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• COM 212: INTRO TO MASS COMMUN

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of the method and philosophy of mass communications. Historical growth of the mass media is described. Interrelationships of present forms of mass communication are linked to the underlying necessity to write, speak, and think clearly and honestly.
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• COM 213: COMM BETWEEN CULTURES

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses upon the analytic and comparative study of the human communication process as it occurs both across cultures and between people of different cultures. Communication theory is applied to how meaning is derived from behaviors at the interpersonal, group, and international settings. Subjects examined include: variations and similarities in communication across cultures; the interaction of culture with language to influence the encoding and decoding of information; and the effect of cultural variables upon peoples' ability to describe, predict and explain the message of others
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• COM 214: ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides students the forum to further their skills of public expression, as well as to deepen their understanding of what makes a presentation effective and compelling to an audience. Students will undertake rigorous study of relevant theory and research, including the nature of truth and belief, communicative ethics, the nature of human motivation, and the philosophy of social proof. The course will take a critical approach, encouraging students to participate in determining the focus of their assignments, allowing individual students to develop skills relevant to their career goals.
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• COM 215: SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is an introduction to the dynamics of communication in small group settings. Students will study and experience group leadership and participation with an emphasis in small group management, problem solving and effective group member participation. The course assignments will include public discussions in small groups and required group activities, some involving outside of class meetings.
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• COM 216: PERFORMANCE OF LITERATURE

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course focuses on studying literature through performance. Emphasis will be on learning to use vocal and physical expression to communicate the intellectual, emotional, and aesthetic dimensions of literature to the audience/ Students will develop skills in analyzing, interpreting, and performing literature as they study the communicative power of literary texts.
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• COM 217: MUSIC AND THE SPOKEN WORD

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to develop and intensify the student's intellectual, emotional and aesthetic responses to the aural qualities of spoken word poetry and music through an examination of the similarities and differences between them. It combines rhythm, rhyme, music, drumming, and the power of words. Emphasis will be placed upon those works that particularly convey their meaning through aural and temporal devices.
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• COM 224: SOCIAL MEDIA ETHICS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will explore the origins of ethical behavior and actions within the media and will look at both classical and contemporary approaches to ethical decision making and apply them to modern media practices, particularly social media. At the same time, the course will ask whether the media today are acting appropriately as regards ethical practice, and if not, why not. Not only does the course critique media practices but it will also search for suggestions that will most positively affect both the media institutions and the public with which they interact and upon which they rely for their livelihood.
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• COM 230: GLOBAL PUB REL & PUB DIP

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course examines the process by which governmental and non-governmental organizations use public diplomacy and public relations strategies to reach and engage global audiences. Topics include the history of global public relations and public diplomacy, nation-branding, perception management, media diplomacy, public diplomacy during international crises, and soft power. Special attention is paid to communicating with non-American audiences including Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Finally, students evaluate and design public diplomacy campaigns for different foreign audiences to understand the link between production, distribution, and reception of global Public Relations and Public Diplomacy strategies.
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• COM 235: PUB RELAT CASES/CAMPAIGNS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides an in-depth approach to the development of Public Relations programs for various types of organizations and publics. The course will utilize a case study approach to analyzing and understanding the factors necessary to develop appropriate public relation programs and strategies.
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• COM 237: WOMEN WRITERS IN PERFORMN

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to use performance theory and process to analyze significant literary works and key themes in women's writing. Students will use performance theory, feminist theory, and post-modern theory to engage with texts from women writers from diverse cultural and historical backgrounds. We will accomplish this through close readings, class discussions, performance workshops, and performances of texts by female authors.
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