COM 460 Group Leadership. Advanced study of small-group behavior. Theories of leadership are examined in detail as they relate to problem solving in group situations. COM 462 Theories of Persuasion. Critical review of social influence theories and practice in the area of persuasion and human action.
Special emphasis is given to the application of the theories in mediated communication settings.
COM 463 Seminar in Interpersonal Communication. Focused investigation of selected approaches to interpersonal communication, including symbolic interactionism, relational communication, and nonverbal communication. Writing proficiency is a requirement for passing the course. COM 467 Seminar in Public Address. A topical consideration of individual case studies from public discourse, designed to probe problems of the nature of the audience, the ethics of persuasion, and the power of public advocacy in mass society.