Communications

Courses numbered COM 105 or higher qualify as Humanities or Liberal Arts electives.

COM 100

Critical Reading and Thinking 2 Credits

This course in reading and thinking is required for students who experience difficulty analyzing and interpreting written material. Through programmed exercises, verbal and written analysis, students will develop skills for reading critically, organizing information, thinking logically, and solving problems.

Laboratory Fee required. Unrestricted elective only.

 

COM 105

Introduction to Communication Theory - 3 Credits

This course introduces students to the theories of communication that serve as the foundation for understanding

the principles and practices of the field. The nature of communication and the various definitions of the phenomena will be covered based on a chronological organization to show how the knowledge and work in communication has evolved over the decades. This introduction will function as a comprehensive overview to unify the overlapping perspectives and paradigms.

 

COM 208

Interpersonal Communication - 3 Credits

This course investigates the basic principles of interpersonal communication, communication theory, and

semantics. Special emphasis is given to non-verbal communication, transactional- analysis, self-concept, and

conflict management.

Prerequisite: ENG207.

 

COM 298

Basics of Journalism - 3 Credits

This course surveys print and electronic media for the purpose of developing writing skills relevant to news stories, features, editorials, interviews, and surveys.

Cross listed with ENG298. Prerequisite: ENG102.

 

COM 300

Introduction to Mass Communication - 3 Credits

This course examines the institution, history, and technology of mass media as communication systems. A selection

of media productions is presented for discussion.

Prerequisite: ENG207.

 

COM 301

Mass Media and Society - 3 Credits

This course analyzes newspapers, magazines, television, radio, the Internet, and film to evaluate their complex and diverse power for shaping patterns of society.

 

COM 302

Media Literacy and Culture - 3 Credits

This course deals with “learning to become a more thoughtful, critical consumer of media.” It asks the following questions: “Where do the media come from? Who creates their content? What is their purpose? What effects do they have on our world? What is our role in the communication process?”

 

COM 304

Film: The Reel Experience - 3 Credits

This course deals with the elements of film including the script, filming techniques, direction, acting, editing, art and set design, costume and makeup, and historical development. Examples from various genres are viewed for analysis.

Cross listed with ENG304. Prerequisite: ENG207.

 

COM 320

Introduction to Theater - 3 Credits

This course gives students an appreciation of the theater as a performing art throughout history. Students will

examine the dramatic genre while developing an understanding of the components of production and performance. One component of the course will be the participation in the actual phases of staging and production as well as attendance at a live performance.

Prerequisite: ENG207.

 

COM 375

Public Relations - 3 Credits

This course focuses on the role of managed communications in public relations. It includes definitions and concepts, history, potential careers, and research methods.

 

COM 398

Internship in Communications - 3 Credits

This course provides students with practical experiences in the communications field. Students meet with the instructor on a regular basis and work in a communications placement for at least 84 hours. The supervising faculty member determines the specific requirements for the internship.

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Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.