| COM 103 | Introduction to the Theater | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Artistic, technical, historical, and literary areas of theater, including acting, directing, design, stagecraft, lighting, costuming, makeup, and criticism. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 110 | Public Speaking | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Research skills, topic selection, speech organization, skills in speech delivery. Listening for analysis and evaluation of in-class speech presentation. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 112 | Interpersonal Communication | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Interpersonal communication competence: self-concept, self-disclosure, active listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, and conflict management. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 201 | Introduction to Persuasion Theory | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Impacts of persuasive communication on attitudes and behavior. Uses humanistic and social scientific theories to explain the persuasive process. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 202 | Small Group Communication | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Theory and practice of effective communication in small groups, including: stages of group development, role emergence, leadership functions, decision making strategies, conflict management, and the significance of power. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg | |
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| COM 203 | Theory and Practice of Acting | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Basic contemporary theories on acting, with practical application through classroom exercises. Role analysis, adaptation of voice and body to performance demands, and role development through various rehearsal activities. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 211 | Argumentation and Advocacy | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Theory-based analysis of public argument in specialized settings of law, politics, academic debate, business and organizations, and interpersonal relations. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| COM 213 | Oral Interpretation of Literature | 3(3-0-0) F.S |
| Selection, preparation, and oral performance of literature for specific audiences of adults and children. |
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| COM 215 | Introduction to Communication Disorders | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Normal speech/language development including the anatomical and physiological bases for reception and expression of oral language. Developmental and acquired speech/language problems and basic treatment principles applied to communication disorders. |
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| COM 223 | Stagecraft | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Fundamentals of scenery design, set construction, and related technical activities. Practical applications with use of design media and shop facilities. Required production participation in University Theater presentations. |
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| COM 226 | Introduction to Public Relations | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Public relations as a communication function of organizations. Public relations process, principles, history, and practice. Analysis of environmental, organizational, communication, and audience influences on public relations practice; career opportunities. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 230 | Introduction to Communication Theory | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Communication Majors |
| Micro- and macro-analytic theories used in the study of human communication: perspectives and assumptions of major theories; utility and application of major theories; contexts, cultures, and media. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| COM 233 | Introduction to Stage Lighting | 3(2-2-0) F |
| Fundamentals and uses of stage lighting equipment and stage lighting design. Practical application of design media and shop facilities. Participation in production activity for University Theater presentations. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 240 | Communication Inquiry | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 230 ; Communication Majors |
| Qualitative and quantitative methods of inquiry in communication: types of questions; strategies for answering questions; nature of evidence; advantages and disadvantages of different methods; reference tolls in the field; and channels of distribution for research-based information. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 250 | Communication and Technology | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 240 ; Communication Majors |
| Examination of past and current intersections of technology, culture, and communication. Implications for future intersections. Impact of technology and communication policy. Methods of message evaluation. Exposure to technology applications in the discipline. Basic technology skills for the competent communicator. Practical experience in interactive communication technology. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 257 | Media History and Theory | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 230 |
| Historical development and social implications of telecommunications, print, photography, film, broadcasting, and computer-mediated communication. Theoretical and methodological approaches to the field of communication media: media history; media economics and policy; media effects and power; media as producers of meaning; media audiences; media technologies; and roles of the media in social, cultural, and political change. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 267 | Electronic Media Writing: Theory and Practice | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: COM 230 |
| Media writing as a social practice. Roles of writing and writers in media production processes. Social, political, economic, and professional conditions that enable or constrain writing and the writer. Specific media writing genres and formats. Research and preparation for media writing. Students write research-based scripts for news, commentary, and fictional genres in radio, television, film, and emerging media. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 293 | Theater Practicum | 1-6 F,S,Sum |
| Practical experience in one or more of the various areas of artistic and technical theater through active participation in Thompson Theater's play production program. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| COM 296 | Communication Internship-Non-Local | Credits Arranged S |
| Preq: Communication Majors |
| Non-local directed work experience for Communication majors with supervision from the work site and the University. COM 296 may be taken more than once only with the permission of the Internship Director and the Assoc. Dept. Head. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| COM 298 | Special Projects in Communication | 1-3 F,S |
| A special projects course to be utilized for guided research or experimental classes at the sophomore level, topic determined by instructor. |
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| COM 301 | Presentational Speaking | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 110 |
| Design, organization and delivery of oral presentations for policy determination, policy implementation, and sales. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 302 | Managing Meetings | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Rules and customs of meetings in committees, assemblies and organizations; meeting management and group leadership; parliamentary motions and strategies. |
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| COM 303 | Stage Directing | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Basic theory of directing and its application to theatrical production. Play reading, evaluation, casting procedure, staff organization, and rehearsal planning and practices. Laboratory productions of short plays. |
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| COM 307 | Digital Audio Production | 3(1-4-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 267 |
| Basic principles of digital audio production, including studio operation, performing, writing and producing. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 314 | Advanced Audio Production | 3(1-4-0) S |
| Preq: COM 214 |
| Advanced multichannel techniques for audio production. Studio acoustics, audio signal processing, and advanced microphone techniques, writing, and performing. |
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| COM 315 | Phonetics | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Articulatory and acoustic phonetics; application of the International Phonetic Alphabet with vocal and ear training. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 316 | Communication Techniques for Public Relations | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 226 |
| Communication processes and procedures of public relations programs. Media techniques, preparation of materials, channels of distribution. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 317 | Television Production | 3(1-4-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 267 |
| Basic techniques of television studio production, including producing, writing, directing and electronic graphics production. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM (ENG) 321 | Survey of Rhetorical Theory | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: COM 201 |
| Principles of rhetorical theory from its classical origins through the modern period to the present time. Key concepts and theories that provide a critical understanding of the processes of persuasive symbol use. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 322 | Nonverbal Communication | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 112 |
| Theory and research in nonverbal communication, including: environment; space; physical appearance, movement; eyes and facial expressions; and vocal cues. Nonverbal communication in personal, workplace and cross-cultural setting. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| COM 323 | Introduction to Scenic Design | 3(2-2-0) S, Alt. yrs. |
| Preq: COM 103 or 223 |
| Aesthetics, elements, and principles of scenic design. Theories and applications to the physical stage in relation to the script. Practical applications with the use of design media in University Theater productions. |
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| COM 325 | Anatomy and Physiology of Speech | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Anatomy and physiology of the speech mechanism including the muscular, skeletal, and nervous system structures involved in respiration, phonation, and articulation. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 327 | Critical Analysis of Communication Media | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 240 and COM 257 |
| Coreq: COM 240 |
| Theoretical frameworks, methods, and aims of various approaches to critical analysis of the media. Critiques of power over media production; social biases of informational, fictional, and hybrid media content; and historical forms of audiences and the public. Critical awareness of the media's effects in politics, public culture, and everyday life. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 332 | Relational Communication | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 112 |
| Communication patterns in the development and deterioration of interpersonal relationships. Functional and dysfunctional communication behaviors in family relationships. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 333 | Advanced Acting | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs |
| Preq: COM 203 or demonstrated competence in acting |
| Advanced methods in role preparation through exercises in concentration, imagination, sensory and emotional recall, and other Stanislavskian techniques. Analyses and critiques of plays and in-class performances. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| COM 335 | Language Development | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs |
| Syntactic, semantic, morphologic, and pragmatic development from birth through adolescence. The influence of cognitive and social development on language development. First language acquisition versus second language learning. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| COM (AFS) 340 | African American Theatre | 3(3-0-0) S |
| This course examines African American dramaturgy and its impact on American theatre. We will study plays from the early period, 1847-1938, and from the recent period, 1935-present. This course will investigate the thematic structure of each section of plays including family life, social protest, and religion. The course will also help students to better understand the social milieu that shaped the content of each play. |
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| COM 342 | Interviewing | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Junior standing |
| Theory and practice of effective communication skills applied in various types of professional interviews. In-class interviewing. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 344 | Film Production | 3(2-2-0) F |
| Preq: COM 267 |
| Principles of cinematography, production, and editing technologies for film. Script, shoot, and edit short 16mm films. Post-production on digital non-linear editing systems. Critical analysis of production of classic and contemporary feature films. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 345 | Child Language Disorders | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: COM 335 |
| Basic principles, methods and procedures for assessment and intervention of child language disorders. Dialectical differences. Research methodology. Computer applications. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 357 | Digital Video Production | 3(2-2-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 267 |
