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• COM 295: Communication and Disability

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores how individuals communicate through and about disability. Topics covered include the place of perceptions, identity, language, non verbal behavior, and assistive technology in interpersonal communicative interactions among and about individuals with disabilities in family, friendship, and professional relationships.
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• COM 304: Organizational Communication Consulting

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course extends organizational communication theory into the context of organizational effectiveness, and training and development. Through an examination of theories related to topics such as organizational structure, goal setting, organizational change, human resources, and organizational culture, the course provides students with tools to diagnose organizational issues and develop plans to address these issues at an organizational and personal level. Prerequisite:    COM 304 requires prerequisites of C or higher in COM 209 (or SPK 208 for internal and external transfer students), COM 211, and COM 215.
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• COM 307: Nonverbal Communication

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores the intricacies of nonverbal communication through an appreciation for communication theory and research. This enhanced understanding, combined with honing skills, will help shape the way you experience and witness nonverbal communication in interpersonal interactions. In this way, the course will apply to the complexities and contexts of your daily life. Topics covered include physical appearance and attractiveness, kinesics, vocalics, haptics, proxemics, artifacts, and chronemics. Prerequisite:    COM 307 requires prerequisites of C or higher in COM 209 (or SPK 208 for internal and external transfer students), COM 211, and COM 214.
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• COM 309: Principles & Practice of Public Speaking II

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course refines students' public speaking skills and introduces students to new forms of public speaking. Topics covered include speech structure, speech delivery, impromptu speaking, ceremonial speaking, motivational speaking, style, narratives, and visual aids. Prerequisite:    COM 309 requires a prerequisite of a C or higher in COM 209 (or SPK 208 for internal and external transfer students).
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• COM 332: Conflict Resolutions

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores resolving conflict in a variety of contexts from close interpersonal relationships to family relationships and work relationships. Topics covered include the means of resolving conflict through argument, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Prerequisite:    COM 332 requires prerequisites of C or higher in COM 209 (or SPK 208 for internal and external transfer students), COM 211, and COM 214.
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• COM 333: Organizational Teams and Networks

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course introduces communication skills needed when working with people in organizational team settings. The focus is on developing a working knowledge of theory and skills for the preparation of, analysis of, and participation in problem-solving-oriented teams. This course focuses on the communication processes of the family, social, work, and political groups that people engage in throughout their personal and public lives. As such, this course will provide students with an understanding of basic concepts and theories that describe these processes, opportunities to analyze how these concepts and theories apply to their team experiences, and practice in applying these concepts and theories to problem-solving situations. Prerequisite:    COM 333 requires prerequisites of a grade of C or higher in COM 209 (or SPK 208 for internal and external transfer students), COM 211, and COM 215.
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• COM 335: Corporations and Social Impact

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores the organizational communication topic of corporations and social impact. Students will examine how corporations operate sustainably by ethically serving their stakeholders such as employees, the community, suppliers, and customers. Students will analyze and critique corporations' current efforts to communicate their aims for positive social impact. Topics covered include the history of social impact in the development of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), organizational communication and reputation, stakeholder communication, and global organizational sustainability efforts. Students will learn how and why corporations go beyond providing a product or service, how the organizations communicate their sustainability efforts, and how corporations navigate the conflict between profit motive and creating a positive social impact. Prerequisite:    COM 335 requires prerequisites of C or higher in COM 209 (or SPK 208 for internal and external transfer students), COM 211, and COM 215.
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• COM 337: Communication and Leadership

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is designed to focus on organizational theory as it relates to leadership and change concepts. Students will evaluate organizational leadership in the public sphere and reflect on their own personal leadership as it relates to their own interaction with organizations. Prerequisite:    COM 337 requires prerequisites of C or higher in COM 209 (or SPK 208 for internal and external transfer students), COM 211, and COM 215.
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• COM 340: Political Communication

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course explores the role of communication in the political process. Topics include persuading with political messages, citizen talk about politics, media coverage of politics, political ads, political debates, and politics over the Internet. Prerequisite:    COM 340 requires prerequisites of C or higher in COM 209 (or SPK 208 for internal and external transfer students), COM 211, and COM 213.
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• COM 342: Persuasion

  3.00 Credits

  West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  
  The focus of this course is to develop an understanding of the theories and means of social influence and persuasion that determine then drive audience change. Topics covered include: foundational theories of persuasion, applied persuasion efforts in various settings using varied mediums, and communication strategies for crafting written and spoken persuasive messages. Prerequisite:    COM 342 requires prerequisites of C or higher in COM 209 (or SPK 208 for internal and external transfer students), COM 211, and COM 213.
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