Emphasis is placed on developing a range of communication skills in interpersonal contexts. Considers how competition, ownership, audiences, and government may influence content and other management decisions. Emphasis is on developing public speaking ability and critical awareness of the processes, content, and form of oral communication. Open to freshmen and sophomores who do not have previous speech experience. Comm 225 Small Group Communication 4 credits Study of the communication variables within the small, task-oriented group.
Emphasis is placed on the decision-making process.
Comm 235 Intercultural Communication 4 credits Exploration of cultural diversity and intercultural contact. Considers how communication is culturally shaped by people around the world, how communication is influenced by culture and, in turn, how communication influences culture. Comm 261 Newswriting 4 credits Introduction to making news judgments, interviewing, news gathering, and alternative structures of stories. Focus on spot news, speeches, obituaries, and press releases. Upper Division Courses Comm 300 Research Strategies 4 credits Examines key concepts and methods for gathering and evaluating information.