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  • COMM 281: INDEPENDENT STUDY

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Hiram College

    INDEPENDENT STUDY~
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  • COMM 298: FIELD EXPERIENCE

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    Hiram College

    FIELD EXPERIENCE~ Field Experience allows a student the opportunity to examine one or more professional communication fields through observation, interview, shadowing. This may entail some professional work on behalf of the student, but is determined by the cooperating organization and the faculty supervisor. This is designed for career exploration. Generally, a student would complete 40 hours of professional commitment for each hour of academic credit, along with an analysis paper.
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  • COMM 300: HUMAN COMMUNICATION THEORY

    4.00 Credits
    Hiram College

    HUMAN COMMUNICATION THEORY~ In this class, we will examine the major body of theories that claim to explain and account for the process of human communication. The course focuses on theories of communication that help you understand the issues affecting the field today and people's daily interactions in various contexts. It emphasizes the application of the theories to your experiences outside the classroom as well as the ethical issues and implications of each theory. A variety of materials including film clips, case studies, application logs, discussion, collaboration, and lecture will be utilized to sustain interest and motivate learning. This is a required course for the Communicaiton major and minor. Prerequisite: Communication 101.
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  • COMM 320: PROFESSIONAL EDITING

    3.00 Credits
    Hiram College

    PROFESSIONAL EDITING (MEDIATED TRACK)~ This course is designed to teach students to be professional copyeditors-as well as to explore other editorial positions in a publishing house. In order to make the experience of editing real, there will always be a project associated with this class: often a collection (essays, stories, poems, commemorate pieces) of student work. The first time this course was run (2006), a collection of twenty-nine essays written about Hiram, Ohio, over the past ten years, Hiram, U.S.A., was shepherded toward production by a group of fifteen students. Students will learn not only how to line edit, but also how to assemble a book-making important aesthetic decisions about use of photographs, front and back matter, cover design, lay-out, etc. The vocabulary, technique, and art of publishing and editing will all be addressed and employed. Also listed as Writing 320. Prerequisite: Writing 221 or permission.
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  • COMM 324: GENDER COMMUNICATION

    3.00 Credits
    Hiram College

    GENDER COMMUNICATION (RELATIONAL OR INTERCULTURAL TRACK)~ This course is concerned with the communication "about" and "between" men and women. "About" involves how the sexes are discussed, referred to, or depicted both verbally and nonverbally. "Between" is the interpersonal dimension. More specific topics include the social construction of gender and the influence of gender on: self perceptions, self disclosure, language usage, nonverbal communication, mass media, intimacy, friendship, and professional relationships.
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  • COMM 326: PERSUASION AND ATTITUDE CHANGE

    4.00 Credits
    Hiram College

    PERSUASION AND ATTITUDE CHANGE (RELATIONAL TRACK)~ This course focuses on the interaction of attitudes and verbal communication process emphasizing recent experimental studies dealing with source, message, receiver and environmental variables. Additionally, specific persuasive situations such as bargaining, negotiations, trial processes, marketing and political campaigns are examined. A research paper on an aspect of persuasion theory and recent experiments is required. Also listed as Management 326.
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  • COMM 332: GLOBAL RHETORIC

    4.00 Credits
    Hiram College

    GLOBAL RHETORICAL TRADITIONS (RHETORICAL TRACK)~ An examination of the nature of rhetoric as it has developed as a human problem-solving process from the 5th Century B.C. to the present. Students will explore the contributions of major rhetorical figures from the Classical Period through the 20th Century with an emphasis on rhetoric as a cultural artifact that evolves from the political, philosophical, and social background of the times. The ethical dimension of rhetoric is stressed throughout. Applications will be made to contemporary examples. Students will engage in experiential learning through the re-enactment of a Roman banquet.
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  • COMM 333: RHETORICAL CRITICISM

    4.00 Credits
    Hiram College

    RHETORICAL CRITICISM (RHETORICAL TRACK)~ An examination of the nature and practice of rhetorical criticism as theory and methodology for understanding and critiquing contemporary discourse. The tools of rhetorical criticism, different methodological approaches, and the values of analyzing human discourse are explored. Students will do critiques from a broad variety of contemporary discourse such as speeches, essays, letters, editorials, theater, television, film, and other symbolic contexts of their choosing. Also listed as Writing 333. Prerequisite: English 206, Writing, 221, Communication 101, or permission.
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  • COMM 334: RHETORIC OF SOCIAL MOVEMENTS

    4.00 Credits
    Hiram College

    THE RHETORIC OF SOCIAL MOVEMENTS (RHETORICAL TRACK)~ The role of rhetoric in the political context is studied as it has been demonstrated in the major social movements of the 20th Century. Students will examine movement stages, movement organization, movement leadership, and movement use of communication channels as expressed through different kinds of rhetorical messages. Students will research a social movement of their choosing.
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  • COMM 345: WRITING FOR PUBLICATION

    3.00 Credits
    Hiram College

    WRITING FOR PUBLICATION (MEDIATED TRACK)~ A critical survey of modes and styles in contemporary publications is offered. Emphasis will be placed on developing critical and analytical skills in assessment of manuscripts, as well as on improving research and interview techniques. Instruction will be provided about such issues as copyediting, marketing, agents, working with editors, and assembling feature-length or book-length texts. Students will contact publishers concerning article needs and editorial guidelines to enlarge their understanding of the appreciation for the standards and expectations of publishers. Also listed as Writing 345. Prerequisite: Communication 240, Writing 221, or permission of instructor.
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