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170 ARTS AND SCIENCES
521. Seminar: Interpersonal Communication. (3)
Theories and research on the components and dynamics
of interpersonal interaction and comparative analysis of
approaches to the study of interpersonal communication.
522. Topics in Interpersonal Communication. [Studies in
Interpersonal Communication.] (3 to a maximum of 6) ∆
Intensive study of theory and research in one area of interpersonal
communication chosen by the instructor. Content
varies from semester to semester, may be repeated with
different content.
531. Contemporary Rhetoric. (3)
Approaches of different rhetorical theorists to the analysis of
rhetorical discourse.
532. Studies in Rhetoric. (3 to a maximum of 6) ∆
Intensive study of theory and research in one area of rhetorical
communication chosen by the instructor. Content varies from
semester to semester, may be repeated with different content.
538. Seminar: Rhetorical Criticism. (3)
Survey of methods for analyzing symbols rhetorically as an
approach to answering research questions in communication.
542. Topics in Organizational Communication. [Current
Developments in Organizational Communication.] (3 to a
maximum of 6) ∆
Intensive study of one area of theory and research in organizational
communication chosen by the instructor, e.g., conflict
and negotiation, information technology, organizational
cultures. Content varies from semester to semester, may be
repeated with different content.
544. Seminar: Organizational Communication. (3)
Intensive survey of classical and contemporary organizational
communication theory emphasizing current research trends.
Advanced readings in such topics as organizational innovation,
intercultural organizations, critical theory applications
to organizations, computer mediated communication and
employee participation.
550. Health Communication. (3)
Concepts and strategies for preventive health communication
in such contexts as provider-patient interaction, health campaigns,
social marketing, health images in the mass media
and communication in health care organizations.
552. Topics in Health Communication. [Studies in Health
Communication.] (3 to a maximum of 6) ∆
Intensive study of theory and research in one area of health
communication chosen by the instructor. Content varies
from semester to semester, may be repeated with different
content.
554. Diffusion of Innovations. (3)
The spread of new ideas, especially technological innovations,
among the members of a system. Sources of innovations,
importance of interpersonal networks in diffusion and
consequences of technological innovations.
557. [527.] Seminar: Persuasion. (3)
Theories and research on the processes by which behavioral
and attitudinal change are produced primarily by messages.
561. Seminar: Communication and Media. (3)
Analysis of theories and methodological approaches used to
examine media impact on society. Current media topics may
be selected for class analysis.
562. Topics in Mass Communication. [Current
Developments in Mass Communication.] (3 to a maximum
of 6) ∆
Intensive study of one area of theory and research in mass
communication chosen by the instructor, e.g., rating systems,
programming, economics, regulation, social effects. Content
varies from semester to semester, may be repeated with
different content.
565. Multiculturalism, Gender and Media. (3)
Exploration of how gender, race, class, sexual orientation,
ethnicity and other social positions affect media coverage,
portrayals, production and reception. The course focuses on
theories, methods of analysis and topics of current interest.
583. Teaching the Basic Course. (1)
Current issues associated with teaching introductory courses
focusing on the role of graduate teaching assistants.
593. Graduate Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6) ∆
Independent study on questions and issues beyond those
covered by regularly approved seminars. Plan must be prepared
and approved by a faculty member who agrees to direct
the study. Approval by department chairperson required.
598. Master’s Project. (1-6)
Plan II students only. Having registered for the project plan,
the student must continue to register for a minimum of 1 hour
of 598 during each regular semester (exclusive of summer)
until the project is completed and approved.
Restriction: permission of advisor. Offered on CR/NC basis
only.
599. Master’s Thesis. (1-6) [1-6]
Plan I students only. Having registered for the thesis plan, the
student must continue to register for a minimum of 1 hour of
599 during each regular semester (exclusive of summer) until
the thesis is approved. Offered on CR/NC basis only.
600. History and Philosophy of Communication. (3)
Advanced study of the modern history and philosophical
foundations of the study of human communication with attention
to contributions of both humanistic and social science
traditions and consideration of contemporary controversies
concerning theory and research.
601. Theories of Communication. (3)
Advanced study of concepts, models and perspectives in the
development of theories of communication with attention to
the reciprocal relationship between theory building and theory
testing in the study of human communication processes.
607. Communication Research Methods: Quantitative.
(3)
Advanced study of methods, techniques and instruments
useful in investigations that employ quantitative analysis of
human communication processes.
608. Communication Research Methods: Qualitative.
(3)
Advanced study of methods, techniques and procedures useful
in investigations that employ qualitative analysis of human
communication processes.
614. Advanced Intercultural Communication. (3)
The relationship between culture and communication with
implications for intercultural encounters, historical roots of
intercultural communication and theories of intercultural
communication.
699. Dissertation. (3-12)
Having registered for the dissertation, the student must continue
to register for a minimum of 1 hour of 699 during each
regular semester (exclusive of summer) until the dissertation
is completed and approved.
Restriction: permission of advisor. Offered on a CR/NC
basis only.
CRIMINOLOGY
The Sociology Department serves as the administrative unit
for the criminology program. See Sociology for program
requirements and course descriptions.
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.