Courses
Graduate Level Courses
COMM 531 Administering the Forensic Program
Principles of constructing and administering a forensic program, including
recruiting, squad direction, budgeting, tournament policies and current
literature on forensics direction.
COMM 534 Communicating Professionally
The planning and practice of written and oral communication skills applicable
to complex organizational environments. Written message preparation will
emphasize writing memoranda, letters, proposals, reports, evaluations,
and position descriptions. Oral message preparation will focus on presenting
briefs, arguments, and position papers; conducting performance appraisals,
interviews, and meetings; managing the media, stockholders, and the public
at large.
COMM 541 Rhetorical Theory and Criticism
Introduction to research in rhetorical studies. Examination of major figures
and schools of thought on rhetorical theory and criticism from the Pre-socratics
through the modern British era.
COMM 546 Issues in Communications Studies
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
An examination of theories and research in social cognition, interpersonal,
small group, organizational, intercultural, mass communication, language
and behavior, and nonverbal communication. Critical analysis of empirically-based
articles in the field. Social scientific research proposal required.
COMM 551 Intercultural Communication
Study of the relationship between culture and communication with emphasis
given to social, psychological, linguistic and nonverbal variables; problems
in the practice of intercultural communication.
COMM 590 Special Topics in Speech Communication
Topics of current interest selected for intensive study in speech communication.
May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of six units. Topics
will be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
COMM 600 Seminar in Nonverbal Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 546
Review and analysis of theoretical writings and critical studies in nonverbal
communication; the relationship of nonverbal behavior to oral communication.
COMM 610 Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 546
Current theories and research in interpersonal communication.
COMM 611 Seminar in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Prerequisites: COMM 546
Investigation, analysis, and criticism of the nature, development, and
dynamics of conflict and the role of negotiation in interpersonal, group,
organizational, and international and intercultural communication; study
and understanding of conflict management.
COMM 614 Gender and Family Research
Prerequisites: COMM 546
This course covers major theoretical perspectives that explain the role
of communication in family and gender issues. Epistemological, conceptual,
and methodological issues in researching family and gender communication
are also explored.
COMM 620 Seminar in Organizational Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 546
Theories and models of communication in large organizations; design and
management of organizational communication systems.
COMM 630 Seminar Intercultural Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 541 and COMM 546
Analysis of cultural influences on interpersonal communication; emphasis
given to cultural values, perception, social organization, language and
nonverbal codes; development of strategies of effective intercultural
communication.
COMM 632 Seminar in Small Group Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 546
Research in small group discussions.
COMM 633 Seminar in Interpretive Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 541
Theories of communicative interpretation of literature, with emphasis
upon the theory and evaluation of oral presentation of literature as an
art form and a pedagogical instrument.
COMM 635 Seminar in Communication Criticism
Prerequisites: COMM 541
Critical theories of rhetoric and major systems of communication criticism;
development of criteria and approaches for the evaluation of select communication
acts and contexts.
COMM 636 Seminar in American Public Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 541
Studies of American rhetorical events and their social, political and
intellectual settings, application of rhetorical theory in the analysis
of these events.
COMM 637 Seminar in International Public Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 541
Studies of international rhetorical events and their social, political,
and intellectual settings; application of rhetorical theory in the analysis
of these public communication events.
COMM 638 Seminar in Greek and Roman Public Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 541
Studies of Greek and Roman rhetorical events and their social, political
and intellectual settings, application of rhetorical theory in the analysis
of these events.
COMM 640 Rhetorical Theory and Criticism II
Prerequisites: COMM 541
Examination of major figures and themes in rhetorical theory and criticism
in the contemporary era.
COMM 646 Communication Theory and Research II
Prerequisites: COMM 546
Empirical research methodologies applied to communication research. Theory
and design of scientific research; analysis of findings; computer applications.
Research report required.
COMM 648 Seminar in Language and Behavior
Prerequisites: COMM 546
Contemporary theories and models in linguistic, psycholinguistic and socio-linguistic
research; communication discourse and speech acts analysis.
COMM 649 Seminar in Persuasion and Attitude Change
Prerequisites: COMM 546
Contemporary theories and models of persuasion; structure and relationships
of beliefs, values and attitudes; methods of assessing persuasive effects;
analysis of research literature.
COMM 650 Seminar in Instructional Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 541 and COMM 546
Designed for either beginning or experienced teacher/trainers, the course
will identify those communication variables and strategies that contribute
to greater student/client learning as well as greater satisfaction with
the learning process. Students will develop an instructional/training
package.
COMM 697 Directed Research
Prerequisites: COMM 541 and 546; authorization of the department Graduate
Advisor, Agreement for Independent Study Course form, consent of instructor
Directed research leading to the definition and discussion of a selected
problem or issue in speech communication and the presentation of research
results in a formal paper submitted to the department. Course may be repeated
for a maximum of 6 units with different topics (Independent Study).
COMM 698 Thesis
Prerequisites: COMM 541, COMM 546, COMM 640 and COMM 646; authorization
of the department Graduate Advisor, Agreement for Independent Study Course
form, consent of instructor
Preparation, completion and submission of an acceptable thesis in partial
fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Arts degree. Credit/No
Credit grading only. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 units.
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