LAS407 Applied Communication in Society

This course is designed to understand, evaluate and apply public discourse in diverse social contexts. Students will analyze and practice professional presentation skills required for formal situations. Effects of communication technologies at the team organizational and societal level will be discussed. Issues in computer-mediated communications will be studied. Key ideas regarding persuasion will be incorporated throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Applied Behavioral Sciences Program. Co-prerequisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours