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including Neo-Aristotelian, Narrative, Dramatistic, Feminist, Marxist andMediaEffects
perspectives. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 andCOMM 1110
COMM3340 –Persuasion (3-0-3)
This course is designed to examine the theories, methods, applications and
implications of persuasive communication. It includes the study of psychological and
sociological aspects of persuasive communication by considering principles used in
interpersonal, political, commercial andmediacontexts.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102, COMM 1110, andCRIT 1101
COMM3440 –Communication Technologies (3-0-3)
Study of design, development, and operation of technical systems used bybusiness
and industry to transmit and store information, for long-distance communication, and
for asynchronous information exchange.
Prerequisite: CMS 2010 (with aminimum grade of C)
COMM3460 –Principles of Project Management (3-0-3)
This course introduces students interested in corporate communication to the process
of developing amediapackage, concept generation for campaigns, following a
production project from start to finish. Overview of audienceand situation analyses,
objectives, strategies, tactics, budgets, measurement. Consideration of corporate
communication strategy from concept through production toevaluation.
COMM4100 - Organizational Communication (3-0-3)
Organizational Communication introduces students to theories of management and
communication. Students apply their knowledge of theory to real-world phenomena
utilizing a case-study approach. This combination of theory and application develops
knowledge and skills necessary for success in corporate communication
environments.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 1110 (C) andENGL1102; junior standing
COMM4200 –Nonverbal Communication (3-0-3)
This course explores nonverbal communication in theory and practice with emphasis
on the types of nonverbal behaviors that communicate meaning and the functions
thosebehaviors serve
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 (C) andCOMM1110 (C), junior standing
COMM4210 – Interracial Communication (3-0-3)
This course explores cross racial, interracial, and intraracial communication in theory
and practice, with emphasis on cultivating the communication tools necessary to
successfully navigate through human interaction where race and ethnicity are
concerned. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1102 andCOMM 1110, junior standing
COMM4510 - Intercultural Communication (3-0-3)
Intercultural Communication is a course dedicated to theories and practices of
communicating across cultures. The students will learn how other cultures deal with
conflict, context, and communication.
Prerequisite(s): COMM 1110(C).
CommunicationandMediaStudies (CMS)
CMS 2010 - Introduction toMediaStudies (3-0-3)
The course offers an overview of the cultural, social, political, and economic impact of
mediated communication. Topics include thenature and function of media, coremedia
institutions, andmedia in transition. Students will analyzemedia critically, including the
contemporary mediascape, and develop a historical perspective on major media
forms.
CMS 2100 - Introduction toFilm (3-0-3)
A humanities-based approach to cinema as an art form, this course introduces the
