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  • COM 200: Language and Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    The role of language as central feature of the communication process will be explored by examining the development and the nature of language. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the analysis of language in interpersonal communication . Spring semester.
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  • COM 203: Health Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This course will explore how communication creates and sustains or, contradicts and changes concepts of health and provisions of health care. Issues of health and health care will be explored in the following contexts: how health and illness shape personal identity; interpersonal communication between health care provider and patient; the consequences of serious illness on family communication; self-help groups ; intercultural communication issues in providing and accessing health care; and the media as creator of definitions of health and provider of health information. Alternate spring semesters. This course will explore how communication creates and sustains or contradicts and changes concepts of health and provisions of health care. Issues of health and health care will be explored in the following contexts: how health and illness shape personal identity; interpersonal communication between health care provider and patient; the consequences of serious illness on family communication; self-help groups ; intercultural communication issues in providing and accessing health care; and the media as creator of definitions of health and provider of health information. Alternate spring semesters.
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  • COM 208: Intercultural Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    Students will investigate theoretical and practical aspects of intercultural communication processes. Spring semester.
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  • COM 209: Intro Internat'l Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    An introduction to (selected) global communication policies and practices. Traditional and contemporary channels of communication, especially mass media, will be examined. Emphasis will also be placed on the impact of and interrelationship between international communication and global issues. Alternate spring semesters.
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  • COM 210: Nonverbal Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    Factors involved in nonverbal communication such as space, body language, vocal nuance and time, will be analyzed as they relate to the transmission of verbal messages and to the communication situation as a whole. Students will be expected to familiarize themselves with research findings in this area and to use this as a foundation for studying and improving thier own communication behavior. Fall semester. Factors involved in nonverbal communication such as space, body language, vocal nuance and time, will be analyzed as they relate to the transmission of verbal messages and to the communication situation as a whole. Students will be expected to familiarize themselves with research findings in this area and to use this as a foundation for studying and improving their own communication behavior. Every semester.
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  • COM 211: Women & Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    An exploration of the theoirs that account for variations, similarities and differences among female speakers and between female and male speakers. Emphasis is placed on women's speech in a variety of contexts in both public and private settings. Alternate spring semesters An exploration of the theories that account for variations, similarities and differences among female speakers and between female and male speakers. Emphasis is placed on women's speech in a variety of contexts in both public and private settings. Alternate spring semesters
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  • COM 212: Effective Listening

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This course focuses on improving understanding of the listening process in both theory and practice. The primary emphasis is on listening in a variety of face-to-face contexts, but also includes consideration of the mass media. Alternate fall semesters.
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  • COM 215: Family Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This course examines communication as it functions in family systems. Students will focus on identifying patterns of communication, development of communication rules, information processing and research issues related to the field. Spring semester.
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  • COM 219: Ethical Res in Human Comm

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    Explore and assess issues of responsibility and ethical standards in the field of communication, in both mediated and face-to-face contexts. Goals of this course include recognition of ethical issues; stimulation of the moral imagination; development of critical/analytical skills, and a sense of moral obligation, the ability to consider and speak competently on ethical issues in the field, and to tolerate disagreement. Explore and assess issues of responsibility and ethical standards in the field of communication, in both mediated and face-to-face contexts. Goals of this course include recognition of ethical issues; stimulation of the moral imagination; development of critical/analytical skills, a sense of moral obligation, the ability to consider and speak competently on ethical issues in the field, and to tolerate disagreement. Every semester.
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  • COM 230: History of Mass Media

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    Students will examine the origins, structure and functions of major forms of mass media such as print, the phonograph, television, radio, movies and computers. The interaction of media and culture will be stressed. Fall semester.
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