The student uses knowledge and experience gained from participation in class to diagnose and analyze communication problems most closely associated with nonverbal communication. The learning experience is heightened by the use of communication labs which concentrate on the different nonverbal communication systems. Advanced Interpersonal Communication. Familiarizes the student with the fundamental nature of and problems in interpersonal and group communication. Communication is studied from the scientific perspective with emphasis on factors that measurably affect quality of communication.
Students analyze communication situations of their own choice.
Intercultural Communication. 5 hours. Introduces the student to the difficulties encountered when persons from different cultures communicate. Thus, the effect of culture upon communication is stressed. Simulations are used to provide the students with experience attempting to communicate across cultural barriers and stimulate development of skills for intercultural communication. Both theoretical and practical problems of intercultural communication are analyzed.