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2013-2014 Undergraduate Academic Catalog | Expires Aug. 2020 THIS CATALOG IS ARCHIVED. BE SURE YOU ARE ACCESSING THE MOST ACCURATE CATALOG FOR YOU.
Communication Courses
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Communication
Communication
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COMM 105 - Fundamentals of Communication
This course focuses on the development of oral competency. Emphasis will be placed on the spoken word as it relates to human interaction in multiple contexts. Students will develop their ability to convey and process information using fundamentals of communication.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 105A - Fundamentals of Communication
Provides the student with basic theory and practice in person-to-person, small group, and public speaking communication processes. Examines characteristics of communicator behavior with communication in relationships as the basic model; message transmission/reception; effects of communication.
Credits: 3 cr
General Education:
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COMM 105B - Public Speaking
Theory and practice in organizing and presenting informational and persuasive messages in various public communication contexts. Emphasizes the communicator’s adaptations to audiences and speaking situations.
Credits: 3 cr
General Education:
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COMM 105C - Intro to Communication: Argumentation
Develops skill in critical thinking through argumentation and oral expression.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 193 - College Success
This course is attached to select existing and courses for the purpose of enhancing the success of first year college students. More detail can be found in the catalog section resources and services for students.
Credits: 1 cr
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COMM 220 - Introduction to Performance Studies
A beginning course in the analysis and performance of aesthetic texts grounded in, but not limited to, traditional literary forms (prose, poetry, drama). Performance texts may derive from a variety of aesthetic communication acts. Primarily individual performance; may involve some study of group performance.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 225 - Nonverbal Communication
Study of non-linguistic and para-linguistic dimensions of human communication. Personal space; eye contact/facial behaviors; body language and touching; non-vocal aspects of communication; related topics. Survey of relevant and current research; empirical experiences and observations.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 227 - Small Group Communication
Examines group processes as they embody communication in decision making and problem solving groups. Provides opportunity for students to practice group communication behaviors in semi- structured exercises. Theoretical and practical approaches to group membership, norms, goals, leadership and related small group communication variables.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 230 - Voice and Articulation
An applied approach to developing the student’s vocal abilities through analysis and classroom exercises. Voices will be refined for conversational as well as theatrical purposes. Dialect and local color will also be analyzed and applied to a variety of vocal types. Emphasis will be placed upon improving individual voices in a classroom practicum.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 270 - Communication in Marketplace & Media
Enables students to identify and analyze messages and images to which they are exposed as consumers of goods and services and as recipients of information from various advertising sources, printed and electronic.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 275 - Introduction to Public Relations
Principles and practice of public relations in modern society, with emphasis on the history, issues, theoretical perspectives and current practices of the profession.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 290 - Selected Topics in Comm
Lower division seminar or laboratory.
Credits: 1-4 cr
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COMM 315 - Persuasion & Attitude Change
Examines processes and theories of attitude change; susceptibilities and resistances to persuasion; audience analysis; message formulation, and source credibility; verbal and non-verbal components of persuasive communication.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or COMM 105B or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 325 - Business & Professional Communication
Principles and skills involved in communication within a variety of organizational and job-related contexts. Explores relationships between presentational approaches to communication and a humanistic view of communication in hierarchical work settings.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or instructor permission
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 345 - Directing Forensics & Debate
An individualized performance-oriented course, designed to involve students in the study of forensics and to prepare them to direct forensics activities at the secondary school level. Standard forensics categories will be covered, and students will become familiar with both the performance activities and the coaching/directing functions.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 351 - Interpersonal Communication
Skills and knowledge which contribute to an understanding of the role of communication in the initiation, maintenance, and dissolution of human relationships in both dyadic and group situations.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or SOC 111 or instructor permission
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 352 - Organizational Communication
Principles and practice in the management of communication system within formal organizations, with emphasis on information exchange, information management and conflict resolution.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or SOC 111 or instructor permission
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 365 - Language, Thought, & Behavior
Study of the roles played by language in communication; interactions among our uses of language, the ways in which we think and believe, and our construction of human relationships. Symbolic and abstracting characteristics of language; the perception of meanings; functional and dysfunctional semantic uses of language.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or COMM 225 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 370 - New Media and Society
Introduction to the social study of new media. Focuses on changes brought about by the Internet and other digital media in work, leisure, commerce, entertainment, and news. Explores legal and regulatory issues raised by new media, challenges of assuring access, and implications of new media for democracy.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 375 - Film and Media Criticism
Considers film and visual media from diverse perspectives including genre theory, auteur theory, and ideological analysis. Students learn to think and write about visual media in an informed manner. Covers dimensions of visual media including storytelling, mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, sound, and acting.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 379 - Research Methods in Human Communication
An introduction to communication research methods designed to help students conduct research and critically evaluate research reports. Considers both quantitative and qualitative methods. Topics include hypothesis testing, research design, data analysis, and writing research reports.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 389 - Family Communication
Study of intra-family communication patterns and relationships; examination of communication themes and conflicts in various family settings; effects of communication in traditional and non-traditional family units. Survey of research in the field.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or COMM 227 or instructor permission
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 390 - Special Topics in Comm
A departmental course in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear in the course schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule.
Credits: 1-4 cr
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COMM 405 - Human Communication Theory
Human interaction viewed from an interdisciplinary perspective. Empirical and theoretical approaches to the study of verbal and non-verbal communication behavior. Symbolic interaction; defensive/supportive communication; role and gender contributions to communication; person perception; general systems theory. Survey of research in the field.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 415 - Communication in Conflict
Approaches to the identification and management of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intra-group conflict, focusing on the role played by communication in generating, escalating, and reducing conflict.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or COMM 315 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 425 - Gender in Communication
Study of gender-related issues in human communication. Perceptions of gender reflected in verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication; language behaviors of females and males; gender images suggested by media messages; gender-specific management of conflict, assertion, and self-disclosure; role stereotyping.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 435 - Communication in the Classroom
Integrates research from various disciplines. Concentrates on verbal and nonverbal dynamics operating in the classroom environment. Focuses on human motivation, relationship development, communication styles, audience analysis, grading, listening, oral presentation skills, and criticism.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 445 - Managerial Communication
Focuses on behavioral communication processes and communication skills primary to managerial roles. Humanistic and social scientific approaches to such topics as management styles, human, motivation, leadership, rumor management, and interviewing. The course combines theory and application. An oral performance is required.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 451 - Communication & Social Support
Provides a conceptual and theoretical understanding of the study of social support. The relationship between the communication of social support and physical, psychological, and relational well-being will be explored.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 455 - Intercultural Communication
Study of the impact of culture on the communication process, with emphasis on the theory and research of how values, attitudes and beliefs influence communication among people from different cultural backgrounds.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 460 - Culture, Communication and Identity
Provides an overview of concepts, theories, and relevant research on identity development within and across cultures, with emphasis on the performance of identity as it relates to gender, ethnicity, race, class, and nationality among others.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A or instructor permission
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 465 - Human Communication and Technology
This course provides conceptual and theoretical understanding of the influences and consequences of technologies supportive of human communication processes. The invention and application of various technologies in human history are explored, as well as the consequences to the human condition. Future possible technological developments and their effects are examined.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A and junior or senior standing or instructor permission
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 475 - Communication and Popular Culture
Considers how people use media and popular culture to construct their identities and relationships. Students look at how media are used in the everyday contexts of home, workplace, school and public places. Specific topics include how fans define themselves by collecting and manipulating media texts, and how media fit into parent-child relationships.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 485 - Intercollegiate Forensics
Provides practical experience in the preparation and presentation of individual forensics events including, public address, limited preparation, and oral interpretation. Experience related to topic selection, speech organization, research, critical thinking, and argumentation will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: COMM 105A , COMM 105B or COMM 105C or instructor permission.
Credits: 3 cr
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COMM 490 - Selected Topics in Communication
Upper division or highly specialized seminar or laboratory.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission
Credits: 1-4 cr
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COMM 491 - Special Seminar in Communicatn
A departmental seminar in a subject area not currently listed in the catalog. A descriptive title will appear on the course schedule and the transcript.
Prerequisite: As listed in the course schedule.
Credits: 1-4 cr
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COMM 494 - Independent Study in Communication
Before enrolling, the student must submit a plan of study for approval.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Credits: 1-4 cr
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