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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: COMM 225 or consent of instructor This course develops an advanced understanding of film as a complex cultural medium through the discussion of key theoretical and critical approaches. Theoretical and critical approaches discussed may include the following: realist theory, genre criticism, auteur theory, structuralism, feminist theory and journalistic criticism. The course combines weekly feature-length viewings with lectures, group discussions and written assignments.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: COMM 270 or consent of instructor This course introduces the theory, research and practice associated with interpersonal conflict resolution. Students seeking careers in public relations, sales, business, organizational development and advocacy will benefit from this analysis of communication processes. Fall semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: COMM 390 This course will give students television production experience. Topics will include scripting, budgeting, pre- and post-production protocols, copyright and legal issues, studio and field production considerations, aesthetic issues and editing. The course will culminate in a 25-30 minute television project produced and directed by the student for his/her portfolio. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: COMM 311 or consent of instructor This course focuses on theories of mass communication used for critiquing the major forms of mass media around the world. The theories include dramatism, semiotics, Marxist view, popular culture and rhethorical analysis. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: COMM 225 or consent of instructor This course offers the basics of film study and analysis in dominant and avant garde cinema. It exposes students to a diverse range of subject matter to provide a familiarity with aspects of a particular film style, movement, culture, media and/or film technology. Topics include, but are not limited to, various international directors, postmodernism, Francophone, Soviet, Swedish and Scandinavian, satire and parody, film noir and other genres and auteur. The course may be repeated for different topics.
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0.00 Credits
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: COMM 130 This course is a study of communication systems throughout the world. Students will focus on media as it functions within a variety of political systems. Spring semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit. (CGCL)
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: COMM 226 In this class, students will analyze ways in which organizations communicate their image and message through events and promotions. Students will learn advanced organizational communication theory as it relates to events planning and will gain significant practice in planning, critiquing and analyzing events through case studies and attendance at actual events. Students will apply the theory to a practical, on-campus experience. The course will be taught using lecture, online assignments, class discussion and out-of-class project assignments.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students In this course, one-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. Either semester.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: COMM 221 and COMM 222 and COMM 224; and COMM 226 or COMM 303; and two additional 300 level or higher COMM courses This seminar will pursue, in depth, selected themes and topics in the areas of public relations and organizational communication. Catalog Addenda: This course has changed effective Spring 2011. Please click on the icon above.
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