2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

COMM 110 3 cr.
Interpersonal Communication
An investigation and analysis of the process and
nature of human communication and its intrapersonal
and interpersonal attributes.
COMM 115 3 cr.
(W) Writing for Communication
(Prerequisite: WRTG 107 or fulfillment of Writing
Skills requirement) An introduction to the
major forms of writing for communication professions:
corporate, print, radio/television production,
public relations and advertising. Students
will focus on the development and
improvement of writing, research and critical
thinking skills.
COMM 120 3 cr.
Mass Communication
Historical survey of the nature, scope, and function
of the print and electronic media in the
Arts and Sciences/Communication 109
Communication Curriculum
Department and Number Descriptive Course Title Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.
First Year
MAJOR COMM ELECT–COMM 115 Comm. Elective–Writing for Comm. 3 3
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT Cognate Elective 3
GE WRTG/SPCH WRTG 107–COMM 100 Composition–Public Speaking 3 3
GE C/IL C/IL 102 Computing and Information Literacy 3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT Humanities Electives 3 3
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL 120–T/RS 121 Intro. to Philosophy–Theology I 3 3
GE FSEM–PHED INTD 100–PHED Freshman Seminar–Physical Education 1 1
16 16
Second Year
MAJOR COMM 210 Logical and Rhetorical Analysis 3
MAJOR COMM 215 Communication Theory 3
MAJOR COMM ELECT Communication Electives 3 3
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT Cognate Electives 3 3
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL 210–T/RS 122 Ethics/Theology II 3 3
GE QUAN–S/BH QUAN–S/BH ELECT Quantitative–Social/Behavioral Elective 3 3
GE PHED PHED ELECT Physical Education 1 1
16 16
Third Year
MAJOR COMM 316–ELECT Communication Ethics–Comm. Elective 3 3
MAJOR COMM ELECT Communication Electives 3 3
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT Cognate Electives 3 3
GE PHIL-T/RS PHIL-T/RS ELECT Philosophy or T/RS Electives 3 3
GE NSCI NSCI ELECT Natural Science Electives 3 3
GE ELECT FREE ELECT Free Electives 3 3
18 18
Fourth Year
MAJOR COMM 415 Senior Seminar 3
MAJOR MAJOR ELECT Communication Elective 3
COGNATE ELECT Cognate Electives 3 6
GE HUMN–S/BH HUMN–S/BH ELECT Humanities–Social/Behavioral Electives 3 3
GE ELECT ELECT Free Electives 6 3
15 15
TOTAL: 130 CREDITS
United States. Economics, programming and
public control are some of the topics covered.
COMM 210 3 cr.
(W) Logical and Rhetorical Analysis
A study of the principles of logic and persuasion,
analysis of fallacies, and critical examination of
the principles of structure in written and oral
communication. Practice in briefs and abstracts
with an emphasis on precision and clarity.
COMM 211 3 cr.
Argumentation and Debate
This course concentrates on the techniques of
argumentation, persuasion, debate, and forensics.
Focuses heavily on research, case construction
and formal analysis.
COMM 214 3 cr.
Small Group Communication
An examination of research, techniques, and
principles of small-group communication. Topics