Communication Studies

Public Speaking prepares you to communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively in various settings. It enhances skills in speech organization, audience analysis, vocal delivery, and nonverbal communication. The course also builds confidence in handling anxiety, structuring messages effectively, and adapting to different audiences. These skills are valuable for careers in business, education, politics, media, and leadership roles. By mastering public speaking, you become a more compelling communicator, capable of informing, persuading, and engaging audiences in professional and personal settings.

Small Group Communication prepares you for effective teamwork, leadership, and conflict resolution in both professional and personal settings. It enhances skills in problem-solving, decision-making, active listening, and interpersonal communication. The course also builds cultural competency and critical thinking, making it valuable for careers in business, healthcare, education, public relations, and more. By learning to navigate group dynamics and collaborate efficiently, you become better equipped for roles requiring teamwork, leadership, and effective communication.

Oral Interpretation prepares you to analyze, perform, and bring written texts to life through spoken delivery. It enhances skills in vocal expression, tone, pacing, and body language to effectively convey meaning and emotion. This course strengthens public speaking confidence, storytelling abilities, and audience engagement. It is particularly useful for careers in acting, broadcasting, teaching, law, and any field requiring dynamic communication. By mastering oral interpretation, you develop a deeper understanding of literature, performance techniques, and how to connect with an audience.

Gender Communication explores how gender influences communication in personal, social, and professional contexts. It examines differences in communication styles, societal expectations, and the impact of culture and media on gendered interactions. The course enhances skills in critical thinking, active listening, and inclusive communication, helping students navigate gender dynamics effectively. This knowledge is valuable in careers related to education, counseling, human resources, media, and social advocacy. By studying gender communication, students gain a deeper understanding of identity, power structures, and how to foster more equitable and effective communication.

Communication Theory prepares you to understand and analyze how communication works across different contexts. It explores key theories related to interpersonal, group, organizational, mass, and intercultural communication, helping you critically evaluate messages and interactions. This course enhances your ability to interpret communication dynamics, improve problem-solving, and apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. It is especially useful for careers in media, marketing, public relations, education, and research. By studying communication theory, you develop a deeper understanding of human interaction, influence, and the role of communication in society.