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Courses - Spring 2023
COMM
Communication Department Site
COMM107
Oral Communication: Principles and Practices
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
GenEd: FSOC
Credit only granted for: COMM107, COMM200, ENES143, INAG110, JOUR130 or THET285.
A study of and practice in oral communication, including principles of interviewing, group discussion, listening, informative briefings, and persuasive speeches.
COMM107B
Oral Communication: Principles and Practices
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
GenEd: FSOC
Credit only granted for: COMM107, COMM200, ENES143, INAG110, JOUR130 or THET285.
A study of and practice in oral communication, including principles of interviewing, group discussion, listening, informative briefings, and persuasive speeches.
COMM107C
Oral Communication: Principles and Practices
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
GenEd: FSOC
Credit only granted for: COMM107, COMM200, ENES143, INAG110, JOUR130 or THET285.
A study of and practice in oral communication, including principles of interviewing, group discussion, listening, informative briefings, and persuasive speeches.
COMM130
Professional Communication and Writing
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
Restriction: Must be in the Communication major.
Designed to enhance the clarity and grace of students' writing. Students will acquire knowledge of writing based on principles of style and grammar as well as argument and organizational structure across a diversity of professional writing contexts. Students will also engage in peer review of one another's writing.
COMM200
Critical Thinking and Speaking
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
GenEd: FSOC
Credit only granted for: COMM107, COMM200, ENES143, INAG110, JOUR130, OR THET285.
Theory and practice of persuasive discourse analysis and composition. Research techniques, logical and rhetorical conceptions of argument, and technical principles for persuading in public venues.
COMM201
Introduction to Public Relations
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in COMM130.
Restriction: Must be in the Communication major.
Basic concepts and principles of public relations. Roles in organizations and society; history; skills and practices of public relations; theories and models of effective and ethical public relations.
COMM230
Argumentation and Debate
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
A study of the fundamental principles of reasoning, analysis, and evidence preparation of debate briefs and presentation of standard academic debate.
COMM250
Introduction to Communication Inquiry
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
An introduction to the field of communication. Definitions, models, and contexts of communication; rhetorical theory and rhetorical criticism of discourse.
This is a blended learning course.

