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2025 Spring > UGRD > COMM > COMM 320

Social Influence and Compliance Gaining

Course #: COMM 320

Description:
This course will examine research and theory on persuasion, compliance gaining, and social influence. Topics include message characteristics, credibility, compliance-gaining strategies, advertising, marketing, public health campaigns, decision-making, and motivational appeals. The course will also explore the applicability of research and theory to everyday practice.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: COMM 100

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 9383
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Tardif,Sarah Catherine On-line course
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 30
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 3/3
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: COMM 100
Course Attributes: