State and national elections are studied, and students write criticism of campaign rhetoric and journalism. 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. Exposes students to theories of organizational communication and to methods used in their application.
Emphasis is on solving actual business and organizational communication problems.
Research, study, or original work under the direction of a faculty mentor, leading to a scholarly thesis document with a public presentation of results. Requires approval of thesis director, department chair, dean, and the director of the Honors Program, when appropriate.