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Communications Course Descriptions
COMM 2312 Principles of Oral Communications
(3 semester hours) Survey of basic factors affecting human interaction
through oral communication. Study and practice in the preparation and
delivery of oral presentations; practice in different types of speeches
and forms of delivery; evaluation of speakers and speeches. (3-0) R
COMM 2313 Public Speaking (3 semester
hours) Designed to introduce students to the principles of public speaking.
Emphasizes preparation (including audience analysis, research, outlining,
and practice) and performance. Course will focus on performance-based
formal speeches, presentations, selected readings, examinations and
classroom exercises. (3-0) T
COMM 2V71 Independent Study in Communications
(1-3 semester hours) Independent study under a faculty member’s
direction. Signature of instructor on proposed project outline required.
May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). ([1-3]-0) R
COMM 3301 Public and Professional Speaking
for Business (3 semester hours) Explores public communication
strategies in professional contexts. Helps students develop skills to
maximize business communication opportunities to present themselves
and their ideas. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or COMM 2312
or COMM 2313. (3-0) T
COMM 3311 Interpersonal Communication
(3 semester hours) The course will examine elements that characterize
and contribute to unhealthy relationships and examines theories and
strategies to establish and maintain healthy relationships. The course
will explore basic concepts involved in the communication process and
will introduce related skills to aid in successful communication. Prerequisite:
Upper-division standing, or RHET 1302 or equivalent. (3-0) T
COMM 3338 Debate (3 semester hours)
By instructor approval only, this course is open to members of the UTD
competitive debate team. Working as a squad, students will participate
in practice debates as well as weekend competitions against other colleges
and universities across the country. Prerequisite: Permission of the
instructor. (3-0) S
COMM 3342 Topics in Communication
(3 semester hours) Topics may include theory and practice of oral and
verbal communication techniques with specific applications and performance
demonstration. May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 hours maximum).
Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. (3-0) R
COMM 4313 Advanced Public Speaking
(3 semester hours) Course is for students who have mastered basic public
speaking skills. It will explore and fine-tune a wider range of styles
and skills. The course will be performance-centered and will include
presentations, selected readings, examinations and classroom exercises
on a more advanced level. Prerequisite: COMM 3312, COMM 2313 or permission
of instructor. (3-0) R
COMM 4314 Persuasion (3 semester
hours) The course will emphasize the critical evaluation of persuasive
messages and the design of persuasive appeals. By merging theory and
practice, students will focus on an understanding of persuasive techniques
as a mean for influencing attitudes, beliefs, opinions, and actions
in a variety of settings, including business, politics, and interpersonal
interactions. Prerequisites: THET 1302, and either COMM 2313 or COMM
3301, or permission of instructor. (3-0) R
COMM 4399 Senior Honors in Communications
(3 semester hours) Intended for students conducting independent research
for honors theses or projects. Signature of instructor on proposed project
outline required. (3-0) R
COMM 4V71 Independent Study in Communications
(1 3 semester hours) Independent study under a faculty member’s
direction. Signature of instructor on proposed project outline required.
May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). Consent of instructor
required. ([1 3] 0) R
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