Communications

A study in the fundamental principles of public speaking with emphasis upon organization and presentation. The course includes practice in preparing outlines and presenting extemporaneously a series of expository and persuasive speeches.

A survey of mass media and its uses, the course concentrates on issues regarding the relationship of the mass media to the main currents in the intellectual, cultural, legal, and psychological streams of contemporary society.

The department occasionally offers special courses in communications dealing with areas and topics not otherwise included in the curriculum.

The focus is on human interaction, not on platform speaking. Communication is multi-level and it goes on (a) within us as interpersonal communication and (b) with others as interpersonal communication. The goal is to learn more effective communication techniques to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts.

This course offers in-depth study of subjects either beyond the range of core courses or subjects suggested by evolving professional practice and not otherwise addressed in the curriculum.