COMM 1100A - Communication Practicum A (1 credit)
In this hands-on course, students learn, develop, and apply the skills necessary to function in a professional media setting. Students will gain practical experience related to the field of media by working in the Office of Student Media, under the supervision of a communication studies faculty member. Students will be able to work in fields such as newspaper, television, radio, web, public relations, and event planning.
COMM 1100B - Communication Practicum B (1 credit)
In this hands-on course, students learn, develop, and apply the skills necessary to function in a professional media setting. Students will gain practical experience related to the field of media by working in the Office of Student Media, under the supervision of a communication studies faculty member. Students will be able to work in fields such as newspaper, television, radio, web, public relations, and event planning.
COMM 2100 - Mass Media (3 credits)
An examination of the impact of technology on the way we receive and process information and images, the basic legal and economic structure of the mass media, historical precedents and events of mass media, the new cultural forms that have emerged from mass media, and the nature and implications of developing media technologies. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H.
COMM 2300 - Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of communication across cultural boundaries and the role of diversity in interpersonal, public, and mass communication. Students will study communication differences across cultures and the importance of being rhetorically sensitive when communicating with diverse audiences. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H.
COMM 2900 - Research Methods in Communication (3 credits)
This course teaches the student to understand and interpret research applications, methods and results, and practice basic research writing skills. Students will become familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods commonly required in communication studies. Prerequisites: One COMM course at or above the 2000 level, or one SPCH course; and COMP 2000 or COMP 2020 or COMP 2000H.
COMM 3110 - Communication Theory (3 credits)
This course focuses on different theories of communication at the levels of interpersonal, public, and mass communication. Students will learn numerous perspectives on the role and value of human interaction from fundamental communication theories and models to contemporary theoretical approaches for understanding the connection between human communication and human behavior. Prerequisites: One COMM course at or above the 2000 level and COMP 2000 or COMP 2020 or COMP 2000H.
COMM 3500 - Media Regulation (3 credits)
A survey of media policy and regulation emphasizing issues of libel, free speech, privacy, confidentiality of information and sources, as they pertain to mass media, advertising, and public relations. Prerequisites: One COMM course at or above the 2000 level and COMP 2000 or COMP 2020 or COMP 2000H.
COMM 3600 - Persuasion (3 credits)
Students will learn theories and strategies relevant to the study of public persuasion and social influence. Topics will focus on the role of persuasion in public address, advertising, business, politics, government, and social movements. Students will study the tools and techniques used to understand audiences for the purposes of marketing communication messages. Prerequisites: One COMM course at or above the 2000 level and COMP 2000 or COMP 2020 or COMP 2000H.
COMM 4950 - Internship in Communication (3 credits)
A minimum of 80 hours (per credit hour earned) of field or work experience in the student’s major area of study. Consult academic department for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: COMM 1100A and COMM 1100B, and permission of department chair. Course Frequency: Every Fall and Winter. Experiential Education and Learning (ExEL): Successful completion of this course satisfies 2 ExEL units.
HUMN 3010 - Communication Traditions (3 credits)
This course addresses the role of argument and communication in public discourse. Students will become intelligent consumers of public discourse through learning the traditions of the art of communication from ancient times through the present. Students will study compelling speakers and speeches from rhetorical and philosophical viewpoints. Prerequisite: COMP 2000, 2010, or 2020 or COMP 2000H.
SPCH 1010 - Public Speaking OR SPCH 1010H - Public Speaking Honors (3 credits)
SPCH 1010 - Public Speaking (3 credits)
Training and practice in the fundamentals of public speaking, including audience analysis, topic development, research, organization, language use, and delivery.
SPCH 1010H - Public Speaking Honors (3 credits)
Training and practice in the fundamentals of public speaking, including audience analysis, topic development, research, organization, language use, and delivery. Honors students only.
SPCH 2000 - Fundamentals of Human Communication (3 credits)
This course surveys major concepts, theories, and research in the study of human communication. The course assists students in developing knowledge and skills in the development of their own communication competence. The course covers basic human communication processes in the contexts of interpersonal, group/team, and public communication. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H.