Comm 300 - Organizational Communication - (F) 3 hrs. cr.
The interface between communication theory and organizational structure. Emphasis upon communication problems in organizations, strategies for overcoming such problems, and the design of effective communication systems in organizational settings. Prerequisite: Comm 101 and 215.

Comm 301 - Media Management - (S, Even) 3 hrs. cr.
Concepts for managing media organizations, including leadership, motivating employees, community involvement, legal aspects, ethics, audience targeting, policy determination, media organizational patterns, marketing, ownership influences, planning, and decision making.

Comm 302 - Photocommunications - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
Theory and practice of communication through the medium of photography. Students work on the photography staffs of college publications and deal with the application of photography to the mass media. Prerequisite: Comm 111 and a knowledge of photographic techniques, including developing and printing.

Comm 303 - Advanced Public Speaking - (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Performance-based experiences to promote proficiency in the presentation and criticism of oratory. Emphasis on refining the art of informative and argumentative speechmaking. Prerequisite: Comm 100.

Comm 304 - Small Group Communication (Writing Intensive) - (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Small group context of interpersonal communication emphasizing group behavior and human relations. Specific units include group problem solving, decision making, and leadership style. Prerequisite: Comm 100.

Comm 305 - Intercultural Communication (Writing Intensive) - (F, S) 3 hrs. cr.
Analysis of variables influencing communication among peoples from different cultures. Emphasis on developing interpersonal skills needed in multicultural encounters. Prerequisite: Comm 100. (Meets Core Curriculum requirements in Area 5, International Cultural Studies.)

Comm 306 - Persuasion - (S) 3 hrs. cr.
A theoretical examination of the principles of influencing individuals and groups, a history of rhetoric and modern application of these principles to various areas of social interaction. Prerequisite: Comm 100.

Comm 307 - Professional Interviewing - (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Designed to prepare students for professional fields which require information-seeking and -gathering, decision-making, interaction skills and self-expression. The students will participate in a variety of simulated and actual interviewing situations as both an interviewer and interviewee. Prerequisite: Comm 100.

Comm 308 - Gender Communication - (S, Odd) 3 hrs. cr.
The pragmatics of gender-related communication refers to the study of the embedded contexts of male-female symbolic interaction. This introduction to the field of gender communication will look at interpersonal, organizational, and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: Comm 100.

Comm 310 - Communication Law - (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Statutes, administrative regulations, and court decisions affecting freedom of information, censorship, libel, privacy, contempt of court, obscenity, legal access, copyright, advertising, and broadcasting. Rights, privileges, and obligations of the press.

Comm 311 - Introduction to Public Relations - (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Nature and scope of public relations and its relationship to interpersonal and interdisciplinary conduct. Basic elements of public relations including planning, special events, speeches, news releases, annual reports, financial reporting, visual, and electronic media techniques.

Comm 315 - Argumentation and Debate - (F, Even) 3 hrs. cr.
The theory of the modern forms of evidence, evaluations, arguments, methods of refutation, and ethical relationships of these methods in a free society. Electronic tournament administration software is used. (Meets certification requirements for secondary education.) Prerequisite: Comm 100.

Comm 320 - Advanced Television Production - (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Focuses on the elements of producing and directing video programs. Students spend laboratory time learning techniques of producing programs for the University's television station. One hr. lecture, 4 hrs. lab each week. Prerequisite: Comm 201

Comm 321 - Forensics Workshop - (F, S) (Per Sem.) 1 hr. cr.
Advanced practicum in the area of 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. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and Comm 121.

Comm 325 - Broadcast News Reporting (Writing Intensive) - (F) 3 hrs. cr.
Experience in writing and reporting news for broadcast. Interview assignments, wire rewriting, and actualities. Computer laboratory experience. Prerequisite: Comm 111.

Comm 330 - Advanced Communications Practicum - (F, S) 1 hr. cr.
Intensive laboratory experience on the staff of the University newspaper, yearbook, broadcast media, or on special communications projects. Students will work for a minimum of 5 hrs. per week in positions of major responsibilities. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hrs. of credit. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; media courses to prepare student adequately for work expected; Comm 220 or permission.

Comm 331 - Advanced Newspaper Practicum - (F, S) 2 hrs. cr.
Intensive lab experience with opportunities for major leadership position on the staff of the University newspaper. Students will participate fully in the publication of the newspaper working under the supervision of a faculty member. One class session plus a minimum of ten working hours per week are required. Attendance at a weekly newspaper staff meeting also is required. Two hours of credit each term for a maximum of two terms. Prerequisite: Comm 220 and 330.

Comm 333 - Copy Editing - (S, Odd) 3 hrs. cr.
An examination of the newspaper copy editor's role and the editing process. Emphasis on spelling, grammar, the Associated Press Stylebook, editing for accuracy and fairness, coaching writers, writing headlines, and designing pages. Two hrs. lab experience on the University newspaper, The Chart, each week. Prerequisite: Comm 111.

Comm 335 - Feature Writing - (F, Even) 3 hrs. cr.
Finding and writing newspaper features and magazine articles, including profiles, columns, reviews, investigative pieces, travel stories, and history articles. A focus on developing and selling storyideas. Work on the University newspaper, The Chart, is required. Prerequisite: Comm 111 or consent of instructor.

Comm 340 - Exploration Research in Communications - (S, Odd) 3 hrs. cr.
An introduction into the process of research in communications. Using a variety of research approaches to look at different communication artifacts, classroom focus is on the finding, nature, and evaluation of research. Research methods process is applied to popular communication artifacts.

Comm 345 - Internship in Communications - (F, S, Summer) 1-8 hrs. cr.
Off-campus work experience in areas related to professional goals of students. For advanced majors in communications. Students must be approved for the program prior to enrolling. Application must be made during the first half of one semester for the following semester. In all internships students work under joint supervision of a faculty member and a representative of the organization providing the intern experience. Students may repeat the course to a maximum of 8 hrs. of credit. Prerequisite: Communications major with a minimum of 85 semester hrs.; approval of department head prior to enrolling. Some internships may have other specific prerequisites. Guidelines are available in the department's offices and must be followed.

Comm 350 - Sports Writing - (Demand) 3 hrs. cr.
The fundamental principles of reporting and interpreting sports, improving writing and editing skills for game coverage and feature stories, and further developing and refining those skills necessary for success in the field. Prerequisite: Comm 111.

Comm 355 - Case Studies in Public Relations - (S) 3 hrs. cr.
Analysis of public relations practices, including planning, communication, evaluation; management responsibilities. Prerequisite: Comm 311.

Comm 360 - Visual Communication: Images With Messages - (S, Odd) 3 hrs. cr.
An examination of visual modes of communication. Topics will include the basic elements of visual messages, the relation of visual communication to language, and the place of images in everyday life. This course is a direct result of the new age in communications initiated and promoted by computer technology.

Comm 380 - International Media Seminar - (S) 2 hrs. cr.
An extensive look at the world of international media through the experiences of renowned speakers and discussion leaders. Student will spend a week in Paris, France, attending seminars and conferences and meeting foreign correspondents, syndicated columnists, newspaper editors, television producers, and diplomats. Students must pay for travel and seminar expenses, with specific details available prior to enrollment.

 

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