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48C:001 - Oral Communication -- 3 hrs.
Development of speaking and listening skills by studying the process and theory of communication and by applying communication principles to various speaking situations. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)
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48C:004 - Interpersonal Communication -- 3 hrs.
Study of communication in relationships; exploration and experience with concepts and processes involved in one-to-one communication. Prerequisite: 48C:001. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

48C:006 - Current and Historical Issues in Communication -- 3 hrs.
Overview of the discipline of communication, with special attention to contemporary social issues, contexts, and technology. Uses selected theories to generate critiques of specific communication events. Prerequisite: 48C:001. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:011 - Oral Interpretation: Texts in Performance -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to the performance, analysis, and criticism of literary and aesthetic texts. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:015 - Interpreters Theatre: Directing and Scripting for Group Performance -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to basic forms of staging and adapting of literary and non-traditional texts for group presentation. Work in narrative theatre, compiled scripting, and ensemble performance. Prerequisite: 48C:011 or equivalent. (Offered Spring)

48C:024 - Media Literacy -- 3 hrs.
Development of the ability to critically analyze media messages by examining the techniques, technologies, and institutions that are involved in media production. (Offered Spring)

48C:031 - Group Communication -- 3 hrs.
Study of communication in groups; exploration and experience with concepts and processes involved in group communication. Prerequisite: 48C:001. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:071 - Public Speaking -- 3 hrs.
Teaches students to prepare, adapt, present, and critique a variety of speeches in a public setting. Prerequisite: 48C:001. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:074 - Argumentation and Debate -- 3 hrs.
Training in the basics of academic debate and policy analysis. Prerequisite: 48C:001. (Offered Fall)

48C:080 - Introduction to Research Methods -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to the process of research and inquiry across the discipline of communication studies. Includes three units: qualitative, quantitative, and rhetorical. Students will be introduced to the normative expectations of the research process. Prerequisites: 48C:001. (Offered Spring)

48C:091 - Applied Forensics -- 1 hr.
Credit for approved participation in competitive speech and debate activities. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:093 - Applied Performance Studies -- 1 hr.
Credit for approved work in Performance Studies (e.g., participation in Interpreters Theatre, performance in community, campus, or festival settings; or related activity). May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:108g - Performance Texts and Contexts: Performance and Social Change -- 3 hrs.
Study of the creation and theory of interactive performances as a method to investigate political and social issues. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Formerly section within 48C:111g.) (Offered Spring)

48C:110g - Performance Texts and Contexts: Cultural Performance -- 3 hrs.
Study of creation and theory in cultural contexts of personal, narrative, folk story, performances of identity in everyday life, ceremony, and ritual. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Formerly section within 48C:111g.) (Offered Fall)

48C:113g - Social Protest: Performance and Rhetoric -- 3 hrs.
Study of rhetorical and performance texts as they function in social action, therapy, public awareness, identity formation, and rhetorical movements. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

48C:117g - Interpreters Theatre Production -- 1-2 hrs.
Advanced problems in preparing scripts and directing a group performance for public presentation. Usually involves directing, scripting, designing, or researching for an Interpreters Theatre production. Prerequisites: 48C:015; approved Performance Studies project application; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:119g - Readings in Performance Studies -- 1-3 hrs.
Extensive individual study of special topics in performance studies theory, history, or research. Prerequisites: 48C:011; 48C:108 or 48C:110; junior standing. (Variable)

48C:120g - Technology and Human Communication--3 hrs.
Investigation of the interplay of technology and communication and the impact on social behavior, thought, and culture. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Formerly 48C:020). (offered even falls)

48C:121g - Nonverbal Communication -- 3 hrs.
Patterns of human expression apart from the spoken or written word. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Same as 680:102g.) (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:122g - Language and Communication -- 3 hrs.
Communication and language theories, including discourse analysis, ethnography of speaking, conversation analysis, and language and social contexts. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:123g - Rhetorical Theories -- 3 hrs.
Survey of the development of rhetorical theory from classical times to the present. Exploration of what constitutes communication, what role it plays in social/political/cultural orders, how it differs between groups, and how it affects social change. Emphasis on classical to contemporary rhetorical theory or contemporary rhetorical theory. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered odd Falls)

48C:124g - Communication Theories -- 3 hrs.
Investigation of concepts offered by various theorists to explain human communication behavior. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:126g - Critical Thinking in Communication -- 3 hrs.
Exploration of practical application of thinking to facilitate and analyze effective communication behaviors. Prerequisites: minimum of 12 hours in communication; junior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)

