| 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. |
| COMM301 | Marriage and Family
Special Topics Course |
| 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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| 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. |
| COMM319 | Debate
Prerequisite: COMM 111 or faculty consent. Principles and techniques of preparing evidence and of persuasive communication to be presented before critical audiences. |
| 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. |
| COMM421 | Communication Technologies
Prerequisite: COMM 305 or faculty consent. Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR). Exploration of the social role of communication technologies with an emphasis on electronic media. |
| COMM430 | Health Communication
Prerequisite: COMM 201 or consent of instructor. Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR). Nature, function and importance of communication in health care delivery. Applies communication theory and skills to health contexts. |
| COMM440 | Intercultural Communication
Prerequisites: COMM 315. Note: Approved for the Arts and Sciences upper-level requirement in written communication (WR). Survey of theory and research pertaining to problems of cross-cultural communication, including cultural, national, ethnic, and racial divisions. |
| COMM460 | Intimate Communication
Special Topics Course |
| COMM463 | Global Media
Special Topics Course |
| COMM530 | Science Communication
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| COMM690 | Intimate Communication
Graduate special topics |
