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3.00 Credits
This course investigates the persuasion process, the values underlying persuasive campaigns, the motives to which persuaders appeal, and contemporary ethical standards. Through the examination of real-world persuasive campaigns in advertising, politics, social movements, and news media, the course helps participants understand how they can respond effectively to influence. Meets LAC outcome: HCD2. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
Neutral recorders of history or propaganda agents for powerful political elites The news media exert tremendous influence on the public understanding of events. This course traces how the news media represents and constructs reality and addresses contemporary debates about media bias. Topics covered include the media's gate-keeping role, agenda setting, framing, the myth of objectivity, advertising, and the line between news and entertainment. Meets LAC outcome: HCD2. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
In this course, students learn to combine images, music, and editing to communicate with power and imagination, and build fundamental visual storytelling skills effective in film, video, comics, graphic design, and new media. Participants work on creative visual projects and critical analyses, and explore the perspective-altering and persuasive potentials of "sequential" art. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola once predicted that in the future, filmmakers would carry around their own movie studios! With the advent of digital technology, that day is practically here. This course provides practical experience on script prep, producing, using the camera, setting up shots, directing, editing, and writing. This course is designed to be a general overview with hands-on experience. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
How do the mass media influence culture and society In this course, students trace the historical development of the mass media and analyze the way media representations influence one's thinking about identity, politics, and culture. Designed as an introduction to media studies for students seeking a better understanding of the role of mass media in contemporary society. Meets LAC outcome. HCD2. 3 crs.
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3.00 Credits
Television, film, music, advertising, and the Web are breaking down political borders and cultural hierarchies in an intense global search for new consumers. What does this spread of popular culture mean for the politics of daily life Is popular culture an authentic production of the people or a tool of domination imposed on a passive audience by a multinational "culture industry " In this course, students will pose thesequestions as they think about what it means to be situated as a consumer of popular culture in an increasingly "globalized"economy. Meets LAC outcome: HCD2. 3 crs.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Practical instruction to improve specific professional communication skills. Topics vary; check Schedule of Courses for current offerings. 1-3 crs.
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1.00 Credits
Topical courses. Titles vary from term to term. Check Schedule of Courses for current listings. Variable credit. Recent examples: Animation Moviemaking! (Beginning & Intermediate) At Home with Myself: What Space Communicates About Us Comedic Teleplay: Writing the Situation Comedy Dramatic Teleplay: Writing the One-Hour Drama Emotion in Communication Negotiation for Women: Overcoming Barriers in a Gendered World Self-Marketing: Communicating Confidence & Professionalism Television Exposed: A Critical Inside Look
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
A variety of individualized options are available for those seeking college credit while traveling and studying abroad. If students are traveling independently and wish to earn credit in communication through individualized study under faculty supervision, contact the Department of Communication Studies. 1-6 crs.
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3.00 Credits
Effective research is an essential component in developing and writing about concepts related to human communication. This course examines various research methods, strategies for selecting research topics, and appropriate documentation. Prerequisites: WR 223 & CCM 300. Required for all majors. This course meets WID (Writing in the Discipline) outcome. 3 crs.
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