Professional Communication (GC)

This course introduces graduate study in the varied fields of mediated communication. It uses a theory-driven, case-study approach to introduce common theoretical approaches to media study and professional practice.

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Provides a foundation in public relations management within different types of organizations. Includes coverage and critical evaluation of organizational structures, management styles, strategy implementation, crisis communication, and other situations within public relations management.

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This course, to be taken in the first year of MS coursework, addresses technical communication as both an academic and professional field. The course surveys history, foundational scholarship, research questions, and research methods in the academic field of technical communication. Students will explore the relationships between the scholarship and the practice of technical communication.

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A focus on the theory and practice of developing advocacy campaigns. Topics include audience research, message creation, message distribution, network analysis, and campaign effectiveness.

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Special interest courses devoted to specific topics within relationship communication. Topics vary, and course may be retaken for credit under different topic headings.

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This course is designed to develop an understanding of speech communication in the organizational context. The course will aid each individual in working more effectively within any type of organization through exposure to major theories and works in the area of organizational communication.

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Special interest courses devoted to specific topics within the intersecting fields of rhetoric and culture. Topics vary, and course may be retaken for credit under different topic headings.

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A crisis communication strategy is critical for organizations. Students learn a thorough examination of crisis typologies, theoretical approaches, applications, crisis management, and communication strategies. The course addresses the crisis management process including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Focus is on practical application of crisis communication theories using case studies.

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A critical analysis of contemporary social movement discourse and the means for advocacy by a movement. We examine communication theories, issues, trends, social movement processes, advocacy strategies, and how it all ties back into the field of contemporary communication studies.

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Grassroots campaigning is a proven strategy of civic discourse, engagement, and advocacy. Grassroots organizing works from the bottom up and is uniquely suited to engage historically marginalized constituencies and to amplify the voiced of traditionally excluded populations. This course emphasizes a practical, skills-based approach grassroots advocacy using communication strategies and tactics.

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This course will focus on preparing professional trainers and developers in communication teaching, training and development.

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This course provides both graduate students and faculty the opportunity to work together with a specific theme that is timely and relevant to the field. May be repeated for credit.

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Theory and practice of social media in professional settings. Includes strategies for content development, network analysis, and analytics.

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Students learn how to research and write technical information for multiple cultures, both locally and internationally.

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Analysis and training focused on concepts and practices of visual design as they relate to technical and professional communication.

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Theory and practice in the development and production of proposals, focusing on the researching, writing, and management of proposals by technical communicators.

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