Courses, with links to syllabi

(course number in parentheses = pre Fall 2004)

100 Communication Fundamentals (3cr., Fall & Spring) Integrates basic theory and experience in a variety of communication contexts including public speaking, small groups, and interpersonal communication. Examines human differences in order to develop more effective communication skills. (Lec. 3) (EC) [D]

202 (101) Public Speaking (3cr., Fall & Spring) Theory, attitudes and skills essential to effective and ethical public communication. Focus on research, selection and use of evidence, construction of arguments, organization, audience analysis and presentational skills. (Lec. 3) Pre: 100. Syllabi

207 (216) Forensic Workshop (1cr., Fall & Spring) Open to students participating in speech or debate activities. (Practicum) Pre: permission of the director of debate. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

208 (215) Argumentation and Debate (3cr., Fall & Spring) Introduces argumentation theory through the model of academic debate. Stresses critical-thinking skills including analysis, research, organization, and written and oral presentations. Debates are conducted on important social and political issues. (Lec. 3)

209 (205) Great American Speeches (3cr., Fall & Spring) The study of historically significant ideas, issues, and causes through the critical analysis of selected American speeches. (Lec. 3)

210 Persuasion: The Rhetoric of Influence (3cr., Fall & Spring) Analysis of communication influencing beliefs, attitudes, and/or behavior. Investigation of rhetorical elements of logical, emotional, and ethical appeals. Study of elements critical for effective producers and consumers of persuasion. (Lec. 3) Syllabi

221 (103) Interpersonal Communication (3cr., Fall & Spring) Examines basic theory and skills, including impart of perception, self-concept, listening, nonverbal messages, and language on interpersonal communication, including conflict, relationship development, friendship, family and romantic relationships. (Lec. 3) Pre: 100. Syllabi

231 Oral Interpretation of Literature (3cr., Fall & Spring) Recognition and appreciation of content and communication of thought and emotion through oral reading. Practice in the analysis and interpretation of poetry and prose fiction. (Lec. 3) Syllabus

251 (220) Small Group Communication (3cr., Fall & Spring) The study of communicative functions in the small group setting. Includes group dynamics, leadership, problem solving, and decision making. Emphasis on theory and application. (Lec. 3)

302 Advanced Public Speaking (3cr., Fall & Spring) Advanced study of public speaking and speech writing. Speaking in television and business settings. Speaking with a manuscript, writing speeches for others, and speech criticism. (Lec. 3) Pre: 202 (101). Syllabi

307 (360) Audio Communication in the Media (3cr.) Examination of techniques and production of audio communication. Explores elements of audio communication including radio drama, commercials, news reporting, sports commentary, monologues, narration and voice-over work. (Lec. 3)

308 (317) Advanced Argumentation and Debate (3cr., Spring) Analysis of the theories of argumentation through specialized forms of debate. Use of legislative, legal, and other situationally specific forms of debate to apply the theories of argumentation. (Lec. 3)

310 Contemporary Oral Communication (3cr., Fall & Spring) Analysis of contemporary rhetorical theories as they relate to speaking in business, civil rights, education, government, labor, law, and religion. Focus each semester on a critical contemporary issue. (Lec. 3) May be repeated for credit. (See Fall 2005 Offerings.)

316 (300) Communication Criticism (3cr., Fall & Spring) Study of select methods in the evaluation of communication. Critical methods include but are not limited to rhetorical, media, cultural and various critical theories of race and gender. 316A Rhetorical Criticism; 316B Television Criticism. Pre: 209 (205) or 210. May not be repeated.

322 (345) Gender and Communication (3cr., Spring) Survey of theories and research on gender and communication. Examines interface of gender and human interaction in interpersonal, group (Including family), educational, organizational, mass media, and social movement contexts. (Lec. 3)

324 (314) Nonverbal Communication (3cr., Fall) Examines nonverbal communication codes, including their structures, usages, and interrelationships. Stresses student understanding, analysis, and application of nonverbal communication through lecture, discussion, and experiential activities. (Lec. 3) Pre: 202 (101), 221(103).

325 Communication in Interviewing (3cr.) Theory and practice of interviewing as planned communication in different settings for various purposes, including research, professions, and employment. Human diversity, ethics, interpersonal dynamics, and writing are emphasized. (Lec. 3) Pre: 202 (101).

332 Oral Interpretation of Poetry (3cr., Fall) Practice in the oral interpretation of poetry through oral performance and written analysis. (Lec. 3) Pre: 231 or permission of instructor.

