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COM 101. FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING THREE CREDITS Principles of study, application, and evaluation of public speaking. Emphasis will be upon meeting the needs of students through individualized instruction in oral communication settings. Offered each semester. COM 102. PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION THREE CREDITS A study of the theory and process of communication. Required of all department majors. Offered every spring semester. COM. 144. DEPARTMENT PRACTICUM ONE TO TWO CREDITS A) Debate and Forensics, B) P.R. Agency, C) WCLH Radio, D) The Beacon, E) Television, F) Department. The Department Practicum may be taken for one to two credits per semester with the total not to exceed six. Students may earn credit for major roles and positions of major responsibility in the cocurricular activities listed. Credit for participation in these activities is optional, and voluntary participation (without credit) is also encouraged. The department, through the advisor or instructor of the activity, has the authority to approve or reject any contract for credit under this designation. Credits earned are applicable toward graduation but do not count toward the requirements of any concentration in COM. Written approval of credit must be by advisor and Department Chairperson. COM 201. ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING THREE CREDITS Inquiry into the practice and principles of speech composition and presentation. Detailed analysis of the areas of invention, arrangement, style, and delivery, and an introduction to speech criticism. Prerequisite: COM 101 or consent of instructor. COM 202. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION THREE CREDITS The course focuses on interpersonal communication theory and its application to improving the student's interpersonal skills in managing conflict, negotiating, interviewing, and in developing relationships. Taught fall semesters. Prerequisite: COM 102 or consent of instructor COM 203. SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION THREE CREDITS The course is designed to expand the student's knowledge of the theories and types of small group communication. Emphasis on the task, leadership, and interpersonal skills of participants. Prerequisite: COM 102. COM 204. ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE THREE CREDITS Training in the fundamentals of argumentation and debate, with practice in gathering and organizing evidence and support materials. Course taught every other fall semester. Prerequisite: COM 101 or consent of instructor. COM 206. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION THREE CREDITS Course will concentrate on communication theory as applied to business and professional settings. Students will make several oral presentations and participate in interviewing and conferences. Offered in the fall semester of alternate years. COM 220. INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS THREE CREDITS Study of the radio, television, and cable industries. Emphasis on their development as public and commercial institutions. Consideration of economic and regulatory issues affecting programming. COM 221. AUDIO PRODUCTION THREE CREDITS A study of the principles and techniques of audio production. A special emphasis is placed on radio-related issues, skills, and projects. Consideration of the sound media as tools of artistic expression. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: COM 220. Offered every fall semester. COM 222. BASIC VIDEO PRODUCTION THREE CREDITS A study of the principles and techniques of TV Studio Production. A special emphasis is placed on the utilization of these techniques in a broadcast setting. Included will be: Camerawork, Switching, Studio Equipment, Set Design, Directing and Producing. Offered every semester. Fee: $35. COM 223. THE ART OF FILM THREE CREDITS An introduction to the esthetics, techniques, and critical analysis of cinematic art through the study of representative films of current and past film directors. Screenings and writing intensified. COM 224. MASS MEDIA IN SOCIETY THREE CREDITS A study of the mass media and their role in contemporary society. Offered every spring semester. COM 252. INTERNSHIP THREE TO SIX CREDITS A supervised program of work and study in any of the concentrations. Written permission of the department is required. Offered every semester. COM 260. BASIC NEWSWRITING THREE CREDITS Fundamentals of newsgathering, newswriting, and news judgment for all media; study of news sources; fieldwork, research, and interview techniques. Designated writing intensive. Fee: $35. Prerequisite: ENG 101. COM 262. COPYEDITING, HEADWRITING AND LAYOUT THREE CREDITS The focus of the course is evaluating news, assignment position in newspapers, editing and rewriting news to conform to publication style. Students will become familiar with typography and the use of type in the design of newspapers, news letters or inhouse publications. The course provides hands-on instruction in achieving typographical balance and attractive display through type variation. Assessment of story composition for clarity and continuity, as well as freedom from basic writing errors will be explored. Extensive practice in editing copy with the use of universal copy editing symbols. Course involves both lecture and hands-on laboratory experience. Prerequisite: COM 260 or permission of instructor. COM 300. COMMUNICATION CRITICISM THREE CREDITS Theories from classical to contemporary will be applied to the analysis of written, visual, and electronic messages. Emphasis on speech writing and criticism. Prerequisite: COM 101. COM 301. PERSUASION THREE CREDITS Study and practice of persuasive speaking. General theories of persuasion, the role of persuasion in a democratic society, and an introduction to modern experimental research in the field. Prerequisite: COM 101. COM 302. FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC RELATIONS THREE CREDITS An introduction to the fundamentals of public relations practice, including program planning and evaluation, working with the media, writing for PR, and coordinating special events and functions. Offered every fall semester. Prerequisite: COM 260. COM 303. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION THREE CREDITS Course focuses attention on traditional and modern concepts of communication channels in simple and complex organizations. Considerable attention is given to interviewing and conducting communication audits. Prerequisite: COM 102 or permission of instructor. COM 304. INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION THREE CREDITS Intercultural Communication is a systematic study of what happens when people from different cultural backgrounds interact face-to-face. The course is a balance between theoretical and practical knowledge, with emphasis on immediately usable knowledge. Guest speakers, in-class simulations, cross-cultural interviews, and research projects ask students to apply communication skills to actual intercultural situations. Prerequisite: COM 102 or permission of instructor. COM 320. MEDIA MANAGEMENT THREE CREDITS This course will provide a framework for understanding the functions and methods of media managers in both print and non-print media. Prerequisites: COM 220 or permission of instructor. COM 321. BROADCAST JOURNALISM THREE CREDITS A study of the principles and methods of broadcast journalism. Prerequisites: COM 221 and COM 222 COM 322. ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION THREE CREDITS A study of the principles and techniques of video production. Scripting, producing, and editing videography are subjects covered extensively by this course. Each student will produce several video productions. Offered every spring semester. Prerequisite: COM 222. COM 324. COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS THREE CREDITS Study of research methods in various areas of communication. Emphasis on ability to research literature and critique a research design. Consideration of content analysis and empirical design. Required of all majors. Prerequisite: COM 102 and completion of departmental writing requirement. Course taught every fall semester. COM 352. ADVANCED PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS THREE CREDITS COM 352 is an advanced course in public relations, taught in seminar format. Emphasis is placed on planning, researching, budgeting, carrying out and evaluating actual public relations campaigns. The course is both writing and speaking intensive. In cooperation with various community-based businesses and non-profit clients, student teams conduct actual, semester-long promotional campaigns. Students should be competent in basic newswriting, interviewing and fundamentals of public relations. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite: COM 302. COM 360. ADVANCED NEWSWRITING THREE CREDITS A study of specialized reporting and an introduction to news editing. Designated writing intensive. Prerequisite: COM 260. COM 361. FEATURE WRITING THREE CREDITS A study of feature articles for newspapers, syndicates, magazines, and specialized publications. Practice in research, interviewing, and writing. Designated writing intensive. Prerequisite: COM 260. COM 362. MASS COMMUNICATION LAW THREE CREDITS Current legal problems, theory of controls in journalism, television, and radio; libel, copyright, privacy law, and other legal issues affecting the mass media. A case study approach will be used. COM 395-396. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ONE TO THREE CREDITS Independent study and research for advanced students in the speech and communication programs under the direction of a staff member. A research paper at a level significantly beyond a term paper is required. Written permission of department is required. COM 397. SENIOR SEMINAR/COMMUNICATIONS THREE CREDITS An in-depth investigation of current research and ethical issues in communication. A research paper and senior project required. Required of all majors. Prerequisite: COM 324 and junior/senior standing. Offered every spring semester. COM 398. TOPICS ONE TO THREE CREDITS A study of topics of special interest not extensively treated in regularly offered courses. COM 399. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ONE TO SIX CREDITS Professional cooperative education placement in a private/public organization related to the student's academic objectives and career goals. In addition to their work experience, students are required to submit weekly reaction papers and an academic project to a Faculty Coordinator in the student's discipline. (See the Cooperative Education section of this Bulletin for placement procedures.). Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, 2.25 cumulative average, consent of academic advisor,approval of placement by department chairperson.
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