Communication (COMM)

Communication

100 Oral Communication (3:3:0). Principles underlying effective oral presentations and development of effective presentations for public and professional settings. Emphasis on analyzing an audience; composing meaningful, coherent messages; conducting responsible research; developing effective arguments; and improving delivery skills to strengthen confidence and credibility. Students who have already taken COMM 104 will not receive credit toward graduation for this course.

101 Interpersonal and Group Interaction (3:3:0). Principles underlying effective interpersonal and group interaction and development of appropriate and effective communication strategies in one-to-one and small group communication settings. Emphasis on analyzing and assessing the communication skills necessary to create and sustain effective communication in personal and professional relationships.

102 Introduction to Media Literacy (3:3:0). Principles and practices of media literacy. Emphasis on critical viewing/listening/reading media skills and media effects on the consumer.

104 Presenting with Technology (3:3:0). Principles underlying effective oral presentations and development of effective presentations for public and professional settings while integrating appropriate technologies. Emphasis on analyzing an audience; composing meaningful, coherent messages; conducting responsible research; developing effective arguments, and improving delivery skills to strengthen confidence and credibility. In addition, students gain a deeper understanding of appropriate uses of technology as it is integrated into public presentations. Students who have already taken COMM 100 will not receive credit toward graduation for this course.

140 Forensics Seminar in Creative Arts (1:0:6). Prerequisite: Audition. Intensive work in creative forensics events, including rhetorical criticism and informative, persuasive, extemporaneous, after-dinner, and impromptu speaking. May be taken four times.

141 Forensics Seminar in Recreative Arts (1:0:6). Prerequisite: Audition. Intensive work in recreative forensic events, including dramatic duo, program interpretation, poetry interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and prose interpretation. May be taken four times.

142 Forensics Seminar in Debate: Affirmative Strategies (1:0:6). Work in affirmative research, case construction, and oral presentation, directed toward affirmative analysis of the intercollegiate debate proposition. May be taken four times.

143 Forensics Seminar in Debate: Negative Strategies (1:0:6). Work in negative research, case attacks, and oral presentation directed toward negative analysis of the intercollegiate debate proposition. May be taken four times.

145 Newspaper Workshop I (1:1:2). Practical experience in writing, editing, or business aspects of newspaper production at Broadside or other papers. Coordinated by the newspaper faculty advisor. May be repeated for a total of three credits.

148 Radio Workshop I (1:1:3). Prerequisite: 100-level COMM course or permission of instructor. Practical experience in production, news writing, promotions, advertising, public relations, programming, or newscasting for the student radio station, WGMU. May be taken three times.

150 Communication Skills for International Students (3:3:0). Prerequisite: International student in first year of study in the United States or permission of instructor. Introduction to speaking, listening, and nonverbal skills required to communicate appropriately in university study.

157 Video Workshop (1:1:2). Practical experience in learning the basics of video production (camera, video, and lighting). May be taken three times.

201 Small Group Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 101 or equivalent course. Principles of communicating effectively in small group situations. Emphasis on problem-solving group communication. Practice in working cooperatively with others to complete projects using systematic approach to problem solving.

202 Mass Media and Communication Systems (3:3:0). Study of the development of various telecommunications and media systems in the United States, including print media, motion pictures, the recording industry, telegraphy and telephony, broadcasting and cable, and the new communications technologies.

203 Introduction to Journalism (3:3:0). American journalism including components of journalism history and the First Amendment; the role of the professional journalist, print, broadcast, and computer-assisted news operations; the economics of publishing; and the effect of new technologies. Serves as a starting point for those interested in journalism careers and an orientation for the news consumer interested in learning more about news business operations.

210 Voice and Articulation (3:3:0). Principles of voice production with practice in effective vocal use of American English. Emphasis on student participation.

230 Case Studies in Persuasion (3:3:0). Case study applications of common persuasive message strategies and approaches. Basic principles of the persuasive process. Case studies include advertisements, speeches, and persuasive activities from all segments of society.

250 Introduction to Communication Research (3:3:0). Introduction to the various types of research in the field of communication, with an emphasis on developing library skills and generating research questions and hypotheses. Basic procedures for research and writing about communication are covered.

260 Basic Debate Theory and Practice (3:1:3). Theory and practice of formal debate. Approaches to analytical reasoning, research, delivery, and the conceptual basis for debate. Does not require tournament participation.

