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(3 credits) Explores how public opinion and manipulative communication practices impact each other and society. Topics may include defining and recognizing propaganda, persuasion in strategic communication campaigns, propaganda as a tool of warfare and terrorism, contemporary disinformation, and the role of popular culture in propaganda. Students learn to recognize disinformation in democratic and authoritarian societies and to resist manipulative media content. Offered as needed
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(3 credits) Explores the relationship between media-based messages (in popular shows, movies, social media, news, and online) and individual and public health. Focuses on health communication theory and strategy for critiquing and maximizing campaign message effectiveness, improving health outcomes, and reducing health disparities. Students learn practical tools and theoretical knowledge to improve their roles as future health care consumers or professionals. F
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(3 credits) Explores the influence of interpersonal communication on the delivery of helathcare and the promotion of health. Topics may include patient-provider relationships, social support, family communication about health, interpersonal communication and technology, and everyday talk about health. Students learn practical tools and theory to improve their roles as future health care consumers or professionals. S
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(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*140) Introduces the foundational basics of video production. Students build skills in areas such as video composition, lighting, and audio and develop an understanding of the technology and theory behind video production via individual and team activities. Offered as needed
Prerequisite:
Take COMM*140(6652);
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(3 credits) Examines the entertainment industry in the United States, including television networks and movie studios. Topics may include scripts, casting, location shooting, career choices, and biographies of people working in the industry. Offered as needed
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(3 credits) Builds skills for persuading, informing, or entertaining within and from organizations through short-form videos. Students develop proficiency in video production techniques and technologies through the creation of hype, crisis, and public service videos. Offered as needed
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(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM 150 or JOUR 201) A study of the communicative power of advertisements; introduces concepts and techniques used by advertisers to create, target, and place advertisements through various media. Through critical inquiry and rhetorical analysis, students will be able to look beyond the surface of an advertisement and recognize what it is saying to the consumer and about our culture. Offered as needed
Prerequisite:
Take COMM*150(5656) or JOUR*201(JOUR_201);
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(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*140) Introduces successful communication in a variety of group settings. Topics may include group leadership and participation, conflict resolution, interpersonal considerations, group norms and cohesiveness, and evaluations. Students work in small groups to learn and put into practice effective communication principles. Offered as needed
Prerequisite:
Take COMM*140(2375) THEA*140 or ENGL*390;
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(3 credits) Examines how people are affected by media content. Topics may include what content affects people, what those effects are and how often they occur, and what situations make effects more likely to happen - for example, if violent content causes people to be violent. Students learn the history and major categories of effects, how to analyze and evaluate media content, and to help others avoid negative media effects. F,S
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(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*140) Continues understanding and practice of public speaking at an advanced level, with a focus on speech and structure and delivery methods. Topics may include audience analysis, evaluation of other public communication, and self-reflection processes. Students learn to develop their own, personal speaking style. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite:
Take COMM*140(2375);
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