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Chairperson: Dr. Lynne Derbyshire
202 Public Speaking (I
and II, 3) Development and improvement of fundamentals and
attitudes essential to effective and ethical communication.
Preparation, organization, and presentation of the fundamentals
in various speaking environments. Students demonstrating proficiency
may petition for advanced placement. (Lec. 3) Staff (C)
| Syllabi
221 Interpersonal Communication
(I and II, 3) Impact of perception, listening, self-acceptance,
nonverbal messages, and language on interpersonal communication.
Emphasis on improving skills. (Lec. 3) Staff (C) | Syllabi
200 The Art of Human Communication
(I and II, 3) Selected communication theories from classical
to contemporary times are examined. Focus on the relationship
between cultures and communication theories. Emphasis on application
of theoretical principles to contemporary communication situations.
(Lec. 3) Staff (L) | Syllabi
209 Great American Speeches
(I and II, 3) The study of historically significant ideas,
issues, and causes through the critical analysis of selected
American speeches. (Lec. 3) Staff (L) | Syllabi
206 Introduction to Communication
Studies (I and II, 3) Survey of the major
areas within the field of speech communication. Emphasis on
developing the student's ability to identify, define, formulate,
investigate, and describe problems and phenomena within the
discipline. (Lec. 3) Staff | Syllabi
210 Persuasion: The Rhetoric of Influence
(I and II, 3) 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) Staff (L) | Syllabi
208 Argumentation and Debate
(I and II, 3) 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) Devine | Syllabi
207 Forensic Workshop (I
and II, 1) 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. Devine
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231 Oral Interpretation of Literature
(I and II, 3) 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) Quainoo (A) | Syllabi
251 Small Group Communication
(I and II, 3) 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) Staff (S) | Syllabi
316 Communication Criticism
(I and II, 3) 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. (Lec. 3) Pre: 200, 205, 206, or 210.
McClure | Syllabi
| Daily Schedule
301 Systems of Communication
(II, 3) Investigation of communication networks in nonsymbolic
and symbolic systems, focusing on general systems theory, cybernetics,
the human physiological system, the computer, and animal and
human code systems. (Lec. 3) Brownell | Syllabi
302 Advanced Public Speaking
(I and II, 3) 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: 101. Staff | Syllabi
307 Audio Communication in the Media
(3) 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) | Syllabi
308 Advanced Argumentation and Debate
(II, 3) 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) Devine | Syllabi
310 Contemporary Oral Communication
(I and II, 3) 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. Staff | Syllabi
322 Gender and Communication
(II, 3) 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) Ketrow
and Staff | Syllabi
324 Nonverbal Communication
(I, 3) 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: junior standing and 101 or 103 or permission of instructor.
Staff | Syllabi
331 Contemporary Approaches to Prose
Fiction (II, 3) Oral interpretation of the
short story and novel. Contemporary approaches to the oral tradition
of storytelling through individual and group performances and
written analysis. (Lec. 3) Quainoo | Syllabi
332 Oral Interpretation of Poetry
(I, 3) Practice in the oral interpretation of poetry
through oral performance and written analysis. (Lec. 3) Pre:
231 or permission of instructor. Quainoo | Syllabi
333 (or AAF 333) Oral Interpretation
of Black Literature (II, 3) Study and oral
presentation of literature by black American authors. Class
performances, discussion, reports, and analysis of the literature.
(Lec. 3) Quainoo | Syllabi
340 Electronic Media Programming
(I or II, 3) 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. Mundorf | Syllabi
341 Documentary Pre-Production
(3) Understanding the documentary form in both it's historic
and modern context. Basic camera, shooting, and interviewing
techniques are studied. Research and writing a documentary proposal
required. (Lec 3) Pre: junior standing | Syllabi
342 Documentary Production
(3) Builds on work completed in 341. Field camera operation,
lighting, archival materials, writing, directing, producing,
and editing a short documentary on a topic researched and pre-produced
in 341. (Lec 3) Pre: Com341 | Syllabi
321 Oral Communication for Business
and Professions (I or II, 3) 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) Staff | Syllabi
354 International Business Communications
Exchange See Business 354.
