Prerequisites: School of Communication major, COM 100, or SCC 100 with a minimum grade of B- and COM 295 with a minimum grade of C, or as a corequisite. This is a survey course introducing the student to principles that hold particular importance to health communication. The emphasis will be on empirical research in health communication. As part of the exploration of contextual topics, patient-provider interaction and interpersonal communication in health contexts will be examined. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
The course reviews basic concepts and theories, deals with crucial skills needed for intercultural communication, and raises ethical questions. By exploring research findings and observations of a variety of cultures and discussing their own experiences as intercultural communicators, students will develop basic analytical and practical competence as global intercultural communicators. Some sections of this course may be offered for School of Communication majors only. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
The course reviews basic concepts and theories, deals with crucial skills needed for intercultural communication, and raises ethical questions. By exploring research findings and observations of a variety of cultures and discussing their own experiences as intercultural communicators, students will develop basic analytical and practical competence as global intercultural communicators. Some sections of this course may be offered for School of Communication majors only. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
An introduction to the skills of public presentation development, oral delivery, and using supporting media, with special attention paid to informative and persuasive messages. This course emphasizes the necessity of audience analysis, as well as sensitivity and adaptation to the unique cultural perspectives of listeners. Some sections of this course may be offered for School of Communication majors only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits. Class Notes: open to all majors.
An introduction to the skills of public presentation development, oral delivery, and using supporting media, with special attention paid to informative and persuasive messages. This course emphasizes the necessity of audience analysis, as well as sensitivity and adaptation to the unique cultural perspectives of listeners. Some sections of this course may be offered for School of Communication majors only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits. Class Notes: open to all majors.
Instructors introduce students to the art and craft of writing fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and/or drama and to the workshop method. Some sections of this course may be restricted to creative writing majors/minors only. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits. Class Notes: 5 seats reserved for incoming First Year (Freshman) admits.
An introduction to the Health Humanities, exploring the interconnectivity of medicine, health, and the humanities. Students will learn the history of this evolving field, how it unites various disciplines (such as literature, film and media studies, philosophy, law, disability studies, ethics, religion, medicine, psychology, sociology, and other arts and sciences), and when intersection occurs in people's personal and professional lives. Letter grade. (Offered every year.) 3 credits.