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3.00 Credits
Students will research and write in-depth magazine and news features. They will master writing query letters, with the goal of publishing their feature stories in regional and national markets. Prerequisite: COM 1040, COM 2230 or consent of instructor. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
Through theory and practice, students will learn to use a variety of media to provide instruction in a number of content areas. Media will range from video through world wide web delivery of multi-media. Students will produce instructional materials for use by the college and community from needs assessment and educational objectives through project planning and production to distribution and evaluation. Prerequisite: COM 1211 Video Workshop I and, COM 2220 Web Content and Site Development or consent of instructor. Spring, odd years.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of films produced outside of the United States. Primary focus will be on European, Australian, Asian, Latin American and African cinema. Attention will be paid to historical and contemporary works from both mainstream and independent directors. One four-hour period weekly. Prerequisite: COM 2050/THA 2050, or consent of instructor. Screening fee: $15. Fall, odd years.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth exploration of a variety of topics in film studies, such as genre or director studies, national and international cinema, women in film, and film and society. Exact course descriptions will be provided prior to registration for the spring semester. Class meets for one 3 hour session per week. Prerequisite: COM 2050/THA 2050 or consent of instructor. $15 lab fee required. Spring.
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3.00 Credits
The focus will be on the application of public relations for organizations that concentrate on specific areas such as health promotion, intercultural awareness and social justice. Students will become familiar with constituent, community, governmental and media relations, grant writing, and appropriate communication skill applications. Prerequisite: COM 2150. Spring, odd years.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth exploration of a variety of national and international topics in mass media, such as how Hollywood and the media responded to the Vietnam War. Exact course descriptions will be provided prior to each registration. As topics change, this course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: COM 1220, COM 2260. Fall.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth application of cultural, linguistic and political-economic theory to a specific aspect of popular culture, that is, the everyday practices of people as consumers of goods, information and entertainment. Topics to be offered could be: the role of culinary codes of taste cultures in defining and communicating "America," the role of dress and accessories in demarcating gender, ethnicand sexual identities or the role of consumption in constructing national or parochial affiliations. Prerequisite: COM 1050 or permission of instructor. Spring, even years.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth study of a particular variety of journalistic endeavor. Possible subjects include sports, public affairs, arts coverage and commentary. May be taken three times for course and program credit. Prerequisite: COM 2230. Spring.
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1.00 - 12.00 Credits
The student takes on a position of responsibility in a professional environment under the direction of an on-site supervisor and a faculty member. Experiences are available in newspapers, magazines, large and small radio and television stations, corporate facilities and other areas. (Castleton has specific programs with Vermont ETV and W18AE, Killington.) All students enrolled meet periodically to discuss experiences. (Students may take up to 15 credits in COM 3810 and 4810 combined.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Signed contract required at time of registration.
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3.00 Credits
This course will consider the explosive growth in new technologies used in various communication processes which together form the so-called "information revolution". Its intent is to provide students,as both potential consumers and leaders in the field, with information and skills they might need to consider the communication media of the future. It is not an overly technical or theoretical course, despite the name; however students will learn certain technical concepts in order to understand the possible uses, advantages and disadvantages of new technologies and their likely impacts on individuals, organizations and society. While most of the course material will be considered in traditional classes, there will be a course listserv (electronic mailing list) on which students will write about various topics related to the course and a course web site that will include links to many of the assignments. Prerequisite: General education computing intensive course. Fall, odd years.
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