• COMM 3330: Quant Comm Research Methods

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  An overview of the scientific method as it applies to the study of human communication. Students learn to collect data about human interaction using observational, survey and experimental methods. Limited statistical training is provided to enable students to interpret their own data as well as critically evaluate the quality of claims made in other scientific studies.
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• COMM 3340: Rhetorical Criticism

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  A study of the methods for analyzing public messages, including speeches, television, film, and advertising. Focus is placed on the implications of message design.
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• COMM 3346: Speaking for Social Change

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: COMM 2025, COMM 2045, or COMM 2055 or permission of instructor.Provides advanced-level training in various forms of public address for use in civic engagement efforts. Speeches address issues of privilege, power, and difference.
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• COMM 3350: Relational Communication

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Study of the effect that communication has on the quality of intimate relationships. The impact of communication on attraction, relationship development, conflict and relationship termination is examined.
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• COMM 3380: Communicating in Groups

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Prerequisites: Either COMM 2025, COMM 2045, or COMM 2055.An exploration of creative decision-making and conflict management strategies, leadership abilities, and the development of skillful communication with diverse group members. As an oral intensive class, emphasis will be placed on the ability to work on long, well-developed group projects and presentations.
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• COMM 3390: Persuasion

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  A study of available means of influencing another person/group and conducting mass campaigns and advertising. Emphasis is on influence through the speech medium, but other verbal and nonverbal channels of persuasion are considered.
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• COMM 3560: Intercultural Communication

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  The dynamics of the communication process as it functions in intercultural contexts; training for successful cross-cultural communication interactions.
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• COMM 4004: Sr Speech-Comm Stud. Elective

  0.05 - 30.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Transfer elective
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• COMM 4018: Honors Thesis

  3.00 - 6.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  Open only to students accepted in ETSU honors programs. A capstone experience serving as the culmination of an honors curriculum.
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• COMM 4200: Gender & Communication

  3.00 Credits

  East Tennessee State University

  
  A study of how communication and gender influence each other. Explores how communication practices reinforce and/or resist ways that gender is defined.
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