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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the process of interpretation as it relates to an overall understanding of the various forms of communication. Emphasis is placed upon the nature of meaning and language, the concept of text, and the assessment of the communicative act through various methods of criticism. Prerequisites: CMST 126 and completion of at least 30 credit hours.
Prerequisite:
CMST126
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3.00 Credits
Radio and television are studied as media for news and information. Included are basic principles of newscasting, on-the-spot coverage, editing, writing, and delivery of news; use of wire copy; news policy and censorship codes; and theory and practice in station news operations.
Prerequisite:
CMST126
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3.00 Credits
This course not only teaches skills useful for effective group interaction but also explores theories that describe and explain group dynamics in various contexts. Topics covered in this course typically include: 1) general systems theory; 2) analysis of group interaction; 3) group cohesion enhancing techniques; 4) critical and creative problem solving skills; 5) leadership skills; and 6) conflict management.
Prerequisite:
CMST111 AND ENGL103
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the processes and functions of communication in two-person and familial contexts. Emphasis is placed on the different types of interpersonal communication occurring in romantic relationships, friendships, and family relationships to help students improve their abilities as communicators throughout their daily interpersonal interactions.
Prerequisite:
CMST111 AND ENGL103
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3.00 Credits
Students will study a variety of critical perspectives to learn how social media use potentially affects communication in terms of interpersonal relations, intended audiences, message design, message interpretation, and message feedback. The course will also offer critical perspectives on how social media use affects traditional media use (television viewing, radio listening, newspaper reading, book reading).
Prerequisite:
CMST126 AND ENGL103
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3.00 Credits
This course analyzes the dominant theories of human interaction, both general theories and those specific to particular contexts.
Prerequisite:
CMST111 OR CMST126 AND ENGL103 AND ENGL103
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3.00 Credits
This course deals with instruction and practice in selecting, analyzing, arranging, and delivering material for different types of public speeches; consideration of various methods of appeal; rhetorical devices; selected speeches; audience analysis and principles of criticism.
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3.00 Credits
This course will acquaint students with introductory concepts pertaining to public relations and communication in the public sphere. The course will emphasize the significance of public communication in a democracy and encourage critical thinking regarding the issues, functions, contributions, and theories of public relations. The course will provide a forum for student discussion of and engagement with both theoretical and practical aspects of public relations via its civic, corporate, and legal components within a historical context.
Prerequisite:
CMST126
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3.00 Credits
In this course, we will be critically discussing in race, gender, class, sexual orientation, ability, and citizenship are communicated through popular media texts, everyday life, social movements, and institutions. Emphasis is placed on gaining experience with difficult dialogues about race, gender, diversity, and inclusivity.
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3.00 Credits
This course studies the historical and aesthetic developments of the cinema, emphasizing the aesthetic aspects of film in an attempt to develop critical standards through surveying the methods and problems of film. Narrative, non-narrative, fictional, and documentary films are screened and discussed.
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