261 Theories of Argumentation (3:3:0). Critical analysis of argument within communicative settings with emphasis on deductive and inductive forms of reasoning, fallacies in reasoning, tests of evidence, and the models for such analysis.

299 Research Practicum in Communication (1-3:0:0). Introduction to research methods in communication in the context of assisting with faculty research. Individualized sections taught by arrangement with full-time faculty. Methods taught vary, but generally include data collection, data analysis, and report construction.

300 Foundations of Public Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Three credits of 100- or 200-level COMM courses, or 60 credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: COMM 250. Theories and principles of public communication with emphasis on methods of persuasion, critical analysis, speaker/listener alignments in the public setting, and measurements of effective public communication.

301 Foundations of Interpersonal Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Three credits of 100- or 200-level COMM courses, or 60 credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: COMM 250. Theories and principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on models of communication, verbal and nonverbal message systems, and analysis of communicative relationships.

302 Foundations of Mass Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Three credits of 100- or 200-level COMM courses or 60 credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: COMM 250. Theories and principles of mass communication with emphasis on effects, the media as institution, and role of society.

303 Writing across the Media (3:3:0). Prerequisites: 30 credits and ENGL 302. Introductory course that focuses on writing for newspaper stories (hard news and feature), press releases, computer-assisted reporting, writing for broadcast, and advertising. Lab work required. This course is a prerequisite for all communication media writing courses.

305 Foundations of Intercultural Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 3 credits of 100 or 200-level COMM courses or 60 credits. Prerequisite or corequisite: satisfactory completion of COMM 250. Analysis of communication variables as they relate to intercultural encounters. Emphasis is on the influence of culture on the communication process, specifically with respect to the influence of verbal and nonverbal communication on how the message is interpreted.

306 Issues in Intercultural Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 305 or permission of instructor. Continuation of COMM 305. Basic principles of intercultural communication applied to the analysis of specific situations involving communication and cultural differences.

307 Field Study in Intercultural Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 305 or permission of instructor. Structured communication learning experience centered on one to three weeks of travel in a foreign environment involving another country or a relevant subcultural group in the United States. Students must complete readings relevant to communication in the host society, laboratory assignments that require the student to make observations about intercul tural communication, and a personal learning paper in which the student integrates learning from observation and interactions during the travel. Students must also attend seminar sessions and lectures. Intercultural communication concepts and principles are used to analyze the students' observations and communication experiences.

310 Oral Interpretation (3:3:0). Principles and theories of oral interpretation. Practice in oral communication of prose, poetry, and drama.

320 Business and Professional Communication (3:3:0). Study of basic theories and skills of communication in a variety of professional contexts, including interviewing, relationship maintenance, small group teams, and public presentations. Emphasis on the development of practical and critical thinking skills.

326 Rhetoric of Social Movements and Political Controversy (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in all other general education courses and COMM 300. Social and political forces of the contemporary era from a communication perspective with emphasis on political leadership, pressures for social/political change, and transformations in the communicative environment.

330 Principles of Public Relations (3:3:0). Prerequisites: Three COMM credits and 60 credits, or permission of instructor. Survey of the nature, history, scope, and practice of public relations in business, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, educational and government institutions. Principles and practice of public relations, including topics such as media relations, issues management, and public service announcements; marketing and research; planning and publicity for special events; house publications; and institutional advertising.

332 Nonverbal Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Three COMM credits Theory, principles, and methods of analysis of nonverbal communication. Emphasis on physical behavior, facial expression, personal space and territoriality, physical appearance, vocal cues, and environment.

335 Organizational Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 100, 101, or 301, or permission of instructor. Theory, practice, and methods of analysis of communication within organizations. Emphasis on the process and structure, interaction formats, mechanisms for modification, and career paths in organizational communication.

340 Forensics Seminar in Creative Arts (1:0:6). Prerequisites: Four credits of COMM 140 or 60 credits and audition. Intensive work in various types of creative forensics events, including rhetorical criticism and informative, persuasive, extemporaneous, after-dinner, and impromptu speaking. May be taken four times.

341 Forensics Seminar in Recreative Arts (1:0:6). Prerequisites: Four credits of COMM 141 or 60 credits and audition. Intensive work in various types of recreative forensics events, including dramatic duo, program interpretation, poetry interpretation, dramatic interpretation, and prose interpretation. May be taken four times.

