08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

GRADUATE COURSES 107
CLASSICS
(CLAS)
For Graduates Only
501. SEMINAR IN CLASSICAL STUDIES. 3 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Topics in Greek and Roman
civilization, culture, etymology, language, literature, and religion.
COMMUNICATION
(COMM)
For Graduates Only
500. PROSEMINAR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES. 0 cr. Orientation to the graduate program
process, practices, events, and academic requirements. Required during first semester of
enrollment. Grade of CR (Credit) or NC (No Credit). A student must earn credit in this course
prior to taking the comprehensive examination. Enrollment is restricted to graduate students in
the Department of Communication.
501. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS. 3 cr. The study of qualitative research methods used
to conduct systematic inquiry about communication topics. Textual analysis, ethnography,
phenomenology, and language studies are among the methods investigated. (Formerly Speech
505.) Sp
502. QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS. 3 cr. A study of techniques and strategies used in
conducting empirical studies of communication. Analysis of types of problems, concepts,
variables, definitions, research designs, measurement techniques, and interpretation of data
prevalent in communication research. Involves elementary statistics and development of
research proposals and designs. (Formerly Journalism 505.) F
593. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION EXIT PROJECT. 3 cr. A major creative, research, and/or
service-based piece of work. Flexible format that can combine written work with performance
and audio/videotape development and/or documentation.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
(CMST)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
404. INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION. 3 cr. International perspective on communication
between members of different cultures. Verbal and nonverbal code systems, social organization
patterns, values, and belief systems examined as they impact the sharing of meaning. Special
attention given to Health Care, Business, and Education contexts. Prerequisite: Communication
Studies 101, or 118, or permission of instructor. May not be used as a substitute for a foreign
language.
420. PERFORMANCE STUDIES. 3 cr. Theory and practice in the art of group oral presentation of
literature; selection, analysis, and arrangement of materials for oral interpretation; program
planning for public presentation; emphasis on Reader’s Theatre. Prerequisite: 305 or consent of
instructor.
426. HEALTH COMMUNICATION. 3 cr. The study of effective communication perspectives and skills
helpful in providing integrated, coordinated services between various allied health professions.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
451. AMERICAN PUBLIC ADDRESS. 3 cr. This course will involve the study of American public
address from colonial times to the present. Speeches of outstanding American statesmen,
lawyers, and clergymen will be examined. Prerequisites: 101 or 201 or permission of instructor.
452. CRITICISM OF CONTEMPORARY COMMUNICATION. 3 cr. This course examines various
aspects of contemporary communication. Prerequisite: 101, 201, or approval of instructor.
453. RHETORIC OF SOCIAL MOVEMENTS. 3 cr. This course will involve a close examination of
social movements and the communication practices giving rise to and maintaining these
movements. Special attention will be given to American social movements. Prerequisites: 101,
201, or permission of instructor.
462. ADVANCED SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION. 3 cr. Studies of group action, interaction,
and leadership designed to apply small group theory. Emphasis on the nature of group
communication as exemplified in the discussion/conference model. Prerequisite: 101 or 260 or
consent of instructor.