Distinctions Among CAS 596, 600 and 601
Proposed Courses Through Spring 2009
GRADUATE COURSES
500. HISTORICAL PUBLIC ADDRESS (3 per semester, maximum of 9)
Special topics in American public address, 1765-1900. Emphasis on rhetoric of revolution, reform, and reaction.
503. RHETORICAL CRITICISM (3 per semester, maximum of 6)
An advanced seminar in the history, theory, methods, and practice of rhetorical criticism. Prerequisites: CAS 411 or equivalent.
504. CONTEMPORARY PUBLIC ADDRESS (3 per semester, maximum of 9)
Special topics in recent history of American public address, including speeches, debates, persuasive campaigns, and social movements in America 1900—present.
505. HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF RHETORICAL THEORY (3 per semester, maximum of 9)
Study of one or more periods of rhetorical theory from Greek antiquity to 1900. Prerequisite: CAS 412 or equivalent.
506. CONTEMPORARY RHETORICAL THEORY (3 per semester, maximum of 6)
A study of rhetorical theory from 1930 to the present, focusing on semantic, political, sociological, symbolic, and philosophical perspectives. Prerequisites: CAS 412,505 or equivalent.
507. ISSUES IN RHETORICAL THEORY (3 per semester, maximum of 6)
Theoretical, analytic, philosophical, and critical problems in human communication, with application of humanistic and social scientific research framework. Prerequisites: CAS 420 or equivalent.
510. PEDAGOGY IN COMMUNICATION EDUCATION (3)
Graduate course in pedagogy that addresses philosophical, theoretical and practical issues faced by the beginning college instructor.
515. RHETORIC AND MEDIA (3 per semester, maximum of 9)
Seminar in the application of rhetorical theory and criticism to television, film, and other media.
530. POLITICAL COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA (3)
Study of rhetorical and communicative dimensions of contemporary political communication with particular attention to electronic media.
550. SOCIAL INFLUENCE (3 per semester, maximum of 6)
Theory and devices of persuasion; analysis of persuasive discourse. Prerequisites: CAS 100 or equivalent.
552.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Seminar that explores the major theoretical perspectives and research
findings within formal and informal organizations.
553
(HLS) DISASTER COMMUNICATION ( 3) This seminar provides
students with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted
nature of disaster communication across phases of a disaster.
554. SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (3)
Communication variables in small groups. Experimental research and innovations in communication in vocational, therapeutic, and educational groups.
555. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3 per semester, maximum of 6)
Investigation of the communicative management of ongoing relationships; examination of how communication both creates and responds to exigencies of friendship. Prerequisites: CAS 403 or equivalent.
556. RELATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Examines theories and research focused on understanding communication in intimate (or potentially intimate) relationships. Prerequisites: CAS 403 or an equivalent course.
557. HEALTH COMMUNICATION (3)
Provides experience in making decisions a bout planning, implementing, and evaluating communication in community-based health campaigns to achieve health promotion/education. Prerequisites: CAS 453 or equivalent.
558. FAMILY COMMUNICATION (3)
Examines theories and research focused on understanding communication in family contexts. Prerequisites: CAS 405 or an equivalent course.
559. LIFESPAN COMMUNICATION (3)
Lifespan communication emphasizes how various communication processes (language skills, interpersonal relationship definition and management, social support….) change cross the lifespan. Prerequisites: CAS 403 or equivalent.
560. COMMUNICATION THEORY (3)
This course introduces graduate students to the philosophical underpinnings of communication research and develops skills in theory construction. Prerequisites: CAS 403 or equivalent.
561. QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS (3)
Introduces graduate students to principles, issues, and design considerations underlying social scientific methodology. Material is applied to communication research. Prerequisites: CAS 403 or equivalent.
562. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS (3)
Addresses qualitative approaches to investigating human experience using tools such as interviewing and observation. Final research project is required. Prerequisites: CAS 560 or equivalent.
571. INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Detailed investigation into cross-cultural communication, focusing on differences in systems and potential areas of miscommunication. Prerequisites: CAS 471 or equivalent.
581. (ApLng) DISCOURSE ANALYSIS (3)
Overview of theories and approaches to the analysis of spoken and/or written discourse. Prerequisites: ApLng 482W or equivalent.
582. COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (3)
An examination of communication and information technologies in social, professional, commercial, and education contexts. Prerequisites: CAS 483 or equivalent.
590. COLLOQUIUM (1-3)
594. RESEARCH TOPICS (1-12)
Supervised student activities on research projects identified on an individual or small-group basis. Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor.
595. INTERNSHIP (1-9)
596. INDIVIDUAL STUDIES (1-9)
597. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-9)
