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100. Introduction to Communication and Rhetoric. (3h) Introduction to the theories, research, and
analysis of verbal and nonverbal processes by which human beings share meanings and influence
one another.
102. Debate and Advocacy. (3h) The use of argumentative techniques in oral advocacy: research,
speeches, and debate.
110. Public Speaking. (3h) Study of the theory and practice of public address. Lab experiences in
the preparation, delivery, and critique of informative and persuasive speeches.
113. Interpersonal Communication. (3h) Introduction to interpersonal communication theory,
research and principles.
114. Group Communication. (3h) Introduction to the theory and practice of group interaction
and decision-making. Features lectures and discussions of theory and includes opportunities to
participate in formal and informal group processes.
116. On-Camera Performance. (3h) Introduces students to the theory and practice of performing
for the camera. Covers basic method acting, newscasting, and other performance formats. Also
listed as THE 141.
117. Writing for Public Relations and Advertising. (1.5h, 3h) Principles and techniques of public
relations and applied advertising. Students use case studies to develop public relations and
advertising strategies. Also listed as JOU 286. P—POI.
140. Information and Disinformation on the Internet. (1.5h) Examination of information gathering
practices on the Internet and World Wide Web. Students develop and apply standards for
evaluating information through analysis of Web sites dealing with important and controversial
topics.
212. Introduction to Production and Theory. (3h) Introduction to the theory and practice of
media production, including critical and aesthetic theories, scriptwriting, producing, directing,
photography, sound recording, editing, and standards of operation for the production facilities
and equipment. This course is a prerequisite for 213, 214, 215, and 310.
213. Media Production: Documentary. (3h) Introduction to the theory and practice of producing
nonfiction works in film or video, including conventional documentary forms and autobiographical
or experimental works. P—COM 212.
214. Media Production: Narrative. (3h) Introduction to the theory and practice of producing narrative
works in film and video. P—COM 212.
215. Broadcast Journalism. (3h) Introduction to the theory and practice of broadcast journalism.
Topics include ethics, technology, and the media as industry, and projects address writing,
producing, and performing for radio and television. P—COM 212.
220. Empirical Research in Communication. (3h) Introduction to methodological design and
univariate statistics as used in communication research.
225. Historical/Critical Research in Communication. (3h) Introduces students to the historical and
critical analysis of rhetoric. Examines current methods of rhetorical criticism with a view to
researching and composing a critical paper in the field.
245. Introduction to Mass Communication. (3h) A historical survey of mass media and an examination
of major contemporary media issues. Also listed as JOU 275.
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