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• HCS 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:    HCS 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HCS 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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• HCS 351: Special Topics in Communication Contexts

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  A performance-based course that investigates selected contexts in which organizational communication is of interest. Selected Topics will allow students to apply Organizational Communication theories and concepts to the analysis and practice of communication in an area of recent development, new faculty interests, or emerging student concern. Selected Topics courses will require case studies, dyadic presentations, and additional modes of performance. Topics may include, but are not limited to: the communication audit of organizations, organizational identification, critical perspectives of organizational communication, and communication and leadership. Prerequisite:    HCS 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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• HCS 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:    (HCS 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR SPE 100 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D) AND (HCS 210 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C OR SPE 351 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C)
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• HCS 356: Persuasion

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  A performance-based research-intensive survey of classical, humanistic, and social scientific theories of persuasion, and application of theory to written and oral assignments. Emphasis is given to analysis of persuasive strategies, preparation of persuasive appeals, ethics of persuasion, persuasive campaigns, and audience analysis. Prerequisite:    HCS 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR SPE 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HCS 360: Research Methods in Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This research intensive course provides instruction and training in social science research methods in communication studies. There are three units: An overview of ethical practices in social scientific approaches; an examination of survey design for quantitative analysis; and an examination of qualitative research methods. Students engage in a semester-long research project, including study design, data collection, data analysis, and reporting in both quantitative and qualitative traditions. Students apply instruction to contexts of communication study in order to produce a research proposal for the senior thesis project. Co-requisite: Must take HCS370 concurrently. Prerequisite:    HCS 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR SPE 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D Corequisite:    HCS 370
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• HCS 363: Political Rhetoric

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course will explore the role of communication in the political process. Emphasis will be on the functions of rhetoric, great media events, ghost writing, mudslinging, advertising, and presidential rhetoric as each relates to political communication and rhetoric. Prerequisite:    HCS 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HCS 365: Language and Meaning

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  A writing-intensive philosophical examination of the relationship between thoughts, words, and actions. Theories of symbolic interaction, social constructionism, and semiotics are the basis for course. Exploration given to application of theory to contexts as diverse as specific social movements, health care, public discourse, diversity, conflicts, debates, political campaigns, and family dynamics. Prerequisite:    HCS 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR SPE 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• HCS 370: Rhetorical Criticism

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  A research- and writing-intensive course that teaches students how to critically analyze and evaluate public discourse. Attention is given to the logical, aesthetic, political and controversial components of communication designed to influence belief, affect social change and craft cultural identities. Topics include the scope and function of rhetoric in contemporary culture, various approaches and methods of rhetorical criticism, and discussion of contexts for criticism. Must be junior status to enroll. Prerequisite:    HCS 200 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR SPE 105 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D Corequisite:    HCS 360
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• HCS 372: Communication for Training and Instruction

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to examine how communication is the tool for imparting knowledge and understanding in educational and training environments. Cornerstone activity will analyze, understand, and employ learning theory to prepare a training program. Prerequisite:    HCS 210 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF C
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