1997-1998 - The University of Scranton

COMMUNICATION
DR. GERMEROTH, Chairperson
The Department of Communication embraces the fields of broadcasting (radio and television), cable,
film, journalism, advertising, public relations, and speech. Although the media are interrelated, students may
concentrate in one of these fields. Some students, however, will seek a mixture or subspecialty which combines
study in several Communication areas. The Department will adapt each student’s curriculum to his or
her goals, and for this reason individual student advising by the Communication faculty is a high priority.
Students who major in Communication become knowledgeable about the subject matter from both
humanistic and scientific perspectives. They also have several opportunities to acquire on-the-job experiences
through departmental internships, as well as individualized study available through faculty directed
projects and theses. A Communication degree program prepares students for professional careers and
advanced studies. In addition, courses are designed to serve students in other departments of the University
by developing their oral and written communication skills.
A student wishing to earn a B.A. degree in Communication must satisfactorily complete a minimum of
36 semester hours from the Department of Communication course offerings. Included among these 36
hours are six core courses which are required for all Communication majors.
DEGREE OFFERINGS AND REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 36 hours in Communication subjects, including the following six required core courses:
Comm 110 Interpersonal Communication
Comm 120 Mass Communication
Comm 210 Logical and Rhetorical Analysis
Comm 220 Responsibility in Communication
Comm 310 Mass Communication Law
Comm 410 Communication Theory and Research
Electives may be selected from the following courses without necessarily concentrating in one area:
Advertising/Public Relations
Comm 225 Advertising Comm 325 Advertising Copywriting
Comm 226 Writing for Public Relations Comm 327 Public Relations Cases
Comm 227 Public Relations Comm 380 Advertising Practicum
Comm 312 Organizational Communication
Broadcasting/Film
Comm 232 Film History Comm 426 International Broadcasting
Comm 331 Mass Media Management Comm 427 International Film
Comm 332 Documentary Film Comm 432 Film Theory and Criticism
Comm 334 Broadcast Programming Comm 433 Television Criticism
Comm 425 Cable Television
Communication Studies
Comm 211 Argumentation and Debate Comm 313 Nonverbal Communication
Comm 214 Small Group Communication Comm 326 Political Advertising
Comm 231 Communication and Socialization Comm 411 Persuasion and Propaganda
Comm 311 Political Communication Comm 416 Philosophy of Communication
Journalism
Comm 223 Radio Journalism Comm 324 Advanced Newswriting
Comm 224 Newswriting Comm 328 News Editing
Comm 323 Television Journalism Comm 329 Graphics
Radio/TV Production
Comm 221 Radio Production Comm 322 Advanced Television Production
Comm 222 Television Production Comm 422 Educational Television
Comm 321 Advanced Radio Production Comm 480 Television Practicum
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