This course introduces students to selected theoretical perspectives and vocabularies for understanding human communication. Topics include social construction of reality, history of communication, orality and literacy, communication and technology, language, and semiotics. First-Year or sophomore standing or consent. Required of all majors and minors. A discussion-recitation approach to the oral communication of ideas.
Students deliver informative and persuasive speeches that are individually reviewed.
The course is intended to assist students in becoming more effective communicators, regardless of their major. Offered both semesters. First-year students only or consent. A general category used only in the evaluation of transfer credit. The purpose of this course is to expose students to major research methods used in the communication discipline.