361 Intercultural Communication
(I and II, 3) Study of cultural similarities and differences
as they affect communication within and across cultural boundaries.
(Lec. 3) Doody and Chen | Syllabi
381 Research Methods in Communication
(I and II, 3) 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: 206 or permission of instructor.
Staff | Syllabi
382 Communication Theory
383 Rhetorical Theory
385 Communication and Social Influence
(3) Focuses on theory 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: 206 or
permission of instructor. | Syllabi
391, 392 Honors Work (I
and II, 1-3 each) Thesis work or an equivalent independent
project under faculty supervision for honor students. (Independent
Study) Pre: admission to departmental Honors Program. Staff
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405 Humor in Commuication
(3) 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 | Syllabi
407 Political Communication
(I, 3) 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) Devlin | Syllabi
409 Seminar in American Public Address
and Criticism (II, 3) 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) Staff | Syllabi
411 Advanced Rhetorical Theory
(I, 3)
Inquiry into standards for the evaluation and improvement of
instrumental discourse. Detailed considerations of invention,
disposition, and style in oral and written communication. (Lec.
3) McClure | Syllabi
414 The Rhetoric
of American Sports in Film |
Syllabi
415 The Ethics of Persuasion
(II, 3) 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) McClure | Syllabi
421 Advanced Interpersonal Communication
(I, 3) 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: 103 or permission of instructor.
Ketrow | Syllabi
422 Communication and Conflict Intervention
(II, 3) 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:
103 or 220. Anderson or Doody | Syllabi
431X Communication in Socio-Economic
Issues (3) Course focuses on examination, synthesis
and communication of socio-economic issues in selected areas,
e.g. social justice, globalization, and sustainability. Employing
principles and concepts from both disciplines, students develop
content-based media communication. (Lec. 3). Pre: Junior standing
and permission of instructor (s). Not for graduate credit. |
Syllabi
435 Directing Group Performance of
Nondramatic Literature (II, 3) 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. Quainoo | Syllabi
440 Telecommunications Processes and
Audience Behavior (I and II, 3) 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. Mundorf | Syllabi
441 Race, Politics and Media (I, 3) 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) Quainoo | Syllabi
445 Television Advertising
(II, 3) 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. Devlin | Syllabi
446X Media Theory (3) Examines
major theoretical approaches to the study of media. Includes
perspectives pertaining to media institutions, media texts,
and media audiences. (Lec3) Pre: junior standing or permission
of instructor. | Syllabi
450 Organizational Communication
(I and II, 3) 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: 320. Leatham | Syllabi
451 Leadership and Motivation
See Management 302
461 Managing Cultural Differences
in Organizations (I and II, 3) 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: 337 or permission of instructor. Not open to students
who have credit for MGT 453, 655, or 657. Chen and Doody
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471, 472 Internship in Communication
Studies (I and II, 1-3 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. Staff | Syllabi
491, 492 Special Problems
(I and II, 1-3 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. Staff
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501 Communication Theory (I,
3) 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)
Staff | Syllabi
502 Communication Methods (II,
3) 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)
Staff | Syllabi
510 Seminar in Interpersonal Communication
(I, 3) A critical study of scholarly literature of
interpersonal communication, including historical development
and conceptualization, survey of current research and theoretical
literature, and critique of methodologies and development or
approaches. (Seminar) Staff | Syllabi
520 Seminar in Media Studies
(I or II, 3) Explores impact of television, home
video, multimedia and other forms of electronic communication.
Discusses convergence of television, computer and telephone
industries, and communication implications of multimedia and
the Internet. May be repeated once under a different topic.
