2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Communication and Media Studies Department
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Paul van der Veur, chair
Van Hoesen Hall, Room B-114
607-753-4201
Fax: 607-753-4821
Email:
cortland.edu/communication
School of Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Samuel Avery, Taylor Dunne, Moyi Jia, Wan S. Jung, Caroline K. Kaltefleiter, Christina M. Knopf, Kathleen A. Lawrence, Christopher Ortega, Syed H. Pasha, Paul R. van der Veur, Lan Ye, Sung Woo Yoo
Adjunct Faculty
For a listing of adjunct faculty see the Faculty and Administration section.
Degrees and Minors
Bachelor of Arts in Cinema Study
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in New Communication Media
Minor in Cinema Study
Minor in Communication Studies
Concentrations
For Communication Studies majors only:
Journalism
Media Production
Public Relations and Advertising
Description
The Communication and Media Studies Department offers degrees in both communication studies and new communication media. In addition, the department coordinates the interdisciplinary cinema study programs. These majors are designed to allow students to tailor their individual program of study to meet personal learning and employment objectives.
The communication studies major is focused on scholarly analysis and application of human communication in all its complexity. It prepares students for careers as communication specialists in the public or private sector and in mass media. Communication studies majors receive a bachelor of arts degree in a program that balances theory, analysis, writing and applied skills development.
The new communication media major allows students to acquire the skills necessary for careers in the development of digital content for a variety of media and broadcast-related industries. Students also choose courses in related content areas including art, geography, sports information and computer applications.
Our cinema study major provides students interested in film with analytical and production skills they need to work in the film industry. The strong interdisciplinary nature of our program allows students to study with experts in art, communication, English, geography, history, media studies, modern languages, theater, philosophy, political science and psychology.
Course offerings in our majors are supplemented through work with student-run campus media and clubs, an extensive internship program, and a highly developed portfolio of study abroad opportunities.
Special Features
- Blackbird Film Festival
- CSTV-20
- WSUC-FM
- Dragon Chronicle
- Internships
- Study abroad
Requirements
- Degree requirements listed in this catalog apply to the majors offered by this department.
- Liberal Arts Requirements: 90 credit hours
Interdisciplinary Minor
Major
Minor
CIN 101 - History of the Cinema I: The Silent Era Evolution of the motion picture from early beginnings to the 1930s. Film concepts, film appreciation. Study of representative films from the U.S. and abroad. Fulfills: GE 8; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall; C = offered at least once every two years
CIN 102 - History of the Cinema II: The Sound Era History of film from early 1940s to present. Filmmaker as artist, humanist. Emphasis on great international directors. Fulfills: GE 8; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring; C = offered at least once every two years
CIN 129 - Special Topics in Cinema Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
CIN 208 - Introduction to Film Analysis Introduction to analysis and interpretation of cinema as an art form. Prerequisite: CPN 101 or CPN 103, which may be taken concurrently. Also listed as ENG 208. Fulfills: GE 7; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
CIN 210 - Racial and Gender Role Stereotypes Focus on racial and gender role awareness and attitudes in individuals. Prejudice and discrimination against ethnic minorities and women are examined, from both historical and contemporary perspectives. The causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination are discussed. Also listed as AAS 210, PSY 210. Fulfills GE 11; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
CIN 225 - Aesthetics and Film Theoretical issues surrounding film, including: the nature of film and judgments about film; comparison of film theories and theories of film criticism; genres. Prerequisite: Three hours of philosophy. Also listed as PHI 235. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
CIN 229 - Special Topics in Cinema Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
CIN 304 - Introduction to Play and Script Writing Practical and theoretical instruction in basics of play and script writing. Prerequisite: Any English literature course at the 200 level. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
CIN 305 - Film Criticism Close study of a number of selected films, domestic and foreign, from aesthetic, technical perspectives. Extensive writing of reviews, critiques aimed at different media. High level of writing proficiency expected. Prerequisite: Any English literature course at the 200 level. Also listed as ENG 305. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
CIN 329 - Special Topics in Cinema Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
CIN 378 - Film as Literature Study of six or more selected films and scripts. Emphasis on literary methods of analysis and interpretation. Prerequisite: Three hours in a 200-level literature course. Also listed as ENG 378. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
CIN 400 - Tutorial in Cinema Study Advanced study in selected areas. Prerequisites: CIN 101, 102; consent of coordinator. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
CIN 429 - Special Topics in Cinema Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
CIN 432 - African Americans in Television and Film Historical and critical examination of the evolution of African American images in screen and TV from the early 1900s to the present. Prerequisite: CPN 101 or 103. Also listed as AAS 432 and COM 432. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall
CIN 493 - Foreign Films in Translation Analysis of translated texts of 12 films. Critical works on these films, subsequent viewing of films. Subtitles vary. Also listed as FLT 493. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 100 - Human Communication An introduction to basic communication concepts, principles and practices; consideration of theories and models, language, perception, audiences, messages, technologies, mass media, persuasion and intercultural communication with practical application in various contexts. Fulfills: GE 7; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 110 - Introduction to Media Production Introduction to media production concepts, procedures and aesthetics. Applied examination of the media from technological, sociological, economic, historical and artistic perspectives. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 129 - Special Topics in Communication Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 200 - Communication History Survey of the mass media from an historical perspective, with an emphasis on the social, political and economic environments in which those media developed. Fulfills GE 5; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 203 - Introduction to Media Writing Introduction to theories, techniques, and formats used in writing for communication contexts. Basic skills exercises in writing news (for print and broadcast) features, entertainment, public relations, media and research. Prerequisites: CPN 101 or 103. