COMMUNICATION - COM

COM 103Introduction to the Theater3(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


COM 110Public Speaking3(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


COM 112Interpersonal Communication3(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


COM 201Introduction to Persuasion Theory3(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


COM 202Small Group Communication3(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


COM 203Theory and Practice of Acting3(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


COM 211Argumentation and Advocacy3(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


COM 213Oral Interpretation of Literature3(3-0-0) F.S
Selection, preparation, and oral performance of literature for specific audiences of adults and children.


COM 215Introduction to Communication Disorders3(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 223Stagecraft3(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.


COM 226Introduction to Public Relations3(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


COM 230Introduction to Communication Theory3(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


COM 233Introduction to Stage Lighting3(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


COM 240Communication Inquiry3(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


COM 250Communication and Technology3(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


COM 257Media History and Theory3(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


COM 267Electronic Media Writing: Theory and Practice3(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


COM 293Theater Practicum1-6 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


COM 296Communication Internship-Non-LocalCredits 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


COM 298Special Projects in Communication1-3 F,S
A special projects course to be utilized for guided research or experimental classes at the sophomore level, topic determined by instructor.


COM 301Presentational Speaking3(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


COM 302Managing Meetings3(3-0-0) F
Rules and customs of meetings in committees, assemblies and organizations; meeting management and group leadership; parliamentary motions and strategies.


COM 303Stage Directing3(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.
Course Offerings: sprg


COM 307Digital Audio Production3(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


COM 314Advanced Audio Production3(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.


COM 315Phonetics3(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


COM 316Communication Techniques for Public Relations3(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


COM 317Television Production3(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


COM (ENG) 321Survey of Rhetorical Theory3(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


COM 322Nonverbal Communication3(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


COM 323Introduction to Scenic Design3(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.


COM 325Anatomy and Physiology of Speech3(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


COM 327Critical Analysis of Communication Media3(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


COM 332Relational Communication3(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


COM 333Advanced Acting3(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


COM 335Language Development3(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


COM (AFS) 340African American Theatre3(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 342Interviewing3(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


COM 344Film Production3(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


COM 345Child Language Disorders3(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


COM 357Digital Video Production3(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


COM (WGS) 362Communication and Gender3(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


COM (ENG) 364History of Film to 19403(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


COM 367Multimedia Production and Digital Culture3(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.


COM (ENG) 374History of Film From 19403(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.
Course Offerings: sprg


COM 375Articulation and Phonological Development and Disorders3(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


COM 377Television Writing Seminar3(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.


COM 385Speech Science3(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


COM 387Advanced Television Production3(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.


COM (HSS) 392International and Crosscultural Communication3(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 402Advanced Group Communication3(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.


COM 403Touring Theatre3(1-4-0) S
Preq: Audition required
A touring performance experience consisting of text analysis, characterization, role development, and performance of scripts.


COM (ENG) 411Rhetorical Criticism3(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


COM 415Diagnostic Procedures in Speech Pathology3(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 417Advanced Topics in Communication and Race3(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


COM 421Communication Law3(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


COM 427Game Studies3(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.


COM 431Communication in Political Campaigns3(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


COM 435Audiology3(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


COM 436Environmental Communication3(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.


COM 437Advanced Digital Video3(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


COM 441Ethical Issues in Communication3(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


COM 442Communication and Conflict Management3(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.


COM 445Neurolinguistic Development and Disorders3(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 446Problems in Public Relations3(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


COM 447Communication and Globalization3(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.


COM 451Visual Rhetoric3(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.


COM 455Clinical Observation in Speech-Language Pathology3(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


COM 456Organizational Communication3(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


COM 457Media and the Family3(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.


COM 462Cross-Cultural Communication3(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.


COM 465Advanced Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology3(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.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


COM 466Nonprofit Leadership & Development3(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


COM 467Advanced Topics in Gender and Communication3(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


COM 474Video in Business and Industry3(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.


COM 476Public Relations Applications3(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


COM 486Communication Research Methods3(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


COM 487Internet and Society3(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.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


COM 493Audition and Interpretation Techniques3(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.


COM 496Communication Internship3(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


COM 498Advanced Topic in Communication1-3 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


COM 499Advanced Independent Study in Communication1-3 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


COM (ENG) 514History Of Rhetoric3(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


COM (ENG) 516Rhetorical Criticism: Theory and Practice3(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.


COM 521Communication and Globalization3(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 522Critical Approaches to Organizational Communication3(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


COM 523International and Intercultural Communication3(3-0-0) S, Alt Yrs(even)
Preq: Graduate standing
Survey of intercultural, cross-cultural, and international communication theories and issues.
Course Offerings: sum1


COM 524Political Communication in Organizations3(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 525Communication and Decision-Making3(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.


COM 526Media Ownership3(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 527Seminar in Organizational Conflict Management3(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.


COM 528communication Culture and Technology3(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


COM 529Communication Campaigns3(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.
Course Offerings: sprg


COM 541Quantitative Research Methods in Applied Communication3(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


COM 542Qualitative Research Methods in Applied Communication3(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


COM 546Nonprofit Marketing and Public Relations3(3-0-0) S, (AlTYRODD)
Survey of the marketing and public relations principles and practices applicable to nonprofit organizations.
Course Offerings: sprg


COM 556Seminar In Organizational Communication3(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


COM 561Human Communication Theory3(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


COM 562Communication and Social Change3(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.
Course Offerings: sprg


COM 566Seminar In Crisis Communication3(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.


COM 585Teaching College Communication3(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


COM 598Special Topics In Communication1-3 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


COM 630Independent Study in Communication1-3 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


COM 685Master's Supervised Teaching1-3 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


COM 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration1(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.
Course Offerings: sprg


COM 689Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration3(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.
Course Offerings: sprg


COM 798Special Topics in Communication3(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


COM 810Directed Readings in Communication1-6 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