342 Forensics Seminar in Debate: Affirmative Strategies (1:0:6). Prerequisites: Four hours of COMM 142 or 60 credits and audition. Work in affirmative research, case construction, and oral presentation directed toward affirmative analysis of the intercollegiate debate proposition. May be taken four times.

343 Forensics Seminar in Debate: Negative Strategies (1:0:6). Prerequisites: Four credits of COMM 143 or 60 credits and audition. Work in negative research, case attacks, and oral presentation directed toward negative analysis of the intercollegiate debate proposition. May be taken four times.

344 Parliamentary Procedure (1:1:0). Prerequisite: 60 credits or permission of instructor. Procedures of parliamentary law as practiced in voluntary organizations. Practice in leading groups that conduct business according to Roberts Rules of Order, Newly Revised. Brief review of other parliamentary manuals.

345 Newspaper Workshop II (1:1:2). Prerequisite or corequisite: Three credits of COMM 145, COMM 351, or permission of instructor. Practical experience in writing and editing for the student newspaper or other papers. May be taken three times.

346 Yearbook Workshop (1:1:2). Practical experience in promotion, marketing, and sales of a video yearbook and/or practical experience working on Senior Expressions, a print supplement to the video yearbook. May be taken three times.

348 Radio Workshop II (1:1:3). Prerequisite: COMM 148 or permission of instructor. Intense practical application of previously acquired skills in production, promotions, advertising, public relations, programming, or news writing for the student radio station, WGMU. May be taken three times.

349 Student Leadership Seminar (1:3:0). Prerequisite: 60 credits or permission of instructor. Introduction to leadership concepts. Experiential seminar focusing on practical application of leadership concepts in a student organization setting.

350 Mass Communication and Public Policy (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 102, 202, or 302, or permission of instructor. Investigation of the manner in which matters of public importance are communicated via the various channels of mass communication. Emphasis on regulations designed to minimize the influence of mass media on public decision making, and manipulation of the media by pressure groups, politicians, and media gatekeepers.

351 News Writing and Reporting (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 303. Experience in actual news gathering. Students are taught to write and report for print and online reporting. Numerous in-class and out-of-class writing assignments train students in the unique styles of print and online journalism.

352 News Editing: Print and Beyond (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 303. Copy preparation, headline writing, news judging, and layout for various forms of print and electronic formats. Introduction to working on news copy desks.

353 Broadcast Journalism (3:3:0). Prerequisites: COMM 303. Investigation of the unique writing style of journalists in the electronic media. Emphasis on concise, conversational, and timely news writing. Techniques of mixing the words of the report with the sights and/or sounds of the news story.

354 Radio Production (3:1:4). Prerequisite: COMM 302 or permission of instructor. Theory and practice of operational radio broadcasting. Topics include the programming, production, and promotion aspects of commercial and noncommercial radio.

355 Video I: Principles and Practices (3:3:2). Basic production techniques of video production. Emphasis on camera, audio, lighting, editing, and talent. Lab work required. Course is a prerequisite for all Video II level courses.

356 Video: Performance and Writing ( 3:3:0). Focus on writing for video, performance skills for on-air work, and interviewing.

358 Video II: Producing and Directing (3:2:4). Prerequisite: COMM 355 or portfolio assessment. Introduction to the techniques, theory, and practices in producing, directing, and distributing video productions.

359 Media Management (3:3:0). Principles and practices of the management of media (television, radio, multimedia, cable) from general management techniques to the operation of individual departments within a media organization.

360 Video II: Video Editing (3:2:3). Prerequisite: COMM 355 or portfolio assessment. Focus on advanced techniques in editing (both analog and digital), and the visual communication theories that underlie the practice of video editing.

361 Advanced News Writing and Research: Electronic Journalism (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 303. Advanced reporting course that focuses on researching and writing stories for news media (television, radio, online, and computer assisted).

362 Argument and Public Policy (3:3:0). Development of argumentative skills while examining contemporary public policy. Several methods of argumentative analysis are applied to the design and implementation of public policy. Students learn by constructing, examining, and using public argument.

363 Advanced Media Production (1:1:3). Prerequisite: Completed two courses within the student's area of media production focus (news writing, video production, radio production, etc.) Practicum for students with production experience. Students will produce a final resume within their area of expertise.

365 Women and Media (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 302 or permission of instructor. Introduction to the concepts of the power and influence of mass media. Allows students to see themselves as products, as well as producers of media influence, and gives them a sense of women's roles as media professionals, as well as consumers.

