Communication and Rhetorical Studies
Communication and Rhetorical Studies
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CRS 531 - Advances in Interpersonal Communication Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Introduction to contemporary theories and research in the field of interpersonal communications; array of theoretical models and research exemplars.
PREREQ: CRS 331
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CRS 532 - Family Communication Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Examination of communication processes which constitute and reflect family functioning. Power and conflict, predictable and unpredictable stress, paradoxes and double binds, family life cycle, and communication competence. Permission of Instructor.
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CRS 535 - Communication & Community Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Examines current concepts of interpersonal communication and their historical development. Demonstrates how interpersonal communication influences and is influenced by community contexts.
PREREQ: CRS 331
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CRS 545 - Issues in Argumentation Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Emerging perspectives of the field theory of argument, constructivist approaches, cognitive approaches, against traditional models of argumentation. Permission of Instructor.
PREREQ: CRS 334
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CRS 552 - History of Rhetorical Theory Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Overview of a variety of theories, from ancient to contemporary, and the factors that affect concepts of rhetoric in the culture of Western thought. Permission of instructor
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CRS 553 - American Public Address Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Public address as an influence in the political, social, legal, and religious history of America. Permission of instructor
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CRS 567 - Rhetoric and Philosophy Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Examines the quarrel between philosophy and rhetoric and the way it has affected the development of Western thought. Permission of instructor
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CRS 600 - Selected Topics Communication and Rhetorical Studies
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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CRS 601 - Language, Interaction, and Culture Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
An introduction to selected social science communication theories and research exemplars that define the study of contemporary communication.
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CRS 603 - Contemporary Theories of Rhetoric Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
British, American, and Continental rhetorical thought in 19th and 20th centuries.
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CRS 604 - Qualitative Communication Research Methods Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A survey of qualitative research methods including logic, philosophy, innovations, and controversies in these methods.
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CRS 605 - Communication and Cosmopolitan Studies Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Foundations of critical communication theory with focus on communication as a constitutive phenomenon. Social constructionist, feminist, postmodern, poststructural, historical perspectives on communication.
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CRS 606 - Issues and Methods in Critical Communication Theory Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Applications and methodological implications of critical perspectives and frameworks introduced in CRS 605. Critical methodologies and research strategies.
PREREQ: CRS 605
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CRS 614 - Communication, Power & Gender Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Crosslisted with: WGS 615
Consideration of the ways in which communication structures power and gender relations. Reviewing Continental and North American literature on power, and feminist literature on gender, students study how communication produces social identities and hierarchies.
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CRS 615 - Emerging Domains in Communication Studies Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This course explores developing areas of human and non-human communication in academic and applied contexts, especially in relation to digital culture. Focus on the how and why of communication transformation, and its socio-cultural and political implications. Additional work for graduate students.
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CRS 617 - Innovation in Communication and Rhetoric Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CRS 317
Understanding innovation as a communication and rhetorical phenomenon, and to identify how innovation emerges from different communication and rhetorical practices.
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CRS 625 - Oral Communication Skills for Engineers Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s)
Instruction in effective presentational communication skills. The course includes the fundamentals of oral communication and their application and practice in different presentational contexts.
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CRS 627 - Speechwriting Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CRS 327
Principles and practices of writing ceremonial and persuasive speeches for clients. Additional work required of graduate students.
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CRS 630 - Intercultural Communication Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CRS 430
Principles and applications. Approaches and issues pertinent to effective communication across cultures and in multicultural societies. Verbal and nonverbal patterns. Culture shock.
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CRS 632 - Political Communication: Inside the DC Beltway College of Visual and Performing Arts
3 credit(s) Only during the summer
Double Numbered with: CRS 432
An examination of politics and communication as a mediated process
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CRS 636 - Feminist Rhetoric(s) Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s)
Crosslisted with: CCR 636 , WGS 636
Double Numbered with: CRS 436
Feminist rhetoric from both a historical and global context, utilizing both primary and secondary readings in order to gain a sense of breadth and depth in the field of feminist rhetoric. Additional work required of graduate students.
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CRS 655 - Rhetorical Criticism Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Different perspectives of rhetorical criticism. Explicating the assumptions underlying different approaches to rhetorical criticism. Students learn and apply contemporary critical methods in the study of discursive practices.
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CRS 668 - Social Movement Rhetorics Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Offers theoretical and critical inquiry into the rhetoric of social movements through diverse interdisciplinary scholarship and case studies.
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CRS 670 - Experience Credit Communication and Rhetorical Studies
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
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CRS 683 - Rhetoric of Film Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CRS 483
Examination of how popular films and documentaries function rhetorically to reflect and construct social and political change.
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CRS 690 - Independent Study Communication and Rhetorical Studies
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Guided independent reading, performance, and/or direction geared to interest and development of individual student. Permission of instructor
Repeatable 5 time(s), 6 credits maximum
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CRS 716 - Remix Culture Remix Culture
3 credit(s) Irregularly
Double Numbered with: 416
Remix theory and praxis. Study of sociocultural, political, ethical, and legal implications of remix culture. How remix relates to debates about digital culture, ownership, citizenship, authorship, and authority. Application of communicative and rhetorical remix techniques.
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CRS 744 - African American Rhetorics Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Crosslisted with: CCR 744
Surveys African American discourse and its relationship to equality, resistance and participation. Examines philosophical concepts, political issues, discursive characteristics, traditions, theories, and histories of African American Rhetoric
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CRS 745 - Research Seminar in Communication and Rhetorical Studies Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Analyzing research studies; conducting a study to develop a methodology for graduate theses.
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CRS 746 - Queer Rhetorics Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Crosslisted with: CCR 746 , QSX 746 , WGS 746
Explores contemporary queer scholarship and activism from a rhetorical perspective. Analyzes purposes, arguments, tropes, figures, exigencies, modes of delivery, and audiences in historical and transnational contexts
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CRS 862 - Seminar in Rhetoric and Public Address Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Analysis and criticism of contemporary research in rhetoric and public address of various historical periods and in various nations.
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CRS 996 - Faculty Guided Research Project Communication and Rhetorical Studies
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Student writes a research paper on a project negotiated with a faculty member based on area of expertise.
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CRS 997 - Master’s Thesis Communication and Rhetorical Studies
6 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
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