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Theories of Persuasion

General

Prefix

CMST

Course Number

412

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Liberal Arts

Description

Persuasion theories applied to selected communication contexts.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Explain selected theories of persuasion.

Outcome

Evaluate selected theories of persuasion.

Outcome

Apply selected theories of persuasion to various communication contexts.

Outcome

Identify ethical issues in persuasive communication.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Selected classical theories of persuasion. 20% Selected contemporary theories of persuasion. 30% Application of selected persuasive theories to communication contexts. 30% Analysis of ethical issues in persuasive communication. 20%

Dependencies

Programs

CMST412 is a completion requirement for: