100xg The Communication Revolution and the Arts (4, FaSp) Communications technologies - beginning with printing and photography - as sources of change in art and aesthetics; challenges to classicism from the Enlightenment to the Computer Age. Not available for major credit. (Duplicates credit in former ANSC 100x.)
102 Spoken Communication (4, FaSp) Principles and practice of effective oral communication; analysis of the speaking-listening process; selection and organization of speech materials. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 102.)
115 Health Care Communication (4) Exploration of communication competencies needed by health care professionals; interviewing techniques: verbal, non-verbal, group; intercultural, organizational, and therapeutic communication. Intended for pre-health care majors. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 115.)
140xg Nature and Impact of Communications (4, FaSp) Nature of communications and their impact upon people; examination of empirical evidence showing impact of media and the organization of media institutions. Not available for major credit. (Duplicates credit in former ANSC 140x.)
200 Theories of Human Communication (4, FaSpSm) Social scientific inquiry into human communication: a multitheoretical approach, including mechanistic, psychological, symbolic interactionist, and systems perspectives. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 200.)
201 Theories and Methods of Rhetorical Inquiry (4) Survey of rhetorical theory, public discourse practices, and rhetorical criticism. Emphasis given to research procedures, critical thinking, and argumentative writing. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 201.) Prerequisite: COMM 200.
204 Interpersonal Communication (4, FaSp) Analysis of person-to-person communicative behavior in contexts ranging from informal to organizational; classroom experiences with topics such as attraction, trust, language, and nonverbal behavior. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 204.)
208 Communication and Conflict (4) Nature and functions of communicative behavior in human conflict; development of communication skills for managing conflict in a variety of settings. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 208.)
301L Empirical Research in Communication (4, FaSp) Experimental and survey methods for communication study; basic statistical concepts, procedures, and tests. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 301L.) Prerequisite: COMM 200; corequisite: MATH 116.
302 Persuasion (4, FaSp) Theories and research in social influence; strategies and tactics of persuasive communications in such settings as politics, public relations, advertising, business. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 302.) Prerequisite: COMM 200, COMM 301L.
320 Small Group Communication (4, FaSp) Group process theories relevant to communicative behavior in small group settings. Discussions and projects testing theoretic propositions. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 320.) Prerequisite: COMM 200, COMM 301L.
321L Communication in the Virtual Group (4, Fa) Communication processes in global computer networks; formation, maintenance, and decline of virtual groups; privacy and access; introduction to computer networks for communication students and researchers. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 321L.) Prerequisite: COMM 301 L, COMM 320.
322 Essentials of Argumentation (4, FaSpSm) Basic argumentation theory including burden of proof, logical analysis, research, evidence, reasoning, case construction, refutation; presentation of public address and debate. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 322.) Prerequisite: COMM 201.
324 Intercultural Communication (4, FaSp) Social and cultural variables in speech communication processes; strategies for resolving communication problems in intercultural classrooms. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 324.) Prerequisite: COMM 301 L.
362 Psychology of Communication (4, Irregular) Psychological models, theories, and variables related to human communication behavior. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 362.) Prerequisite: COMM 301 L.
380 Forensic Laboratory (1-4, max 8, FaSp) Directed individual research studies of contemporary problems. Supervised laboratory experience. Open only to members of the University debate squad. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 380.)
388g Ethics in Human Communication (4, FaSp) Value perspectives on communication in varied settings: interpersonal, organizational, and public. Issues of truth and responsibility in family and social interactions, advertising, and governmental communication. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 388.)
390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.
395m Communication and the Sexes (4, FaSp) Selected issues relating to communication and the sexes: analyses of the communication of women compared with that of men; perceptions and characteristics of woman as communicators. (Duplicates credit in former CAAS 395.) Prerequisite: COMM 301L.
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