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  • COST 333: Communicating Identity

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This writing-intensive seminar course examines identity from the standpoint of human communication, which maintains that identity is (in)formed and (re)produced through communication. The course includes an examination of theories of identity in communication studies, and places emphasis on how features of identity (including sex/gender, race/ethnicity, age, ability, sexual orientation, etc) are communicated interpersonally, in groups, and through the mass media.
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  • COST 335: Popular Culture and Gender Construction

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This performance based course examines the influence of different forms of popular culture, such as film, music, fashion, and sport on the construction of gender ideals in a particular culture. As part of the course, students explore theories that explain how popular culture is formed generally, and focus on the ways females and males are portrayed in specific images and roles specifically. In this process, the changes in images and roles with regard to gender, including androgyny, are also considered.
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  • COST 340: Gender and Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    A course that explores messages about sex, gender, and communication. This course investigates the similarities and differences in the ways humans communicate 'sex' and 'gender' and considers the socializing agents that may influence the manner in which we communicate. In addition, students in this course explore how gender is both created through communication and communicated in interactions. Students may select communication theories or levels of interaction to explore how gender is communicated, and consequently constructed and performed, including (but not limited to) personal relationships and groups, the workplace, education, and mass media.
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  • COST 342: Health Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    A course designed to investigate the nature of health communication through theory, research, and skills associated with communicating in various health-related contexts. More specifically, students analyze communication messages among and between patients, providers, family caregivers, healthcare organizations, and communities. This class examines the sociohistorical, intrapersonal, interpersonal, intergroup, organizational, intercultural, and generational communication with all aspects of health so that students may become more mindful, educated, and effective health communicators.
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  • COST 343: Communication and Humor

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    A theory-based course focused on examining humor as communication. The course overviews classical and modern theories of humor, communicative functions of humor, and current research. The course offers general knowledge about the nature and communicative effects of humorous messages. Prerequisite:    COST 200
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  • COST 344: Family Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    A course focused on issues related to family interaction, functioning, relationships, and communication. Research and theories from communication, sociological, and psychological perspectives will be examined. Readings and discussions will include coverage of marital, parent-child, sibling, and intergenerational interactions in the family. Research on topics such as marital satisfaction, divorce, courtship, and the impact of the family on its children (and vice versa) will be examined. The nature of family interaction will also be focused on as it is associated with family dysfunctions such as family violence, mental health problems, and marital distress.
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  • COST 345: Environmental Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    This course is centered on the rhetorical construction and communication of interrelated issues pertaining to sustainability and environmental movements. Specifically, with a communication approach, we shall explore the roles and functions of communication in media presentation, strategies of public participation, awareness campaigning, and personal embodiment of principles of environmentalism and sustainability. Prerequisite:    COST 200
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  • COST 350: Theories of Organizational Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    Combines theory and application. Theoretically, students analyze different perspectives on organizational theory; communication, relationships, and media within the organization; dynamics of organizational culture; and strategic communication and public relations. In terms of application, students analyze real-life case studies of organizational communication, and develop and simulate resolutions to the cases.
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  • COST 351: Special Topics in Communication Contexts

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    A performance-based course that emphasizes communication within selected contexts or applications. Selected Topics in Communication Contexts will allow students to apply theories and concepts to the practice and evaluation of communication in an area of recent development, new faculty interest, or emerging student concern. Selected Topics in Communication Skills will require individual, dyadic, and group presentations, and additional modes of performance. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Friendship, Leadership, etc. Prerequisite:    COST 200
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  • COST 352: Argumentation & Debate

    3.00 Credits
    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

    A performance-based, research-intensive course that incorporates analysis of forms of reasoning, ethics, use of evidence, refutation, and style in the development of argument. Designed to develop research, critical thinking, and persuasive speaking ability. Includes study of debates and participation in classroom debates involving vital contemporary issues. Prerequisite:    COST 200 and COST 210 (Grade of C or Higher)
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