| source University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (X) |
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department Communication (X) |
Preparation and presentation of short informative and persuasive speeches; emphasis on the selection and organization of material, methods of securing interest and attention, and the elements of delivery. Credit is not given for both
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Survey of the questions probed, the methods employed, and the current status of knowledge in the study of communication.
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Principles and practice in communication; stress on fundamentals of critical thinking in writing and speaking. The Campus rhetoric requirement is fulfilled by this course in conjunction with
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Continuation of Oral & Written Comm I; stress on deliberation and fundamentals of communication and public argument through speaking and writing. The campus rhetoric requirement is fulfilled by this course in conjunction with
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Study of leadership, group process, and interpersonal relations in the small group, conference, and the public forum; emphasis on practice in leading and participation in various types of public discussion and conference, with materials drawn from current public questions.
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Describes theory and research on interviews in interpersonal and organizational settings; emphasis on practice in conducting and participating in different types of interviews, with materials drawn from various interview settings (e.g., employment, evaluation, medical, and so on).
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Advanced principles of speech preparation and presentation; special problems and types of speeches; and considerable practice in composition and delivery of speech. Prerequisite:
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Study of selected topics on an individually arranged basis. Open only to Chancellors Scholars, Cohn Scholars and James Scholars. May be repeated one time. Prerequisite: Consent of departmental honors advisor.
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May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.
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Supervised experience in assisting in the teaching of an undergraduate course in communication; practice in preparing and presenting brief lectures, conducting activities within class, and assisting students outside of class. Prerequisite: Junior standing, 3.0 grade-point average, 3.5 grade-point average in Communication, recommendation from an instructor, and approval of application.
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General introduction to the theory and analysis of film and television genre; detailed study of one or two representative types of genres (genres vary from term to term). Considers aesthetic, ideological, cultural, and historical views of genre. Students are required to view a limited number of films and television programs outside of class.
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Examines the nature and communicative functions of the ideological content of narrative cinema, with emphasis on the Hollywood film; considers ideological dimensions of film as communication, explicit and implicit ideological dimensions of the Hollywood social problem film, relationship of genre and ideology, and the ideology of the institution of cinema.
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Introduces concepts useful for the critical analysis of public communication in everyday life. Drawing on communication theory and practice, especially theories of rhetoric, the course investigates techniques of persuasion, offers tools for critical analysis of public discourse, and considers the political and ethical implications of various forms of public communication. Intended for all students who are interested in the role public discourse plays in our lives as citizens, consumers, and community members.
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Focus on relevant theory and research on communication strategies and skills vital to diverse business contexts. Topics will include communication in civic engagement and in multinational corporations, cross-cultural communication, ethics, telecommuting, virtual work teams, and effective writing. Study, preparation, and presentation of the chief types of business speeches and other forms of communication; special attention to conferences, sales talks, interviews, and job applications are included. Prerequisite:
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Considers major theories, research questions, and approaches to organizational communication.
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Introduction to the study of narrative films, theatre, fiction, and poetry as vehicles of indirect and overt persuasion.
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Study of the nature of policy-oriented communication; analysis and formulation of positions on issues of professional, personal, or public interest; design and presentation of public policy messages addressed to varying tasks and audiences, with special emphasis on advanced writing skills. Prerequisite: Completion of campus Composition I general education requirement.
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Study of communication theory and its application to interpersonal relations; extensive discussion of problems of conflict and misunderstanding in personal affairs to facilitate the development of knowledge, insights, and skills in the processes of face-to-face interaction.
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Examines how people experience and manage conflict within both private and public settings. Units focus on conflict in interpersonal, small group, and organizational contexts.
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Introduction to the study of intercultural communication in a variety of contexts, including domestic and international; examines theory and research to explain what happens when people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds interact. Requires students to think critically about the ways in which "taken-for-granted" way of thinking, acting, and interacting are culturally specific.
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Study of communication problems and practices involved in the management of public information. Considers functions, contexts, and evaluation of public information efforts.
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Introduces theory and research on communication in health and illness contexts. Explores how messages from media, interpersonal, and organizational sources affect health beliefs and behaviors.
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Describes the political economy of the media in the U.S. Acquaints students with a core understanding of how the media system operates, and with what effects, in a capitalist society. Examines the role of advertising, public relations, corporate concentration, and government regulation upon news reporting, entertainment, culture, and participatory democracy. Also examines issues such as the Internet, globalization, and public broadcasting.
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Survey of the history, structure, forms, and social effects of the American mass media.
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Introduction to theory and research on both old and new communication technologies; focus will be on (a) how these technological systems develop and are used, and (b) what implications of these systems have for culture and society.
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