• COMM 3150: The Dark Side of Interpersonal Relationships

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  In this course, students will utilize the metaphor of the dark side to explore dimensions of interpersonal communication. Here, students will consider the acceptance and functions of our communicative behaviors. Students will engage with research and theory to explore various ethical gray areas of interpersonal and family communication. Students will also consider how various systems (e.g., education, legal) influence our enactment and perceptions of communicative behaviors. Examples of topics students may discuss include, but are not limited to: affection, deception, infidelity, mental health, privacy, relational turbulence, religion, and secrecy. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Write about and apply the tenets of dark side theories, concepts, models, and perspectives; 2. Identify and evaluate ethical dimensions of interpersonal communication across our personal lives and social worlds; 3. Implement critical thinking and reasoning through challenging societal norms of what may be considered good and bad communicative behaviors. 4. Critique existing scholarly research on dark side topics and produce individual works exemplifying these critiques.5. Develop communication activities prioritizing social responsibility and ethical awareness highlighted by the dark side. Prerequisite: COMM 2110. FA
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• COMM 3180: Provider and Patient Relations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Foundation course required for those interested in a Health Communication emphasis within Human Communication. Open to all majors preparing for health and wellness careers. An examination of effective theories, frameworks, techniques and interventions used to develop effective communication between health and wellness providers and their patients. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply communication frameworks, theories, and concepts to understand communication behaviors in provider and patient relationships, patient and caregiver relationships, and public health discourses to address healthcare inequities and communication barriers. 2. Describe the role of communication in interpreting provider and patient relationships, healthcare organizations, health communication, and mediated contexts. 3. Integrate effective communication skills in healthcare contexts while exploring the rationale for using provider-centered, patient-centered, or collaborative models of communication. 4. Identify and evaluate ethical elements required for delivery of effective provider and patient communication messages. 5. Analyze effective communication skills in provider and patient relationships across cultural settings for better understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. FA
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• COMM 3190: Intercultural Communication (SS, GC)

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course explores the fundamental concepts and issues in intercultural communication. We will examine the complex relationship between culture and communication from different conceptual perspectives, and consider the importance of history, context, and power in intercultural interactions. In addition to learning theory and applying different approaches to the study of intercultural communication, this course asks that you consider your own cultural identities, values, beliefs, assumptions, worldviews, etc. through participation in class discussions and assignments. Our discussions will enhance self-reflection, critical thinking, and your own awareness to the complexity of intercultural communication. You can expect that your classmates possess varying perspectives about the materials being covered in class. We will work hard to help everyone develop their perspective and voice, embracing such factors as cultural background, race, class, nationality, ability, citizenship, gender, and sexuality. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply and demonstrate the importance of foundations and contributions of communication in both historical & contemporary contexts. 2. Identify and evaluate ethical communication in personal, professional, and societal contexts. 3. Illustrate how communication concepts and theories are used to understand communication behaviors in a variety of contexts, including small groups, organizations, interpersonal and professional relationships, and public discourse. 4. Synthesize and apply communication theory and skills to solve problems, manage personal and professional relationships, and overcome communication barriers. 5. Integrate critical reasoning into the formulation and delivery of effective and ethical personal, social, professional, and public oral and written messages for a variety of audience compositions in numerous contexts. 6. Analyze and critique messages from personal, social, professional, and public sources to determine message effectiveness, ethics, appropriateness, and strategies utilized by the message designer. 7. Apply effective and appropriate written & oral communication skills when exposed to intercultural settings, and cross-cultural environments to achieve a cultural sensitivity to diversity, as well as to navigate and overcome potential communication differences. Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Standing. FA, SP, SU
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  General Education Course

  This course is a general education course.

