A feeling of futility and isolation is said to have swept the country leaving most members of society without influence to get their needs met. And yet there are individuals and groups which endeavor to create social systems which influence those in power. You may already have participated in one of these groups. During the term students will attend a public forum to study how communication influences the political. Students will also have an opportunity to analyze their personal communicative power.
Powerful communicators use many techniques to influence society.
The study of communication practices provides us with an understanding of these techniques. I invite you to join this study of power and influence.