2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

108 Arts and Sciences/Communication
COMM 115 Writing for Communication
COMM 210 Logical and Rhetorical
Communication
COMM 215 Introduction to Communication
Theory
COMM 316 Communication Ethics
COMM 415 Senior Seminar
Tracks
Majors are required to select a track or area
of study:
• Advertising
• Communication Studies
• Film
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Radio/TV Production
Each track has two required courses. The
remaining Communication elective courses can
be from the declared track or from the other
tracks. The cognate in communication must
consist of eight courses in the same academic
area which will contribute to the student’s
preparation for work in the declared track.
Courses required in a specific track are identified
by an asterisk; other courses in the track are
optional.
Advertising
COMM 120 Mass Communication
COMM 225 Advertising*
COMM 227 Contemporary Public Relations
COMM 325 Advertising Copywriting*
COMM 326 Political Advertising
COMM 329 Graphics
COMM 380 Advertising Practicum
Communication Studies
COMM 110 Interpersonal Communication*
COMM 211 Argumentation and Debate
COMM 214 Small Group Communication*
COMM 228 Intercultural Communication
COMM 229 Gender and Communication
COMM 312 Organizational Communication
COMM 411 Persuasion and Propaganda
Film
COMM 120 Mass Communication
COMM 232 Film History*
COMM 332 Documentary Film
COMM 432 Film Theory and Criticism*
COMM 427 International Film
Journalism
COMM 120 Mass Communication
COMM 223 Radio Journalism
COMM 224 Newswriting*
COMM 323 Television Journalism
COMM 324 Computer Assisted Reporting
COMM 328 News Editing*
COMM 329 Graphics
Public Relations
COMM 120 Mass Communication
COMM 225 Advertising
COMM 226 Strategic Writing for PR*
COMM 227 Contemporary Public Relations*
COMM 327 Cases in Strategic PR
COMM 329 Graphics
Radio/TV Production
COMM 120 Mass Communication
COMM 221 Radio Production*
COMM 222 Television Production*
COMM 310 Mass Communication Law
COMM 317 Digital Audio/Video Production
COMM 321 Advanced Radio Production
COMM 322 Advanced TV Production
COMM 422 Educational Television
COMM 480 Television Practicum
Minor in Communication
A student wishing to minor in Communication
must satisfactorily complete 18 hours
to be selected with the approval of the department
chair. Nine of these hours must come
from the following three options:
1. COMM 115: Writing for Communication
2. Either COMM 210: Logical and
Rhetorical Analysis or COMM 215:
Introduction to Communication Theory
3. COMM 316 Communication Ethics
(COMM 100 and COMM 484 do not
count toward the minor.)
Course Descriptions
COMM 100 3 cr.
Public Speaking
This is a performance class which emphasizes
the theory, composition, delivery, and criticism
of speeches. Successful completion of COMM
100 (with a grade of C or better) fulfills the
speech skills requirement of the University.