• COMM 3200: Community Health Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Required for Communication Studies majors in the Health Communication emphasis and satisfies upper division electives for General Communication Studies degree. Open to all students interested in health, wellness, and medicine, professionally or personally. A discussion-driven course that considers various community and public health topics and issues, analyzes contributing factors and connections, and explores the role we play, as both citizens and professionals, in overall health and wellness of our societies. Also includes an examination of communication theories, frameworks, and data used to develop effective community health communication strategies such as campaigns, interventions, health education efforts, and public health initiatives. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the role communication plays in the community and public health contexts. 2. Analyze health information and communication for its merit and implications (be a better consumer of health information). 3. Discuss regional, national, and global health concerns and how they develop. 4. Critique community health communication and promotion based on communication theory and application. 5. Design community health messages based on the analysis of the health issue and audience composition. SP
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• COMM 3230: Health Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Communication Studies majors, required in the health communication emphasis, and open to all students interested in health, wellness, and medicine, professionally or personally. While patient-provider communication is important, it doesn't occur in a "vacuum." This course acknowledges and explores the overlapping and mutually influential situations that affect our physical, mental, and social health, and surveys the many areas of theory and research on, and influence of, health communication in many contexts. The course considers health communication in the areas of medical and provider relations, family interactions, social support, health systems and policy, organizations, diversity and culture, and media all of which individually and collectively affect health beliefs, behaviors, and outcomes. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the role communication plays in health in interpersonal, social, cultural, organizational/political, and mediated contexts. 2. Identify the dimensions of health and communication, and why these are important to communication. 3. Analyze health communication for its merit and implications. 4. Apply improved communication and decision-making skills in health contexts. 5. Describe, synthesize, and evaluate how myriad health influences and contexts from our health system, interpersonal interactions, social norms, media content, and historical influences overlap to affect any singular health interaction. FA, SP
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• COMM 3250: Professional Communication: Writing, Design, and Presentations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Communication Studies majors, required in the organization and leadership emphasis, and open to all other students interested in learning to improve their ability to communicate successfully in the workplace and the basics of professional content creation. Students will write and design professional letters, resumes, proposals, blog posts, short presentations and more, individually and in groups, with the intention of informing and/or persuading. Addresses best practices in interpersonal, organizational, intercultural, and mediated communication, blending communication theory with intensive skill building. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course students will: 1. Write clear and concise artifacts for professional and intercultural contexts. 2. Develop workplace documents and mediated messages according to appropriate writing and design principles. 3. Plan and create presentations that inform and/or persuade a target audience. 4. Collaborate with others to produce quality documents. 5. Explain strategies for effective interpersonal, mediated and organizational communication. Prerequisites: ENGL 2010 (Grade C- or higher).
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• COMM 3290: Globalization, Culture, and Identity

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Communication Studies majors and all other interested students. This course focuses on exploring communication, transnational movements, cultural identity formation, cultural products, and inter/national issues in the context of globalization. We will investigate the historical, economic, social, cultural, and political implications of globalization. Specifically, we will study how globalization shapes our cultural identities, relationships, and conflicts; and in turn, how our negotiation, consumption and cultural commodification contribute and/or shift the power dynamics and tensions in the global scale. Therefore, this course mainly draws theoretical frameworks from critical cultural studies, intercultural communication studies, postcolonial studies, and feminist and queer of color theories. The goal of this course is to bring critical and transnational awareness of cultural identities, relationships, conflicts, and globalization to today's communicative engagement. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and explain concepts of globalization, culture, and identity. 2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the history of globalization and communication, as well as the issues, impacts, and controversies. 3. Analyze the theoretical frameworks for understanding globalization, communication, cultural production, cultural identity formation, relationships, and conflicts. 4. Evaluate and interpret the impact of globalization and communication on today's inter/national issues. 5. Illustrate our roles in globalization and communication. 6. Develop and apply critical thinking skills in various communication contexts. Prerequisites: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Standing.
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• COMM 3330: Negotiations and Bargaining

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Communication Studies majors, required in the Applied Leadership emphasis, and open to any interested students. Explores the processes and outcomes of negotiation and bargaining principles, theories, and related concepts by engaging in experiential opportunities in which students apply those principles and gain skills in negotiation and bargaining in current social and professional settings. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use communication theories and concepts as a foundation to evaluate and utilize negotiation and bargaining skills. 2. Apply critical reasoning skills (assess, explore, evaluate, integrate) into your understanding of negotiations, bargaining, and messaging. 3. Consider ethical requirements of negotiations and bargaining as well as learning methods to deal with various problems that can arise. 4. Managing interactions in both personal and professional relationships throughout the negotiation and bargaining process. 5. Understanding and balancing personal, professional, and company goals and outcomes. Prerequisites: COMM 1270. SP
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• COMM 3340: Survey of Dispute Resolution

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Course offers an introduction to the most commonly practiced dispute resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Studies conflict resolution theory and explores contemporary dispute resolution policy issues. Involves participation in simulations of various dispute resolution processes, including interviewing and counseling, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss with the most commonly practiced dispute resolution processes. 2. Describe the pros and cons of various conflict resolution processes across different contexts and cultures. 3. Analyze different dispute resolution theories and explore contemporary dispute resolution policy issues. 4. Integrate reasoning and critical thinking to improve personal dispute resolution skills. 5. Assess and solve simulations of various dispute resolution processes. SP
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• COMM 3350: Interviewing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  For Communication Studies majors, and any interested students wishing to learn and apply effective interviewing techniques, whether on the interviewer or interviewee side. Focuses upon dyadic communication conducted specifically for gathering information and seeking entrance into closed workplaces, clubs, social, educational, or recreational groups. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recognize and apply various theories of interviewing in employment, investigative, and persuasive contexts. 2. Construct and reply to proper interviewing questions in both interviewer and interviewee roles. 3. Prepare thoroughly and thoughtfully for interviews in different settings with different group or dyadic dynamics. 4. Simulate, practice, and critique various types of interviews. 5. Analyze their own interviewing skills, as well as peers', based on interviewing theories and concepts. 6. Integrate interviewing and concepts and application from the classroom with "real world" scenarios and practical applications outside of the classroom in sales, employment, health, and journalism. SP
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