| Principles of producing, directing, and editing techniques for digital video. Students script, storyboard, shoot, and edit short video projects. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM (WGS) 362 | Communication and Gender | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Junior standing, COM 112 |
| Effects of gender on the interpersonal communication process. Construction of gendered identities via communication practices. Examination of theories of gender and the role of gender in organizational, institutional, and media communication practices. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| COM (ENG) 364 | History of Film to 1940 | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Junior standing |
| Technological developments and aesthetic movements that shaped cinema production and direction from the beginning of the industry to 1940. Evolution in camera movement, editing, sound storyline, and the documentary. Rise to prominence of the Hollywood studio systems and the contributions of foreign filmmakers. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| COM 367 | Multimedia Production and Digital Culture | 3(2-2-0) S |
| Preq: COM 267 |
| Production lab and seminar combined. Digital production of visual images, audio, and video for the web. Readings in theories of visual communication and electronic culture. Critical analysis of assumptions underlying development and deployment ofelectronic media, and their social, economic and political impact. Development of practical skills and critical thinking. |
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| COM (ENG) 374 | History of Film From 1940 | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Junior standing |
| Technological developments and aesthetic movements that have shaped cinema production and direction from 1940 to the present. Evolution in camera movement, editing, sound, storyline, and the documentary. Post-war decline and re-emergence of the Hollywood film industry and the contributions of foreign filmmakers. |
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| COM 375 | Articulation and Phonological Development and Disorders | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: COM 215 |
| Normal acquisition of articulation and phonology. Basic principles and methods of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of articulation and phonological disorders. Dialectal differences. Phonological transcription. Computer applications. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 377 | Television Writing Seminar | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: COM 204 |
| Development of advanced skills in writing for television in such formats as news, documentary, commercials and public service announcements, drama and non-broadcast video. Discussions with working professionals. |
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| COM 385 | Speech Science | 3(2-2-0) S |
| Preq: COM 215 and COM 325 |
| Acoustic properties of speech sounds and the dynamics of speech sound production. Initial experience with basic clinical instrumentation used to measure respiratory, phonatory, and atriculatory movements and the acoustic events that result from these movements. Lab assignments using basic instrumentation and computer software are completed outside of class. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 387 | Advanced Television Production | 3(1-4-0) S |
| Preq: COM 224 |
| Television program production utilizing advanced production techniques. Emphasis on refinement of writing, producing, and directing skills through work in TV studio on production of sophisticated program formats. |
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| COM (HSS) 392 | International and Crosscultural Communication | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Patterns and problems of verbal and non-verbal forms of crosscultural communication. Avoidance and management of cultural conflict arising from awareness of characteristics and crosscultural communication. Impact on communication of differing cultural perspectives. |
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| COM 402 | Advanced Group Communication | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: COM 202 |
| Communication processes and outcomes in groups with complex, strategic, and critical public or corporate functions. Focus on participating in, intervening in, leading, and constructing group processes. Advanced theory with application. |
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| COM 403 | Touring Theatre | 3(1-4-0) S |
| Preq: Audition required |
| A touring performance experience consisting of text analysis, characterization, role development, and performance of scripts. |
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| COM (ENG) 411 | Rhetorical Criticism | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Rhetorical analysis of public speeches, social movements, political campaigns, popular music, advertising, and religious communication. Neo-Aristotelian criticism, movement studies, genre criticism, dramatistic analysis, content analysis, fantasy theme analysis. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| COM 415 | Diagnostic Procedures in Speech Pathology | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: COM 215 plus six (6) additional credits in communication disorders courses |
| Principles and practices of assessment. Models and procedures used in diagnosing a wide variety of communication disorders in children and adults. Critical analysis and diagnosis of voice, fluency, hearing, articulation and phonological language, and neuropathic disorders. Diagnostic report writing. |
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| COM 417 | Advanced Topics in Communication and Race | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 257 |
| Coreq: COM 250 |
| Advanced topics seminar examining construction of racial and ethnic identities through communication practices. Exploration of theories of race and identity and the ways communication works to construct, undermine, and reinforce understanding across social groups. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| COM 421 | Communication Law | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Junior standing |
| Explores the historical, philosophical, and legal foundations of communication rights and responsibilities. Philosophies and regulations affecting sources, messages, channels, receivers, and situations provide the central focus of the course. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| COM 427 | Game Studies | 3(3-0-0) F (ALTYRODD) |
| Preq: COM 250 or STS 214 |
