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NEW COURSES
These courses may be counted toward the Communication Studies minor requirements, as Communication in Context Group A or Group B courses. There are still some seats open; if you wish to take one of these courses, you must register immediately.
COMSTU 280 Special Topics: Communications, Negotiations, and Conflict Interactions
New Fall Course!!
Open to ALL STUDENTS!!
Call 617-287-6770 if you need help registering
This course will prepare you for handling difficult communication situations in the workplace while simultaneously teaching critical/analytic skills in evaluating research findings on communication strategies in the workplace. You will learn how to present yourself professionally to gain respect and influence others. It’s an interactive class designed to raise your confidence in business and other workplace communication and prepare you for a variety of speaking engagements. Additionally, you will learn evidence-based effective negotiation and conflict resolution strategies enabling you to become more persuasive, organized, and diplomatic in the delivery of information, even during stressful and challenging situations.
Tues Thurs 2:30-3:45 Sched. # 15030
Location TBA
Professor Basye Hendrix
Professor Basye Hendrix, who will be joining the Communication Studies Program faculty this fall on a one-year appointment, has previously taught in COMSTU as an adjunct faculty member, one of our most popular instructors. Her areas of specialization include oral communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
SOCIOL 375L Indian Cinema 3 credits
This course will provide an introduction to Indian cinema and to Indian culture and society through the study of films. The Indian film industry is the largest producer of feature films in the world. In this class we will examine the films as entertainment as well as cultural narratives and commentaries on society, exploring themes such as social change, the family and gender. The course will combine content analysis of film texts with study of the public culture of film reception.
Tu 4:00-6:30 PM M-1-614
Professor Lakshmi Srinivas comes to the Sociology Department at UMB from Wellesley College, where she earned a reputation as a dynamic instructor offering fascinating courses.
Diversity Area: International
World Cultures Distribution II
SOCIOL 300 Communication and Opinion 3 credits
Sociological and political perspectives on mass communications.
Tu 7:00-9:30 PM W-1-54
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 101
Professor Lakshmi Srinivas
NEW FACULTY
Please welcome Professor Basye Hendrix, who will be joining the Communication Studies Program faculty this fall on a one-year appointment. Her areas of specialization include oral communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution.