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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Lecture This one credit course is a requirement for all students wishing to participate in the Landmark College Campus Radio Station, WLMC. In the course the "how-to" aspects of being a radio broadcaster and basic radio functioning will be covered. Direct instruction, observation and critique of performance will be provided. In addition, the station's policies and practices from the station manual will be reviewed in depth. This course and experience with the Campus Radio Station will provide students with the skills and background toward developing potential opportunities in pursuing careers in mass media.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture Students of this course will gain an introductory framework of media literacy and of mediated communication and cultural theory. We will examine the history and structure of the mass media industries, the production of culture by the American mass media, its reception by the American public, and many of the debates which currently concern members of mass media systems. Issues explored will include the impact of media systems, content, and advertising on economics, politics, and technology in the social and global world. Through lectures, discussions, and experiential learning the class will explore the media's influence on our ways of seeing, thinking, and understanding as audience members and cultural citizens. In addition, this course serves as an introduction to the field of communication.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture Through applying communication theory and techniques to a variety of different presentation contexts, this course provides an introduction to public speaking. Students will be trained in selecting and organizing ideas; adapting a message to a particular audience; supporting ideas clearly, vividly, and logically; and delivering an effective message with confidence and enthusiasm. Students will be required to research and present at least 3 prepared in-class speeches. The basic premise of this course is that public speaking is a skill that can be mastered by anyone with motivation and determination. In addition, this course serves as an introduction to the field of communication.
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1.00 Credits
Lecture This one credit course teaches students the skills they need to act as mediators in the conflicts of others. Emphasis will be on role-play, practice and the practical application of these skills in real conflict situations. Through the study of communication, negotiation, facilitation and understanding the unique role of the mediator, students will learn the skills and process necessary to conduct successful mediations.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture CO1021, CO1061, CO1071, CO Core Trans, EN1011, EN1015, FY1011, FY1001, CO1011 By studying the practical and theoretical aspects of relational communication, students in this course will learn the techniques for managing the communication demands of meaningful intimate relationships. Students will investigate the role of self-awareness, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, gender difference, and ethics in resolving conflicts and creating more successful interactions between intimate partners, friends and family members. Current research and theory on topics such as attraction, equity, power, gender, and marriage will be explored. Relational communication skills will be practiced through various experiential formats, such as role-playing, simulations, observations and in-depth analysis of everyday interpersonal exchanges. Students will be introduced to a range of literature and research from several disciplines.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture CO1061, CO1071, CO Core Trans, EN1011, EN1015, FY1011, FY1001, CO1011, CO1021 This course is designed to help students gain an understanding of theoretical aspects and practical skills of leadership and small group communication. Participation in this course will model the content. Methodology for leading and participating in small groups will be introduced, implemented and reinforced. Oral communication skills will be practiced through various experiential formats such as small group challenges, role-playing, fish bowl observations, and computer mediated communication. Current research and theory from a range of disciplines on topics such as self awareness, diversity, power, creativity, problem solving, and ethics will be provided.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture CO1011, CO1021, CO1061, CO1071, CO Core Trans, EN1011, EN1015, FY1011, FY1001 This course focuses on the relationship between communication and culture. Students explore the ways in which cultural values, attitudes and assumptions are reflected in the communication process. The semester begins with a self-analysis of the students' own cultural identities and communication styles. Students then examine verbal and nonverbal communication patterns from a cross-cultural perspective. The students work toward refining their oral communication skills by preparing oral presentations and leading group discussions.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture EN1011, EN1015, FY1011, FY1001, CO1011, CO1021, CO1061, CO1071, CO Core Trans This interdisciplinary seminar will examine significant social, technological, historical, artistic and psychological forces that have shaped our lives in the last century. Questions such as the following will be addressed: What impact has the shift from an oral tradition to text to electronic media had on our lives? What quality of human contact and development occurs through listening, telling and reading stories? What cultural values and messages are transmitted through modern media? What are the implications to moral development? Through oral story telling, discussions, readings, presentations, field study, viewing mass media, and writing critiques, students will develop a conceptual framework for understanding the influences that have shaped their perceptions of the world.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture CO1011, CO1021, CO1061, CO1071, CO Core Trans, EN1011, EN1015, FY1011, FY1001 This interdisciplinary course focuses on the impact of the Internet and web based technologies upon culture and communication. Students examine how the Internet, by promoting new behaviors for managing information and conducting relationships, is changing our economic, social, governance and educational institutions. In addition, students investigate novel challenges to issues such as economic inequalities, intellectual property, personal privacy and censorship. The course will explore the ways in which the Internet has dramatically amplified the potential for human interactions and awakens fresh perspectives upon the intersection of culture and communication. Through selected readings and hands-on practice with Internet technology, students will gain a conceptual framework for understanding the on-going Internet culture and communication phenomenon.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture EN1011, EN1015, FY1011, FY1001, CO1011, CO1021, CO1061, CO1071, CO Core Trans This interdisciplinary course addresses the ethical questions arising from the ubiquitous presence of mass media in a postmodern age. The course will give an historical overview of the crucial ethical theories relevant to communications and media. Students will apply philosophical and ethical thinking to cases mostly drawn from postmodern culture. Though the course is heavily discussion-based, there are significant amounts of reading and writing.
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