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COMM 385 - Communication Special Topics

3 Credits
This course prepares students for communication in organizations using a problem-solving process. Students practice critical thinking, persuasive strategies, interpersonal communication, teamwork, and current technology while addressing orally and in writing the needs of multiple audiences within organizations. Topics include audience analysis, informative and persuasive writing strategies, research strategies, and the style, tone, organization, and graphics used in organizations. Students prepare documents such as the proposal, feasibility study, progress report, case study, and PowerPoint slides for oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 120  and ENGL 109 
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