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CIP Summer 2010 Programs London, England — Communication in Britain June 13-July 6, 2010 Highlights London is an ideal city in which to study communication. The shared language provides a multitude of opportunities to talk to people in meaningful ways and soak up the culture. Not only is London the heart of Britain's communication industries, but it is also a major European and global crossroads for mass media, public relations, advertising, and theater. The program helps students develop a global perspective through course work, guest speakers, site visits, and field trips. It is aimed at serious students who want to apply themselves to the study of communication in the British context. Academic program All students take CMS 316 and select wither CMM 34 or CMM 352 for a total of 6 credits. Students are required to participate in UDI 220 (1 credit) during the spring 2010 semester, with two follow-up session in the fall 2010 semester. CMS 316 Intercultural Communication (3 credits) Recognizing and understanding the challenges involved in intercultural communication and learning strategies for surmounting those challenges in order to achieve successful communication. A particular focus is intercultural communication for Americans visiting England. Fulfills Social Sciences general education requirement, a Cross-Cultural cluster requirement, and a Business Professional in a Global Society cluster requirement. CMM 314 Dimensions of British Communication (3 credits) The course focuses on fundamental aspects of communication in Britain, including interpersonal, health and gendered communication; mass media; and theater. Opportunities for experiential learning will be afforded by field trips to various organizations and visits to the theater. CMM 352 Persuasion (3 credits) Study of communication's impact on attitudes and social influence. Topics include selected theories of persuasion, argument construction, and practical application with emphasis on cultural differences in persuasion in media, public relations and political arenas. Students will visit PR firms, Parliament, and Speaker's Corner. MAXIE: Prepare (UDI 220) All students in the program will participate in this one credit-hour mini-course orientation during the spring 2010 term. Two post-trip sessions during the fall 2010 term will be required to complete the course. UDI 220—Section M9 Wednesdays, 4:30-6 pm (Begins February 24) Location to be announced Graduate students Graduate students may earn up to six graduate-level credits in the program. All graduate students will enroll in COM 630 (Issues in International Communication) for three credits and will choose between COM 531 (Directed Study in British Communication) or COM 511 (Persuasion). Graduate activities, lectures and site visits will be coordinated with those offered at the undergraduate level, but assignments will be adjusted for graduate credit.

Application deadline: January 15, 2010 Apply Now >> Faculty Dr. Teresa L. Thompson, Professor, Department of Communication (program director) Dr. Jeffrey Griffin, Associate Professor, Department of Communication Dr. Larry Lain, Professor, Department of Communication Dr. Donald Yoder, Associate Professor, Department of Communication Cost 6 credit hours of undergraduate tuition plus $995 program fee

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