COMM - 2000 MASS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY
[3 hours] Overview of the media of mass communication, which considers social,
economic, and intellectual impact on American culture and democracy. Exploration of various mass media and their methods of shaping public
perceptions.
COMM - 2100 NEWS WRITING
[4 hours] Theory and practice of news writing as journalistic discourse. Emphasis on news
style and values, story structure, types of stories. Ethics, taste and rudiments of law integrated throughout. Prerequisite: 30 hours, Type
20 wpm, pass gram/sp/punc/tst, 2.5 GPA
COMM - 2120 REPORTING METHODS
[4 hours] Introduction to methodology of inquiry using primary sources, critical thinking
skills, fact discrimination, interviewing, listening skills, data collection including electronic methods. Writing of originally researched
stories for newspaper organizations. (Comm. 2400 recommended) Prerequisite: COMM 2100
COMM - 2150 EDITING AND GRAPHICS
[4 hours] Introduction to Writing, Editing, Design approach in editing newspapers,
newsletters, electronic and similar publications. Fundamentals of desktop publishing, copy editing, headline writing, typography, layout, design,
use of photos, illustrations. Prerequisite: COMM 2100
COMM - 2210 RADIO PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMMING
[4 hours] Basic principles of production and programming including training and
development in basic performance areas. A study of contemporary station programming theories and techniques. Includes individual weekly lab
requirement.
COMM - 2220 BASIC TELEVISION STUDIO OPERATION
[4 hours] Study and practice in the use of studio and control room equipment,
including editing equipment. Discussion of the role of the director and producer in television production.
COMM - 2400 INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS
[3 hours] Introductory course for all Communication majors. Identification of
primary sources that match information needs, gaining access to these sources, retrieving information and using it for responsible media decision
making.
COMM - 2460 VOICE AND DICTION
[3 hours] Course explores the characteristics of effective oral communication. Intensive
study of the breathing, vocal, and articulatory mechanism is paired with oral presentations.
COMM - 2600 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
[3 hours] Applies the principles of informative and suasory discourse in the construction
and delivery of public presentations.
COMM - 2630 VISUAL COMMUNICATION
[4 hours] Instruction and laboratory experience in applying the principles of visual
communication to human communication contexts including public relations releases, newsletters, direct mail, and electronic media.
COMM - 2810 ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE
[3 hours] Designed to help students read aloud with spontaneity, clarity and
feeling by studying the mechanics of oral reading in relation to interpretive treatment of various genre of literature.
COMM - 2990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 4 hours] A freshman/sophomore seminar in which the student pursues a problem of
special interest in communication. A prospectus must be submitted to the faculty member with whom the student will work.
Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson.
COMM - 3150 FEATURE WRITING
[4 hours] Theory and practice in writing in various kinds of discourse for newspapers, magazines
and electronic publications. Writing for specialized audiences. Developing context, analysis, background and appropriate standards of evidence.
Prerequisite: COMM 2120
COMM - 3180 MASS COMMUNICATION LAW
[4 hours] Course cross-listed as LST 3180. Case studies and readings in libel,
privacy, access and other legal issues arising from constitutional, judicial and administrative laws that affect mass communication.
Prerequisite: COMM 2000
COMM - 3270 RADIO/TELEVISION NEWSWRITING
[4 hours] Training in the skills required in the preparation, writing and editing
of both radio and television news. Prerequisite: English Comp II with a C or better.
COMM - 3280 MEDIA PERFORMANCE
[3 hours] A study of the principles and philosophies involved with successful broadcast
communication and performance techniques. Includes laboratory projects in commercials, interviewing, news and ad-lib announcing.
COMM - 3290 MEDIA MANAGEMENT
[3 hours] The study of electronic media systems from an operations perspective. Course
includes: programming, marketing, production and ethical considerations. Prerequisite: COMM 2000
COMM - 3610 SPEECH AND PUBLICITY WRITING FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS
[3 hours] Study and practice in developing speeches for
others. Theory and practice of composing publicity materials using public relations standards.
COMM - 3710 PUBLIC RELATIONS
[3 hours] Introduction to public relations principles, planning and methods in business,
government, educational institutions, community organizations, etc. Students analyze PR practices and strategies of selected clients.
