Methods of criticism include neo-Aristotelian, Fantasy Theme analysis, Burke's dramatistic pentad, metaphoric criticism and feminist criticism. Offered Semester II, alternate years. Students apply methods to examples of public discourse to analyze and evaluate messages. Offered Semester II, alternate years. Theory and practice of analyzing and understanding literacy texts as exemplary communication acts through solo performance.
Participants observe and critique their own and others' performances.
Offered Semester II, alternate years. This course is designed to explore the various dimensions of nonverbal communication in human interaction. Such factors as proxemics, touch, face and eye behavior, vocal behavior, body movement, etc. will be considered in the analysis of messages in various interpersonal contexts. The primary objective of this course is to provide an overview of the study of cultures and their effects on communication. Cultural, socio-cultural, psychocultural and environmental influences will be explored in terms of how they affect the communication process.