366 Visual Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisites: IT 103 and COMM 355. Students learn about visual communication theories and apply the theories to the creation of videos, web pages, multimedia production, Computer Based Training (CBT) and other technologies. Covers the limits of visual communication in terms of perception, economics, and technology. A partial distance course that includes viewing of video modules and use of electronically mediated discussion.

370 Feature Writing (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 303. Feature writing is designed to introduce aspiring journalists to the research techniques and critical writing skills needed to produce publishable magazine or newspaper feature stories.

375 Mass Communication Advertising and Promotions (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 302 or permission of instructor. History, regulation, and ratings of advertising, as well as media buying, advertising campaigns, and the strengths and weaknesses of media vehicles used in advertising.

380 Media Criticism (3:3:0). Examination of the practical criticism of a wide variety of media texts including television programs, newspapers, articles, films, photographs, and advertisements. Introduction to the principles of major contemporary modes of analysis for systematically interpreting both visual and verbal forms of communication.

389 Association Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 60 credits or 3 lower-division COMM credits. Principles of editing and journalism as applied to the publications, public relations, and advertising needs within a corporate environment. Job requirements of editorial positions in the fields of public relations, publications, and information as defined by trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and large corporations.

390 Case Studies in Public Relations (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 330. Focuses on current issues in corporate, government, and nonprofit public relations situations and solutions.

391 Writing for Public Relations (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 303. Focuses on public relations writing including news releases, client memos, materials for broadcasting, speeches, brochures, journals and advertisements. Includes public relations writing styles, formats, organization, and writing research.

399 Special Topics in Communication (1-3:3:0). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Topics vary and some topics require laboratories. May be repeated.

400 Research Methods in Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisites: COMM 250 and at least two of COMM 300, 301, 302 or 305. Exploring applications for primary research methodologies used in communication. Students will do a research project. Focus may be on either survey, critical ethnographic or experimental methodologies.

401 Interpersonal Communication in the Workplace (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 301 or permission of instructor. Comprehensive study of the theories and research associated with the dynamics of interpersonal relationships in the workplace. Emphasis on such topics as individual motivation, interpersonal needs, communication styles in the workplace, leadership, problem solving, decision making, diversity, interpersonal conflict, individual adaptation to organizational change, and the influence of technology on workplace relationships.

412/GOVT 412 Politics and the Mass Media (3:3:0). Prerequisite: GOVT 103 or permission of instructor. Responsibilities and freedoms of the mass media in a democracy. Influence of media on citizens' opinions, elections, and decisions of public officials.

420 Senior Seminar in Theories of Communicative Interaction (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Minimum satisfactory grade in each of the following: COMM 250, 300, 301, and 302. Primary theories explaining human communicative behavior. Traditional rhetorical theory, contemporary social science theories, critical theories, and mass communication theories are examined.

430 Persuasion (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 230 or permission of instructor. Theories of persuasive communication including traditional and contemporary attitudinal change theories; the relationship among speaker, message, and audience; and the relationship between attitudinal and behavioral change.

431 Information Technology and the Political Process (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 60 credits or permission of instructor. Study of the impact of the information network of wire and wireless communications and computers on the political process in advanced industrial countries.

432 Political Communication (3:3:0). Study of how political communication functions to shape the development of "political reality." Interactions between media and politics examined with respect to the ways communication functions in political settings.

434 Interviewing (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 60 credits or permission of instructor. Theory, principles, and practical skills essential to the interview process. Emphasis on situations such as the information-gathering interview, the journalistic interview, the persuasive interview, the employment interview, and the performance-appraisal interview.

435 Computers and Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 60 credits. Practical application, skill development, and theoretical/critical assessment of computer-mediated communication. Discussion centers around culture and language, functional and dysfunctional communication, social interaction, critical perspectives and ideology, freedom and responsibility, and images of the future. Students contract for course assignments within course categories.

450 Internship in Communication (3:1:0). Prerequisite: 75 credits, major or minor in communication (Telecommunications or Electronic Journalism), 15 credits in COMM for majors, 12 credits for non-COMM majors, and permission of department. See department for procedures. On-the-job training in communication through approved field work study programs. Internships are arranged and supervised by the Department of Communication through an internship coordinator. Related class work in resume preparation and job interviewing. May be repeated up to maximum of 6 hours.

451 Facilitating Communication Education (3:1:5). Theory and practice in facilitating the learning of communication principles and skills. Students work as instructor aides in lower division classes under the supervision of a faculty member. Activities include facilitating small group activities and individually critiquing oral performances.

452 Media Production Practicum (3:1:0) Prerequisite: COMM 303, 348, or 355. Theory and practice in the creation, distribution, and response to media productions. Students do a minimum of 150 hours of work as assistants to engineers, producers, directors, and organizers of media production facilities on campus, under the supervision of faculty members. Activities include working on telecourses, public relations videos, and multimedia projects; aiding in the creation of in-house productions for departments; and working as a cable caster for Master Control operations on campus.

454 Free Speech and Ethics (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 300, 302, or permission of instructor. Major issues surrounding the role of speech, press, and electronic media in society. Areas of study include the history of free speech/press issues in society, the role of the government in regulating the marketplace of ideas, and the responsibility of the individual in a free society.

455/HIST 455 History of Print Journalism (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Three COMM or HIST credits. Development of print journalism from its inception to the present, with emphasis on the interaction of technology, audience, and government intervention. Topics include birth of the press, development of the modern newspaper and American development including the Revolutionary and Civil wars, the rise of the independent press, and the Yellow Journalism period.

456 Comparative Mass Media (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 302 or permission of instructor. Survey of the major foreign mass media systems as they compare with the American system. Focuses on the broad dimensions of international mass media and describes the issues facing global journalism and media systems. Provides students with a substantive framework for critical evaluation of various national media systems.

465 Topics in Communication and Gender (3:3:0). Exploration of selected topics involving gender and communication. Topics covered may include gender and culture, women as rhetors, male/female communication, and communication and gender roles. Specific interests are examined, ideally, in a seminar setting. Course may be repeated with approval of department.

475 Journalism Law (3:3:0). Prerequisite: 60 credits or permission of instructor. Law as it relates to the working journalist. Topics include libel, invasion of privacy, free press/fair trial, First Amendment, broadcast regulation, access to media, advertising, and the effect of new technologies on these issues. Extensive use of the "case approach" involving the study of leading court decisions in mass media law.

499 Independent Study in Communication (3:0:0). Prerequisites: 75 credits and permission of department. Study of a selected area in communication. Independent study application must be processed before the start of the semester in which the work is to take place. May be repeated. Communication courses at the 500 level are open to postbaccalaureate students or advanced undergraduates with permission of the department.

504 Communication and Interpersonal Conflict (3:3:0). Theoretical introduction and experiential learning in the role of communication in conflict management. Focus is on interpersonal interactions, including dyadic and small-group levels in various settings such as friendships, marriage, family, and the workplace. Examines the factors that generate conflicts and the communication strategies and skills that help shape conflict interaction toward productive ends.

506 Communication in International Organizations (3:3:0). Analysis of communication variables as they relate to organizational and managerial functions within international organizations. Topics include developing an understanding of how cultural differences influence managerial activities and on learning to deal effectively with these differences.

510 Studies in Oral Interpretation (3:3:0). Comprehensive examination of the role of the oral communicator in the selection, adaptation, and performance of literature. Seminar course topics vary depending on genre being considered. May be repeated three times for credit if each course is devoted to a different genre.

530 Theories of Small Group Communication (3:3:0). Advanced-level theory and practice of small group interaction. Examination of current research. Focus on learning applications of theories to relevant settings.

542 Directing Debate Activities (3:3:0). Theory and practice of competitive debate. Emphasis on traditional and contemporary theories of debate, administrative activities related to the direction of a debate program, and methods of instruction in debate, including analysis of current debate topic. Designed for both novice and experienced debate coaches.

551 Developing Students' Speaking and Listening Skills (3:3:0). Emphasis on development of assignments that directly and indirectly develop communication competence in children and adolescents. Five functions of communication and their development in the context of integrating basic skills at the elementary level and direct teaching at the secondary level, and philosophies of communication education and curriculum development, as well as competency assessment, are covered.

554 Telecommunications Policy and Regulation (3:3:0). Review of the history and principles of telecommunications regulation. Study of relevant policy-making and regulatory institutions and their roles in charting the course of telecommunications in the United States. Examination of the role of citizens and lobby groups in the regulatory process.

590 Seminar in Communication (3:3:0). Intensive study of specific topics communication. Specific content varies. May be repeated for credit.

601 Communication in Professional Relationships (3:3:0). Theoretical perspectives and relevant research related to communication strategies and skills useful in various professional roles and situations. Relates theoretical foundations to practice, allowing students to assess theories of communication and their applications in individual professional fields.

