Study of visual and verbal human communication using various critical frameworks, including rhetorical, ideological, semiotic, argumentation and narrative. 3 cr. hrs. Course investigates the dynamics of human communication in building, maintaining or altering interpersonal relationships. Relevant interpersonal communication theories will be used to analyze human relationship behaviors. 3 cr. hrs.
Course provides an introduction to the dynamics of intercultural communication.
Content includes the importance of understanding one's own culture, the culture similarities and differences in communication, relationships, and the workplace, and the ability to adapt to various cultures. Exposes students to theories of organizational communication and to methods used in their application. Emphasis is on solving actual business and organizational communication problems. Provides instruction about news reporting of public affairs, and covers such areas as crime and police, courts, government, politics, and education. Students learn the common problems and techniques for covering public affairs agencies.