COM 150 --
PUBLIC SPEAKING:
3 Credits
Students develop skills in effective research, organization, presentation,
and analysis of various types of speeches.
COM 201 -- INTRODUCTION TO MASS MEDIA:
3 Credits
This course is an introduction to the mass media and their impact
on society. Study of the media will include an investigation of
newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and film. The course
will trace the historical, technological, and social develops
of the media. Particular emphasis will be placed on the influence
of the media on content as well as the internal and external efforts
at regulation.
COM 202 -- INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION:
3 Credits
This course is designed to create an awareness of the role of
communication in our interpersonal interactions. Students will
be introduced to basic concepts and theories associated with interpersonal
communication, and how those concepts and theories might apply
in everyday communication practices. The concepts discussed in
this class can empower you to better understand who you are, develop
more meaningful personal and professional relationships, manage
conflicts more effectively and communicate effectively with individuals
from other cultural groups.
COM 203 -- COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES:
3 Credits
This course addresses the theory of audio, video, and computer
media production. It will acquaint students with the planning
and production practices involved in the composing of audio and
video programs and computer mediated graphics.
COM 204 -- FILM AS ART:
3 Credits
A survey course which serves to introduce film both as an industry
and an art form. Subject matter includes film techniques, styles,
traditions, and genres; the rudiments of cinematography, editing,
sound, script structure, acting, and directing; and the business
and economics of film production, distribution, and exhibition.
The course will also focus on our critical evaluations of the
work of a diverse but representative group of outstanding films
and filmmakers.
COM 205 -- COMMUNICATION & RHETORICAL THEORY:
3 Credits
This course introduces students to interpersonal communication,
mass communication, and persuasion theories. The nature of and
differences between social scientific and humanistic theories
will be discussed. A focus will be the research methods used to
develop and/or test communication theories. The course is geared
towards sophomore students with limited exposure to communication
coursework.