Emphasis is placed on dyadic, small group, and public communication processes within the organizational context. This course examines the application of communication theory and research in health care settings. Emphasis is placed on the application of interpersonal communication research and theory with respect to how information related to health care is communicated. Prerequisites SPE 210, SPE 330 and SPE 340 or permission of the instructor. This course focuses on the use of competent communications skills in judiciary settings.
Emphasis is placed on the application of theory and research during legal proceedings.
Case studies will be examined and field observation will be required. This course explores speechmaking as a force in American political and intellectual history from the colonial period to the present. Speeches related to political, cultural, social, and economic issues will be examined. SPE 205 or permission of the instructor. This course examines the origins and development of rhetorical theory as well as methods of analyzing public communication.