333 (or AAF 333) Oral Interpretation of Black Literature (3cr., Spring) Study and oral presentation of literature by black American authors. Class performances, discussion, reports, and analysis of the literature. (Lec. 3)

340 Electronic Media Programming (3cr., Fall or Spring) Overview of various aspects of the operation of radio, television, and cable TV, including industry structure, audience measurement (ratings), programming, and promotion. (Lec. 3) Pre: junior standing.

341 Documentary Pre-production (3cr.) Understanding the documentary form in both its historic and modern context. Basic camera, shooting, and interviewing techniques are studied. Research and writing a documentary proposal required. (Lec. 3) Pre: junior standing.

342 Documentary Production (3) Builds on work completed in 341. Field camera operation, lighting, archival materials, writing, directing, producing, and editing a documentary short on a topic researched and pre-produced in 341. (Lec. 3) Pre: 341.

346 Social and Cultural Aspects of Media (3cr.) Explores social and cultural dimensions of media. Includes case studies of print, television, film, video, and computer-mediated communication. (Lec. 3) Pre: junior standing or permission of instructor.

351 (320) Oral Communication for Business and Professions (3cr.) Examination of business and organizational communication. Emphasis on channels of communication, communication barriers, leadership, and the development of communication skills for business and professions. (Lec. 3)

354 International Business Communications Exchange See Business 354.

361 (337) Intercultural Communication (3cr., Fall & Spring) Study of cultural similarities and differences as they affect communication within and across cultural boundaries. (Lec. 3) Syllabus

381 (306) Research Methods in Communication (3cr., Fall & Spring) Basic concepts and techniques of communication research. Emphasis on analysis of existing communication research and on application of research processes to communication problems or phenomena. (Lec. 3) Pre: 202 (101), 221(103). Syllabus

382 Communication Theory (3cr.) A critical survey of social science based communication theories; an examination of the nature, processes and functions of communication theory in a variety of contexts. (Lec 3) Pre: 100, 202 (101) and 221 (103).

383 Rhetorical Theory (3cr.) Surveys and analyzes rhetorical communication theories and theorists from classical to contemporary times and focuses on rhetoric’s relationship with philosophy, knowledge, reason, science, technology, and culture. (Lec. 3) Pre: 100, 202 (101), and 221 (103).

385 Communication and Social Influence (3cr.) Focuses on theories of social influence in interpersonal, group, and public settings. Topics include audience analysis, ethics, motivation, messages, psychological and rhetorical, principles, source credibility, and attitude change. (Lec. 3) Pre: 100, 202 (101), 221 (103), 210 and junior standing or permission of instructor.

391, 392 Honors Work (1-3cr. each) Thesis work or an equivalent independent project under faculty supervision for honor students. (Independent Study) Pre: admission to departmental Honors Program.

402 Leadership and Motivation See Management 402.

405 (410) Humor in Communication (3cr.) Examination of genres, history, content, structure and performance styles of presentational comedy. Exploration of role of humor in society. Development of original materials for public performance. (Lec. 3) Not for graduate credit.

407 (430) Political Communication (3cr., Fall) Analysis of political communication in campaign and nonelection situations. Examination of ghost writing; content analysis, strategies, image making of political speaking; TV and radio presentations; influences on and effects of political communication. (Lec. 3)

409 (420) Seminar in American Public Address and Criticism (3cr., Spring) Study of selected American speakers, speeches, and/or movements. Rhetorical analysis used to measure the impact of speakers, speeches, and social and political movements. (Seminar)

411 (400) Advanced Rhetorical Theory (3cr., Fall) Advanced study of select contemporary rhetorical theories and their relevance to current topics in language, knowledge, philosophy, culture, modernity and postmodernity. (Lec. 3) Pre: 383. Syllabi

414 The Rhetoric of Sports in Film (3cr.) Studies the rhetoric of sports in film. Students identify and analyze rhetorical messages embedded in films that deal with sports as reflections of the filmmaker’s vision by applying film and rhetorical theory. (Lec. 3) Pre: 381 and 383. Not for graduate credit. Syllabus

415 The Ethics of Persuasion (3cr., Spring) Relation of persuasion to ethics is examined. Purposes, means, results, and contexts are considered in making rhetorical judgments of interpersonal, political, and institutional communication. (Lec. 3) Syllabus

421 (403) Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3cr., Fall) Critical study of major issues and theories of interpersonal communication. Focuses on history, models, and research, including conversation, influence, intimacy, language, and relationships. (Lec. 3) Pre: 221(103).

