2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

COM 3085 SPECIAL TOPICS IN APPLIED COMMUNICATION (3 credits).
Studies an emerging and significant issue within the field of communication. May
include interpersonal persuasion, mass communication, media law or advances in
publications software. Topics announced prior to registration.
COM 3210 EDITING (3 credits). Includes grammatical terminology and
concepts essential to editing, as well as copy editing techniques for hard copy and
online materials. Also includes the study of varied editorial roles and responsibilities
in general and technical editing, as well as major style-guide requirements.
Prerequisites: COM 2223 or COM 2224.
COM 3231 WRITING ABOUT SCIENCE (3 credits). Designed for both communication
and science majors. Covers the methods of scientific writing, including
ways in which complex scientific topics can be conveyed to popular audiences. Also
includes more traditional types of scientific writing such as scientific journal articles
and proposals. (COM) Prerequisites: COM 2223 or COM 2224.
COM 3242 JOURNALISM (3 credits). Presents the methods and practice of news
gathering, news writing and news editing. Focuses on style, clarity, accuracy and
responsibility in handling news. Emphasizes enterprise, documentation and using
multiple sources. Includes the use of standard reference materials and public records.
Prerequisites: COM 2225.
COM 3250 SCRIPTWRITING (3 credits). Introduces writing script for film,
emphasizing the importance of story, substance and structure. Includes documentary
film writing for television and video. (COM) Prerequisites: COM 1102.
COM 3425 MASS COMMUNICATION (3 credits). Studies media influence
from political, social and cultural perspectives. Examines theory and media effects in
its survey of film, print, broadcast and new technologies. Discusses the role of media
in society and culture, issues related to the First Amendment and the implications of
media mergers. (HU/SS) Prerequisites: COM 2425.
COM 3440 PUBLIC RELATIONS (3 credits). Studies communication principles
and the practices of developing goodwill between a person, firm or institution and the
public; and the means of gaining publicity and influencing people. Students analyze
specific case studies and propose appropriate strategies and campaigns. Prerequisites:
COM 2225.
COM 4000 THESIS PREPARATION (3 credits). Designed for students who are
beginning to write a thesis or dissertation. Includes sentence and paragraph strategies,
tone and style, documentation, editing and revising. Noncredit for communication
majors. (Requirement: Demonstrated writing ability by examination.)
COM 4026 PUBLISHING AND THE INTERNET (3 credits). Covers current
issues and applications of online and Internet publishing are covered including
researching, designing and authoring effective online documents and presentations.
Includes building an electronic portfolio. Prerequisites: COM 2223 or COM 2224,
CSE 1301.
COM 4050 INDEPENDENT STUDY (3 credits). Allows senior communication
majors the opportunity to pursue advanced study in a communication-related topic
of interest. Topics approved and supervised by department faculty. Requires a formal
paper. (Requirement: Program chair approval.)
COM 4085 COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY: ISSUES AND
APPLICATIONS (1-3 credits). Designed for communication majors. Offers a study
of a current topic (or topics) related to technology and communication. Course content
varies from term to term.
COM 4090 COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP (1-6 credits). Students work
under the direct supervision of a business or industry professional and in coordination
with the chair of the undergraduate communication program. Students with 99 or
more semester hours and a 3.25 GPA in communication courses may apply. May be
repeated for a maximum of six credits. (Requirement: Junior standing and instructor
approval.)
COM 4130 GLOBAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits). Examines the elements
of cross-cultural communication by analysing the interface between the organization
and its cultural environment. Focuses on developing skills to improve communication
across both language and cultural barriers in a diverse domestic workplace and an
international business environment. Prerequisites: COM 2425.
COM 4220 WRITING PROPOSALS (3 credits). Focuses on the process of
writing both solicited and unsolicited proposals. Encourages students to learn how
to identify opportunities to submit proposals, plan and produce effective proposals,
manage the proposal-writing process, deliver oral presentations based on their
proposals, and follow up after submitting proposals. Prerequisites: COM 2223 or
COM 2224.
COM 4225 LINGUISTICS AND WORLD LANGUAGES (3 credits). Provides
a comprehensive overview of the complex structure of language using analysis of
various world languages. Includes sounds and sound patterns (phonology), word formations
and their patterns (morphology), sentence structure (syntax), meaning (semantics),
and the use of language to communicate and interact socially. Prerequisites:
COM 2425.
