Course Description
Theories and practices of persuasion in critically evaluating and creating/composing persuasive messages. Role of ethics in relational, group, and mass mediated persuasive communication.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Analyze how ethics and values play into a vision of a mindful, multicultural and sustainable society.
- Understand how the use and misuse of verbal and nonverbal symbols affect our perceptions and behaviors in our everyday interactions.
- Evaluate the social and psychological aspects of persuasion theory and practice.
- Evaluate and improve your research and writing abilities
- Engage in a variety of oral communication experiences evidence, reasoning, and motivational appeals.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Periodic quizzes | 60 points |
| Final quiz | 5 points |
| Response papers (3) | 15 points |
| Final project | 10 points |
| Active participation | 10 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93.5-100 | A |
| 89.5-93.4 | A- |
| 87.5-89.4 | B+ |
| 83.5-87.4 | B |
| 79.5-83.4 | B- |
| 77.5-79.4 | C+ |
| 73.5-77.4 | C |
| 69.5-73.4 | C- |
| 67.5-69.4 | D+ |
| 63.5-67.4 | D |
| 59.5-63.4 | D- |
| Below 59.5 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.