Class meets in person for the first 3 weeks followed by asynchronous lectures until the last week of classes. All discussion sections will meet in person the entire semester.
COMM288
(Perm Req)
Communication Internship
Credits: 1 - 6
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
COMM301
Rhetorical Theories
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: COMM130, COMM250; and one course from STAT100, BMGT230, EDMS451, CCJS200, PSYC200, or SOCY201; and one course from COMM107, COMM200, or COMM230; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in COMM304.
Restriction: Must be in the Communication major.
Credit only granted for: COMM301 or COMM401.
Explores the idea of rhetoric, from antiquity to digitality. Rhetoric, as an art of moving bodies, is central to democratic self-governance: only through persuading each other can we develop a shared vision of a just and desirable future. This course tracks the genesis of rhetorical theory in the ancient world, 20th-century struggles against fascist rhetoric, and contemporary extensions of rhetoric in digital media ecologies.
COMM302
Communication Science Theories
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: COMM130, COMM250; and one of STAT100, BMGT230, EDMS451, CCJS200, PSYC200, or SOCY201; and one of COMM107, COMM200, or COMM230; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in COMM304.
Restriction: Must be in the Communication major.
Credit only granted for: COMM302 or COMM402.
This class introduces students to the principles of theory construction and offers a critical overview of how communication theories can be applied to solving problems in diverse social contexts, including interpersonal, intercultural, organizational, health, and/or political issues. The ultimate goal of this course is to put students in an intellectual position to understand theories more logically and critically and use them appropriately and effectively in conducting academic research and addressing social issues.
COMM303
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: COMM130 and COMM250; and one of STAT100, BMGT230, EDMS451, CCJS200, PSYC200, or SOCY201; and one of COMM107, COMM200, or COMM230; and must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in COMM304.
Restriction: Must be in the Communication major.
Provides students with an introduction to media theory from multiple perspectives. We will begin by understanding how the history of mediated communication has been connected to ideology and lived experiences. Through readings, discussions, and activities, you will understand how technical, historical, economic social, and political forces have helped shape media content and the media themselves. You should also become familiar with the debate over how much influence the media have over their audiences, and what types of influences are present. The course will introduce issues relevant to consideration of media and historically underrepresented and marginalized groups, as well as individual and societal functions of the media.
Restriction: Restricted to COMM majors only. Credit only granted for COMM303 or COMM398G (Fall 2020). Formerly offered as COMM398G in Fall 2020.
COMM304
Communication Research Literacy
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed the Communication gateway requirements (COMM250; and one of STAT100, BMGT230, EDMS451, CCJS200, PSYC200, or SOCY201; and one of COMM107, COMM200 or COMM230). Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in COMM130.
Restriction: Must be in the Communication program.
Explores the different research traditions in the Communication discipline. This "literacy" course will develop students' ability to locate and fully comprehend Communication research and to understand how that research is conducted, reported, analyzed, and critiqued in Communication literature.
COMM305
Qualitative Communication Research Methods
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: COMM130 and COMM304.
Restriction: Must be in the Communication major.
Introduces undergraduate students to the methods used in qualitative communication research. Topics covered in class include ethics, field research, reflexivity, data collection, and data analysis. Over the course of the semester, students will develop a research prospectus, engage in field research (interviews and observations), analyze qualitative data, and write/present their research.
COMM306
Rhetorical Methods in Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: COMM130 and COMM304.
Restriction: Must be in the Communication major.
Equips students with skills for conducting research using rhetorical-critical methods. Such methods are crucial for scholars studying all kinds of public rhetoric: speeches, popular culture, photojournalism, digital media, public monuments, laws, and more. They are also instrumental for citizens engaging with elected officials, other citizens, and democratic institutions, as well as professionals who seek to create and understand persuasive discourse. This course will equip you with critical interpretive skills important to your work as a scholar, citizen, and professional.
COMM307
Quantitative Methods in Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: COMM130 and COMM304.
Restriction: Must be in the Communication major.
Credit only granted for: COMM400 or COMM307.
Formerly: COMM400.
Designed to introduce students to the basics of quantitative communication research methods. As such, it covers the basic principles of scientific inquiry, the process for generating research questions and hypotheses, the concept of variables, sampling methods, research designs, basics of data analyses, as well as ethics in scientific research. This course prepares students to become informed consumers of quantitative communication research.
COMM324
Communication and Gender
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
GenEd: DSHU, DVUP
Explores how communication shapes constructions of gender, sex, sexuality and other identity markers. Topics include issues of oppression, identity, and power and social, political, and economic situations and examines how these issues impact our daily lives.
COMM330
Argumentation and Public Policy
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Contemporary theories of argumentation with special emphasis on methods of formulating and critiquing public policy argument.
COMM331
(Perm Req)
News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: COMM130 and COMM201.
Restriction: Must be in Communication program; and (sophomore standing; or junior standing).
Credit only granted for: JOUR201, COMM231, or COMM331.
Formerly: COMM231.
Writing and researching news and information media for public relations; laboratory in news-gathering tools and writing techniques for public relations.
COMM351
(Perm Req)
Public Relations Techniques
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: COMM331.
Restriction: Must be in Communication program.
The techniques of public relations, including news releases, publications and printed materials, audio-visual techniques, speeches and special events. Application of these techniques in laboratory and field projects.
COMM353
(Perm Req)
New Media Writing for Public Relations
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C- in COMM351.
Restriction: Must be in Communication program.
Credit only granted for: COMM352 or COMM353.
Formerly: COMM352.
Students learn the uses and influence of new media on public relations practice and expand their ability to write using new and traditional media platforms and tools
COMM360
The Rhetoric of Black America
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
An historical-critical survey of the rhetoric of Black Americans from the colonial period to the present.
COMM370
Mediated Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: COMM250.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher.
Analysis and critique of structure, performance, content, effects, and future of mediated communication.
COMM374
Communicating Visually: Message Production and Digital Media
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
Restriction: Restricted to Communication Majors at the Universities at Shady Grove.
Focus on the interplay between technology, images and sound in the creation of digital content. This is a communication process by which a digital visual message evolves from conception to completion, incorporating the creative, financial and marketing tools. Students will conceive, plan, recruit and supervise digital video projects, developing a familiarity with production management technique and execution.
Credit only granted for COMM374 or COMM498T.
COMM376
Communication through Advocacy Short Film
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Communication program.
Explores the theory and practice of contemporary communication and advocacy short form video.
COMM382
Essentials of Intercultural Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
GenEd: DVCC
Credit only granted for: COMM382 or COMM482.
Introduction of major theories and concepts of intercultural communication; examination of processes that make up cultural differences; and use of intercultural communication competence skills.
COMM385
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
GenEd: DSSP, SCIS
Credit only granted for: COMM385 or COMM498I (Spring 2014).
Formerly: COMM498I (Spring 2014).
Explores contemporary theories of influence and their implications for communication practice. Topics include power and influence, logical theory, rhetorical theory, persuasion theory, framing theory, social influence theory, and propagation of influence in mediated social networks.
COMM386
(Perm Req)
Experiential Learning
Credits: 3 - 6
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
GenEd: DSSP
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-Communication department.
Restriction: Junior standing or higher; and must be in Communication program.
Supervised internship experience with communication professionals. Relation of academic training to professional experience.
COMM388
(Perm Req)
Communication Practicum
Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
Contact department for information to register for this course.
COMM398C
(Perm Req)
Selected Topics in Communication; Peer Consulting in Oral Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
Provides training in the principles and practice of peer consulting in the context of the Oral Communication Center in the Department of Communication. Students will apply and integrate the knowledge and skills acquired in their fundamental studies oral communications course with new training to help their peers become outstanding listeners and speakers. They will also engage in a group research project designed to extend knowledge in peer consulting best practices.
COMM398E
Selected Topics in Communication; Health Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
COMM398J
Selected Topics in Communication; Communcation and Advanced Digital Imaging
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
Continuation of COMM398N (although COMM398N is not a prerequisite). Concentration is on advanced visual imaging, with theme-based projects that incorporate advanced features of Photoshop CC, including raw imaging.
COMM398U
(Perm Req)
Selected Topics in Communication; Peer Mentoring in Oral Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
Prerequisite: COMM398C. Restriction: Permission of department.

