Covers style rules, editing, lead writing, libel law, story construction, interviewing, rewriting and other topics. 323 Nonverbal Communication An examination of theory and research in several non-linguistic codes and the effects on human communication behavior. Second semester, each year. 324 Persuasion Examines theoretical and practical applications of persuasive communication. Students are exposed to traditional theories of persuasion, and to current trends in empirical persuasion research.
Students construct and deliver persuasive messages in group and individual settings.
First semester, each year. This course concentrates on a topic pertaining to the current needs and interests of faculty and students. The topics covered will vary from semester to semester and will be announced in the course listings whenever the course is offered. This course examines the ever-changing nature of families and the role communication plays in creating and maintaining family relationships. Specific topics include family structures, conflict, culture, decision-making, power, and stress.