COMM - 3810 GROUP COMMUNICATION
[3 hours] Theory and Practice of Group Communication variables with an emphasis on problem
solving approaches.
COMM - 3820 PERSUASION THEORY
[4 hours] Examination of the theory and practices used in persuasive communication
in public presentations, advertising, sales, and political campaigns.
COMM - 3830 BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DEBATE AND FORENSICS
[4 hours] Theory and Practice in reasoned discourse; analysis,
evidence, logical forms and fallacies. Problems and procedures in administering a forensic program, teaching and directing debate and
individual speaking events.
COMM - 3840 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
[4 hours] Review and application of interpersonal communication theory and research
in a variety of one-to-one social contexts.
COMM - 3850 RESEARCH METHODS
[3 hours] Introduction to qualitative and quantitative methods in communication research. Focus
on evaluating and interpreting reports in various forms of communication.
COMM - 3870 COMMUNICATION THEORY
[3 hours] A review of human communication theory and research directed toward understanding
and applying theory and research in various communication contexts and for various communication outcomes. Prerequisite: COMM 2400
COMM - 3880 PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
[3 hours] Developing advanced oral and written organizational communications
skills. Practice in various types of business communication formats: preparing reports, persuasive messages and memos.
COMM - 4090 MASS COMMUNICATION ETHICS
[4 hours] Examination of ethical problems that face the media of mass communication,
and application of classical ethical theories to those problems. Prerequisite: COMM 2000
COMM - 4110 HIGH SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS
[3 hours] Problems involved in the production of high school newspapers and yearbooks
including approaches to design, advertising, content, news, editorials, administration and business management.
COMM - 4220 ADVANCED TELEVISION PRODUCTION
[4 hours] Advanced principles and aesthetic considerations in the production of
various television programs. Includes both in-studio as well as location work. Prerequisite: COMM 2220
COMM - 4250 MASS COMMUNICATION HISTORY
[4 hours] Historical consideration of the media of mass communication from colonial
era to the present, with special emphasis on the role mass communication has played in the development of the nation. Prerequisite: COMM
2000
COMM - 4330 NEW TECHNOLOGIES
[3 hours] The content is designed to explore the changing complexity of the communications
industry from both national and international perspectives. Prerequisite: COMM 2000
COMM - 4610 PUBLIC RELATIONS PRINCIPLES
[3 hours] Design of public relations programs for organizations with which
students have professional interests or affiliations. Advanced case study in-depth of one detailed project based on local research and
consultation. Prerequisite: COMM 2000, 2100
COMM - 4620 PUBLIC RELATIONS PRACTICES
[3 hours] An examination of activities, roles and functions of public relations.
Research, theory and techniques: strategic planning and management of public relations programs. Law, ethics and professionalism are
covered. Prerequisite: COMM 4610
COMM - 4810 NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
[3 hours] Survey, analysis and application of research in nonverbal communication
variables and phenomena.
COMM - 4830 GENDER, CULTURE & COMMUNICATION
[3 hours] Explores how gender and culture simultaneously shape and are
shaped by communication. Significance of relationships and language as building blocks for identity will be analyzed.
COMM - 4900 COMMUNICATION SEMINAR
[3 - 4 hours] An in-depth examination of a communication topic, problem or media event.
May be writing intensive. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
COMM - 4910 SENIOR PORTFOLIO
[1 hour] Assessment of work from at least five Communication classes. The student will
develop a portfolio highlighting their work. Students will also write cover letters, resumes and graduate school applications.
Prerequisite: COMM 2000, 2400. Completion of five additional communication classes. At least two from both Applied and Conceptual Communication.
COMM - 4930 FIELD STUDY
[1 - 3 hours] Extended field study of community organization appropriate to student�s interest area.
Culminates in a formal report to include solution to an organizational communication problem. Includes presentation of portfolio.
(Alternative to Internship) Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson.
COMM - 4940 COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP
[1 - 3 hours] Professional training in communication relating to newspaper work, public
relations, broadcasting etc... Arrangements with the appropriate communication organization must be made in consultation with the
internship director prior to enrollment. Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson
COMM - 4990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 4 hours] A seminar in which the student pursues a problem of special interest in
communication. A prospectus must be submitted prior to registration to the participating faculty member. Prerequisite: Consent of
department chairperson
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