2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

COM 353
Prophetic Social Criticism 3 credits
Prerequisite: Junior standing. This course considers the
nature of social criticism and explores prophetic protest as a
historical genre of American public discourse. What are the
characteristics of a prophetic voice? What are the ethical
criteria by which we may evaluate prophetic speech? The
course investigates the influence of public intellectuals and
radical reformers in political and religious social movements.
(ADD)
COM 354
Myth and Metaphor 3 credits
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Myth and metaphor structure
human thought, organize life in community, weave their way
through the production and consumption of popular culture,
and animate political discourse in the public sphere. Through
theoretical readings and the analysis of texts, this course
explores the role of myth and metaphor across discourses
that range from ancient philosophy to children’s literature to
political campaigns. (ADD)
COM 375
Film Studies 3 credits
See ENG 375. (ADD)
COM 401
Advanced Public Speaking 3 credits
Prerequisites: 101 and senior standing. Building on basic
public speaking skills, this course emphasizes using multimedia
visual aids, impromptu speaking, answering questions,
developing a critical vocabulary for self-assessment, and
exploring the subtleties of speaking on particularly complex
or controversial topics. (2SO)
COM 410
Communication Ethics 3 credits
Prerequisite: Junior class standing. This course analyzes the
ethical standards that define responsible communication. The
issues to be addressed include accountability and freedom of
expression; the value of truth; media and social inequality;
and the values cultivated by the entertainment industry.
(ADD)
COM 360, 460
Internship/Practicum
in Communication 1-6 credits
Prerequisite: Junior class standing. An approved internship or
work experience related to a particular area in
communication. The field experience is contracted between
the student and the cooperating agency with the approval of
the department liaison. The contract includes goals,
procedure, requirements for credit, supervision and
evaluation criteria. A maximum of six credits may be earned,
of which three credits may apply toward the major. Graded
S/U. (SEM)
COM 380, 480
Special Topics in Communication 3 credits
Study of selected issues in the discipline of communication
(e.g., rhetoric of science, gender in communication). The
topic is announced at the time of registration and varies,
allowing students to take the course more than once. (ADD)
COM 440
Community Organizing for Social Justice 3 credits
Prerequisites: CHE 152 or equivalent preparation. Students
taking this course will learn to model the geometries,
energies, spectra, and other properties of molecules using a
variety of computational techniques. The focus of this course
is hands-on and project-based, with minimal emphasis on
theory. No previous experience with quantum mechanics
beyond general chemistry is required. Subject to project
approval, calculations will make use of national
supercomputing resources. Two lecture hours per week.
(ADD)
COM 490
Senior Seminar 3 credits
Prerequisite: Senior standing. Departmental seminar for
majors in communication. Students will extend their
understanding of issues critical to the field by preparing
critical work for the senior portfolio. Incorporates the general
education senior topic and text. (FAL)
COM 499
Independent Study
in Communication 1-3 credits
Prerequisite: Junior or senior communication major. Guided
readings, research, and production projects in
communication. Provides the opportunity for study of topics
appropriate for the individual student. (ADD)
ECN 200
Introductory Economics 3 credits
A one-semester introduction to the major principles and
issues in economics for students who are not majoring in
accounting, business administration, economics, finance,
management, marketing, or minoring in economics. The
course surveys both micro and macroeconomic issues. This
course partially satisfies the general education requirement
in the individual and social understanding category. (SEM)
ECN 201
Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credits
An introduction to the major areas of macro-economic theory
including GDP, unemployment and inflation, economic
growth and productivity, savings and investment decisions,
financial markets, fiscal and monetary policy, and current
macroeconomic problems are emphasized. This course
partially satisfies the general education requirement in the
individual and social understanding category. (SEM)
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