602 Theories and Research of Mass Communication (3:3:0). Theories of mass communication that have guided the development of mass media. Emphasis on the major scientific and humanistic approaches to the question of mass media effects.

605 Intercultural Communication (3:3:0). Analysis of communication variables as they relate to communication across cultures. Topics include nonverbal communication, time conceptualizations, perceptions and attitudes, values, social organization patterns, cultural norms, language, ethics, conflict across cultures, and research in intercultural communication.

631 Approaches to Group Facilitation (3:3:0). Introduction to various theoretical and practical approaches to group facilitation with in-depth focus and practice in one approach. Students participate in group sessions, analyze videotapes of decision-making groups, and practice methodologies for facilitating group interaction.

Communication (COMM) Comparative Literature (CL) 634 Theories of Interpersonal Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: COMM 301 or permission of instructor. Analysis of contemporary theories, concepts, and approaches to the improvement of interpersonal communication. Extensive examination of interpersonal communication research.

635 Organizational Communication (3:3:0). Analysis of communication systems and processes within organizations, both public and private. Specific topics include conflict management, group decision making, interviewing, technical presentations, and using various channels for improving internal and external communication for the organization.

636 Communication Consulting (3:3:0). Investigation of theories providing the foundation for communication consulting. Provides both the theoretical information and the mechanisms for application necessary to modify communicative behavior within organizations.

650 Research Methodologies in Communication (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Introduces graduate students to various research methods used by communication professionals. Focus is to achieve an understanding and knowledge of social scientific research (both qualitative and quantitative) and critical analysis through their use and application.

651 Communication in the Classroom (3:3:0). Communication theories and skills needed to manage the communicative environment in the classroom. Nonverbal aspects of space, time, action, and form are considered as they affect teaching choices. Verbal patterns for skills of classroom management, including questioning skills, enhancement of students' self-concept, systematic feedback, parental communication, and student development, are covered.

653 Teaching the College Communication Course (3:3:0). Investigation of the theoretical and philosophical implications of communication instruction. purpose is to expose graduate students to the principles and practices of teaching college communication courses at the upper and lower divisions.

655 Theories of Visual Communication in Telecommunications (3:3:0). Theories of visual communications and the way in which they are used in the creation of images for web sites, video productions, corporate presentations, virtual reality, computer graphics, etc. Explores the problems of fitting messages to the various telecommunications media, how the target audience perceives the visual image, and the aesthetic demands of products imposed by new technologies.

656 Global Communication (3:3:0). Study of global telecommunication channels and artifacts of international mass communication, with focus on discussion of problems of free flow of information, the roles of nations and international organizations in fostering global communication, and other technologies. Specific perspectives are developed as to worldwide social, political, educational, and economic development.

694 Communication Internship (3-6:1-2:0). Prerequisites: 18 graduate credits and permission of department. Students work in an approved, professional-level communication position, meeting regularly with an internship supervisor from the department. A paper and a journal are required, as well as a minimum of 60 hours work for each credit hour of enrollment. Normally, students enroll in internships at the end of their program of study.

696 Directed Readings and Research (1-3:0:0). Prerequisite: Permission of department. Reading and research on a specific topic under the direction of faculty member. Written report is required; an oral or written examination may be required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

697 Independent Production (1-3:0:0). Prerequisite: Permission of department. Media or creative production activities under the direction of a faculty member. Completed production is required; a written report and an oral examination may be required. Course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.

798 Communication Studies Project (3:0:0). Prerequisite: 24 graduate credits and approval of project proposal by faculty committee. Research project related to the student's area of study in communication under supervision of a faculty committee.

799 Master's Thesis (1-6:0:0). Prerequisite: 24 graduate credits and approval of thesis proposal by faculty committee. An original research endeavor related to the student's concentration in communication under supervision of a faculty committee. Graded S/NC.

800 Studies for the Doctor of Philosophy in Education (variable credit). Prerequisite: Admission to a doctoral program in communication. Program of studies designed by student's discipline director and approved by student's doctoral committee. Course work allows the student to participate in the research activity of the discipline director and results in a paper reporting original contributions of the student. May be repeated.

806 Seminar in Communication Skills for Teaching (3:3:0). Prerequisite: Admission to doctoral program or permission of instructor. Study of principles and practices underlying effective lecturing and in leading instructional discussion. Application to the student's field of study is encouraged as a way of establishing the teaching environment.