Lying, Deception and the Truth
Durham
Liberal Arts :: Communication
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:
25
CRN: 14755
CRN: 14755
The ability to lie is a defining feature of the social life of higher order primates and humans. Deceiving, concealing, lying and evading are forms of communication which are a basic part of everyday human life. This course will explore the structure and function of lying, deception and evasion in the course of communication. As we do so we will also explore the nature of truth as it applies to human interaction in the world. Prereq: CMN 457.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): THEA 580
Only listed majors in section: CMN:BUSAPPL, CMN:MEDIA, COMMUNICATION
Instructors: Edward Reynolds
Times & Locations
Start Date | End Date | Days | Time | Location |
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8/29/2022 | 12/12/2022 | MW | 3:40pm - 5:00pm | HORT 207 |