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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSCM 320 Principles of Public Relations (4 SH)This course offers an overview of basic public relations (PR)concepts and techniques used by business, government and nonprofitorganizations. Students will read about and discuss varioustheories, strategies and techniques of public relations including,but not limited to, issues management, image management,employee communications, community relations, mediarelations and crisis communications. Students will alsoexperiment with public relations and communication skills suchas planning selectively targeted messages, learning various PRwriting styles, working with reporters and staging special events.CM 335 Tower News II (4 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): EN 101 or EN 102, sophomore statusThe Tower News course is a hands-on course involving thewriting, editing and production of the student newspaper. Thenewspaper is an opportunity for all majors to develop theirprofessional skills by expressing their voices, practice theirwriting skills, engaging in interviews, developing their businessskills and recording history. Note: CM 225 and CM 325 arerepeatable up to a total of 12 semester credits towardsgraduation.CM 342 Criticism of Film & Television (4 SH)This course will encourage students to become more engagedconsumers of visual culture. In an increasingly sophisticatedvisual environment, both TV and Film require sharp eyes andcritical minds to observe, digest and critically process theincalculable amount of information we absorb visually. Eventhough TV and Film are two different forms of communication,this course will focus on establishing a foundation of heightenedawareness that students can apply to various forms of visualcommunication beyond TV and Film.CM 344 The Language of Politics and Propaganda (4 SH)A study of the means of rhetorical persuasions specific to thepolitical process with emphasis on the use of emotional andethical appeal.CM 390 Project in Professional Writing (4 SH)Students electing the communication emphasis combined withanother discipline will select a suitable topic from that disciplinefor research and presentation to an audience of specialists in thefield. Individualized instruction will involve participation offaculty in communication and in the chosen discipline.CM 400 Senior Seminar in Communication (4 SH)This course is the capstone course for the communication major.The student is expected to develop a written proposal for asenior thesis which may take the form of an extended essay or aseries of shorter articles. Once the proposal is accepted, thestudent is to prepare a manuscript ready for publication. Thecourse also includes readings and written assignments on theethics of journalism. Students also discuss problems in researchmethods and in the identification of audiences.DANCE (DN)DN 101 Ballet Technique I (1 SH)Introduction to the vocabulary, techniques and theories of ballet.Emphasis placed on body alignment and efficient movement.May be taken twice for academic credit.DN 102 Modern Dance Technique and Theory I (1 SH)Study of the fundamental principles of modern dance. Emphasison alignment, creativity, rhythm and the aesthetics ofcontemporary dance. May be taken twice for academic credit.DN 103 Jazz and Theater Dance I (1 SH)Exploration from among many of the styles and techniques ofjazz dance. Emphasis on movement proficiency and diversity.May be taken twice for academic credit.DN 104 Dance in its Time (4 SH)Exploration of the relationship among a number of the mostsignificant contemporary choreographers and the cultural,philosophical, scientific and artistic environments in which theyare created.DN 160/260/360 Individual Investigation in Dance (1-4 SH)Provides the student with the opportunity to explore an area ofparticular interest.DN 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Dance (1-4 SH)Coursework designed to address the special interests of dancefaculty and students. Topics could include eurhythmics, bartiniefffundamentals, laban movement analysis and lecturedemonstrations.DN 200 Body Wellness (2 SH)This course involves guided explorations in movementfundamentals, relaxation techniques, exercises to increasestrength, flexibility, ease of motion and dynamic alignment. Theclass consists of discussions on wellness, such as nutrition andstress reduction. Students participate in warm-up, aerobicworkout and cool down through stretching. No dance experienceis required.DN 201 Ballet Technique II (1 or 2 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): PermissionStudy of the vocabulary, techniques and theories of ballet at theintermediate level. Emphasis placed on body alignment andefficient movement. May be taken twice for academic credit.DN 202 Modern Dance Technique II (1 or 2 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): PermissionStudy of the fundamental principles of modern dance at theintermediate level. Emphasis on alignment, creativity, rhythmand the aesthetics of contemporary dance. May be taken twicefor academic credit.Page | 82Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook