Courses—A through G and course numbers and symbols key

CommunicationStudies (Comm)Department of Communication StudiesCollege of Liberal ArtsComm 1101. Introduction to Public Speaking. (3 cr)Oral communication processes and elements.Criticism of and response to oral discourse.Individual speaking.Comm 1101H. Honors: Introduction to PublicSpeaking. (3 cr. §1101. Prereq–Honors)Oral communication processes/elements. Criticismof, response to oral discourse. Individual speaking.Comm 1102. Introduction to Communication. (3 cr)Verbal and nonverbal communication: publicaddress, interpersonal, organizational, intercultural,and electronic. Ways in which new communicationtechnologies influence and are influenced by existingforms of communication.Comm 1102H. Honors: Introduction toCommunication. (3 cr. §1102. Prereq–Honors)Verbal/nonverbal communication: public address,interpersonal, organizational, intercultural,electronic. Ways in which new communicationtechnologies influence/are influenced by existingforms of communication.Comm 1313V. Honors: Analysis of Argument. (3 cr.§1313W. Prereq–Honors)Strategies for analyzing, evaluating, generatingarguments. Problems in listening/responding toargument.Comm 1313W. Analysis of Argument. (3 cr)Strategies for analyzing, evaluating, generatingarguments. Problems in listening/responding toargument.Comm 1902. Freshman Seminar. (3 cr [max 6 cr];A-F only)Topics specified in Class Schedule.Comm 1905. Freshman Seminar. (3 cr [max 6 cr];A-F only)Topics specified in Class Schedule.Comm 1907W–1909. Freshman Seminar. (3 cr [max 6cr]; A-F only)Topics specified in Class Schedule.Comm 3110. Topics in Speech-Communication. (3 cr[max 6 cr]. Prereq–[3211 or 3401 or 3601] [whichever isrelevant to topic])Cases illustrating speech-communication theory,underlying issues.Comm 3131. Leadership Theory and Practice. (3 cr[max 6 cr]; S-N only. Prereq–Student hired forleadership position in New Student Programs, #)Preparation for New Student Program leadershipposition. Attitudes/skills with leadership and studentlife issues. Building authentic community.Comm 3190H. Honors: Research Seminar inCommunication. (3 cr [max 6 cr]; A-F only.Prereq–Honors candidate in comm, #, ∆)Conduct original research in rhetoric,communication theory, or media for honors thesis.Theory, methods, research writing.Comm 3201. Introduction to Electronic MediaProduction. (3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–1101 or #)Production and criticism of messages for theelectronic media. Theory and practice in planning,scripting, production, and criticism in variouselectronic media. Student productions in laboratory.Comm 3211. Introduction to U.S. Electronic Media.(3 cr [max 3 cr])Historical development and current issues inelectronic media technologies and programming.Effects of governmental, industrial, and publicorganizations on message content. Problem areas ofelectronic media.Comm 3401. Introduction to CommunicationTheory. (3 cr. Prereq–1102)Social scientific theory in communication.Communication history; logic of scientific theoriesand communication types of theories ininterpersonal, small group, organizational,intercultural, and electronically mediatedcommunication.Comm 3402. Introduction to InterpersonalCommunication. (3 cr)Nature and function of communication betweenindividuals in formal and informal relationships.Communicative interactions from theoretical andpractical viewpoints.Comm 3404. Language Borderlands. (3 cr)Effect of multilingualism on self identity and senseof community. Subjective and social dimensions ofbeing multilingual. Experience of language loss.Comm 3405. Language and Gender. (3 cr. §WoSt3305. Prereq–One women’s studies course)Gender/communication. Interdisciplinary theory.Role of communication in creating, maintaining,reinforcing, and changing gender relations in society.Comm 3406. Language and Sexual Diversity. (3 cr)Language use in lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, andtransgender communities. Ways in which sexualdiversity affects language use.Comm 3411. Introduction to Small GroupCommunication. (3 cr)Cooperative thinking in task-oriented groups.Planning, preparing for, and participating in smallgroups in private and public contexts.Comm 3422. Interviewing and Communication.