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COMMUNICATION (COMM)
COMM 1003 VOICE & DICTION Trains the student to isolate
and reproduce each sound in the English language. Uses practical
situations to emphasize a more effective speaking voice.
COMM 1013 #SURVEY OF COMMUNICATION This course will
provide students the foundational principles that champion the communication
studies discipline. More specifically, this course will survey
theory and practice in the following areas: intrapersonal, interpersonal,
organizational, group, media and ethics, and public communication.
COMM 1153 DESKTOP PRESENTATIONS This course shows
students how to combine creative thinking and the latest in electronic
publishing devices to create media presentations.
COMM 1233 #INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Gives
a thorough introduction to the field of interpersonal communication.
Shows the student how to apply these principles to everyday interactions.
COMM 2113 WRITING FOR MASS COMMUNICATION I Theory
and practice of gathering, writing, and evaluating information for dissemination
through mass communication channels, both print and
electronic. (Prerequisite: minimal word processing skills)
COMM 2213 #BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING
Students perform a variety of speeches and learn organization, research,
structure and delivery techniques. Students learn conference
techniques and interviewing skills.
COMM 2223 WRITING FOR MASS COMMUNICATION II A
continuation of COMM 2113 with emphasis on in-depth reports, coverage
of complex news events and public issues. (Prerequisites: COMM
1013 and 2113, or permission of instructor)
COMM 2233 #FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL INTERPRETATION
Focuses on the ability to transfer the author’s meaning from the printed
page to the audience’s mind. Units on poetry, prose, and dramatic
literature are included. (Same as THTR 2233)
COMM 2243 PUBLICATION PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
Fundamentals of publication design and layout as they apply to the
production and editing of the University’s student publications.
COMM 2253 #MEDIA AND SOCIETY This course will survey
the history, structure, aesthetic qualities, and cultural influence of the
major forms of mass media. This includes an examination of television,
motion pictures, radio, the recording industry, magazines, print
journalism, multi-media, and social networking. Emphasis will be
placed upon the ways in which the media and society influence and
change each other. (Previously listed as COMM 3253)
COMM 2563 #COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP This course
introduces the communication concepts that are central to effective
leadership. Additionally, this course examines competing perspectives
concerning how leadership should be enacted in various communication
environments.
COMM 2573 AUDIO PRODUCTION This is an introductory
level course in audio production for both broadcast and non-broadcast
applications. This course provides an overview of digital non-linear
editing and radio station operations. The theories, tools, techniques,
and regulatory controls of audio production are examined. Students
are required to complete laboratory activities for this course.
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COMM 2583 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND
ADVERTISING This course is an introduction to message development
in strategic integrated communication practices. Students will
explore strategy, tactics, and evaluation efforts, as well as ethical
principles, social responsibilities and professional aspects of public
relations and advertising.
COMM 3113 #COMMUNICATION THEORY AND RESEARCH
This course is an introduction to theory and research in the field of
communication with an emphasis on interpersonal, public rhetoric,
and mass media communication.
COMM 3223 EDITING IN PRINT MEDIA Theory and practice
in editing, copy writing, layout and design of print media publications
with emphasis on newspapers. (Prerequisites: COMM 1013 and 2113,
or permission of instructor)
COMM 3233 FEATURE WRITING Techniques of feature writing,
writing leads and structuring and polishing the feature story of the
unusual or dramatic situation, determining news values and writing
different types of stories. (Prerequisites: COMM 2113 or permission
of instructor)
COMM 3243 EDITORIAL WRITING A study of the entire process
of creating an editorial page--from the editorial conference to
the letters column where readers have their say. A study of views and
open expression to preconceptions and prejudices. (Prerequisites:
COMM2113 or permission of instructor)
COMM 3273 HEALTH COMMUNICATION This course focuses
on the role of communication in shaping professional health care
messages and public acceptance of these messages. The course
provides instruction of the development and use of health-related and
care-related messages and media; the goals and strategies of health
care promotion; relationships, roles, situations, and social structures
within the context of health maintenance and promotion; and applications
to disease prevention, health advocacy and communications
concerning treatments.
COMM 3283 PHOTOJOURNALISM Study of photography in
journalism, practices of newspaper and magazine photojournalism,
news value and photos, photo ethics instruction in black and white
film use and darkroom techniques, camera and lens selection, available
light photography.
COMM 3313 #GREAT SPEECHES OF THE 20TH CENTURY
A study of 20th Century public discourse on the ideas and issues of
politics, gender, culture and history of the United States. This study
includes presidential, civil rights, and women’s movement rhetoric.
This course emphasizes the rhetoric of liberalism and conservatism.
Includes a comprehensive study of great American speeches. (Prerequisite:
COMM 2213 or permission of instructor)
COMM 3323 #GROUP DISCUSSION Includes how groups are
formed, why they are formed, how leadership develops and what leads
to the dissolution of groups.
COMM 3453 #POLITICAL COMMUNICATION An investigation
of the processes political candidates and the mass media employ to
generate and disseminate political narratives. This course considers
the impact of the mass media, especially television, on political
power and consciousness in the United States. Particular emphasis
on political campaigning.
COMM 3463 #THEORIES OF PERSUASION This course introduces
the theory and practice of persuasive communication. Students
will enhance message-construction skills as well as critical thinking