Provides training in peer mentoring specifically focusing on communicative best practices, the establishment of shared goals, and effectively managing the mentor/mentee relationships.
COMM399
(Perm Req)
COMM424
Communication in Complex Organizations
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Structure and function of communication within organizations: organizational climate and culture, information flow, networks and role relationships.
COMM425
Negotiation and Conflict Management
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Role of communication in shaping negotiation and conflict processes and outcomes.
Restricted to COMM majors.
COMM426
Conflict Management
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Recommended: COMM425 and COMM250.
Role of communication in managing conflict processes.
Restricted to COMM majors.

This course requires participation in an event on 5/11/23 from 6-8:30 pm.
COMM449B
Special Topics in Digital Communication; Social Media
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restrictions: Restricted to COMM majors only.

Social Media has become one of the most influential forms of media in modern society. Everyone from world leaders, celebrities, athletes, businesses, brands, and people, in general, use social media imyriad of different ways. This course aims to introduce the general concof social media and its impact on society (domestically and internationally). The course also examines the theoretical and cultural aspects of social media to understand how this communication form has changed our relationship between individuals, organizations, and society.
COMM449F
Special Topics in Digital Communication; Media Campaigns and Message Design
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Restricted to COMM majors only.

In this project-based course, students will learn about media campaigns by topics and design campaigns using different media platforms.
COMM449Z
Special Topics in Digital Communication; Digital Message Design for User-Friendly Application
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
COMM461
Voices of Public Leadership in the Twentieth Century
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Study of the use of speaking in the power struggles of the twentieth century. Focus is on important speakers of the century, their social and policy influence, and the struggle to expand the diversity of voices with power in the public sphere.
COMM462
Visual Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Credit only granted for: COMM462 or COMM498V.
Formerly: COMM498V.
The study of visual communication should change the way one sees the world. Students will observe, analyze, and critique visual images. The ascendance of images in our contemporary world will be demonstrated, methods for critically comprehending how images do persuasive work will be identified, and students will develop a vocabulary for critiquing images, and assist students in creating compelling images.
COMM468G
Seminar in Mediated Communication; Communicating in a Global Society
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restrictions: Restricted to COMM majors only.

Engages international and intercultural communication to enable students to become effective communicators with others in an increasingly diverse global society. This course critically interrogates the themes and processes of intercultural communication, global media, and globalization, attending to the effects and implications of those proces for communication.
COMM469C
The Discourse of Social Movements; Climate Activism
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
The climate crisis is the most profound threat to human life our species has ever encountered. How have the languages of global warming and climate change influenced our understanding of this existential crisis, and how have climate activists strategically leveraged rhetorical strategies to educate, advocate, and mobilize audiences to meet this challenge? This course explores the rhetorics of climate activism movements, along with the rhetoric of climate skepticism, from the 1960s to the present.
COMM475
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Bases of persuasion, with emphasis on recent experimental developments in persuasion.
Restricted to COMM majors.
COMM476
Language, Communication, and Action
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in the Communication major.
Communication as symbolic action through the study of communication ethics. Emerging ethical principles and decision-making in public discourse, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, public relations, health communication, and crisis communication.
This course is restricted to COMM majors only.
COMM483
(Perm Req)
Senior Seminar in Public Relations
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Prerequisite: COMM351; and 1 course from (COMM305, COMM306, COMM307, or COMM400).
Additional information: Students who enrolled after Fall 2020 should not take COMM400 as a prerequisite.
Integration of theory, techniques and research methods into the planning and execution of public relations campaigns for specific organizations. Analysis of research on the case studies of public relations.
Restricted to majors in Communitcation
COMM488I
Communication Portfolio Project; Strategic Interviewing
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F
This course introduces students to advanced techniques in interviewing for job opportunities and career progression. This online course focuses on the dynamics of the interview process, the communication theories and best practices behind influence and persuasion, and the communication aptitudes and skills that distinguish top candidates.
COMM498A
Seminar; Black Discourse and Digital Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Examines the connections between black discourse, oral culture, and traditional media with new digital media technology. Various methods, theoretical approaches, and tools for studying social media and online communication.
COMM498D
Seminar; Media, Culture, and Society in Israel
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
This is a Global Classrooms course, developed in partnership with the Office of International Affairs (OIA) to provide virtual opportunities for global engagement. Global Classrooms can range from embedded experiences to immersive, project-based collaboration. Learn more about Global Classrooms: go.umd.edu/gc-umd.

This will be taught asynchronous with four synchronous sessions to be held in conjunction with the Ashkelon Academic University in Israel on the following dates: March 29, April 5, April 26, May 10. All session at 11:00am-12:15pm. Cross-listed with ISRL448B. Credit only granted for ISRL448B or COMM498D.

This course acquaints students with the historical development of media in Israel, from its former monopolistic structure towards its current highly competitive, fragmented system. We will discuss issues unique to Israel's media environment, including the media's role in nation-building, collective memory, social integration, public diplomacy, and intercultural communication.
COMM498G
Seminar; Event Planning and Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restricted to COMM majors (1506A) only.

A hands-on course where client work will develop the professional-level skills required to plan a creative event on time and under budget and build brand awareness of the client. This course requires attendance at several meetings, conference calls, lectures and activities outside of the scheduled class time.
COMM498L
Seminar; Writing for Film and Digital Media
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
COMM498N
Seminar; Creating the Narrative: Genre-Filmmaking and Dramatic Structure
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
First time filmmakers often use genre traditions to break into the profession. In this class we will explore the history, motifs, and technique of the horror, suspense and romantic comedy genres.
COMM498R
(Perm Req)
Seminar; Risk Communiation
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be a student in the COMM Department Honors Program. Email commadvising@umd.edu for permission to register.
COMM602
Communication Theory
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Must be in one of the following programs (Communication (Master's); Communication (Doctoral)).
Fundamental concepts, approaches, and problems in communication theory.
COMM606
Seminar in Communication Management
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Restriction: Restricted to GCPS (Z045) in Communication; or must be in Public Management-Executive Masters (Master's) program.
Communication and public relations as a managed function of organizations are introduced. Students learn how managing communication contributes to organizational effectiveness. Using organizational theory, theories of Excellence in public relations and communication management, communication metrics and communication ethics, students build their communication strategic management skills beyond the programmatic level to the functional and organizational levels of decision-making.
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM637
Professional Practice Forum in Translation: Career Portfolio and Exams
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: Admissions test for second year courses; and (COMM659 and COMM679); and permission of ARHU-Communication department.
Serves as final preparation for entry into the profession through development of career portfolio to meet summative degree requirement and development of strategies for gaining work as a professional translator. Prepares participants for degree examinations and employer tests through the review of previous exam material and employer testing requirements. Serves as venue for degree examinations, career goal setting and planning for future employment. Participants present and defend career portfolio as summative requirement for MA in translation; MA in Trans. and Localization Project.
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM652
Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Formerly: SPCH652.
A study of twentieth century theories of rhetoric. Special attention will be devoted to Richard Weaver, Kenneth Burke, Lloyd Bitzer, Ernest Bormann, Walter Fisher, and the continental theorists of communication such as Chaim Perelman and Jurgen Habermas.
COMM657
Professional Practice Forum in Interpreting: Career Portfolio and Exams
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: COMM719, COMM769, and COMM729; and admissions test for second-year courses; and permission of ARHU-Communication department.
Serves as final preparation for entry into the profession through development of strategies for gaining work as a professional translator. Prepares participants for degree examinations and employer tests through the review of previous exam material and employer testing requirements. Serves as venue for degree examinations, career goal setting and planning for future employment. Participants present and defend career portfolio and summative requirement for degree.
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM659
Translation for Language-Specific Markets
Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM659A
Translation for Language-Specific Markets; Arabic into English/English into Arabic
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM659C
Translation for Language-Specific Markets; French into English/English into French
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM659G
Translation for Language-Specific Markets; Spanish into English/English into Spanish
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM669
Professional Practice Forum in Translation: Practicum
Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM688
(Perm Req)
Communication Field Experience
Credits: 1 - 6
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Contact department for information to register for this course.
COMM698
(Perm Req)
Special Problems in Communication
Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Contact department for information to register for this course.
COMM698C
Special Problems in Communication; Risk Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
COMM698M
Special Problems in Communication; Colloquium in Digital Studies
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Cross-listed with MITH729. Credit only granted for MITH729 or COMM698M.
COMM710
Translation and Localization Project Management
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: Admissions test for second year courses; and permission of ARHU-Communication department.
Introduces basic principles of project management in the translation industry based upon globalization and localization processes for software, websites, and other translation-driven products. Focuses on information technology and workflow in large-scale multilingual projects. Examines planning, execution, and evaluation processes grounded in best practices and standards of the translation and localization industry.
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM719
Advanced Consecutive Interpretation
Credits: 2 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM719A
Advanced Consecutive Interpretation; Arabic into English/English into Arabic
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM719C
Advanced Consecutive Interpretation; French into English/English into French
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM738D
Seminar in Mediated Communication; Intro to Digital Studies in the Arts and Humanities
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Cross-listing with MITH610. Credit only granted for MITH610 or COMM738D.

An introduction to digital studies in the arts and humanities, broadly conceived as the critical, creative, and practical engagement with digital media, methods, tools, and experiences, as well as the theoretical and conceptual bases for understanding them.
COMM749
Advanced Simultaneous Interpretation
Credits: 2 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM749C
Advanced Simultaneous Interpretation; French into English/English into French
Credits: 1
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM759
Professional Practice Forum in Interpreting: Practicum
Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM760
Seminar in Political Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Formerly: SPCH760.
A blend of theory and practice to integrate rhetorical-critical theory and empirical methods with politics. Practitioners in political communication will be drawn in as resource persons. Students will map the communication strategy for candidates and analyze actual campaign strategies.
COMM775
Seminar in Persuasion and Attitude Change
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Prerequisite: Permission of ARHU-Communication department.
Formerly: SPCH775.
This seminar will concentrate on the problem of making message strategy decisions. Course content will consist of study of both theoretical and empirical research on attitude and attitude change in persuasive communication.
COMM789A
Seminar: Special Topics in Intercultural Communication; Advanced Political and Legal Communication
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM798
(Perm Req)
Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Contact department for information to register for this course.
COMM798B
Independent Study; Text Analysis and Intensive Writing
Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM798Q
Independent Study; Health Communication
Credits: 1 - 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud, S-F
Must be in Graduate Studies in Interpreting and Translation. All other graduate students must request permission. Contact oes@umd.edu. Golden ID students are not eligible for this course.
COMM799
(Perm Req)
Master's Thesis Research
Credits: 1 - 6
Grad Meth: S-F
Contact department for information to register for this course.
COMM888
(Perm Req)
Doctoral Practicum in Communication
Credits: 3 - 9
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Contact department for information to register for this course.
COMM889
(Perm Req)
Doctoral Tutorial in Communication
Credits: 3 - 9
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Contact department for information to register for this course.
COMM898
(Perm Req)
Pre-Candidacy Research
Credits: 1 - 8
Grad Meth: Reg
Contact department for information to register for this course.
COMM899
(Perm Req)
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits: 6
Grad Meth: S-F
Contact department for information to register for this course.