CMN 396

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Credit: 3 hours.

Special topics in communication not treated in regularly scheduled courses. See Class Schedule for current topics.

May be repeated as topics vary.

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CMN 396 class schedule data for fall 2017
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
66408	Lecture-Discussion	1	8:00AM -9:20AM	TR	4053 Lincoln Hall	Costello, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Section Title: Leadership Comm Theory/Pract Section Info: The goal of this course is to integrate theory and practice in the study of leadership. The course will require both theoretical understanding as well as practical application of leadership principles. Understanding that leaders are not born, the course will examine areas such as basic communication skills, symbolism, interpersonal communication, listening, conflict management, influencing behaviors, and leading in a crisis. This course will include topical presentations and group exercises. There will be significant weekly readings, guest speakers and out of class leadership experiences. Reserve for Communication/Speech Communication majors removed May 5 by 4:00pm.
65641	Lecture-Discussion	2A	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	1064 Lincoln Hall	Wright-Dixon, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Section Title: Org Comm & Diversity Section Info: This course focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for students to understand and address various components of diversity in organizations. Emphasis is placed on areas related to personnel, ethics, policies, initiatives, staff needs, staff development and social interrelations. Students will learn to think critically about various organizational situations. This class is designed to give students an environment to discuss diverse perspectives related to organizations. Thus, this course will explore such areas as power, gender, race, social class, sexuality, ability and age. The relationship between these areas to organizational communication concepts such as, assimilation & socialization, power, culture, employee conflict and relationships will be explored. Reserve for Communication/Speech Communication majors removed May 5 by 4:00pm.
53999	Lecture-Discussion	2B	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	1064 Lincoln Hall	Wright-Dixon, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Section Title: Org Comm & Diversity Section Info: See description of section 2A. Reserve for Communication/Speech Communication majors removed May 5 by 4:00pm.
53505	Lecture-Discussion	3	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	145 Armory	Cisneros, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Section Title: Social Movements Comm Section Info: Focus on the communication of 20th and 21st century social movements. Examines the communication strategies of social movements, concentrating on the types of messages that social movements create (including rhetorical messaging, social protest, grassroots organizing, fundraising, and media outreach). Focus on the role of communication in identity formation, circulation, & effectivity of protest movements. Reserve for Communication/Speech Communication majors removed May 5 by 4:00pm.
53504	Lecture-Discussion	4	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	330 Armory	Barley, W	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Section Title: Commmunicating for Innovation Section Info: This course challenges the notion that good ideas are produced by lone geniuses. Surveying theories from organizational communication, we will explore the important role that communication plays in fostering innovation and creativity in the workplace. Some topics discussed include: socialization, group decision-making, information sharing, positive workplace environments, the role of communication technologies, and social networks. Students will analyze real-world cases and participate in class activities designed to demonstrate innovation processes in action. Reserve for Communication/Speech Communication majors removed May 5 by 4:00pm.
66367	Lecture-Discussion	5	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	1064 Lincoln Hall	Wright-Dixon, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/28/17-12/13/17 Section Title: Race, Class, Gender & Work Section Info: Examines the relationships among work, race, and gender differences in organizational settings. It gives an introduction to the typologies, issues, and research in the areas of race, class, gender, sexuality, feminist theory, and communication. Reserve for Communication/Speech Communication majors removed May 5 by 4:00pm.