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Formerly: CMST A110, Public Speaking. In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. Common Course Number: COMM C1000.C-ID: COMM 110.

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Teaches effective communication skills through the study of self-concept, listening, perception, language usage, persuasion, and nonverbal communication. Emphasis is on developing and applying good communications skills and overcoming the barriers to effective communication. Writing and speaking skills are emphasized and evaluated. C-ID: COMM 130.

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Designed to teach students effective communication processes with and about oneself. Emphasis is on developing a greater self-awareness and self-esteem by studying cognitive science, whole brain learning, language and symbolic processing, perception, and nonverbal communication skills.

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Students will gain the knowledge and skills to effectively meet the growing need for Social Media technology within organizations. Students will learn the basics of content creation; determine which platform best meets the needs of organizations and their targeted audiences; and, learn how to measure social media success. Students will analyze, think critically, discuss, research, and develop social media technology while understanding while understanding ethics and etiquette.

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Explores the oldest performance tradition, storytelling, and focuses on the principles and methods of effective oral interpretation. Through analysis of poetry, plays and stories, in both individual and group performance, the student will learn to edit and construct a script, and to perform successfully.

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Competitive forensics. May be taken for 1, 2, 3 or 4 units depending on the number of hours and the number of events in which the student participates. This course may be taken four times. C-ID: COMM 160B.

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The study, practice, and application of communication theories as they relate to different cultural, subcultural, ethnic, and racial groups. Emphasis on interpersonal effectiveness, including skills in nonverbal processing, assessment of different cultural interactional patterns, and the reduction of racism and ethnocentrism. C-ID: COMM 150.

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Explores the role, influence, effects, and significance of gender on our everyday communication interactions. Analyzes issues of gender and communication by examining the theoretical perspectives used to explain gender phenomena, gender socialization, and male and female interactions and stereotypes. Explores, with an emphasis on improving communication skills, the relationship between gender and communication as it pertains to the nature of gender(s), the language of gender, and gender differences in verbal and nonverbal communication. Enrollment Limitation: GNDR A165; students who complete CMST A165 may not enroll in or receive credit for GNDR A165.

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The analysis and application of nonverbal cues and their effect on interpersonal and intercultural communication. Emphasis is on developing effective communication skills as they relate to physical appearance and dress, body movement, face and eye communication, vocal cues which accompany spoken words, and the use of environment and space.

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A survey of major mass mediums and their influence on the artistic and cultural expression of contemporary society. Appreciate the aesthetics of and evaluate radio, television, film, print media, and Internet. Advertising, PR, media law and ethics are covered. Students learn analytical skills to help become critical consumers/developers of media. C-ID: JOUR 100.

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Introduction to the basic principles, components, and techniques of effective public relations. Topics include publicity and promotion, advertising, media and community relations, and approaches to problem solving. Enrollment Limitation: BUS A185; students who complete CMST A185 may not enroll in or receive credit for BUS A185.

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Theory and practice of argumentation and persuasion with emphasis on critical thinking skills as they apply in listening, speaking, and writing. C-ID: COMM 120.

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A supervised internship classroom-based learning and experience in a work setting where social media is an essential component of the overall organizational strategy. This work experience course is designed to assist students to acquire the knowledge and skills to analyze, create, implement, and evaluate social media technology. Four courses within the Social Media Strategist career program must be taken prior to enrolling in this course.

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An introduction to the critical consumption of media. Focuses on ability to access, analyze, & evaluate media messages, and to construct argumentative and analytical essays. Develop tools to evaluate credibility, truth & accuracy through critical examination of news, opinion, advertising, PR, entertainment, and social media. Explore political/ economic/social contexts of media production & consumption.

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This course examines contemporary philosophies, methods and theories for studying the communication systems within different types of organizations. This course focuses on identifying the methods available for improving communication in organizations. Through lecture, discussion, and activities, the course will focus on communication as a process and skill that can help individuals and their organizations to mediate conflicts and challenges among organizational members.