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COMM 1111 Issues in Argumentation and Advocacy
(3-0-3)
This course investigates the nature of argumentation in personal, social and
political processes of controversial issues in public policy, emphasizing the
structures and strategies of argumentation. Special focus will be on oral
presentations of developed argumentative discourses and practice of the practical
skills of public debate employed in advocacy.
This course meets the requirements for the oral communication competency.
Prerequisite: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, ENGL 0989 or satisfactory English
scores
to place into co-requisite remediation or higher.
Offered: On demand.
COMM 2105 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
(3-0-3)
This course examines the dynamics of communication from a social scientific
perspective. It focuses on basic processes in face-to-face interaction from the
perspective of communication competence. Analyzes the variability of design,
production, exchange, and interpretation of messages in relational family,
professional, and cultural contexts. It develops skills in oral communication and
building relationships.
This course meets the requirements for the oral communication competency.
Prerequisite: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, ENGL 0989 or satisfactory English scores
to place into corequisite remediation or higher.
Offered: Spring.
COMM 2210 Voice and Diction
(3-0-3)
This course includes study and extensive practice of phonetics, enunciation and
listening skills. This course is designed for those who wish to have a career in
which strong speaking skills are needed. This course could also be helpful for
those who study English as a second language. It is not intended for use as a
speech correction/pathology course. A variety of methods will be used such as
those credited to Linklater and Lessac.
This course DOES NOT meet the oral communication competency requirements.
Prerequisite: READ 0099, ENGL 0989 or satisfactory English scores to place into
co-requisite remediation or higher.
Offered: On demand.
COMM 2220 Introduction to Small Group Communication
(3-0-3)
This course examines the dynamics of the group communication process,
focusing on basic theories of group communication and emphasizes performance-
based application within the group setting. Analyses of listening in groups, verbal
and nonverbal communication, conflict and cohesion, argumentation and decision-
making are included. The oral communication component offers experience
formulating and delivering group presentations.
This course meets the requirements for the oral communication competency.
Prerequisite: READ 0099, ENGL 0989 or satisfactory English scores to place into
co-requisite remediation or higher.
Offered: Fall.