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3.00 Credits
Description: This course provides an overview of culture and communication, isolating similarities and differences across cultures, which affect cultural intergroup and intercultural communication. We address the challenges one faces in attempting to communicate across cultures, and present ways to address these challenges. Students practice intercultural communication to improve their skills and sensitivity. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course is designed to help students become more comfortable with speaking in public, and to familiarize them with the theory-based, basic skills of public speaking. It will also help to increase students' communication, competence, and effectiveness, as well as improve capabilities in research, and critical thinking. This course will expose students to a variety of everyday speaking occasions. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
Description: An overview of new communication technology and the process of adoption of new technologies in groups, organizations, and communities. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Usually offered: Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course will expose students to the logic and conduct of research that is aimed at producing generalizable knowledge about human communication. The goal of the course is to develop students' ability to understand and evaluate social scientific research. Toward that end, students will be exposed to the logic of scientific investigation, different research methods common to the field of communication, statistics, and several special topics in social scientific research. By the end of the semester students will be able to interpret information presented in fundamental statistics and will be able to conduct elementary statistical analyses, in addition to understanding the strengths, weaknesses, and limitations inherent in different research designs. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101; MATH 109 or higher with a grade of at least C. Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Origin and development of basic concepts in communication theory and research; survey and analysis of theories and models in research. This is a Writing Emphasis Course. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101; COMM 228, or Concurrent registration. Satisfaction of the Mid-Career Writing Assessment (MCWA). Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
Description: A survey course in mass communication designed to give students an overview of the field. This includes an examination of: (1)fundamental terms, concepts,& theories (2) key figures, events & milestones (3) social, cultural, & technological implications (4) effects & consequences of exposure/use (5) ethical parameters This course explores the historical, social, economic, and cultural forces that have influenced the development of the media. Individual media institutions are examined in terms of the information they distribute, the entertainment they provide, and the influence they bring. Special attention is paid to the audience/medium relationship, as well as to improving audience members media literacy. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Usually offered: Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course examines the role of the mass media in the evolution of society and as they impact individuals and groups. It follows an analysis of the process, content, and effects of mass media. Topics covered include news, advertising, and entertainment media content; violent, sexual, and political content and effect; media technologies; cultivation; diffusion of innovations; media events; etc. The course focuses on some major questions, including: (1) What is the role of the media in bringing about shifts and changes in people and social institutions (2) How do individuals and groups, as media consumers, respond to the content to which they are exposed in the media and (3) What are some explanations for how media effects on individuals and society occur Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101, COMM 228, COMM 300. COMM 101 and COMM 228 must be completed with a minimum grade of C in each and a minimum GPA of 2.5 across the two courses. Usually offered: Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Description: This course will investigate the role that information and information technology plays in our social and communicative processes. It will look at the affects of information access/aggregation and instantaneous communication on management styles, the shape, functionality and utility of modern organizations and societies, the changing role of individuals and the issues of anonymity, privacy and security. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101, COMM 228, COMM300. COMM 101 and COMM 228 must be completed with a minimum grade of C in each and a minimum GPA of 2.5 across the two courses. Usually offered: Fall, Spring.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Analysis of organizational communication processes, and development of interpersonal, presentational, and group communication skills that are useful in business, governmental, and professional organizations. Junior standing suggested. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Usually offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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3.00 Credits
Description: Prepares students for achieving effective communication and relationships with various publics on behalf of organizations. Students will learn about the purpose and function of public relations and the theory and principles that guide its practice. The course provides a foundation for the understanding and practice of public relations from a communication perspective. Students will apply coursework to public relations projects and build a public relations portfolio. Grading: Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101, COMM 228, COMM 300, COMM 312. COMM 101 and COMM 228 must be completed with a minimum grade of C in each and a minimum GPA of 2.5 across the two courses. Usually offered: Fall, Spring.
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