48C:128g - Ethics in Communication -- 3 hrs.
Exploration of ethical dimensions and dilemmas in communication. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:131g - Advanced Group Communication -- 3 hrs.
In-depth study of theories and research in group communications. Prerequisites: 48C:001; 48C:031; junior standing. (Offered Spring)

48C:132 - Organizational Communication -- 3 hrs.
Study of communication channels and patterns which occur in large organizations where personnel are largely interdependent. Prerequisite: 48C:001. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:134g - Organizational Cultures and Communication -- 3 hrs.
Study of how communication contributes to overall organizational culture. Special attention to interpretive and critical theory and research. Prerequisites: 150:153 or 48C:132; junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:135g - Organizational Communication Assessment -- 3 hrs.
Methods used to assess communication behavior and communication effectiveness in organizations. Special attention to communication auditing techniques, and creation of appropriate intervention techniques. Prerequisites: 48C:132; junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:136g - Mediation Theory and Process -- 3 hrs.
Analysis of mediation concepts and processes involving third party intervention in a conflict context. Prerequisites: 48C:004; junior standing. (Offered odd Falls)

48C:138g - Health Communication -- 3 hrs.
Theories of communication in health care settings, current issues in health communication, types of applications in interpersonal, organizational, and public communication contexts; literature and performance methods in health education. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered odd Springs)

48C:139 - Interviewing -- 3 hrs.
Interviewer and interviewee functions in business and professional settings; excludes journalistic interviews. Prerequisite: No credit toward major for 48C:139 if credit in 48C:173. (Offered Spring)

48C:141g - Listening -- 2 hrs.
Study of theory and process of listening, methods of improving skills, and career applications. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:142g - Family Communication -- 3 hrs.
Theories of communication in traditional and alternative family systems. Examination of the role of verbal and nonverbal messages in the creation and negotiation of family structures, meanings, decision making, conflict, and intimacy. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall)

48C:144g - Advanced Interpersonal Communication -- 3 hrs.
Advanced study of theories and research in interpersonal communication. Prerequisites: 48C:004; junior standing. (Variable)

48C:146 - Oral History Communication -- 3 hrs.
Methods of researching, interviewing, analyzing, and presenting oral history materials. Applications for communication research and performance, including public relations problems and campaigns, interpretation projects in museums and organizational settings. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered even Springs)

48C:148g - Communication and Conflict Management -- 3 hrs.
Exploration of the processes involved in managing conflict in various communication contexts. Prerequisites: 48C:004; junior standing. (Offered Spring)

48C:151g - Intercultural Communication -- 3 hrs.
Study of variables which affect the accuracy, depth, and success of cross-cultural communication. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Spring)

48C:153g - Gender Issues in Communication -- 3 hrs.
Examination of social construction of gender identities through verbal and non-verbal behaviors in daily interaction. Critical analysis of biological, sociological, and patriarchal explanations for presumed gender differences in communication. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall)

48C:155g - Communication, Community, and Change -- 3 hrs.
Study of communication practices in the construction, enhancement, and maintenance of communities. Theory and application in case studies of specific communities. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered odd Springs)

48C:160g - Political Communication -- 3 hrs.
Study of the elements of national and/or local political communication, including the rhetoric of political campaigns, and/or the rhetoric of elected officials. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered even Falls)

48C:166g - Selected Topics in Communication -- 3 hrs.
Intensive work in specialized communication concepts, processes and approaches. No single emphasis may be repeated although the course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

48C:168g - Message Design and Delivery -- 3 hrs.
Advanced course which teaches students to prepare, adapt, and deliver messages in a variety of public settings. Special attention is paid to integrating presentation technology into the speech communication process. Prerequisites: 48C:001; 48C:071; junior standing. (Offered even Springs)

48C:173 - Business and Professional Oral Communication -- 3 hrs.
Exploration of theories and experiences in business and professional dyadic, small group, and public communication situations, with emphasis on developing individual communication skills and professionalism. Prerequisites: 48C:001; no credit toward major for 48C:173 if credit in 48C:139. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:174g - Argumentation: Cases and Studies -- 3 hrs.
Analysis of selected cases and theories of argumentation. Emphasis on standards of ethics, logic, and evidence as aspects of argument. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered odd Springs)

48C:176g - Freedom of Speech -- 3 hrs.
Development of laws and social attitudes that have attempted to regulate communication in the United States; relation of free speech to national security, to regulation of the public forum, and to artistic expression; analysis of doctrines and tests used by the Supreme Court in interpreting the limits to free expression. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Variable)

