Historical, theoretical, social, and ethical functions of communication are studied within a global context. Students studying in the program also come to understand the theory of persuasion in written, oral, and nonverbal communication in today's complex environment. Students pursuing a communication minor work with a faculty advisor to develop a personalized, tailored course of study. In this way, they develop a coherent approach to the discipline that reflects their own interests in the field.
Options range from interpersonal communication to journalism and mass media.
The field of literary studies is an essential component in education. Combining their studies in the business core with a concentration or minor in English, Bryant students will be prepared to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a variety of professional fields. Studies in English and the Humanities also provide optimal qualification for graduate study in many disciplines, ranging from traditional fields in the humanities to business, law, and international politics. The minor in English is designed to foster and sustain a cultured background, based upon the mastery of those literary texts and methods that enter into and inform the world of the modern citizen and business professional. Students design their English minor in accordance with their own interests, in consultation with their program advisor.