Courses - Winter 2024
COMM107
Oral Communication: Principles and Practices
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
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.
COMM288
Communication Internship
Credits:
1 - 6
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
COMM324
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.
COMM371
Communication and Digital Media
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
Restriction: Must be in Communication program.
A basic introduction to communication in the digital age. Through class lectures, assignments and projects, students will learn to effectively use new media for the purpose of strategic message creation and management used in the field of communication. Students will apply the basics of visual layout skills and the principles of visual design to create messages using words and images.
COMM382
Essentials of Intercultural Communication
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
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
Experiential Learning
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.
Hours are completed at internship site.
COMM388
Communication Practicum
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
COMM398B
Selected Topics in Communication; Misinformation, Conspiracy Theories, and the Radicalization of Modern Societies
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
COMM449L
Special Topics in Digital Communication; Media Literacy
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
COMM449P
Special Topics in Digital Communication; Black Podcasts
Credits:
3
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F, Aud
This course examines the cultural production and significance of Black podcasts. Students will examine how podcasts can help us make sense of shifting meanings of race, gender, and sexuality.
COMM488C
Communication Portfolio Project; Communication Careers Portfolio Project
Credits:
1
Grad Meth:
Reg, P-F
This course introduces students to advanced techniques in career research and readiness for internships and job exploration. This online course focuses on the fundamentals of establishing a professional presence and researching chosen careers.
COMM498A
Seminar; Black Discourse in Digital Media
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.
Crosslisted with AASP498Q. Credit only granted for COMM498A or AASP498Q.
Crosslisted with AASP498Q. Credit only granted for COMM498A or AASP498Q.
COMM798
Independent Study
Credits:
1 - 3
Grad Meth:
Reg, Aud, S-F
COMM899
Doctoral Dissertation Research
Credits:
1 - 8
Grad Meth:
S-F
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