| COMM111 | Speech Communication
This course teaches students the basics of giving a speech. Don't worry. Speeches are not given online. Students are required to come to campus three times during the term to give speeches. |
| COMM201 | Introduction to Communication
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and contexts of communication. Students get a comprehensive survey of the various dimensions of the study of communication. |
| COMM275 | African-American Communication
Study of various dimensions of communication pertaining specifically to African-Americans. Communication patterns within the African-American community as well as communication patterns about that community are analyzed. |
| COMM304 | Argument in Everyday Life
Surveys theory and practice related to the creation and analysis of arguments in public communication. Topics include argument structure, evidence, types and limitations of inferences, and the adaptation of messages to particular contexts. |
| COMM305 | Introduction to Mass Communication
This course teaches students to consume media in a thoughtful manner, to
understand the power of the media, to
analyze media content critically, and to
be able to discuss the concpet of media literacy.
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| Comm311 | Persuasion
Theory and practice of social influence; discusses relationships between the idea of persuasion and broader theories of communication and human behavior. |
| COMM315 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
This course is an introduction to the study of interpersonal communication. Students learn about the concepts and variables that come to play during dyadic interactions. |
| COMM316 | Research Methods
Students get a survey of research methods used in the study of communicaton. The goal is for students to learn how to consume research in a critical fashion. |
| COMM318 | Intro to Advertising
Theory, research, and practices of advertising profession. Topics include audience analysis and message creation, ethical problems, campaign strategies, and the effects of advertising practices. |
| COMM324 | Communication and Gender
The course examines how gender identities, roles and norms have been structured within different modes of commuunication (e.g., interpersonal, mass media and institutional). |
| COMM327 | Mass Media Processes and Effects
Theory and research pertaining to the effects of various mass media. Topics include advertising, journalism, educational programming, violence, and pornography. |
| COMM328 | Urban Communication
An investigation into the communicative dimensions of live in urban areas, especially among various ethnic and racial populations. |
| COMM345 | Advertising Copywriting
Preparation of ad copy. Emphasis on assumptions underlying approaches to copywriting. |
| COMM460 | Intimate Communication
Special Topics Course |
