An introduction to the research and its methodologies in speech communication. Students will read and write about primary research in the discipline. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: a grade of C (2.0) or better in COM 251.

Analysis of American and International media to identify assumptions about global citizenship and how global citizenship relates to issues such as race/ethnicity and identity. Identical to MCA 309. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: A minimum of 12 completed credit hours. Because the course involves international travel, all students must apply through the Office of International Education. Recommended: A minimum of 56 completed credit hours. (University Program Group IV-B: Studies in Cultures Outside of the Anglo-American Tradition)

Assists the student in understanding interpersonal communication behavior including how interpersonal communication both shapes and is shaped by society. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)

Focuses on the role of communication in creating and perpetuating gender stereotypes. Emphasis is on personal growth and awareness in a variety of contexts. Identical to WGS 362. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. (University Program Group IV-A: Studies in Discrimination)

Study of establishing and achieving communication goals in a variety of formalized interviewing contexts. Emphasis given to question development and interviewing skills. 

Application of theories and principles underlying attitude change.