(3 cr; A-F only. Prereq–1101 or #)Application of communication concepts ininformation interview process. Practical experiencein planning, conducting, and evaluatinginformational, journalistic/elite, helping, persuasive,appraisal, and employment interviews. Class trainingand field experience.Comm 3431. Persuasion Theories. (3 cr. Prereq–Sophrecommended)Sociological, psychological, and communicationperspectives. Theoretical knowledge applied topersuasion problems.Comm 3441. Introduction to OrganizationalCommunication. (3 cr. Prereq–1101 or equiv)Functions of communication in work groups, inorganizational hierarchies, and betweenorganizations.Comm 3451W. Intercultural Communication: Theoryand Practice. (3 cr. Prereq–Planning an interculturalexperience)Theories of and factors influencing interculturalcommunication. Development of effectiveintercultural communication skills.Comm 3452W. Communication and theIntercultural Reentry. (3 cr. Prereq–Return from anintercultural experience)Intercultural experience explored through stories andstory telling, participant observation, and socialscientific theory. Constructs include identity, learningstyles, cultural adaptation, values, ethics.Comm 3601. Introduction to Rhetorical Theory. (3 cr.Prereq–1101)Theoretical systems intended to explain or direct thecreation of public discourse. Traditional rhetoric tocontemporary perspectives. Using theory to explainthe practice of public discourse.Comm 3605W. Persuasive Speaking and SpeechWriting. (3 cr [max 3 cr]. Prereq–Soph)Performance and composition with critical inquiryinto rhetoric theories. Develops writing, thinking,and speaking skills.Comm 3615. Argumentation. (3 cr. Prereq–Soph)Argument(s) in relation to logic, dialectics, andrhetorical performance. Structured reasoning,informal conversation, familial arguments, debates intechnical professions, communication ethics, andpublic/social argumentation.Course DescriptionsComm 3625. Communication Ethics. (3 cr; A-F only.Prereq–1102 or #)Applying concepts and theories from philosophy andsocial science to ethical issues in interpersonal,group, organizational, intercultural, and mediacommunication.Comm 3631W. Freedom of Speech. (3 cr)Communication theories and principles that underliethe concept of freedom of speech in the UnitedStates. A variety of contexts and practices areexamined in order to understand how communicativeinteraction should be described and, when necessary,appropriately regulated.Comm 3970. Directed Study. (1-3 cr [max 6 cr].Prereq–One Comm course, #, ❏, ∆, [no program cr forComm majors])Guided individual reading or study.Comm 3980. Directed Instruction. (3 cr [max 6 cr];S-N only. Prereq–#, ∆, [no program cr for Comm majors])Supervised planning and teaching of undergraduatecourses.Comm 3990. Research Practicum. (1-3 cr [max 6 cr])How communication research is designed,implemented, and published. Focus is on workingwith senior faculty on their current research projects.Comm 3995. Major Project. (1 cr; S-N only.Prereq–Comm major, #)Individualized instruction leading to completion ofsenior project.Comm 4231. Comparing Electronic Media Systems.(3 cr. Prereq–3211 or #)Historical, political, and sociological aspects ofelectronic media systems throughout the world,including United States, Canada, Great Britain,France, Germany, and Russia. Regulation and impacton political, social, and economic development.Comm 4235. Electronic Media and EthnicMinorities—A World View. (3 cr)Representation and involvement of various ethnicgroups (e.g., African-Americans, Native Americansin United States and Canada, Maori, Turks inEurope) in radio, TV, cable, Internet. Roles ofgovernment, industry, public organizations, andminority groups in regulating, managing, andfinancing ethnic media activities.Comm 4291. New Telecommunication Media. (3 cr;A-F only. Prereq–3211 or #)Development and current status of newtelecommunication media such as cable TV,satellites, DBS, MDS, and video disk/cassettes.Technology, historical development, regulation, andprogramming of these media and their influence onindividuals, organizations, and society.Comm 4407. Communication and Conflict. (3 cr;A-F only. Prereq–3401 or #)Aspects of conflict common across types ofrelationships. Theories as alternative lenses toilluminate aspects of conflict. Communicationstrategies to manage or resolve conflict.Comm 4452W. Intercultural Interaction: Theory andApplication. (3 cr. Prereq–#)Small group interaction across cultures for bothinternational and U.S. students. Discussion,simulations, readings.Comm 4471. Communication in Marriage andFamily. (3 cr. Prereq–3401 or 3402 or #)Contemporary theories of marriage/familycommunication using life-cycle approach. Role/function of communication in changing relationalcontexts. Ways of improving marriage/familyrelationships.Comm 4616. African American Civil Rights Rhetoric.(3 cr. Prereq–Jr)Uses the struggle of African Americans to exploreand analyze philosophical concepts, political issues,moral complexities, and discursive characteristics ofcivil rights rhetoric.Comm 4621W. Rhetoric of Feminism. (3 cr.Prereq–4615 or #)History and criticism of the rhetoric of feminismfrom 19th century to the present.Course Descriptions335