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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Explores the nature of theory in communication study and explains the most common communication theories and their contexts. Theories of relationships, groups, cultures, and the media are examined. Extensive writing and library-based research are required. Prerequisites: ENGL 102, COMM 104, COMM 105, and COMM 107. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Examines methodologies and formats used in communication research necessary to complete the communication capstone. Included are a review of MLA and APA and an investigation of appropriate topics for the Capstone project and the selection, evaluation, reading, analysis, and synthesis, review and consideration of appropriate scholarly sources. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 or consent. Spring, 3 hours lecture, library work, and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Surveys major moral theories such as virtue ethics, duty ethics, utilitarianism, and care ethics. Each theory is examined in terms of its contribution towards understanding the ethical issues that confront the field of communication. Extensive writing, as well as, research and presentations are required. Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates diverse areas of interest in communication. Topics include mass media and society, studies in sport communication, intercultural communication, advanced digital production and leadership communication, among others. Students will complete both experiential exercises and case analyses. Prerequisite: COMM 105. Fall and Spring, 3 hours lecture, discussion, and experiential activities, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Trains students in the use of radio and audio technologies to effectively communicate ideas to diverse audiences. The focus is on teaching students the full range of skills needed to complete radio programs of varying lengths and formats. These skills include developing story ideas and treatments, conducting research, using newswire services, scriptwriting, recording and interviewing, announcing, mixing and editing audio elements, mix-down, producing CDs and more. Students will be taught both the theory and practice of acoustics, psychoacoustics, and radio production, with an emphasis on both the aesthetic and technical aspects of the audio production process. Spring, 3 hours lecture/lab, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an opportunity for investigation into, analysis of, and discussion (both written and verbal) about inherent ethical, legal, moral, and personal decisions of sport communication case studies. Sample topics include the economic impact of a major league sports team, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its impact on professional sports, the ethics of marketing dangerous sports, and gender issues within professional sports. Fall and Spring, lecture and discussion, 3 credit course.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the dynamics and pragmatics involved in effective group interaction. Group communication concepts are studied through the course text, lectures, and in-class exercises and by completing group decision-making and problem-solving projects. Concepts include leadership, group climate/culture, task and maintenance roles, and problem-solving and decision-mak- ing procedures. Prerequisites: ENGL 102 and COMM 107. Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Focuses on in-depth study of controversial and/or specialized issues and subjects within the field of communication. Requires class participation and is reading and writing intensive. Topics include techno personal communication and conflict management. Students should have successfully completed at least three, 300-level courses before enrolling in this course. Spring, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Provides opportunities for paid or unpaid work experience. The internship requires a formal agreement among the student, his/her adviser, the curriculum coordinator, and the internship sponsor. Students should begin exploration of this option by contacting the curriculum coordinator. Prerequisites: COMM 301, at least one 300-level writing course, 3.0 overall GPA and 3.25 GPA in the major. Fall, Spring, Summer, application and discussion, 1-9 credits.
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3.00 Credits
Requires students to propose an original project to be completed in COMM 450B. By semester's end, each student will deliver a presentation of his/her portfolio and proposal to a faculty panel. Fall, 3 hours lecture and discussion, 3 credits.
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