COMM 2760

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COMM 2760
Persuasion and Social Influence

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Social influence and persuasion are the most basic and important functions of communication. The course covers characteristics of persuasive messages, message sources, and targets; interpersonal influence; and influence in groups. Special emphasis is given to topics in health, science, risk. This course features interactive lectures, assignments that apply principles of persuasion to real world contexts, and an applied group research project. Exams, homework assignments, and the group research project comprise the bulk of student evaluation.


Enrollment Priority Not open to: graduate students.

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Last 1 Terms Offered 2026WI

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11555 COMM 2760   LEC 001

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    • TR Warren Hall B25
    • Jan 20 - May 1, 2026

    • Fitzgerald, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person