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Sem In Org Comm:(Sr)

This course is concered with theory and research relevant to organizational communication and related areas of interest. Special attention is given to various topics relevant to a specific subtitle. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under a different subtitle.

Sem In Comm/Info Sys(Sr)

An in-depth examination of a selected topic of set of issues within the general area of recent theory and research on communication and information systems. These could include topics such as: media choice decisions, communication patterns in organizations, on-line communities within professions, bibliometric analysis, personal identity in cyberspace, issues in the use of public and private information, or human- computer interaction. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under a different subtitle.

Sem Mass Media/Pub Pol (Sr)

The role of mass communications media in making public policy and the effects of public policies on the mass media. One subject area will be investigated each semester; typical topics are (1) political campaign communications; (2) censorship; (3) controversial public issues; (4) rights; (5) international and world agreements. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under a different subtitle.

Seminar In Crisis Communication

This course follows the crisis communication management process through the stages of pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis. The pre-crisis stage discusses planning and environmental scanning. The crisis stage discusses communication strategies for image restoration. The post- crisis stage depicts crisis as an opportunity for organizational learning and for rebuilding or expanding public trust. The course uses a case study approach throughout.

Communication Leadership Studies

The primary purpose of this is course is to extend students' theoretical understanding of leadership from a communication perspective. Specifically, this course is designed to (1) sharpen the students' understanding of the role of communication in developing effective leadership behaviors; (2) familiarize students with leadership as it relates to the communication process; (3) involve students in major term projects which incorporate current leadership theory and research; and (4) enhance students' understanding of published research in leadership communication.

Seminar In Risk Communication

This course establishes risk communication as a distinct sub-discipline within the communication discipline. Ethical considerations are paramount in all areas covered in the course. Theories of risk communication such as mindfulness, sensemaking, chaos, image repair, issues management, the constraints of structuration, and renewal discourse are discussed in terms of pre-crisis, crisis, and post-crisis. Applied research areas such as best practices, high reliability organizations, terrorism, and health risks are also considered.

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