communication in romantic relationships, and conflict in interpersonal relationships. Prerequisites: COMC 2010 or permission of instructor.

COMS 3070 Organizational Communication (3-0-3)
This course examines various approaches to the study of communication as it occurs in various small group and organizational contexts. Particular emphasis is placed on relationships, motivation, structure, and power within organizations. Prerequisites: COMC 2010 or permission of instructor.

COMS 3100 Intercultural Communication (3-0-3)
this course explores intercultural theories and research and examines the interactions of members of various cultures. Barriers to effective intercultural communication will be examined, as will methods of improving intercultural communication. Prerequisites: COMC 2010 or permission of the instructor.

COMS 3110 Public Speaking (3-0-3)
This course examines the theory and practice of public speaking in both historical and contemporary contexts. Factors such as audience, speaker, credibility, and ethics will be examined. Public speaking skills will be learned and applied. Prerequisites: COMC 2010 or permission of instructor.

COMS 3200 Political Communication (3-0-3)
This course studies the theory and practice of political communication as aplied to all levels of government, but with special emphasis on state and national government. Guest lectures from media, political, and court figures. Prerequisites: COMC 2010 or permission of instructor.

COMS 3250 Persuasion (3-0-3)
This course This course explores how communication influences perceptions, thoughts, and actions. Students learn the skills necessary to critically analyze persuasive communication in various contexts, including speeches, advertising, and popular culture. Prerequisites: COMC 2010 or permission of instructor.

COMS 4110 Argumentation and Debate (3-0-3)
This course provides extensive training in critical thinking, listening, reading, and advocacy. Students learn to prepare logical, sound, and reasoned arguments. Emphasis is placed on the ability to anticipate and address various alternative perspectives on controversial issues in crafting arguments. Prerequisites: COMC 2010 or permission of instructor.

COMS 4120/WMST 4120 Gender and Communication (3-0-3)
This course explores gendered communication patterns in a variety of contexts and examines how communication creates and reinforces gender. Theories that explain how culture shapes gendered communication and how gendered communication shapes culture will be examined. Prerequisites: COMC 2010 or permission of instructor.

COMS 4130 Rhetoric of Social Movements (3-0-3)
This course examines the role of communication in the development and life of a social movement. Students will examine social movements as public

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