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COM 225 - Communication and Democracy

This course investigates the relationship between oratory and the experience of diverse groups in America. To explore these relationships, students study foundational concepts about communication and important speeches that have facilitated cultural change in the United States. Special emphasis is placed on civic engagement and on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. This course carries SUNY General Education Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice credit. Prerequisite: Take COM-100 or COM-110 with a Minimum Grade of C-