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  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications Students become familiar with the history of sign language and its various forms. They learn the use of the manual alphabet for finger-spelling and how to develop vocabulary through sign production. They review concepts by utilizing breakaways and by signing instructor-created dialogs and situations. Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 101.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications A continuation of COM 113, this course focuses on both the reading and signing of Sign English (pidgin sign). Students participate in signing situations created by the instructor. Interpretive signing of simple songs and stories, as well as reading of the signed stories of classmates, will be practiced. Prerequisite: COM 113 or by advisement.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications A continuation of COM 114, this course focuses on both the receptive and expressive knowledge and use of Sign English (pidgin sign). Students are introduced to the basics of the interpretive process and the Code of Ethics for Interpreters. Development of interactive abilities is taught in a variety of communicative situations. Prerequisites: COM 113 and COM 114 or by advisement.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications Focus is on both the receptive and expressive knowledge and use of Sign English (pidgin sign) in this course, which is a continuation of COM 115. Students continue to increase interpretive skills in preparation for the RID Certification Exam. Development of interactive abilities is taught via a variety of communicative situations. Prerequisite: Completion of COM 115 with a grade of C+ or better or by advisement. Students may repeat COM 116 for credit. The College's repeat course policy as outlined in this Catalog does not apply to COM 116.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications Students become better acquainted with the process of interpersonal communication and its impact on the development of relationships in personal, social, and business settings in this course. Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 101.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications Focus is on understanding and constructively dealing with conflict as it manifests itself in various settings. Students examine their own attitudes and values regarding conflict. Through experiential learning, including structured activities such as record-keeping, role play, and processing, students examine the rationale for conflict resolution and learn a variety of approaches and skills for dealing with those conflicts. Emphasis is placed on effective communication. Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 101.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications The relationship between media and society has evolved with technology. The objective of this course is to trace the history and development of the media, to explain their evolution and significance from the printing press to the advent of the Internet, and to examine how the media can act both as a mirror and a model of culture. The course will also explore the various issues used by modern media to understand themselves and their relationship to society and to define job opportunities, roles, and responsibilities for those interested in pursuing a career in the print or electronic media. Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 101. Recommended prerequisite: COM 103.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications This course combines theory and hands-on experience to teach the fundamentals of video production from conception to finished product. In addition to learning how to plan and script a variety of show formats, students will be introduced to and work with production equipment and techniques, producing individual and group exercises. Skill areas will include scripting, storyboarding, camera operation, floor direction, video switching, audio, and set design. Prerequisite: COM 124 or by advisement. Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 101.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications Students will explore and gain experience preparing a variety of scripts for the electronic media, including commercials, promotions, public service announcements, examples of broadcast journalism, radio plays, and teleplays. In addition to formats, students will learn the elements of technical production needed to produce a viable media product as well as perform or produce their scripts in the appropriate medium. Prerequisite or corequisite: ENG 101.
  • 3.00 Credits

    3 Credits English,COM,For Lang, & PHI Communications The objective of this course is to introduce the process and techniques of feature journalism with a hands-on-approach that will focus on the development, researching, writing and editing of a variety of feature stories for newspapers and magazines. Members of the class will be part of the staff of the campus newspaper and will be expected to contribute articles to it as part of their course requirements. Prerequisite: COM 101 or ENG 102
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