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3.00 Credits
This course will investigate how the discipline of cultural studies can be applied to the analysis and criticism of film. Students will read influential essays by writers such as Roland Barthes, Stuart Hall, and Teresa de Lauretis and discuss the implications of these writings for the study of the film medium. During the semester, students will view and critique films from a cultural studies perspective. Prerequisites: CMS 102J, CMS 103, COM 284 and communication or media studies. Cr 3.
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1.00 Credits
There are three major components to this course: 1) mentoring a senior citizen who is learning to use the Internet; 2) learning about mentoring through handson experience, reading, writing, and discussion of the process; and 3) writing a research paper on a topic relevant to intergenerational communication. Students in this course will mentor students enrolled in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute course, Internet for Seniors (or other similar course). In addition, each student will read research on intergenerational communication and write a research paper. Prerequisites: CMS 102J and CMS 103. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to organization theory and behavior through the medium of metaphor. Using different metaphors, the course draws attention to significant aspects of the process of organizing, and provides a means for understanding and managing organizational situations. Students are responsible for conducting onsite field studies and preparing written and oral presentations of their findings. Prerequisites: CMS 102J and CMS 103. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
The emergence and evolution of the film medium are traced through the writings and teachings of both the classic and the modern theorists/filmmakers, from several perspectives: humanistic, ideological, and technical. The course focuses on the contributions of historical trends, film genres, major schools of thought, and the works of selected individuals in shaping a concept of what the medium of film is, how it operates as a language, how it relates to reality and what functions it serves. Students will apply these notions in their examination of the often conflicting relationships among the various theories as well as between film theory and film criticism. Prerequisites: CMS 102J, CMS 103, COM 284 and major in communication or media studies. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers graduating seniors in media studies an opportunity to complete a substantive piece of work in preparation for graduate work or professional placement. Students are also required to complete a media portfolio (résumé, personal narrative,and sample media-related work). Students will present their work to an audience of faculty and peers. Students will further develop career strategies by participating in professional development workshops. Prerequisites: CMS 102J, CMS 103, gedia studies major, and senior standing. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
A seminar designed to explore the relationship between communication and thought processes. The nature of consciousness is explored through a consideration of the acquisition, retention, and retrieval of information. Special attention is given to experimental analysis of thought processes. Prerequisites: CMS 102J, CMS 103, and junior or senior standing. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth experience in specific areas of communication acquired in the field. Students will focus their efforts in an area related to their choice of communication expertise (i.e., organizational communication, mass communication, interpersonal communication). Prerequisites: CMS 102J, CMS 103. and a precise definition of the project and director's consent. Pass/fail only. Restricted to communication majors, or permission of the instructor. Cr var.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar is designed to investigate significant issues in interpersonal communication. The course will be theoretical in nature, exploring a particular topic in depth each semester. Topics vary from semester to semester. Such topics as conversational analysis, friendship, deception, relationship termination, and conflict may be selected for the course. A research project is required. Prerequisites: CMS 102J, CMS 103, CMS 200, and COM 330. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course continues to explore the concepts introduced in MES 340 and MES 240. Students will investigate pre-production planning, production techniques, and post-production execution in order to communicate clearly in the video medium. More complex assignments will be given to hone skills in writing, directing, and producing. Prerequisites: MES 190, MES 191, MES 340, and MES 341. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This lab will focus on advancing the skills and concepts taught in MES 340/341. This lab will consist of workshops and exercises in image and sound acquisition using digital video cameras and production equipment, as well as advanced video editing principles and techniques using editing software. Students must be concurrently enrolled in MES 440. Prerequisites: MES 190, MES 191, MES 340, and MES 341. Cr 4.
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