Department of Communication

Objectives and Assessment

 

 

Core Courses and Objectives
Interpersonal/ Organizational Courses and Objectives

Media and Culture Courses and Objectives

Multimedia Newsgathering and Reporting Courses and Objectives
Rhetoric and Public Advocacy Courses and Objectives

General Education Courses and Objectives

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

2017-18

2018-19

2019-20

2020-21

COMM and COMI Courses and Objectives

Rhetoric and Public Advocacy Courses and Objectives

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Core Objectives
Articulate the historical traditions of the discipline X X   X
Demonstrate an awareness of and skillful use of technologies relevant to their major X X
Explain communication concepts and theories relevant to their major; X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Explain, apply, and evaluate the processes involved in productive conflict in the contexts (e.g., interpersonal, small group, organizational, mediated, public) relevant to their major X X X X X
Demonstrate awareness of diverse perspectives X X X X X X X X Xx X
Demonstrate the ability to be a critically engaged citizen X X X X X X X X X X
Read, speak, write, and listen competently X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Rhetoric/Public Advocacy
Identify and apply the various concepts, processes, contexts, and theories of rhetoric X X   X X X
Discuss the ethical responsibilities of the rhetor and the rhetorical critic X X X X X X X X
Analyze various rhetorical discourses to become informed, critical receivers of persuasive messages in their professional and everyday lives X X X X X X X X X X X X
Recognize the relationships that exist between rhetoric, critical thinking, and democracy X X X X X X X X X X X
Develop and deliver strategic messages that employ effective techniques for advocacy and are tailored to specific audiences in deliberative forums X X X X X X X X X
Form judgments about the significance of rhetoric for understanding social and political issues and about the value of rhetoric for citizens X X X X X X X X

Bulletin description of Communication B.A. and Courses