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Oral communication: selection, organization, presentation of ideas. Study of principles, application through oral practice. Fulfills: LASR; PRES. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 211 - Introduction to Language Study Concepts, scope, methodology of science of language. Principles of descriptive and historical linguistics. Geographical, historical, social dialects of English. Prerequisite: CPN 101 or 103. Also listed as ENG 201 and ANT 251. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 212 - General Semantics Problems in use of words in communication and interpreting meaning. Analysis of semantic breakdowns which lead to misunderstanding and conflict. Prerequisites: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 215 - Introduction to Popular Culture An introduction to the critical analysis of popular culture; an overview of the significance of popular culture in contemporary society; an exploration of the intersection between everyday life, communication, mass media and culture. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 229 - Special Topics in Communication Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 230 - Statistical Methods Basic concepts of probability, descriptive and inferential statistics including central tendency, variability, correlation, regression, parametric tests. Mathematics majors may take course only as a free elective. Also listed as MAT/PSY 201, ECO 221. Fulfills GE 1; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 231 - Hip-Hop Culture Evolution and development of hip-hop culture from geographical isolation to worldwide cultural and musical phenomenon with special attention to spheres of influence at the cultural, musical, economic and political levels; emergence of artistic forms and pioneers; current and future trends; theory and critical analysis; and presentation styles and techniques. Also listed as AAS 231. Fulfills: GE 8. LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 233 - Reporting the World: The Personal Voice of Global Journalism Critical reading of narrative journalism (also known as literary journalism, literary reportage, reportage literature) with a focus on individual lives in a global context. Emphasis on understanding conventions and methods used and humanistic concerns that arise. Fulfills: GE 7; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 242 - Audio Production Fundamentals of audio programming production. Balances technical proficiency with media aesthetics. One lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: COM 110, consent of department. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 243 - Video Production Fundamentals of visual programming production. Balances technical proficiency with media aesthetics. One lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: COM 110. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 251 - 3-D Modeling and Animation Theories and principles of 3-D computer modeling. Students apply concepts of computer geometry through modeling, animation, lighting, texture mapping and rendering of objects. Two lectures, one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: COM 110. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 300 - Interpersonal Communication Application of communication principles and concepts to two-person and small group situations; discussion of processes in relational development and disintegration; skills for improving interpersonal relationships, self-awareness, assertiveness, listening, and value clarification are included. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 301 - Mass Media and Society Mass communication; organization, role, content, effects. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: GE 3; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 302 - Intercultural Communication Analysis of relationship between culture and communication and its relative influence on perception, information processing and behavior. Emphasis is on systems of signification and their relative social issues, and considerations for practical applications in international business, politics, negotiations, missionary work, small group activities and planned social change. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR; PRES. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 303 - International Communication Designed to provide an analysis and understanding of communication and related issues in today's complex world both within and across national and cultural boundaries. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 304 - Communication Research Introduction to behavioral science research methods in communication study. Topics include problem formulation; measurement; hypothesis testing; design; sampling; questionnaire construction and interviewing; data collection, analysis and presentation. Fulfills: LASR; PRES. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 310 - Feature and Opinion Writing Traditional, nontraditional features, feature interviews, background features, editorials, columns, reviews. Prerequisite: COM 203. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 311 - Interviewing Principles and Practices Analysis of principles, techniques of interviewing in various contexts including selection, appraisal and persuasive interviews. Emphasis is on communication between two people. Includes assessment of interviewing preparation, questioning techniques, post interview evaluation, and bases of interpersonal communication of special significance within this context. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 312 - Media Performance A practical introduction to the various modes of media performance. Students work on voice, articulation, gesture and style through an array of exercises. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 313 - Portrayals of Women in Popular Culture Examine the historical and contemporary roles of women in popular culture; explore the representations of femininity and womanhood in mediums such as: television, movies, music videos, pop art, print, social media and mass communication; apply contemporary critical theory to analyze themes of female representation in popular culture. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 315 - Contemporary Trends in Popular Culture An examination of significant current trends in popular culture and the media; a review of trends in modern society; apply critical communication theory to analyze specific areas of popular culture such as: entertainment, news, music, social platforms and mass media. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 320 - Organizational Communication Study and application of fundamental concepts and principles of communication in formal organizations. Provides opportunities for developing essential skills in methods for understanding and analyzing communication problems in organizations and devising appropriate corrective actions. Emphasis is on making communication more efficient and effective for organization growth and development. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 321 - Intermediate Writing for Public Relations Intermediate-level course reinforcing techniques utilized in the field of public relations with a focus on honing writing skills, including press releases, fundraising solicitation, speeches, and copy for print and Web distribution. Prerequisite: COM 203. