Examination of argumentation as a rhetorical art. The course explores various ends of argument, including inquiry and persuasion, and identifies the principles and methods of argument associated with different aims. Small Group Communication . A survey of the concepts and competencies of small group communication. The course integrates dominant theoretical perspectives with skill-building.
Emphasis is placed on the development of small group leadership and participation competencies.
Offered every other year. Interpersonal Communication . A survey of the concepts and contexts of interpersonal communication. The course combines theoretical material and a skills orientation. Emphasis is placed on the development of interpersonal competencies.