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Communication Courses

Comm 101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2 cr)

Comm 111 Introduction to Communication Studies (3 cr)

Comm 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

Comm 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

Comm 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

Comm 233 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)

Comm 235 Organizational Communication (3 cr)

Comm 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Comm 332 Communication and the Small Group (3 cr)

Comm 335 Intercultural Communication (3 cr)

Comm 347 Persuasion (3 cr)

Comm 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

Comm 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

Comm 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

Comm 410 Conflict Management (3 cr) (Comm 331)

Comm 421 Nonverbal Communication (3 cr)

Comm 431 Applied Business and Professional Communication (3 cr)

Comm 432 Gender and Communication (3 cr)

Comm 433 Organizational Communication Theory, Research, and Application (3 cr)

Comm 434 Advanced Dispute Management (3 cr)

Comm 436 Conflict Mediation (3 cr)

Comm 455 Communication Research Methods (3 cr)

Comm 456 Nonprofit Fundraising (3 cr)

Comm 491 Communication and Aging (3 cr)

Comm 492 Dark Side of Communication (3 cr)

Comm 498 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max arr)

Comm 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Kenneth D. Locke, Dept. Chair, Dept. of Psychology and Communication Studies (206 Student Health Ctr. 83844-3043; phone 208/885-6324).

Comm 101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (2 cr)

May be used as core credit in J-3-a. Skills and techniques of effective speaking.

Comm 111 Introduction to Communication Studies (3 cr)

Introduction to historical and intellectual development of the primary subfields within communication; perspectives on interrelationships among the subfields of interpersonal, small group, visual, and organizational communication; exploration of institutional character and cultural implications of each subfield; build competence as critical consumers of communication content.

Comm 200 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

Comm 203 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

May be graded P/F.

Prereq: Permission

Comm 204 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

Comm 233 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)

May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Communication concepts and skills applied to relationship management; communication process, listening, self-disclosure, perception, conflict.

Comm 235 Organizational Communication (3 cr)

Philosophy, methods, and designs for studying communication system of a complex organization.

Comm 299 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)

Comm 332 Communication and the Small Group (3 cr)

Problem-solving methods; performing as a group leader or as a group member; small group behavior.

Comm 335 Intercultural Communication (3 cr)

May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Survey of current theories and research on intercultural communication; development of critical thinking skills in regard to intercultural interaction and communication styles.

Comm 347 Persuasion (3 cr)

Theory and practice of effective persuasive techniques. Recommended Preparation: Comm 101.

Comm 400 (s) Seminar (cr arr)

Comm 403 (s) Workshop (cr arr)

May be graded P/F.

Prereq: Permission

Comm 404 (s) Special Topics (cr arr)

Comm 410 Conflict Management (3 cr) (Comm 331)

May be used as core credit in J-3-d. Principles of effective conflict management in various settings; emphasis on styles of conflict, power, goals, strategies and intervention techniques as well as negotiation in the conflict process. Recommended Preparation: Comm 233.

Comm 421 Nonverbal Communication (3 cr)

Same as The 451. Current theories, research and applied principles of nonverbal communication; in-depth examination of human social and biological development of nonverbal codes, and the role of nonverbal expression in intercultural, interspecies, mediated and organizational contexts.

Prereq: Comm 111

Comm 431 Applied Business and Professional Communication (3 cr)

Principles, skills development, and practical applications of public communication within business and other organizational contexts; emphasis on using media for creating business presentations and on the role of effective communication in career management and civic and community development. Recommended Preparation: Comm 101 and 235.

Comm 432 Gender and Communication (3 cr)

The nature of interpersonal communication and gender; identification, interpretation, and analyses of theories that offer explanations of gender and culture in interpersonal interactions. (Alt/yrs)

Prereq: Comm 233

Comm 433 Organizational Communication Theory, Research, and Application (3 cr)

Overview of current theory and research in organizational communication; interpretive and critical perspectives on organizational culture, organizational change, organization and environment relationships, management systems and power relationships. Recommended Preparation: Comm 235.

Comm 434 Advanced Dispute Management (3 cr)

Examination of third party roles, responsibilities, and processes in conflict management and survey of alternative dispute resolution techniques; focuses on theory and practices of facilitation, mediation and negotiation; involves demonstrations and simulations of facilitation, mediation, and negotiation. Can be counted toward certification by Idaho Mediation Association. (Spring only)

Prereq: Comm 410 or Permission

Comm 436 Conflict Mediation (3 cr)

Basic theories, research and practical application of mediation in business, government, education, community and interpersonal disputes. Readings, discussion, simulations and field observations. Credit may be applied toward certification through the Idaho Mediation Association.

Coreq: Comm 410

Comm 455 Communication Research Methods (3 cr)

Aims and methods of quantitative and qualitative communication research.

Comm 456 Nonprofit Fundraising (3 cr)

Same as JAMM 456. Explores theory and practice of fundraising for nonprofit groups. Surveys public campaigns and communication strategies, fundraising methods, ethics of fundraising, and fundraising leadership/management. Students will develop methods of evaluation for fundraising, and do so by case studies and preparation for fundraising campaigns.

Comm 491 Communication and Aging (3 cr)

A communication perspective is adopted to examine the aging process and the ability of individuals to successfully adapt to aging; issues addressed are theory, research and factors associated with communication and aging.

Comm 492 Dark Side of Communication (3 cr)

Interdisciplinary study of how individuals cope with difficult, problematic, distressing, and disruptive social interaction. Topics included are the "hidden and forbidden" aspects of personal relationships that are often neglected by social scientists. Recommended Preparation: Comm 233.

Comm 498 (s) Internship (1-3 cr, max arr)

Graded P (pass)/ F (fail).

Prereq: Permission

Comm 499 (s) Directed Study (cr arr)