| Exploration of inter-relations among mobile technologies (cell phones, PDAs), location-based activities, and playful/social spaces. Investigates three main areas: (1) the definition of basic gaming concepts (community, narrative, play, and space); (2) the history of games as social events, with particular emphasis on multi-user domains (MUDs); and (3) the definition of games, which use the physical space as the game environment, such as pervasive games, location-based games, and hybrid realitygames. Discussion of inter-connections among games, education, and art. Jr/Sr Standing. |
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| COM 431 | Communication in Political Campaigns | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt. yrs. |
| Preq: COM 110 or COM 201 |
| Roles of analysis and criticism of oral communication in political campaigns; analysis of special political communication situations; ghostwriting, news conferences, negative advertising. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 435 | Audiology | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: LCD Majors |
| Basic terminology in audiology; anantomy and physiology of the ear; types of hearing loss; evaluation of hearing using air and bone conduction, speech audiometry, tympanometry, and acoustic reflexes; interpretation of audiograms. Performance of hearing screening and air condustion threshold testing. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| COM 436 | Environmental Communication | 3(3-0-0) F, (ALTYRODD) |
| Preq: COM 230 or STS 214 |
| Critical analysis of environmental discourse in organizational, mass media, political, cultural, and international contexts. Investigates public participation in environmental advocacy and deliberation; environmental conflict management; rhetoricalconstructions of nature and human relationships with nature; environmental justice; environmental risk communication; and competing ecological paradigms. Must hold Junior/Senior standing. |
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| COM 437 | Advanced Digital Video | 3(0-6-0) S |
| Preq: COM 357 |
| Hands-on experience in digital video production. Production of instructional videotapes. Practical experience in all phases of production process, including pre-production organization and critical analysis of final product. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 441 | Ethical Issues in Communication | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: COM 110, 112 |
| Critical analysis of ethical problems in interpersonal and public communication practices. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 442 | Communication and Conflict Management | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: COM 112 |
| Examination of conflict styles and theories; conflict management strategies such as negotiation and third party intervention; and relevant contexts for conflict such as workplace, families, and interpersonal relationships. Practical, theoretical and critical analyses of conflict and negotiation in variety of contexts. |
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| COM 445 | Neurolinguistic Development and Disorders | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 335 |
| Neuroanatomy and physiology basic to the diagnosis and treatment of children and adults with neurolinguistic disorders related to traumatic brain injury, aphasia and neurological disease. Survey of etiology and symptomatology. Training in the nature, characteristics, associated problems, and clinical management of patients with brain damage. |
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| COM 446 | Problems in Public Relations | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: COM 226 and COM 230 |
| Application of theory, principles, and problem-solving techniques used in public relations to organizational case studies. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| COM 447 | Communication and Globalization | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt yrs(odd) |
| Coreq: COM 327 |
| History and current trends in globalization of media, information, and telecommunications technologies, organizations, policies, and contents. Political cultural implications of globalization, including debates over corporate vs. public control of global communication, U.S. dominance vs. international cooperation, and the global influence of American culture. Internet-based group research projects on globalization in collaboration with students in other countries. |
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| COM 451 | Visual Rhetoric | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: COm 201 or COM 321 |
| Examine the rhetorical strategies employed in various primarily visual forms of communication including advertising, photography, digital images, visual art, and public commemorative artifacts and sites. Explore the concepts and methods used to rhetorically analyze and interpret visual images and artifacts. Includes one or more required field trips to which students will provide own transportation. |
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| COM 455 | Clinical Observation in Speech-Language Pathology | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 215 |
| Observation of a variety of therapy techniques and clinical procedures used in the treatment of speech-language-hearing-impaired individuals in the NC State Speech Clinic and other local sites. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 456 | Organizational Communication | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: COM 230 |
| Role of human communication in organizations, the assumptions inherent in management philosophies about effective communication, and an investigation of the relationships among communication, job satisfaction, productivity, development, and employeemotivation. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 457 | Media and the Family | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Coreq: COM 327 |
| Impact of mediated messages upon children and the family unit. Origins of the empirical literature and continuing research. Assessment of the qualitative literature. Implications of commercial structure of the media industries on the structure and distribution of media messages designed for children and families. Consideration of both pro- and anti-social impacts. |
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| COM 462 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: COM 112; 3 additional COM credits |
| Communication across cultural boundaries with emphasis on comparative analysis of communication strategies and tactics as well as overall communication systems of various cultures: problems, barriers, patterns of communication. |
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| COM 465 | Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 455 |
| Initial experience for students to assess and treat individuals with speech, language, and hearing problems and to write clinical reports. |
