A course designed to enhance the development of critical thinking skills and their application to verbal and non- verbal interaction in interpersonal and public communication contexts.

An accelerated course for selected freshmen and sophomores in fundamentals of communication, concepts and skills in verbal/nonverbal communication and listening. Not open to juniors and seniors.

Develops essential skills in reading and critically analyzing scholarly texts, and in writing academic papers.

An introduction to the study of rhetoric as a cultural force influencing human behavior and societies and as a critical approach to interpreting cultural artifacts.

A study of the communication demands and skills relevant to the student's future role as a business or professional person.

Introduction to principles and practices related to productive interpersonal communication. Emphasizes competence in using verbal and nonverbal message systems to promote effective communication in social and task relationships.

The historical development of the motion picture as an art form. Analysis of the technical, social, economic and cultural factors which have influenced the medium.

Use and implications of telecomputing for messaging, re- source finding, and self-directed discovery lerning.

(PR: Permission of instructor). May be repeated 3 times for credit.

(PR: Permission of instructor). May be repeated 3 times for credit.

A course based upon Instructional Television Series broad- cast by public television. The student is repsonsible for viewing the series on the air and satisfying all course re- quirements announced by the department.

Designed for present and future demands on skilled presenters of information. Included in the teaching of advanced oral presentation skills, computer assisted/ aided presentations, teleconferencing and other presentational skills.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207 or YGS 161 or IST 101.

Analysis of the process of communication and its constituent elements, with emphasis upon traditional and contemporary theories, their validation, and their use as a tool in diagnosis and remediation of communication problems.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207 or CMM 305 or YGS 161 or IST 101.

Investigation of the functions, ethics, responsibilities and social impact of oral communication in periods of social unrest and/or political change.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207 or CMM 305 or YGS 161 or IST 101.

Introduction to the understanding, practice and analysis of persuasion. Behavioral and rhetorical theories of persuas- ion will be examined and applied to contemporary persuasive communications.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207 or YGS 161 or IST 101.

Basic principles of agrument; practice in discussion and debate. Recommended but not a prerequisite for inter- collegiate debating.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207 or CMM 305 or YGS 161 or IST 101.

A method for studying the role which language plays in human affairs.

Study of group communication processes, including problem solving, systems of group communication analysis and evaluation, in task oriented groups.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207 or YGS 161 or IST 101.

The theory and practice of legal communication techniques. The course will examine interviewing skills, negotiation skills, argument preparation skills, presentation skills, and cross-examination skills. Recommended for pre-law students.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207 or YGS 161 or IST 101.

Survey of principles underlying communication between superiors and subordinates in organizations. Emphasis placed upon communication strategies regarding role defini- tion, performance feedback, development and maintenance of relationships, conflict management, leadership, decision- making.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207 or YGS 161 or IST 101.

The fundamentals of reading, analyzing, and interpreting literature.

A study of the barriers to communication across cultures and of strategies for addressing these problems.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207 or YGS 161 or IST 101.

The study of performance practices that function as enactments of cultural identity. Topics will include performance as a cultural process, performance in social roles, and performance as power.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207.

A study of listening/feedback behavior as an integral part of the communication process, development of listening/ feedback skills, and an awareness of barriers to effective listening and feedback.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 104H or CMM 207 or YGS 161 or IST 101.

(PR: Permission of instructor). May be repeated 3 times for credit. Continuation of Speech 270-271.

(PR: Permission of instructor). May be repeated 3 times for credit. Continuation of Speech 270-271.

Surveys interpersonal, public, and organizational health communication theories and findings; explores the communication demands of health care and promotion, communication issues in health systems, and strategies to resolve problems.

Investigation of information flow in organizations with emphasis on identifying communication problems.

Pre-req: CMM 303 (may be taken concurrently).

An exploration of theories of rhetoric from the Greek philosophers to the present. This course will examine the strategic use of symbols in persuasive discourse.

This course will explore the areas and significance of nonverbal communication as they relate to the quality and effectiveness of human interaction in personal, social, and professional relationships.

Pre-req: CMM 103 or CMM 207 or CMM 104H.

An examination of the construction of rhetorical texts and the effects they produce.

Skill development in the question-answer-response process as it applies to a variety of interviewing situations.

A study of the variable affecting, and affected by, communication process in small groups, with particular emphasis upon leadership variables.

Pre-req: CMM 315.

Study of the relationship between persuasion and social change, including theories of attitude and behavioral change and contemporary theories of persuasion.

Introduction to the advanced study of theory and research areas with emphasis on communication research methods and reporting.

Pre-req: CMM 303 (may be taken concurrently).

Pre-req: CMM 213.

An exploration of the theory, research, and practice of communication in understanding and negotiating interpersonal conflict.

An exploration of gender as an organizing principle for communication.

Study of important directions in modern film, including style, genre, and the relationship to contemporary society. A variety offilms will be viewed for analysis.

Direction of extracurricular speech activities: assemblies, forensic events, etc.

This course explores the impact of computer-mediated comm- unication on human organization.

Investigates communication in establishing effective interactions between health providers, patients, and families. Explores theories and findings in relationship development, decision making, intercultural communication, social support, advocacy, and family relationships.

Knowledge and utilization of interpersonal communication skills in all teaching-learning environments.

Capstone experience. The development, organization, revision and presentation of major projects that serve to demonstrate the student's competence in the discipline.

Pre-req: CMM 411.

Examines communication processes that influence human behavior and public policy through health promotion campaigns, including theories and practices of health behavior change and designing, implementing, and evaluating health communication interventions.

Open only to speech majors of outstanding ability. See Honors Courses.