Communication (COMM)

(Also see Theater)

Note: Courses taught online through distance learning (DL) may have a higher lab fee than traditionally taught courses.

COMM 1105 Oral Communication (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Emphasis placed on nonverbal and verbal communication in public contexts.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 1110 Small Group Communication (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Principles and practice of group communication and dynamics.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 1115 Oral Interpretation (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Emphasis placed on analyzing literary works, recognizing their emotional and dramatic values, and projecting those qualities through oral presentations.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 1150 Video Art Production (On Demand)

3 credits
Introduction to the art of independent film and video through analysis of short films and production of digital video shorts.
Lecture: 2 hours - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $25.00

COMM 2200 Business Communication (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Principles of and practice in effective written and oral communication in the business context. Plan, edit, and revise using appropriate formats for internal, external, and job search communications. Develop a problem-solving report based on primary and secondary research. Design and deliver an oral presentation. Student is to complete 24 credit hours before enrolling in this course.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.00

COMM 2201 Introduction to Communication Theory (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Overview of major theories, perspectives, and approaches guiding understanding of communication in various contexts.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 2204 Technical Writing (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Principles of and practice in common forms of technical writing including technical reports, instructions, and descriptions. Design and deliver an oral presentation and prepare job search documents.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.00

COMM 2207 Writing for the Web (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Stylistic and rhetorical principles of web writing, media selection, design, and usability based on analysis of audience and purpose.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100

COMM 2208 Communication for the Mass Media (SP, SU)

3 credits
Prepares students to communicate effectively with the mass media including newspapers, magazines, radio and television through press conferences, news releases, feature stories, research reports and statements.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100
Corequisite: COMM 105     Lab fee: $2.00

COMM 2220 Introduction to Mass Communication (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Study and discussion of the history, roles and impact of mass media in American society.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 2221 Public Relations Writing & Media Technology (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Emphasis on student's development of professional level writing techniques expected of public relations practitioners. Covers role of the PR practitioner, different approaches required for a variety of audiences and media, and ethical and legal issues in the public relations field.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 2232 Interpersonal Communication (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Analysis of communication in formal and informal face-to-face settings.
Lecture: 3 hours     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 2241 News Writing & Editing (A,SP)

3 credits
Prepares students to write and edit news articles that conform to established and emerging ethical guidelines, and to emerging publication styles. Introduction to the history of journalism in the United States.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 2245 Introduction to Film (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Introduction to film by analyzing elements of film technique: literature, story, drama, editing, movement, acting, sound, photography, staging and theory.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $4.50

COMM 2250 Advanced Video Art Production (Demand)

3 credits
Further development of skills in digital video photography, scriptwriting, editing, and post-production in iMovie.
Lecture: 2 hours - Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: COMM 1150     Lab fee: $25.00

COMM 2267 Persuasive Communication (A, SP, SU)

3 credits
Study of the rhetorical and social scientific explanations of how messages influence people's attitudes and behavior. Second-level writing course.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 2268 Intercultural Communication (A, SP)

3 credits
Explores role of communication in understanding, appreciating and interacting with individuals across diverse cultures.
Lecture: 3 hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 2280 Media Practicum (A, SP, SU)

1-4 credits
Directed practical experience in print and/or multimedia, design, writing, and production.
Lab: 3 hours
Instructor permission required
Prerequisite: ENGL 1100     Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 2293 Independent Study Communication (On Demand)

1-3 credits
Individual topics and projects in communication.
Independent Studies: 1-3 hours
Instructor permission required
Lab fee: $2.50

COMM 2294 Special Topics: Communication (A, SP, SU)

1-3 credits
Special topics in communication designed to meet specific needs.
Lecture: 1-3 hours
Lab fee: $2.50 

A, Autumn
W, Winter
SP, Spring
SU, Summer

DL, Distance Learning