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| COM 466 | Nonprofit Leadership & Development | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Nonprofit Leadership and Development is a service-learning course in which students will be expected to make a 20-hour commitment to service in a local nonprofit organization. Students will critically examine theories of communication and leadershipwith concentration on issues pertaining to nonprofits such as working with executive boards, volunteer management, and resource development. Students are responsible for transportation and purchase of internship insurance. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 467 | Advanced Topics in Gender and Communication | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 327 or COM 362 |
| Advanced Topics seminar examining construction of gender identities through communication practices. History and analysis of gender representations. Theoretical and critical approaches to social, political, and economic impact of gender constructions. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 474 | Video in Business and Industry | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: COM 224 or COM 354 |
| Planning and controlling the use of video for training, employee communication, public relations, and other purposes in organizations. Applications, organizational variables, and technologies. |
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| COM 476 | Public Relations Applications | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 446, COM 486 |
| Management of the public relations function in organizations and public relations counseling; communication theory and nature of materials emanating from public relations departments and counseling firms, practical analysis and development of public relations publicity and campaigns. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| COM 486 | Communication Research Methods | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: COM 240 |
| Design and implementation of communication research methods, including experimental and survey research procedures. Use of computer software for statistical analysis. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 487 | Internet and Society | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: COM 230 and COM 257 |
| Exploration of major issues involved in the growth of computer-mediated communication and information technologies. Construction of self and body; relation of information technology to social, civic, and political life; gender, race, and class as continuing critical points; knowledge and intellectual property; the implications of software and design on the nature of communication, knowledge, and information. |
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| COM 493 | Audition and Interpretation Techniques | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Cold-reading scenes broken down to meet challenges of theatrical auditions. Personal technique developed to interpret texts through exercises, monologues, and scenes. Promotion of self-awareness, confidence, and understanding of dramatic literature as reflector of contemporary and historic lives. |
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| COM 496 | Communication Internship | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Junior standing, Communication Majors, Departmental approval required |
| Directed work experience for Communication majors with supervision from the work site and the University. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 498 | Advanced Topic in Communication | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Nine hours of communication courses, Junior standing |
| Advanced study of contemporary theories, methods, practices, processes, or issues related to the field of communication. Topic varies. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| COM 499 | Advanced Independent Study in Communication | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Nine credits in Communication courses. Junior standing or Senior standing in Communication |
| Special projects in communication developed under the direction of a faculty member on a tutorial basis. Must have permission of department to enroll. May enroll only twice. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| COM (ENG) 514 | History Of Rhetoric | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Contemporary rhetorical theory and its development from classical rhetoric; emphasis on differences between oral and written communication and the relevance of traditional theory to purposes and constraints of writing. Special attention to current issues: revival of invention, argumentation and truth, contributions of research in composition. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| COM (ENG) 516 | Rhetorical Criticism: Theory and Practice | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: COM 321 or 411 or ENG 514 or 518 |
| Development, achievements, limitation of major critical methods in the 20th century, including neo-Aristotelian, generic, metaphoric, dramatistic, feminist, social-movement, fantasy-theme and postmodern approaches. Criticism of political discourse,institutional discourse, discourses of law, medicine, religion, education, science, the media. Relations between rhetorical and literary criticism and other forms of cultural analysis. |
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| COM 521 | Communication and Globalization | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt Yrs(odd) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Economic, political, cultural dimensions of globalization. Role of information and communication technologies, networks, institutions, and practices in human social organization. |
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| COM 522 | Critical Approaches to Organizational Communication | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt Yrs(even) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Overview of critical and interpretive organizational communication research studies. Application of insights to enriching and transforming working lives. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 523 | International and Intercultural Communication | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt Yrs(even) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Survey of intercultural, cross-cultural, and international communication theories and issues. |
| Course Offerings: sum1 | |
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| COM 524 | Political Communication in Organizations | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt Yrs(even) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Explore effects of modern communication techniques on political life in organizations. Examine formulation and articulation of political messages for private organizations and governmental institutions. |
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| COM 525 | Communication and Decision-Making | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt Yrs(odd) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Communication in decision-making process from individual, group, organizational perspectives. classical and contemporary decision theories, communication and decision problems, applied field consideration. |
