils, peers, and parents.
Syllabus 01S  03S  03M  03F

25863 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Fundamentals of public speaking, conference speaking, group leadership, and human relations as applied to business and industrial needs. Recommended for business administration students.
Syllabus 01S  01F-001 002 003  02S-001 002  02M  02F  03S  03M  03F

25902 COMMUNICATION THEORY (3)
Study of the process of human communication. Emphasis on source, message, channel, and receiver dimensions of communication. Examination of major theories of communication and persuasion.
Syllabus 99F  00S   01S   01F-001 002 003  02S   02F  03S  03M  03F

26000 CRITICISM OF PUBLIC DISCOURSE (3)
A critical examination of selected public speeches on a variety of historic and contemporary issues, emphasizing methods of evaluating public oral communication and the heritage of speechmaking in free societies. GUIDE ANALYSIS
Syllabus 01S-001 002  01F-003  02S  02M  02F  03S  03M  03F

30000 COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS (3)
Introduction to qualitative and quantitative research methods in communication.   Students should complete this course early in their program of study.
Syllabus 01F-001 002  03S  03M  03F

35252 THEORIES OF RHETORICAL DISCOURSE (3)
Exploration of rhetoric as the faculty of influencing human decisions through persuasion and as an instrument for the analysis of attempts at communication.
Syllabus 00S  02F  03S  03M  03F

35454 INTERCOLLEGIATE FORENSICS II (1-2) (repeat registration permitted)
Advanced practicum in intercollegiate forensics for juniors and seniors with forensics experience. Maximum of 4 hours may apply to speech major.
Syllabus 03S  03F

35550 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (3)
Principles of reflective thinking applied to various forms of group discussion; e.g. committees, ad hoc and continuing groups, and panels with an audience.
Syllabus 01S  01M  01F  02S  03S  03M  03F

35600 COMMUNICATION IN TEAMS (3)
Examines communication processes and research related to teambuilding, decision-making, task groups, and leadership within the organizational context.
Syllabus 03S  03M  03F

35852 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Theory and application of communication between people of different cultures and different national systems.
Syllabus 01S  03S  03M  03F

35860 INTERVIEWING (3)
Techniques, principles and practical skills for interviews most likely to occur in business environments: job searches and selection interviews, information-gathering interviews, performance appraisals, counseling interviews, and persuasive interviews.
Syllabus 00S  01F  02S  03S  03M  03F

35864 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Application of communication theory to industrial and organizational settings. Communication structures and methods in organizations.
Syllabus 99F  03S  03M  03F

35912 GENDER AND COMMUNICATION (3)
Examines influences of gender and biological sex in interpersonal, organizational, and mediated communication including communication processes in interpersonal and media violence, STDs, and other contemporary social problems.
Syllabus 00S  01S  01F-001 002  02S-001 002  02M  02F  03S  03M  03F

36001 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION IN SOCIETY (3)
Examines communication in public settings. Content includes communication campaigns, corporate crisis communication and public opinion in executive, legislative and judicial settings.
Syllabus 03S  03M  03F

40001 ADVANCED INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Advanced treatment of interpersonal communication theory and research. Interpersonal principles are applied to group and organizational contexts.
Syllabus 01S  01F  02F  03S  03M  03F

45007 FREEDOM OF SPEECH (3)
Examines historic and contemporary instances relating to freedom of speech; study of limits, rights, responsibilities and socio-legal-rhetorical issues.
Syllabus  01F  02F  Honors  03S  03M  03F

45092 INTERNSHIP (1-6) (repeatable for a total of 6 hours)
Participation in first-hand field experiences in a community or business setting, for the purpose of applying academic experiences.
Syllabus 02M  02F  03S  03M  03F

45093 VARIABLE TITLE WORKSHOP (1-5)

45095 SPECIAL TOPICS (2-4)
Offered when unusual resources permit a topic different from courses. Topic will be announced when scheduled.
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45154 RHETORICAL CRITICISM (3)
Standards of criticism in public discourse and methods for their application in persuasive speaking.
Syllabus 02F  03S  03M  03F

45196 INDEPENDENT STUDY: RHETORIC AND COMMUNICATION (1-6)  (repeatable for a total of 6 hours)Readings and/or research on problems approved by division coordinator in consultation with student's advisor and project director.

45459 ARGUMENTATION THEORY (3)
Topical Investigation of selected theoretical and practical aspects of argumentation. Prerequisite: COMM 25464 or permission.
Syllabus 00S  This course has been discontinued.