Communication movement, mis-en-scÊne, editing, sound, and music. Lectures, screenings, discussions, and shot-by-shot analysis of works by major directors. 350-3 Health Communication Introduces students to the impact of communication in the health care industry. Attention is given to public health campaigns, patient-provider interaction, social support, and the effects of communication on an individual’s physical and psychological well-being. Prerequisite: Comm 101 or permission of instructor. 360-3 Nonverbal Communication Seeks to expose students to the various types of nonverbal communication, including body movement, facial expressions, eye behavior, touch, use of space and color, vocalizations, and smell. Students will be exposed to current research in nonverbal communication and will examine cultural and social influences on nonverbal communication. 370-3 Diversity Communication This course examines the role of gender, class and race in the global context. Topics include readings and films based on historical events, case studies, liturature, and theories. Students write reaction papers and make a film. 390-3 Special Topics in Communication Courses may include small group communication, debate, myth and narration, ethnography, media history, popular culture, and other Communication and Mass Communication topics. 401-3 Practicum/Internship in Communication or Mass Communication Students gain hands-on experience applying the ideas they have learned in their communication studies. 405-3 Conflict Management and Mediation Students will learn the underlying theories of interpersonal and organizational conflict. The positive and negative aspects of conflict will be discussed. Means of conflict management, resolution, and mediation will be presented.
410-3 Communication Research Methods This course will provide students with exposure to basic research methods in communication. Students will learn both quantitative and qualitative research methods. This course will focus on enabling students to read and comprehend research. Students will gain a clearer understanding of the processes used in communication research. Prerequisite: Math 105. 412-3 Civic and Citizen Journalism This course uses mass communication research methods to explore the theoretical worlds of civic and citizen journalism. Students will question the role of new media (blogging, vlogging, podcasting, etc.), the highly engaged audience, the role of the professional journalist, and the journalist’s obligation to serve society, among other topical areas. Prerequisites: Comm 112 and either Comm 301 or Comm 304. Spring, every other year 420-3 Media Management, Economics, and Policy This course offers the state of knowledge for key topics in the media management and economics field. This course offers an overview of the fundamental concepts, characteristics, and business administration in media industry. This course also provides important media policy issues that are related to media organizations. Spring, every other year. 425-3 Communication Ethics and Law A study of ethical theories and their practical role in a mass media environment, as well as an exploration of legal concepts that govern speech and the mass media. Spring, every other year 430-3 Strategic Communication This course focuses on advanced concepts, research and skills integral to advertising, public relations, health, and political communications through case studies and application. Spring, every other year
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