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1020
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Public Communication
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(3:3:0)
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Fall
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[Oral Communication Intensive] This course is designed to provide students with skill and techniques to help them become more effective communicators. Students will learn various research and organizational techniques relating to oral presentations. Students will learn to give and receive constructive criticism relating to oral presentations. Students will be asked to do speeches designed for both personal and organizational situations.
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1040, 1050
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Newspaper Production
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(3:2:4 each)
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Fall, Spring
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These courses cover the writing, research, layout and design of the campus newspaper, “The Eagle” for first year students. Teaches computer-assisted reporting and utilizes four computer programs within the framework of the class. Emphasizes the interview, research and copy preparation of news, viewpoints, features, arts and entertainment and sports. Prepares students to enter the day-to-day print world of the communication field. Prerequisites: At least a “B” or better in high school and college English classes and COMM 1710.
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1110 , 1120
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Intercultural Experience
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(2:1:2 each)
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Fall, Spring
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These courses are designed to provide a multi-cultural exchange of ideas and experiences between students from different cultures in order to increase their intercultural communicative competence. Each student will be assigned a conversation partner from a culture other than their own. Students will meet with the instructor one hour each week for lecture, group discussion, reporting, and instruction. Partners will meet for two hours each week to discuss assigned topics. Instructor’s approval must be obtained for this class.
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1270
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Analysis of Argument
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(3:3:0)
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Study of argumentation - reasoning, issues, and audience analysis in decision-making contexts. Analysis and critical evaluation of persuasive and argumentative messages. Practical experience in creating and presenting arguments for a variety of daily applications.
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1400
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Introduction to Film and Film Criticism
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(3:3:0)
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This is a general introduction to film, open to all interested students. Instructors emphasize analysis: considering how cinematography, sound, editing, motion, and design contribute to the overall effect of a film experience. A variety of films from silent through contemporary are observed, discussed and analyzed. The course includes some treatment of film history, film genres, and the social values and ideals reflected through film. Students demonstrate their understanding of course material through discussion and by writing papers and/or essay examinations. Written home work assignments, tests, and quizzes may also be included.
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1500
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Introduction to Mass Communication
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(3:3:0)
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An introduction to the theory, structure, content, functions, impacts, power and responsibility of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, computer networks and motion pictures, and their signifiance in contemporary society.
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1510
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Introduction to Broadcasting
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(3:3:0)
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This course offers an overview of the radio-television-cable industry with emphases to include history, technological innovations, programming practices, the business structure of the industry, and possible career paths available.
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1560
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Radio Production (Audio)
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(3:2:1)
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[Oral Communication Intensive] Students will learn the history, law and current operating practices of the radio industry.?Additionally, students will learn the techniques and disciplines of radio field and studio production through hands-on experience. Includes microphone setups, audio console operation and script writing.?Students will learn cut/splice and digital editing. Analysis of the medium’s characteristics and practice in preparing and producing programs.
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1610
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Introduction to News Reporting and Writing
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(3:3:0)
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Fall
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Develops writing skills relevant to newspapers and online news services. Emphasizes news gathering, interviewing and news writing.
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1660
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Introduction to Television
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(3:2:1)
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A study of the fundamentals of television production including design, shooting, editing, lighting techniques, and an examination of the technological underpinnings of the industry.
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1710
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Writing and Reporting for the Mass Media
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(3:3:0)
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Fall
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This course describes each mass media (radio, television, newspapers, and magazines) which convey information differently and whose main functions are to entertain, inform and persuade. Writers should understand the functions of each medium, and of individual items, so they can craft their material in the most meaningful and efficient ways. Especially in the information arena, the mass media differ in important ways; portability, timeliness, perspective, durability, and engagement. It covers all bases in traditional news writing plus material to boost any media writer’s language skills. Its focus is on hands-on learning with concepts and material linked to real-life experiences.
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1720
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Writing for Broadcasting
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(3:3:0)
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Writing factual and fictional materials for broadcast media. Assignments include news, commercials, public service annoucements, interviews, documentaries, and other types of scripts. Students will be taught proper script formats for both radio and television writing. Prerequisites: COMM 1560, 1660.
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1800
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Communication Graphics
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(3:2:4)
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Fall, Spring
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This course covers the writing, research, and layout and design of the campus newspaper, “The Eagle” for second-year students. Teaches computer-assisted reporting and utilizes four computer programs within the framework of the class. Emphasizes the interview, research and copy preparation of news, viewpoints, features, arts and entertainment and sports. Prepares students to enter the day-to-day print world of the communication field. Prerequisites: At least a “B” or better in high school and college English classes and COMM 1710.
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2110
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Interpersonal Communications
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(3:3:0)
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Fall, Spring
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This course specifically deals with the communications skills needed for interpersonal relationships. Students will discuss as well as role-play various situations that may arise in the context of dyadic interaction. This course will empower students in the area of conflict resolution by focusing on such tools as empathic listening and a relationship centered paradigm of problem solution. The context of this course will cover both personal as well as organizational situations.
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2120
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Group Communication
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(3:3:0)
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Fall, Spring
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[Oral Communication Intensive] This course is designed to provide students with the communication skills to become a more effective group member. In this course students will deal specifically with communication issues as they relate to small group interaction. Students will learn different types of leadership styles along with positive and negative characteristics of each. Students will discuss and role play group situations that deal with ethical implications regarding communications. This class will deal with both personal and organizational groups.
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2150
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Intercultural Communication
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(3:3:0)
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[Oral Communication Intensive] A study of the ways people communicate within and between cultures, including a consideration of cultural contexts and the relationship between culture and communication.
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2200
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Broadcast Production (TV)
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(3:2:1)
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Fall, Spring
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A study of the fundamentals of television production including design, shooting, editing, lighting techniques, and an examination of the technological underpinnings of the industry.
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2560
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Radio Performance
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(1-3:0:1-3)
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Fall, Spring
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A practical, hands on training experience in radio operations and production. Students will fulfill various tasks associated with the operation of the campus radio station. Students will attend a weekly meeting with the faculty advisor, produce promotional spots and underwriting, work regularly scheduled board shifts, and other duties as assigned according to the number of credit hours being attempted. Prerequisite: COMM 1560.
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2660
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Television Practicum
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(1-3:0:1-3)
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Advanced study in television production. The course is project based. Projects are determined by the needs of CEU, or available outside clients. Prerequisite: COMM 2200.
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2977
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Cooperative Education
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(1-3:0:1-3)
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This course provides supervised on-the-job training and experience in communication areas. The student establishes learning objectives, hours to be worked, and a credit agreement with the faculty/coordinator at the beginning of the semester. The student then meets periodically with the faculty/coordinator to review progress. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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2988
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Special Problems
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(1-3:0:1-3)
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Individual work to be approved by instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.
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2999
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Workshop
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(1-3:1-3:0)
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A course designed to meet the changing needs of the student in Communication.
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After the course title, is a designation such as (3:3:3).
The first number is the number of credits, the second number is the hours spent
in the lecture and the third number is the hours spent in lab.
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