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| COM 526 | Media Ownership | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt Yrs(even) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Identify major media companies worldwide areas of dominance. Examine commercial, cultural, social, political implications of contemporary media ownership patterns. |
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| COM 527 | Seminar in Organizational Conflict Management | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt Yrs(odd) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Examination of conflict antecedents, interventions, outcomes through multiple texts, journal articles. Emphasis on workplace conflict, organizational outcomes, dispute system design. Evaluation through participation in class discussion, independent papers, research project, presentation. |
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| COM 528 | communication Culture and Technology | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt Yrs(odd) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Examine communication technology via historical examples. Inquiry into the development of early sound and screen technologies. Analysis of computer-mediated communication genres. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 529 | Communication Campaigns | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Prepares students to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate a successful communication campaign for a health, public relations, or political organization that is grounded in sound theoretical approaches. The students conduct focus groups for audience research and professionally present a campaign plan to a real client for any of the mentioned types of organizations. The course emphasizes theoretical and hands on practical skills to developing successful communication campaigns. |
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| COM 541 | Quantitative Research Methods in Applied Communication | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt Yrs(odd) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Introduction to research methods in applied communication. Knowledge of design, implementation, and analysis of various quantitiative research methods. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 542 | Qualitative Research Methods in Applied Communication | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt Yrs(even) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Theoretical and practical dimensions of conducting qualitative research. Issues include asking good questions, field observation, ethics, focus groups, interviews, representation of data, analyzing texts and discourse, writing qualitative reports. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 546 | Nonprofit Marketing and Public Relations | 3(3-0-0) S, (AlTYRODD) |
| Survey of the marketing and public relations principles and practices applicable to nonprofit organizations. |
| Course Offerings: sprg | |
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| COM 556 | Seminar In Organizational Communication | 3(3-0-0) S |
| Preq: Advanced Undergraduate standing or Graduate standing |
| Theoretic and applied approaches for studying communication perspectives of organizational behavior. Topics relate communication with organizational theories, research methods, leadership, power, attraction, conflict and theory development. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 561 | Human Communication Theory | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Preq: Graduate standing or PBS status |
| The role of theory in study of human communication. General social scientific theories as well as context-based theories including interpersonal, public, group, organizational and mass communication contexts. |
| Course Offerings: fall | WolfWare Info |
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| COM 562 | Communication and Social Change | 3(3-0-0) F, Alt Yrs(even) |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Examine persuasive theories and methods including compliance gaining techniques. Evaluate effectiveness of public communication campaigns directed at social change. |
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| COM 566 | Seminar In Crisis Communication | 3(3-0-0) S, Alt. Yrs. |
| Working within theoretical perspectives of communication, conflict management and organizational designs, a theoretical understanding for crisis communication, including thorough guidelines for strategic communication planning for, managing and evaluating crises. |
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| COM 585 | Teaching College Communication | 3(3-0-0) F |
| Preq: Graduate standing |
| Introduction to communication education theory and research. Course divided into primary parts: 1)education theory and philosphy and 2)instructional design theory and practice. |
| Course Offerings: fall | |
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| COM 598 | Special Topics In Communication | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Detailed investigation of a special topic in communication. No more than 6 hrs. may be used as credit toward graduation with master's degree. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| COM 630 | Independent Study in Communication | 1-3 F,S |
| Preq: Gradaute standing |
| Special projects course to be utilized for guided research at graduate level. Topic determined by instructor. No more than 6 hrs. may be used as credit toward graduation with master's degree. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| COM 685 | Master's Supervised Teaching | 1-3 F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg | |
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| COM 688 | Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration | 1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. |
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| COM 689 | Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration | 3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum |
| Preq: Master's student |
| For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester. |
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| COM 798 | Special Topics in Communication | 3(3-0-0) F,S |
| Intensive exploration of specialized or emerging topics in an area of communication theory, rhetoric, media, or other aspect of Communication studies. Emphasis on student research and writing. May be used to test and develop new courses. May be repeated for credit. Doctoral students only. |
| Course Offerings: fall sprg | |
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| COM 810 | Directed Readings in Communication | 1-6 F,S |
| Intensive study of a specific topic from various specializations of the Communication faculty. Negotiation between the student and the director for variable credit and approved by Director of Graduate Studies. May be repeated for credit. Doctoralstudents only. |
| Course Offerings: fall sum2 | |