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Grant Cos

Professor

School of Communication
College of Liberal Arts
gccgpt@rit.edu
Office Location
EAS-3047

Grant Cos

Professor

School of Communication
College of Liberal Arts

Education

BA, University of Massachusetts at Amherst; MA, Emerson College; Ph.D., Kent State University

Bio

Professor Cos teaches a variety of different courses in the School of Communication. His research interests center on the Aristotelian trilogy of politics, ethics and rhetoric. Specifically, these interests have manifested themselves into the study of mediated speechmaking and political campaigning, 'mash-up' online advertisements and politics, and contemporary instances of dissent during wartime. 

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Published Article
Jenkins, Keith B., and Grant Cos. “A Time for Change and a Candidate’s Voice: Pragmatism and the Rhetoric of Inclusion in Barack Obama’s 2008 Presidential Campaign.” American Behavioral Scientist, 54.3 (2010): 184-202. Print.

Currently Teaching

COMM-101
Human Communication
3 Credits
An introduction to the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of oral, visual, and written communication. Introduces basic communication models, the role of language in communication, symbols and symbol making, issues of audience analysis, and the development of different modes of discourse. Also explores the history of communication and introduces students to basic principles and research in communication studies.
COMM-342
Communication Law and Ethics
3 Credits
This course examines major principles and trends in communication law. The course analyzes a broad range of issues related to the First Amendment, intellectual property, and media regulation. Special attention is paid to discussing the major ethical perspectives and issues surrounding contemporary communication behavior.
COMM-501
Senior Thesis in Communication
3 Credits
A guided research seminar culminating in a major project that brings together the communication students’ communication studies and substantive work in his or her professional core. Focuses on designing, conducting, and completing an independent research project. The progress of each project is shared with the class for discussion and critiques.

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