Comm 100 - Oral Communication - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
Principles of oral communication, including speaking and listening competencies and skills. Primary emphasis is on presenting various types of speeches and improving listening ability. Research, organization, reasoning, language, and evaluation skill development are included. Three contact hrs. per week. (Required of all degree candidates.)

Comm 101 - Introduction to Human Communication - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
An introductory survey of the field of communication, exploring theoretical and research foundations. Included are discussions of language and verbal interaction and nonverbal communication. Contexts of communication are covered: interpersonal, group and organizational, public, intercultural, and mass. Also covered will be career opportunities for students who choose a major or minor in communication.

Comm 111 - Newswriting - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
Development of techniques in reporting and writing for a newspaper. Work on the College newspaper, The Chart, is required. Prerequisite: English 80, or completion or concurrent enrollment in English 101 or above, or permission of instructor.

Comm 121 - Forensics Workshop - (F, S) (Per Sem.) 1 hr. cr.
A practicum in forensics, including research, organization, and presentation of the current debate proposition along with development and presentation of individual events. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hrs. of credit.

Comm 131 - Voice and Diction - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
Techniques for improving the speaking voice. Attention to voice production, phonetics, pronunciation, and vocal expressiveness.

Comm 200 - Audio Production for Media - (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Principles and techniques of sound pickup and audio control. Basic techniques of microphone use, control board operation and recording. Projects are taped for analysis and critique. Two hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab per week. Prerequisite: Comm 131.

Comm 201 - Television Production - (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Intensive practice in preparation and production of television programs. Camera techniques, floor setups and direction of crews and talent. Interviewing techniques. Development of varied on-the-air skills. Two hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab per week.

Comm 215 - Interpersonal Communication (Writing Intensive) - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
Person-to-person communication with emphasis on dyadic and group communication. Lecture, reading, and discussion with class experiments designed to illustrate interpersonal communication problems. Prerequisite: Comm 100.

Comm 220 - Practicum in Communications - (F, S) (Per Sem.) 1 hr. cr.
Laboratory experience on the staff of the University newspaper, yearbook, or broadcast media. Students will participate fully in the work of the media, working under the supervision of faculty members. A minimum of 5 hrs. per week is required. One hr. of credit each term for a maximum of three terms. Prerequisite: for The Chart or Crossroads, Comm 111; for KXMS, Comm 200; for TV, Comm 201.

Comm 245 - Media Career Exploration - (F&S) (Per Sem.) 2 hrs. cr.
Work experience to explore various media in areas related to professional goals in communication, and as a stepping stone to a possible internship. Students will work a minimum of 8 hours a week for a newspaper, radio or TV station, or in a media capacity for a business firm, organization, or institution. Students must be approved for the program before enrolling and must apply before the end of one semester for the following semester. Students will work under the supervision of a faculty member and a person at the media company or organization. Students will present a portfolio or demonstration tape at the conclusion of the course, for evaluation of a final grade. Students may repeat the course for a maximum of 4 hours of credit, but each 2 hour course must focus on different media or have different media responsibilities. Prerequisite: Declared communications major with a minimum of 30 semester hours; approval of adviser.

Comm 298 (Demand) - Selected Topics in Communications - 1-8 hrs. cr.
Topics not normally included in another course. Prerequisites are determined by the department and stipulated in syllabus.