48C:178g - Persuasion -- 3 hrs.
Examination of relationships between speech communication and change in belief/action patterns; emphasis on study of drives, motives, and attitudes as these are influenced by speech. Prerequisites: 48C:071; junior standing. (Variable)

48C:179 - Cooperative Education -- 1-6 hrs.
(Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

48C:180g - Quantitative Research Methods -- 3 hrs.
Examination of principles and procedures of communication research with emphasis on experimental and survey methods and techniques. Students will complete research projects. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Formerly section within 48C:181g.) (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:183g - Qualitative Research Methods -- 3 hrs.
Examination of principles and procedures of communication research with emphasis on interpretive and ethnographic techniques. Students will complete research projects. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Formerly section within 48C:181g.) (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:184g - Teaching the Oral Component of Language Arts -- 2 hrs.
Study of process of communication as it relates to children's speaking and listening skill development; examination and development of teaching strategies and resources for teaching oral communication skills at elementary level. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of instructor. (Variable)

48C:187g - Teaching of Speech -- 3 hrs.
Teaching strategies for grades 7-12; application of educational principles to the communication classroom. Credit also as a course in education for a student whose major is speech. Strongly recommended to precede student teaching. Prerequisites: 12 hours of speech; junior standing. (Offered Fall)

48C:188g - Methods of Directing Forensics -- 2 hrs.
Exploration of strategies for successfully directing a competitive speech and debate program. Credit also as a course in education for a student whose major is speech. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Spring)

48C:189g - Rhetorical Communication Research Methods -- 3 hrs.
Examination of principles and procedures of rhetorical criticism. Students will complete research projects. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Formerly section within 48C:181g.) (Offered odd Springs)

48C:191 - Applied Forensics -- 1 hr.
Credit for approved participation in competitive speech and debate activities. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:193 - Applied Performance Studies -- 1 hr.
Credit for approved work in Performance Studies (e.g., participation in Interpreters Theatre, performance in community, campus, or festival settings; or related activity). May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:195 - Senior Seminar in Communication -- 1 hr.
Students prepare a resume and a portfolio of their best work for review by faculty and communication professionals. Intended for graduating seniors. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisites: completion of 24 hours of 48C:xxx course work; senior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

48C:197g - Internship in Communication -- 1-6 hrs.
Intensive work in specialized area at an off-campus work facility. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of intern advisor and department head. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

48C:201 - Introduction to Graduate Study and Research -- 3 hrs.
Exploration of communication research methodologies and resources. (Offered Fall)

48C:212 - Seminar in Performance Studies -- 3 hrs.
Various topics offered with specific title indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated more than once provided it is on a different topic. (Variable)

48C:222 - Seminar in Communication -- 3 hrs.
Various topics offered with specific title indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated more than once provided it is on a different topic. (Variable)

48C:224 - Communication Theory -- 3 hrs.
In-depth exposure to historical and contemporary scholarship in the human sciences that informs and constitutes theories of communication. Interdisciplinary with focus on theories that describe and explain human communicative behavior. (Offered Spring)

48C:232 - Seminar in Organizational Communication -- 3 hrs.
Various topics offered with specific title indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated more than once provided it is on a different topic. (Offered Fall)

48C:236 - Communication Research Methodology
Introduction to various resarch methods used in the study of communication. May be repeated for maximum of 9 hours if section is different. Prerequiste: graduate standing (Offered fall and spring)
48C:236:01 Quantitatve Methods--Introduction to quantitative methods employed in the study of communication, including experimental and survey techniques.
48C:236:02 Qualitative Methods--Introduction to the qualitative research methods employed in the study of communication, including interpretive and ethnographic techniques.
48C:236:03 Critical Methods--Introduction to the elements of critical, rhetorical, and performance methods, as well as alternative methods of textural criticism, and analysis and preparation of exmaples of textual criticism.

48C:244 - Interpersonal Communication -- 3 hrs.
Synthesis of psychological, sociological, philosophical analysis of person-to-person communication. (Offered Spring)

48C:282 - Seminar in Communication Education -- 3 hrs.
Various topics offered with specific title indicated in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated more than once provided it is on a different topic. (Offered Fall)

48C:291 - Projects in Communication Studies -- 1-3 hrs.
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours. Consent of departmental committee must be obtained before registration. (Variable)

48C:292 - Graduate Internship -- 2-3 hrs.
Experiential learning appropriate for the student's model program of study in the master of arts in communication curriculum. Prerequisites: Fully admitted into the graduate program; have completed a minimum of 12 hours of graduate course work in the department; permission of faculty advisor who will determine any other prerequisite courses. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

48C:299 - Research.
(Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

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