422 (460) Communication and Conflict Intervention (3cr., Spring) An examination of the role of communication theories in conflict intervention in interpersonal, group, and organizational settings. Emphasis on applying theories through simulations, role plays, case studies, and discussions. (Lec. 3) Pre: 221 (103), 251(220). Syllabus

435 Directing Group Performance of Nondramatic Literature (3cr., Spring) Practice in Reader’s Theatre and Chamber Theatre. Emphasis on direction as a rhetorical device in group work with nondramatic literature and compilation of scripts for individual and group performance. (Lec. 3) Pre: 231. In alternate years. Syllabi

440 Telecommunications Processes and Audience Behavior (3cr., Fall & Spring) Surveys theories and research concerning role of electronic mass media in contemporary society. Focuses on interplay between mass media content and audience behavior; provides framework for analyzing current telecommunications issues. (Lec. 3) Pre: 210 or permission of instructor.

441 (465) Race, Politics and Media (3cr., Fall) Exploration of the complex dynamics of race relations and political discourse as contexted in the media. Rhetorical methods of analysis are used to study contemporary media coverage of race issues. (Lec. 3)

445 Television Advertising (3cr., Spring) Examination of theory and practice in television advertising. Students will acquire and analyze commercials made by professionals and create and produce television advertisements. (Lec. 3) Not for graduate credit. Syllabi

446 Media Theory (3cr.) Examines major theoretical approaches to the study of media. Includes perspectives on media institutions, media texts, and media audiences. (Lec. 3)

450 Organizational Communication (3cr., Fall & Spring) Surveys theory and practice of communication in organizations. Examines interface of organizational, management, and communication theories. Explores human interaction, flows and formats in organizations; stresses student analysis of organizational communication. (Lec. 3) Pre: 351 (320).

461 (437) Managing Cultural Differences in Organizations (3cr., Fall & Spring) Exploring how to manage cultural differences in organization and to adapt to culturally diverse organizations by applying the skills of intercultural sensitivity and intercultural competence. (Lec. 3) Pre: 361 (337) or permission of instructor. Not open to students who have credit for MGT 453, 655, or 657. Syllabus

462 (447) Communication and Global Society (3cr.) Exploring various aspects of the relationship between communication and globalization, including a new sense of community, cultural diversity, cultural identity, global media, and global citizenship. (Lec. 3) Pre: six credits in communication or permission of instructor.

471, 472 Internship in Communication Studies (1-3cr. each) Provides the student with direct supervised participation in a variety of communication situations and occupations. (Practicum) Pre: 18 credits in communication studies and permission of chairperson. S/U only.

491, 492 Special Problems (1-3cr. each) Selected areas of study pertinent to communication. Instruction may be offered in class seminar or tutorial environments according to specific needs and purposes. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of chairperson. Syllabi

501 Communication Theory (3cr., Fall) Discusses the significance of theory to the understanding of communication. Gives an overview of major theories applicable to the study of communication. Explores the relationship between theory and research and investigates emerging theories and applications of theory to emerging forms of communication. (Seminar)

502 Communication Methods (3cr., Spring) Exploring research methods to acquire ability to understand communication phenomenon, critique and analyze the value of communication studies, and to independently conduct research to answer communication questions and problems. (Seminar)

510 Seminar in Interpersonal Communication (3cr., Fall) In-depth examination of a topic in interpersonal communication. Students will review and discuss appropriate literature and author a major research paper. (Seminar) May be repeated under a different topic. Pre: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Every second or third semester.

520 Seminar in Media Studies (3cr., Fall or Spring) In-depth examination of a topic in mass or electronic media, or new information technologies. Studies will review and discuss appropriate literature and author a major research paper. May be repeated under a different topic. (Seminar) Pre: graduate standing or permission of instructor.

530 Seminar in Organizational Communication (3cr.) In-depth examination of a topic in organizational communication. Students will review and discuss appropriate literature and author a major research paper. May be repeated once under a different topic. (Seminar)

540 Seminar in Public Discourse (3) In-depth examination of a topic in public discourse. Students will review and discuss appropriate literature and author a major research paper. May be repeated once under a different topic. (Seminar) Syllabus

591, 592 Independent Study (1-3cr. each) Students will work with faculty on independent research projects designed to enhance their research skills and further emphasize the content area most germane to the student.

599 Master’s Thesis Research Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) S/U credit.