COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

(300 level)

366 - Organizational Communication—3 S.H.

Facilitates understanding and promotes better communication in organizations. Emphasizes role of internal and external messages in the process of organizing, climate formation, culture and action. Prerequisites: CMST 191 and 282 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. Offered every semester.

371 - Discussion and Small Group Dynamics—3 S.H.

The study of interaction patterns and networks to gain practical and theoretical perspectives upon small-group theory. Prerequisites: CMST 191 and CMST 282 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. Offered every semester.

375 - Argumentation and Advocacy—3 S.H.

The study of "reason-giving" as a process for decision-making and the creation of social knowledge. Participants in the class use research, discussion and practice in argumentative speaking and writing to develop critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: CMST 191 and CMST 282 or CMST 283 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. Offered yearly.

380 - Communication Research Methods—3 S.H.

This course surveys the various qualitative and quantitative approaches used in communication research, providing a foundation for application in a research project of students’ choosing. Prerequisites: One 300-level theory course. (See list of theory courses under major.) Offered every semester.

381 - Advanced Intercultural and International Communication—3 S.H.

Continuation of CMST 281, but emphasizes how to handle communication breakdowns that occur because of different cultural norms, customs, attitudes and values. Valuable to those who plan to study, travel or work abroad. Prerequisite: CMST 281 or instructor’s permission. Offered every third semester.

387 - Interpersonal Communication—3 S.H.

Designed to promote effective interpersonal communication through the study of theories like self-perception, relationship development, and relationship deterioration. Topics may include conflict management, gender issues in communication, individual communication styles and maintaining relationships. Prerequisites: CMST 191, CMST 282 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. Offered every semester.

389 - Persuasive Communication—3 S.H.

Introduces students to the theories of persuasion and social influence. Source, message, receiver and environmental factors are studied, and their effects upon the persuasive process analyzed. Prerequisites: CMST 191, CMST 282 and CMST 283 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. Offered every semester.

399 - Internship—1-12 S.H.

Supervised work experience designed by advisor, student and employer. Prerequisite: instructor’s consent and a minimum major GPA of 2.50. CMST majors only. P/NC only. Offered on demand.