Fall 2009 Courses
Course scheduling is subject to change. Days, times, instructors, class locations, and call numbers are available on the Directory of Classes.
Fall course information begins posting to the Directory of Classes in February; Summer course information begins posting in March; Spring course information begins posting in June. For course information missing from the Directory of Classes after these general dates, please contact the department or program.
- COPR K4002x. The Critical Mind. 3 pts.
- COPR K4004x. Winning Teams. 3 pts.
- COPR K4006x. Dynamics of Persuasion. 3 pts.
- COPR K4008x. The Evolving Industry. 3 pts.
COPR K4002. The Critical Mind. 3 pts.
Description
This course teaches the basic principles of critical thinking, information evaluation, and logic through an engagement with current events. Through thoughtful examination of the news of the day, students identify key elements, issues, and trends in communications practice. Students will also develop good media consumption habits, improve their media literacy, and come to appreciate how world events affect their profession.
COPR K4004. Winning Teams. 3 pts.
Description
This course helps students learn how to become productive contributors to, and leaders of, teams in the workplace. After establishing fundamentals for interpersonal interaction and etiquette, the course looks at how a diverse collection of talents can mesh to produce effective results. Students practice techniques for getting the most from every member of a team and from the group as a whole. Students learn about problem-solving methods, and investigate how to troubleshoot team dysfunction. The course also examines the supervisor/supervisee relationship from both sides and considers ways to optimize it.
COPR K4006. Dynamics of Persuasion. 3 pts.
Description
This course covers theories of persuasion and rhetorical approaches to building a rational case. Leveraging the knowledge gained in COPR K4002 The Critical Mind, students deconstruct and construct compelling arguments based on relevant evidence. Through clear, concise, and imaginative writing and presentation assignments, students develop effective persuasion skills.
COPR K4008. The Evolving Industry. 3 pts.
Description
This course exposes students to the variety of business contexts in which communication plays a part, and examines how well-conceived strategic communication can help organizations achieve success. The course looks at the different channels organizations use to communicate with their audiences, both internal and external; the advantages and disadvantages each channel offers; and how clients, agencies, and the media work together.
