COMM 640

Principles of Strategic Comm

American University · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Principles of Strategic Communication (3) Strategic communication is at the heart of contemporary society, from business to culture to politics to advocacy. With a focus on analyzing and developing communication campaigns, this course explores the core principles of strategic communication, including audience diversity, targeting and research, public opinion, messaging, media and social media, and all the outreach professionals use to reach their audiences with their messages. Students see the impact of strategic communication in all areas of society, examine the ethical power of persuasion, learn how to think strategically and creatively, and understand how institutions and organizations deal with communication challenges and crises. Restriction: Game Design (Graduate Certificate), Health Promotion Management (MS), Political Communication (MA), or Strategic Communication (MA).

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3 openSeats: 12/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM
Class #38623Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
3 available12 enrolled15 capacity0 waitlist
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Th · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location
McKinley Bldg 304
Instructor
Foster, Brenda
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1 openSeats: 14/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM
Class #38625Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
1 available14 enrolled15 capacity0 waitlist
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Th · 2:30 – 5:20 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location
McKinley Bldg 304
Instructor
Bowersox, Lynn M.
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3 openSeats: 12/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM
Class #38684Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
3 available12 enrolled15 capacity0 waitlist
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No scheduled meeting time
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Oct 25
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Instructor
Charles, Matthew H.
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5 openSeats: 10/15 seats Last recorded: Aug 9, 2026, 1:02 AM
Class #43472Fall 2026UGRD3.0 credits
5 available10 enrolled15 capacity0 waitlist
Days & times
Tu · 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Meeting dates
Aug 31 – Dec 19
Location
McKinley Bldg T13
Instructor
Robinson, Ayanna C.
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