2013-2014 Course Catalog - PDF Format - Flagler College

194 FLAGLER COLLEGE
COMMUNICATION
COM 101 – Speech Communication (3)
An introduction to speech communication with special emphasis on the
practical skills of public speaking. Learning objectives include civility and
listening skills, planning and preparing a message, putting information into oral
COM 208 – Introduction to Media (3)
This is an introductory course on Mass Communication in the United States
today. It examines the historical, economic, technological, political, and legal
Students closely examine the news, public relations, broadcasting, advertising,
and entertainment industries.
COM 212 – Interpersonal Communication (3)
This course examines many aspects of interpersonal communication
including perceptions, listening, nonverbal communication, group dynamics, and
leadership. It will also look at family and romantic relationships. At the end of the
course the student should be able to recognize critical communication moments.
COM 213 – Media Literacy (3)
Prerequisites: COM 208. This course introduces students to the critical
thinking skills used when interpreting media messages and their impact. Using
digital media as a model, students will understand how the structure, frameworks,
and elements of media shapes these messages, as well as analyze cognitive,
emotional, and social reactions to such messages.
COM 216 – Film History (3)
Prerequisites: COM 208 and COM 213. This course presents an introduction
important for technological, aesthetic, social and economic reasons. Students
Students will also learn about the origins and development of cinema, major
COM 218WI – Visual Culture (3)
An introduction to the complex power and beauty of visual culture through
the exploration of various modes of image creation and interpretation. A focus
is placed on cultivating an informed and critically engaged viewer in order to
empower and enrich individual visual experience by exploring connections
This course is cross-listed as ART 218.