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Interdisciplinary course explores the theories and skills of interpersonal communication, mass madia, rehtoric, and culture to evaluate how sports are portrayed and consumed.  Topics include types of communication for different roles, the effects of race, gender, politics/nationality and gender on types of sports communication, the evolution of sports media including its role in sports and society, as well as biases and trends.  Sports rhetoric, mythology, and heroism are examined.  Learning outcomes evaluated by a performance assignment.

Participation in target marketing, selling advertisement, sponsorship and producing advertisements for multiple forms of media. May be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours (cumulative with COM 10051). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor or two credit hours of COM 10051.

Provides students with in-depth training in speech communications and includes a commitment to traveling on the competitive speech and debate team. May be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours (cumulative with COM 20121). Prerequsite: Permission of instructor.

Studies principles and techniques of effective writing for professional settings. Emphasis on development of individual style, clarity of expression and creative communication of ideas. CROSS LISTED WITH ENG 30124.

Examines models of relational interaction, verbal and nonverbal messages,language use, critical listening, relational dynamics, self-concept, identity-management, disclosure, intimacy, defensiveness, supportiveness, perceptual processes, emotional influences, interpersonal conflicts, and the impact of gender, race and culture on communication.

Study of theory and practice in delivering common forms of verbal presentations to the community, organizations and at work. Development of speech content, organization and delivery emphasized. Includes practice of impromptu, persuasive and informative speeches and presentations.

Examines task and social dimensions of group interaction, problem-solving, decision-making, roles, norms, leadership skills, cohesiveness,communication climates, conflict management, stages of group development, ethical behaviors, observation techniques, and analytic methods for evaluating group dynamics and accomplishments.

Explores forms of media and the impact on society and public opinion. Study the origination of media, its purpose and how it has changed throughout history. Investigate various types of social media and the impact on consumers, business and culture.

Participation in news gathering, leadership, production, editing, and publication of the campus newspaper. May be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours (cumulative with COM 20361). Prerequisite/Corequisite: COM 23263 News and Feature Reporting, consent of instructor, or two semesters of COM 20361.

Theory and practice of communication within organizations including interpersonal factors, motivation, change and conflict resolution and communication audit practices and procedures. Participate in communication audit of a local organization. Prerequisite: COM 30163 or consent of instructor.

Participation in production, editing and publication of the campus yearbook. May be repeated for a total of 8 credit hours (cumulative with COM 20461). Prerequisite/Corequisite: Consent of instructor or 2 credit hours of COM 20461.

Examines human communication within family systems.

Survey of the theory and practice of visual communication. Includes theoretical explanation, visual grammar and laboratory opportunities to apply and develop visual communication literacy. Provides strategies for effective visual communication.

Survey of public relations, including goal setting, attitude and opinion research, planning, implementation, evaluation and change. Emphasis on communication theory as an integral part of the public relations process.

Provides opportunity for leadership and to work with the campus radio station. May be repeated for at otal of 8 credit hours (cumulative with COM 10661). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or 2 credit hours of COM 10661.

Theory and practice in delivering common forms of verbal presentations to the community, organizations and at work. Development of speech content, organization and delivery. Practice of broadcasting, impromptu, persuasive, humorous, and informative speeches and presentations.

Theory and practice of video production including equipment, videography, production and post production techniques. Emphasis on corporate video production and usage. Requires organizing and assisting in the videotape production of Theatre and Music Department events. Students will be required to produce videography projects.

Examines central role of gender in all facets of human communication from historical and contemporary perspectives, nationally and cross culturally.

In-depth experience as a member of the student executive staff of the campus radio station, or as a staff assistant, or in a specific area of broadcasting.

Studies group interaction and processes underlying the dynamics of the group by focusing on the group as a developing system. Includes examination of theory, as well as practical applications and contexts for observing, analyzing and participating with groups. Emphasis given to styles of group leadership and facilitation, individual members' participation and common problems likely to develop in groups.

Emphasizes communication theory and practice related to business settings and needs. Focuses on effective expression and presentation, both oral and written.

Instruction in intermediate and advanced newsgathering, reporting and writing techniques, editing for associated press style, grammar, quality, and elements of newspaper design and layout. Other topics include communication law and ethics. Work on campus student newspaper and/or yearbook provides laboratory component. Prerequisite: COM 23263 News and Feature Reporting.

Interdisciplinary course combining communication studies, biology, and business management and their applications to disaster response. Topics include causes of disasters and their effects on the environment, economy, communities and businesses. Course includes simulated disaster exercise and possible American Red Cross disaster relief certification. Cross-listed with BIO 35206 and LAS 35206

Designed around special theories, practices or interests of an individual or group of students.

Focus on leadership as action and understanding others and interpersonal theory as the connection between leadership and communication in an organizational context. Both didactic and experiential teaching methods used. Crosslisted with OAD 36364.

Explores film to promote understanding of cultural diversity. Examines the power of media effects and the use of cinematography as a catalyst for public dialogue and political change. Evaluates the practice of visual learning techniques and digital storytelling as a pedagogical tool. Crosslisted with EDU 36673, LAS 36673.

Overview of advertising function and its role in the marketing mix. Examines advertising objectives and strategies, client-agency relationships and production techniques for various media. Crosslisted with OAD 36964.

An introduction to basic concepts and tools used in online information research. Emphasis is placed on effective techniques for accessing and searching research databases, subject specific databases, and other specialized online resources. Strategies for critically evaluating information will also be discussed.

Focus on leadership as action and understanding others and interpersonal theory as the connection between leadership and communication in an organizational context. Both didactic and experiential teaching methods used. Crosslisted with OAD 39664.

Overview of advertising function and its role in the marketing mix. Examines advertising objectives and strategies, client-agency relationships and production techniques for various media. Crosslisted with OAD 36964.