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• COMM 314: Communicating Identity & Diff

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Focuses on the role of communication in the construction of cultural identities. Class content explores communicative factors that impact identity development, maintenance, and negotiation as a means to make sense of social, cultural, and interpersonal structures of relating within the United States. Primary goals of the course include understanding the social construction of difference as well as social justice strategies for bridging the gap in identity differences to improve interpersonal functioning.
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• COMM 315: Health Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines communication that takes place in health contexts. The course covers topics such as communication and language barriers, narratives of illness/health in different cultures, health communication in marginalized communities (global and local), social support networks, health campaigns, and healthcare organizations. In addition, the course surveys current issues and future directions of health communication research and practice.
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• COMM 320: Organizational Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores theoretical and practical aspects of how communication patterns develop in organizations, and what effect these patterns have on various organizational processes and outcomes. Students will examine specific communication issues relevant in all types of organizations as well as discuss contemporary issues which organizations face. Prerequisite:    COMM101 AND COMM207 OR COM100 OR COM102 OR COM103 OR COM104 OR COM1101 OR COM1102 OR COM1103 OR COM208 OR COM4400 OR COMC104 OR COMC106 OR COMM100 OR COMM102 OR COMM103 OR COMS103 OR COMS215
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• COMM 322: Communication Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Raises consciousness of ethical issues in everyday life, suggests possible criteria for judgment, and stimulates critical thinking about ethical problems in communication within interpersonal, organizational, mediated, and public/political realms. Students are taught to engage in thoughtful assessment of the communication behaviors of themselves and others. Example course topics include lying and deception, appeals to human emotion in mediated and non-mediated contexts, coercive communication, privacy, and communication and civil liberties. Prerequisite:    COMM100 OR COMM101 OR COMM102 OR COMM103
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• COMM 323: Computer Applications

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Familiarizes students with a variety of computer programs used in the field of Communication. Students learn the theory and procedures of desktop publishing, multimedia presentations, and website design.? Prerequisite:    COMM100 OR COMM101 OR COMM102 OR COMM103
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• COMM 324: Bus and Professional Comm

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Surveys and strengthens necessary written and oral communication skills for managers, employees, and communication professionals in business and professional settings. This course emphasizes important skills from three basic communication areas: interpersonal and organizational, interviewing and group, and public. Prerequisite:    COMM100 OR COMM101 OR COMM102 OR COMM103
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• COMM 330: Persuasion

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines the way people influence others. It provides practice in crafting, presenting and evaluating persuasive messages. Prerequisite:    COMM100 OR COM100 OR COM102 OR COM103 OR COM104 OR COM1101 OR COM1102 OR COM1103 OR COMC104 OR COMC106 OR COMM101 OR COMM102 OR COMM103 OR COMS103
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• COMM 332: Argumentation and Advocacy

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Instructs students in the principles and practices of argumentation as an avenue of political advocacy and social change. Students learn how to analyze and evaluate argumentation and its use in relation to controversial topics. They acquire techniques necessary to communicate a standpoint and refute the contentions of others. Designed for students who strive to become more effective in their use of reasoning in communication. Prerequisite:    COMM100 OR COMM101 OR COMM102 OR COMM103
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• COMM 334: Social Movements

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Explores the past, present, and future of activist movements, highlighting the communication skills used to influence the collective action of community members. Students will consider the role of leadership, political and social contexts, media technologies, law, and identity in shaping social movement discourse. Prerequisite:    COMM207 OR COMM209
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• COMM 390: Special Topics in Comm

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to current theory, topics, and issues related to a specialized subject area in communication studies. Prerequisite:    COMM100 OR COM100 OR COM102 OR COM103 OR COM104 OR COM1101 OR COM1102 OR COM1103 OR COMC104 OR COMC106 OR COMM101 OR COMM102 OR COMM103 OR COMS103
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