Communicating in a Globalized World
by Cara Cummings and Meghan McNamara Are you planning to study abroad or take a travel course? Do you plan on working for an international company? Intercultural Communication (COM211) will help prepare you for all of these experiences and more. As our world continues to become increasingly globalized, competence in intercultural communication has become a vital
A Look Into SCC 420: Risk and Crisis Communication
With the rise of social media and a 24/7 news cycle big companies and organizations are experiencing different crisis situations that have the potential to make or break the future of their business. Did you know this could be a job?! Welcome to SCC 420, Risk and Crisis Communication. If you want to know you
Studying Abroad: The Experience of a Lifetime
When asking college graduates to explain the most impactful experience they had in college, most of them say…..studying abroad. When asked what they most regret? Most graduates answer……not studying abroad. Needless to say, going to another country for the purpose of studying and really getting to know the culture is a life changing event for
Just Ask Lisa....
College. It’s that chapter of life when we think we must suddenly have the answers to everything. With the plethora of expectations that comes with #adulting, it can be quite overwhelming to approach such a drastic life shift; believe me, I was that anxious mess. However, as a current sophomore looking back on her first
Utilizing your Intellectual Curiosity
When intellectual curiosity meets persistence, anything is achievable. During Fall of my sophomore year, I enrolled in Research Methods with Dr. Keith Weber simply expecting a tough but practical class that I would soon forget; rather, that was the beginning of my love affair with the integration of statistics, theory, and experimentation into the single
Is It CommunicationS? Or Communication?
As a Strategic and Corporate Communication Major, I have heard and have said the phrase, “I am studying communicationS” many times. These people (including me) have been actually saying it wrong all along. The correct way to say it is without the “s”. They are specifically studying Communication (no S). Why is this? Is there
Message Design 2: A Survival Guide
by Shannon Gerdts, Sophie Weil, and Brittany Zamora Do you find yourself interested in MARKETING and ADVERTISING? What if I told you that you could create an entire marketing campaign! In the School of Communication that sort of hands-on experience is guaranteed. We call that class Message Design II. Keep reading and we’ll give you
COM 210 - THEORIES OF PERSUASION
Have you always seen yourself as an influencer? Have you ever wanted people to follow your every move? To listen to you? To accept you? Or even to just say “YES!” to any ethical request? Well, this School of Communication requirement course will teach you exactly how you can become an influencer in your everyday
Crisis Averted!
by Jack Atkinson, Nikki Francisco, Megan McCall, and Easton Miller When the world is watching Risk and Crisis Communication is a course offered at Chapman University that focuses on teaching students about potential crises or unexpected events that may threaten a company’s reputation or performance. We were fortunate enough to be taught by a professor
Problem: I have really good ideas! I just don't know how to get people to listen.
by Hanouf Alharbi, Alisha Greene, Lisa Kang, This is a common setback that we frequently hear from students, both current and prospective. For example, you may have a brilliant idea about raising awareness for sustainability at Chapman, but you don’t necessarily know how to craft an enticing message. Well, if this is you, don’t fret.