A study of gender differences from sociological and philosophical perspectives. Topical areas covered include communications, law, literature, popular culture, ethics, and business. 650 Classical Foundations in Communication Studies. Course surveys major contributions to rhetorical theory during the classical period and the development of rhetorical criticism in the centuries since. 652 Communication and Social Movements.
Course examines the role of communication in successful social movements.
Contemporary reform movements are analyzed to determine communication strategies, organizational issues, leadership concerns and rhetorical focus. 653 Media and the Political Process. An introduction to the study of political rhetoric, the course relates rhetorical theory to political communication and considers the impact of political communication in government, the electoral process, and society. This course focuses on the contributions that individuals and groups with diverse ethnic backgrounds have made to the economic, social, and cultural history of the state. 585 Coal Mine Life, Work and Culture in West Virginia.