CMN 396

Fall 2018 All Classes

All Classes

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.

CMN 396 class schedule data for fall 2018
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:
08/27/18-12/12/18
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.
65641
Lecture-Discussion
2A
9:30AM -10:50AM
TR
1064 Lincoln Hall
Wright-Dixon, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/27/18-12/12/18
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.
53999
Lecture-Discussion
2B
11:00AM -12:20PM
TR
1064 Lincoln Hall
Wright-Dixon, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/27/18-12/12/18
Section Title:
Org Comm & Diversity
Section Info:
See description of section 2A.
66367
Lecture-Discussion
5
2:00PM -3:20PM
TR
1064 Lincoln Hall
Wright-Dixon, T
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/27/18-12/12/18
Section Title:
Applied Org Comm
Section Info:
Students in this course will read, analyze, discuss and write about major concepts and processes of strategic organizational communication. Students will learn about communication theories applied in organizational settings (internal and external), applied research and evaluation in strategic communication, theoretical research in strategic communication, management processes for strategic communication contexts for practice (business, nonprofits, education, government, etc.)
53506
Lecture-Discussion
6
9:30AM -10:50AM
TR
145 Armory
Bigman-Galimore, C
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
08/27/18-12/12/18
Section Title:
Risk Communication
Section Info:
This course is designed for students who are interested in learning about risk communication in areas such as health, science, and technology. The course will draw on theory and research from a variety of perspectives and cover topics including risk assessment, risk perception, message design, media options, and barriers to effective communication.
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