COM204: Persuasive Communication

Class Program
Credits 3

A study of the process of persuasion, focusing on the formation of beliefs, attitudes and values, fundamentals of attitude change, audience analysis, the persuasive message, effects of channel and setting, and source credibility. Opportunities are offered for classroom application of the principles and theory discussed.

Prerequisites

COM103: Human Communication or ENL101: English Composition I or ENL108: Critical Reading & Thinking or ESL201: English for Speakers of Other Languages III: Advanced

Semester Offered
Spring
Notes

Satisfies Humanities & Fine Arts (or) Behavioral & Social Sciences general education requirement.