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COM 4424 ADVANCED BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL
COMMUNICATION (3 credits). Topics vary and may include design and composition
of corporate annual reports, instructional design for training seminars,
scriptwriting for video production, advanced managerial report writing, proposal and
grant writing, trade show promotion, and preparation and corporate image design.
Prerequisites: COM 2223 or COM 2224.
COM 4430 RESEARCH METHODS AND MATERIALS IN TECHNICAL
AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits). In-depth examination
of the methods of data collection and data analysis, and the research materials used in
conducting research in communication. (Q) Prerequisites: BUS 2703, COM 2425.
COM 4440 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION (3 credits). Examines integrated
marketing communication theories and practices. Teaches strategic thinking across
the functional areas, optimizing communication strategies and creatively developing
and applying tools and tactics. Covers how strategic marketing communication can be
used for branding and to build a strong corporate image. Prerequisites: COM 3440.
COM 4777 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT (3 credits). Requires development
and presentation of a real-world team project. Includes a comprehensive plan from
conceptualization, proposal writing, research and strategic planning through the
design/writing of communication materials, plan execution and research evaluation.
Culminates in a written report and oral presentation. (Requirement: Program chair
approval.) Prerequisites: COM 4430.
COM 5002 WRITING FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (3 credits). Applies contemporary
rhetorical strategies to the construction of written documents in a variety
of discourse forms. Students analyze and generate professional-level articles, essays,
manuals, proposals and reports to practice and develop expertise in specific genres.
COM 5003 PREPARING ACADEMIC DOCUMENTS (3 credits). Facilitates
graduate students’ production of conference and journal papers and initiating a thesis
or dissertation. Employs modeling and group interaction to analyze advanced academic
literature. Noncredit for communication majors.
COM 5100 COMMUNICATION THEORY (3 credits). Examines the full range
of communication theories related to such areas as interpersonal communication,
rhetoric, small-group communication, mass communication, linguistics, persuasion
and multiculturalism.
COM 5110 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION (3 credits). Provides an overview
of the theory, principles, techniques, practices and trends of public relations and
other corporate strategic communication functions. Includes strategic communication
processes, issue / crisis / reputation management, stakeholder relationship management
and other corporate communication activities.
COM 5120 MASS COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY (3 credits). Studies
media influence from political, social and cultural perspectives; examines theory and
media effects in its survey of film, print, broadcast and new technologies; and discusses
the role of media in society and culture, issues related to the First Amendment
and the implications of media mergers.
COM 5130 GLOBAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits). Examines the elements
of cross-cultural communication by analyzing the interface between the organization
and its cultural environment. Focuses on developing skills to improve communication
across both language and cultural barriers in a diverse domestic workplace and an
international business environment.
COM 5140 COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS (3 credits).
Introduces research methods used to identify problems and issues of concern; guide
strategic planning, message development and overall communication planning; and
evaluate plans and programs. Covers research theory, conceptual and operational definitions,
measurement, sampling and research design and reporting. (Requirements:
Program chair approval or a minimum of 12 credit hours in graduate degree program.)
COM 5210 INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL COMMUNICATION AND
GLOBAL POLITICS (3 credits). Examines the interactive relationship between
international political communication and international politics. Investigates how the
effectiveness, successes or failures in international political communication affect the
outcome of international events. Applies theories to analyze the background, process
and result of communication cases.
COM 5220 LINGUISTICS AND WORLD LANGUAGES (3 credits). Provides a
comprehensive overview of the complex structure of language using analysis of various
world languages. Includes sounds and sound patterns (phonology), word formations
and their patterns (morphology), sentence structure (syntax) and meaning (semantics),
as well as the use of language to communicate and interact socially.
COM 5230 ARGUMENTATION WITHIN AND ACROSS CULTURES
(3 credits). Provides an intensive exploration of the practical applicability of
theoretical accounts of argument and their responses to difficult real-world cases,
including new media, intercultural communication and visual argument. Examines
intersections with research in communication theory, philosophy, rhetoric, artificial
intelligence and law.