Communication Studies
Courses in communication studies (designated COMM) may be applied as appropriate (according to individual program requirements) toward
COMM 200 Military Comm and Writing (3)
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communication.) A study of managing business communication in a military context. Topics include communication theories, research methods, organization of information, formats, writing and editing strategies, guiding subordinate communication, interviews and meeting management. Assignments may include speech presentation, classroom instruction, interviewing, meeting management, and the writing and editing of reports, letters, e-mails, proposals, and personnel evaluations.
COMM 300 Communication Theory (3)
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. An introduction to communication theory. The objective is to apply communication theory and evaluate communication situations. The basic theories of human communication, mass communication, and new media and technology are explored. Focus is on the relationships among communication theory, research, and practice. Topics include intra- and interpersonal communication, public communication, mass media, and contemporary issues associated with mediated communication.
COMM 302 Mass Communication and Media Studies (3)
(Formerly COMM 379A. Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. A survey of mass communication designed to enhance media literacy. The goal is to interpret, evaluate, and produce media messages. Topics include media industries and the impact of the media, as well as regulation, policy, and ethical issues. Emphasis is on critical thinking and analysis of vital aspects of pervasive elements of popular culture, such as news, advertising, children's entertainment, and a free press. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 379A or COMM 302.
COMM 380 Language in Social Contexts (3)
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 101 or ENGL 101. An examination of the components of languages, with special emphasis on the English language, its origins, continued development, and use in speaking and writing. The aim is to examine categories of speech and methods of written communication from the perspective of regional and social variation. Discussion covers cultural, gender, and racial variations, as well as underlying perspectives and assumptions.
Last updated: 5 July 2011