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The study of group communication processes. Students will learn group communication theory and then apply that theory through in-class group games and out-of-class group projects. The course studies teaches leadership and conflict management skills necessary for leading teams of all types in organizations.
A study of the theory and research on the relationships between language, nonverbal behavior, and communication in contemporary American society. We will investigate the practices and techniques involving verbal and nonverbal actions used in everyday encounters. Topics include slang, hate speech, dialects, interactional synchrony, physical symmetry, micro expressions, gestures and more.
Preparation for intercollegiate forensics competition in individual events and World Debate in British Parliamentary format. The team competes in the Northwest, the Rocky Mountain region, Canada and in select international events abroad. We are a national program concluding each year with a national tournament against top programs from throughout the country including, for example: The Air Force Academy, the University of Miami, Cornell, Stanford, Harvard and Yale.
Preparation for intercollegiate forensics competition in individual events and World Debate in British Parliamentary format. The team competes in the Northwest, the Rocky Mountain region, Canada and in select international events abroad. We are a national program concluding each year with a national tournament against top programs from throughout the country including, for example: The Air Force Academy, the University of Miami, Cornell, Stanford, Harvard and Yale.
A two-semester introduction to the theory and practice of public relations, including crisis communication. Class interviews (in person/Zoom) with PR professionals. The first semester focuses on theory and on PR writing (including press releases). The second semester points towards the job market by focusing on campaigns including design of a public relations campaign for a local organization.
A two-semester introduction to the theory and practice of public relations, including crisis communication. Class interviews (in person/Zoom) with PR professionals. The first semester focuses on theory and on PR writing (including press releases). The second semester points towards the job market by focusing on campaigns including design of a public relations campaign for a local organization.
An introduction to the researching, planning, coordinating, marketing, management and evaluation of special events. The course content will explore the theories and practices relevant to successful event planning, will study the ethics of event planning, will study case studies of events - and will plan an event as a culminating course project. This course could serve as training for a careers in PR, event planning, sports event marketing or in the hotel hospitality industry. But the course is also designed to supplement almost all organizational careers.
An advanced course in public speaking, job interviewing and advanced listening with practical career-training emphasis. This course is aimed at preparing students to make polished public presentations. The course will include units on listening, mindfulness, contemplative computing, job interviewing, and public speaking for professionals.
A course designed for paraprofessionals working in residence halls. By means of readings, professional speakers, and discussions, students will become more effective in performing duties and accepting responsibilities of a resident assistant. Class begins one week before fall semester;
A course designed for Student Ambassadors (Carroll's student tour guides). Topics covered will include communication and presentation skills, history and facts about Carroll College, Student Services/resources on campus, and a general overview of the admission process. By means of readings, professional speakers, and discussions, students will become more effec -tive in performing duties and understanding the responsibilities of Student Ambassadors. There will be some written homework assignments as well as out of class work (shadowing tours, helping with admission special events, etc).
A course designed for Student Ambassadors (Carroll's student tour guides). Topics covered will include communication and presentation skills, history and facts about Carroll College, Student Services/resources on campus, and a general overview of the admission process. By means of readings, professional speakers, and discussions, students will become more effective in performing duties and understanding the responsibilities of Student Ambassadors. There will be some written homework assignments as well as out of class work (shadowing tours, helping with admission special events, etc).
All students are welcome to join the staff of The Prospector, the student newspaper. Students will be assigned tasks in accordance with their talents and the papers' needs: writing stories, taking photos, designing pages or selling ads.
All students are welcome to join the staff of The Prospector, the student newspaper. Students will be assigned tasks in accordance with their talents and the papers' needs: writing stories, taking photos, designing pages or selling ads.
Graphic Design is a universal, visual language. This course teaches the fundamentals of graphic design, serves as the foundation for creative-thinking, and is complementary to jobs in the communications field. Students will engage in design thinking, creative-thinking exercises that activate a new means of problem-solving. They'll learn the fundamental principles of Graphic Design through weekly exercises, critiques, lectures, and short readings. Students will gain a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary media applications of design thinking and graphic design in today's professional world.
Social Media & Communication examines the profound shift that the Internet, social networking, digital publishing and mobile media technologies (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, et al) have on the communication and business landscape. Through both theoretical and practical study, students will examine evolving technologies and their application to personal life, business development and business marketing/sales. The course will end with experiential learning labs utilizing social media, social networking and real-time publishing.
Servant Leadership, based on Robert Greenleaf's theory, is a leadership course designed to train students to lead humbly, putting service first. Students will learn about the theories of servant leadership, customer service and forgiveness to gain a full understanding of humility-based leadership.
Students learn various strategies for engaging in productive conflict management, while preventing and de-escalating destructive conflict. The course examines the dynamics of everyday conflicts across a variety of settings, from personal relationships to the workplace. Additionally, students will be asked to reflect on their own style of conflict management and improve their skills. Course content will include both theory and application, with an emphasis on their interrelation. Topics include factors that influence conflict choices, ethical implications, options for third-party intervention, and the roles of forgiveness and reconciliation.
Course is designed to teach a student to recognize and appreciate a good film. Students will watch films, read film reviews, and learn how to write and publish film reviews.
Social Science. Cultural Diversity.
Students will examine the interactive relationships between gender and communication in contemporary American society. Course will explore ways that communication creates and perpetuates gender roles and how socially created gender roles are enacted in public and private settings. Students will connect research to everyday lives.
Special Topics courses include ad-hoc courses on various selected topics that are not part of the regular curriculum, however they may still fulfill certain curricular requirements. Special topics courses are offered at the discretion of each department and will be published as part of the semester course schedule - view available sections for more information. Questions about special topics classes can be directed to the instructor or department chair.