(Seminar) Staff | Syllabi
530 Seminar in Organizational Communication
(I or II, 3) 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) Staff | Syllabi
540 Seminar in Public Discourse
(I or II, 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) Staff | Syllabi
591, 592 Independent Study
(SS only, 1-3 credits 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. | Syllabi
599 Master's Thesis Research
(I and II) Number of credits is determined each semester
in consultation with the major professor or program committee.
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COM310K Contemporary
Oral Communication: Rhetoric of the Civil Rights Movement,
3 credits | Syllabi
This course is designed to explore the rich legacy of the civil
rights movement. Speeches, demonstrations and cultural symbols
comprise the data for study of one of America's most significant
eras. The primary method of study will be rhetorical analysis.
Discussion of civil rights footage is integral to the class
format.
COM310M Contemporary
Oral Communication: Leadership and Motivation, 3 credits
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Examination of theory and research in the areas of leadership
and motivation in organizational settings. Emphasis on application
of theory in developing essential leadership skills within individuals
and creating effective motivational programs within organizations.
COM310N Contemporay Oral
Communication: Communication and Leadership, 3 credits
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Today's Global Village dictates that we examine different styles
of leadership. No longer does "one size fit all."
The focus of this course, then, will be to examine theories
and styles of leadership styles as they apply to leaders of
positions of responsibility in the 21st century.
COM310S Contemporary Oral
Communication: Mediated Women: The Images of Women in Popular
Culture, 3 credits | Syllabi
This course will examine mediated images of women (TV, movies,
radio programs, music), and explore how media images respond
to social norms and changing norms of gender, communicate social
expectation of gender, and contribute to social construction
of gender.
COM310T Contemporary Oral
Communication: New Media and Society, 3 credits | Syllabi
This course will explore key concepts in historical and social
studies of new media, including such issues as the history of
computers and new media technologies, "new" media
fears and panics, computers and the Cold War, new media industries,
information and globalization.
COM341(WAS310F) Contemporary
Oral Communication: Documentary Pre-Production, 3 credits
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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.
COM342(WAS310J) Contemporary
Oral Communication: Documentary Production, 3
credits
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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.
COM346X Social & Cultural Aspects
of Media and New Communication Technologies, (I or
II), 3 credits | Syllabi
Explores major concepts and theoretical perspectives within
social and cultural studies of mass media and new communications
technologies. Students will develop a critical understanding
of mass media and new technologies through these theoretical
debates and through case studies of media practices, including
television, film, print, advertising, and computer-mediated
communication. (Lec. 3)
COM360X Audio Communication in
the Media (I or II), 3 credits | Syllabi
Examination of techniques and production of audio communication.
Explores elements of audio communication including radio drama,
commercials, news reporting, sports commentary, monologues,
narrations and voice-over work. (Lec. 3)
COM410X Humor in Communication
(I or II), 3 credits | Syllabi
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.
COM491B
Special Problems: Digital Portfolio, 1 credit
| Syllabi
COM510D
Seminar in Interpersonal Communication: Nonverbal Communication,
3 credits | Syllabi
Examination of nonverbal communication and theories of application
and effect. Students will explore issues of intended and unintended
signals, the impact of gender and personality, and the distinction
between spontaneous and socially recognized nonverbal messages.
Students will examine the topic through readings, lecture, discussions,
film/interviews and experiential activities.
COM530C
Seminar in Organizational Communication: Organizational Communication
Training and Development, 3 credits | Syllabi
This course focuses on assessment and training programs in
organizations. Students will learn to assess weaknesses in team
and organization-wide communication and to create interventions.
An understanding of basic statistics is required.
COM540B
Seminar in Public Discourse: Race Discourse, 3
credits | Syllabi
The focus of this course is critical analysis of the major
theories that become rhetorical foundations which inform various
groups as they formulate race discourse in America including
critical race theory as advocacy discourse in the legal representation
of the underprivileged in civil rights litigation. We will also
critique congruent and incongruent contextualizations of race.
The course will analyze a wide spectrum of theorists.
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