COMMUNICATIONS

Professor A. Turpin; Associate Professors Carter, Kuchar; Assistant Professor Cooper; Teaching Associate D. Selby; Senior Lecturer Fishwick; Lecturer Kelly

Students may earn the concentration in communications by completing six units:

Students interested in pursuing the concentration in communications are encouraged to complete Statistics 101 as part of their Mathematical and Scientific Reasoning requirements.

101 Introduction to Communication Studies

Introduction to oral communication and communication theory. Course includes study of various communication models and situations and the processes and techniques that function within them. It also examines cultural, symbolic, and perceptual variants and their effects on the communications process. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.

202 Mass Communication

A survey of the theories, processes, effects, and media of mass communication.  The course will focus on issues of concern principally to the mass media within the United States, but issues of globalization will be addressed.(1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Communication 101.

220 Public Speaking

Study of voice, production, and management in various forms of public address. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: General Studies 102.

260 Interpersonal Communication

An introduction to issues in interpersonal communication, examined from the perspective of communication competence.  Using scientific concepts and theories, students will be asked to become critics of everyday conversation.   Students will also use theoretical principles to improve personal effectiveness, appropriateness, and adaptability in conversing with others.  (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Communications 101. 

301 Special Topics

A concentrated study of a topic or issue related to the field of communications. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: One 200-level Communications course.

311 Video Field Production

The study and practice of the fundamentals of professional videography.  Students will receive instruction in practical applications in the areas of videography, editing, production, and media literacy. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
(Cross-listed with TART 311.)
Prerequisite: Any COMM 200-level course or permission.

317 Professional Communication

The study and practice of communication theories, concepts, and skills as they apply to business and professional settings including interpersonal and group dynamics, written communication, business and professional presentations and meeting management skills. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Communication 220.

319 Journalism

A practical introduction to journalism, with special emphasis on reporting skills and writing newspaper news and features, broadcast news, and public relations products. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: Communications 202.

330 Small Group Communication

Introduction to and practice in the structured small group, with primary emphasis on preparation for, analysis of, and participation in problem-solving oriented groups. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: Communications 260.

360 Studies in Intercultural Communication

An examination of major issues related to intercultural and cross-cultural communication.  The course will explore those communication issues in particular cultures both within and beyond the United States. (1)
Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
Prerequisites: Communications 260.

405, 406, 407 Independent Study

Supervised reading and research of a specific subject within media or communication studies resulting in a written report. (1/2, 1, 1/2)
Prerequisites: One 300-level Communications course.

416 Internship

Experience in a field of applied communications (for example, newspaper, radio, television), under supervision from the agency involved and the course instructor. (1)
Laboratory: 10 hrs/wk.
Prerequisite: One 200-level Communications course and permission.