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Exploration of how sports messages construct identity, culture, status, and privilege in contemporary society.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Explore deception across contexts, from white lies to manipulation. Analyze motivations, detect dishonesty, and examine how deception shapes relationships, media, and society.
Credits
3(3-0)
Investigate communication alongside digital identities, virtual collaboration, and ethics. Learn to connect effectively across social media, remote work, and gaming environments in today's digital world.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course discusses communication concepts, skills, and theories that are associated with personal and professional success. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Varied topics of current interest; course is repeatable for up to 6 hours when content previously studied is not duplicated.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
How to talk about numbers in informative and persuasive presentations. Enhances in-person and video-conference delivery skills. Quantitative Reasoning. Satisfies Oral English Competency.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Theories and techniques for creating public speeches. Designed for students who seek to improve public-speaking skills. Satisfies Oral English Competency.
Credits
3(3-0)
This class introduces students to the communication behaviors that lead to happier and more fulfilling lives and offers students opportunities to practice those techniques. (University Program Group III-A: Behavioral Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Current communication theories and practices in the modern formal organization. Especially recommended for students on preprofessional curricula. (University Program III-A: Behavioral Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Master argumentation and public speaking, focusing on debate structure and persuasive communication. Beneficial for pre-law, business, or education students aiming to communicate confidently. Satisfies Oral English Competency.
Credits
3(3-0)
Opportunities for intensive research on topics in debate and various forms of forensics for students in the University forensics program. Satisfies Oral English Competency. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Credits
2-8(Spec)
Analyze how video games influence interaction, culture, and identity. Gain critical perspectives on games’ impact, whether a casual player or passionate gamer. May be offered as Writing Intensive.
Credits
3(3-0)