Communication Studies

Argumentation and Debate

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Critical approaches to social, legal, and political problems are studied through oral argument and debate. Analysis, evidence, reasoning, ethics, rhetorical power and persuasion from a communication studies perspective.

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Group Communication

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Focus on the principles of group interaction and decision-making, including the study of leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Participation in groups to share information, solve problems, and reach consensus.

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Intro to Rhetorical Criticism

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Studies the rhetorical tradition and significant rhetorical artifacts. Analyzes public discourse through the application of rhetorical methods. Communication artifacts are evaluated for support, reasoning, language use, message construction, and context in a series of academic research papers. Emphasizes critical thinking principles alongside techniques of effective discourse.

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Interpersonal Communication

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This course is about connecting with others. Students focus on how interpersonal communication plays a role in different relationships and cultural contexts, applying conflict management strategies and developing interpersonal skills through presentations and activities.

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Group Communication

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Argumentation and Debate

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Argumentation and Debate

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James Warren Boyd

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Introduction to Public Speaking

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In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches.

Fundamentals of Oral Communication

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An introduction to the theory, basic principles, and methods of oral communication with emphasis on improving speaking and listening skills in the context of interpersonal communication, small group discussion, and public speaking.

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