2007-2008 Academic Catalog (4-Aug-2007).indd - AUK

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY of KUWAIT
2007-2008 ACADEMIC CATALOG
CHEM 389 Special Topics (1-3)
Permission of Instructor. Can be repeated for credit.
COMMUNICATION STUDIES (COMM)
COMM 101 Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
Examines the issues and concepts involved in the initial study of the mass media, (i.e.,
television, radio, newspapers, magazines and interactive outlets) and how they impact the
individual and society.
COMM 110 Introduction to Digital Media Design (3)
Introduces students to basic principles of design in digital media. Emphasis is placed on how
to use relevant software, including PhotoShop, Illustrator and InDesign. [Cross-listed with
GDES 110].
COMM 111 Images in Media (3)
The power of images in media is examined through milestones including those in photography,
film, video, and interactive media. [Cross-listed with GDES 111].
COMM 201 Principles of Journalism (3)
This course introduces students to the tenets of what makes news culture and how the modern
journalist is shaped. Students will be introduced to various theoretical and practical matters
that impact the journalist and affect the news media and the audience from professional
standards and techniques for informing mass audiences; paradigms of reliability, confirmation,
completeness in reportorial writing for news media. Prerequisite or corequisite COMM 101.
COMM 204 Business Communication (3) [E]
Explores professional approaches to communication in today؟s competitive, diverse and
global business environment. This course focuses on verbal and nonverbal principles and
practices needed for effective internal and external business communication (memos, e-mails,
letters, reports, proposals, presentations, and employment messages). Students learn to plan,
investigate, organize, write, and revise successful business reports and correspondence. It
also gives students an opportunity to work in problem-solving and decision making teams,
experiencing the potential problems that poor communication skills can create in organizational
settings. Prerequisite: ENGL 101. [Cross-listed with ENGL 204 and MGMT 204]
COMM 205 Writing for Mass Media (3)
Explores basic writing principles and techniques for influencing mass audiences. Exposes
students to intensive practice in writing for various groups, including political, civic, and
business organizations. Prerequisite: ENGL 101.
COMM 208 Film Production I (3)
Introduces students to basics of cinematic storytelling through narrative genres and
documentaries. Examines the basics of script-writing, directing, cinematography, and editing.
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