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 322 - Intermediate Writing for Media Builds on the content of COM 203. Extended experience in research and scriptwriting. Prerequisite: COM 203. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 323 - Intermediate News Writing and Reporting Intermediate level course reinforcing techniques utilized in print news reporting. Focus on polishing writing skills, and honing application of news values and principles, research and reporting, editing skills, and news analysis. Prerequisite: COM 202 or 203. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 326 - Event Planning Communication Theory and practice of event planning as a public relations endeavor. Integrate oral and written communication skills with persuasive techniques to create effective commemorative occasions, informative events and purposeful promotions for individuals, corporations, not-for-profits and institutions. Prerequisite: COM 100. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 329 - Special Topics in Communication Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 331 - Issues in News Critical view of news programming and procedures. Analysis of media systems and policies. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 332 - Readings in Journalism Students will critically read contemporary journalism to examine professional methodologies and cultural contexts that help to shape such texts. Prerequisite: CPN 101 or 103. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 333 - Critical and Cultural Analysis in Communication Studies Examine critical positions that have emerged in recent years to redefine communication studies. Emphasizes rigorous thinking in challenging cultural and critical assumptions in the field. Prerequisites: CPN 101 or 103 and COM 301. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 335 - Issues in Digital Culture Ongoing developments of digital culture and its effects on society. Critical and cultural theories applied to a wide variety of practical, societal, legal, and ethical issues. Emphasis on critical thinking, research, writing, and computer skills. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 338 - Media and Politics Focus on political interactions of electronic and print media with political system in America and elsewhere. How medium affects the message, via sender and receiver. Also listed as POL 338. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 339 - Political Communication Use of communication theory and research to investigate the role of interpersonal and mass communication in the political process. Prerequisites: COM 100, POL 100. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 340 - Small Group Communication Study and application of communication theory, concepts and principles in small group contexts, including committees, classroom, families, formal organizations and public forums. Analysis of messages, communication barriers and breakdowns, interpersonal communication processes and influences, communication networks and group development, composition, standards and goals. Emphasis is on making communication more efficient and effective in small group activities. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 342 - Television Studio Production Techniques in video production emphasizing studio operations, directing, writing and production. Balances technical proficiency with media aesthetics. One lecture, one three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: COM 243. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 343 - Multiplatform Journalism Practices of journalism across a variety of digital and traditional platforms. Experience storytelling in print, blogs, social media, audio and video. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 344 - Photojournalism Techniques of journalistic photography; camera work, composition, lighting, use of photographic materials. Critical examination of work of contemporary photographers; production and critique of student work. Two lectures, two-hour studio. Prerequisite: Consent of department. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 345 - News Editing and Design Basic skills in professional news package preparation combining expertise in writing and editing with an understanding of computer-assisted graphic design. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 346 - Electronic News Gathering Techniques, principles of electronic news reporting with emphasis on varieties of news reporting and editing. Balances technical proficiency with media aesthetics. Covers investigative, background, interpretive news for various media. Prerequisite: COM 243. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 349 - Multimedia Production Techniques in multimedia production designed to teach, inform, persuade or entertain. Balances technical proficiency with media aesthetics. Prerequisite: Com 243. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
Lipdub Video 2011 COM 350 - New Communication Media Survey of emerging communication media and their applications in business, education and entertainment. Analysis of historical development and social implications of various media forms and practices. Prerequisites: CPN 101 or 103. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 353 - Video Postproduction Techniques in audio-video postproduction emphasizing content acquisition, image and character generation, color connection, compositing and editing. Balances technical proficiency with media aesthetics. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour lab. Prerequisite: COM 243. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour lab. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 360 - Sports Media Techniques in sports media production. Analysis and production of sports programming. Prerequisite: COM 100. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 371 - Mass Media Advertising Survey of advertising in media with attention to history and government regulations. Analysis of advertising theories, issues, problems and effects. Prerequisite: COM 310 or COM 321. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 372 - Public Relations Survey of principles and practices of public relations with an emphasis on applied research and practical application. Analysis of theories, issues, problems and effects. Prerequisite: COM 310 or COM 321. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 380 - Presentation Competency Application of communication principles and computing technologies to message design, analysis and presentation. Topics include communication process and modes, research, audience analysis, message organization and delivery strategies. Computing applications include operating systems, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, databases, the Internet, and communication and presentation devices. Emphasis is on communication efficiency and effectiveness in presentations. Also listed as CAP 380. Fulfills: PRES. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 390 - Participation in Newspaper Participation in production of the College weekly newspaper, The Dragon Chronicle. Elective credit only. Grading: S, U grading only. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 391 - Participation in Yearbook Participation in yearly production of the student yearbook, Didascaleion. Open only to editor(s) and section editors. For elective credit only. Grading: S, U grading only. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 392 - Participation in Magazine Participation in production of College magazines. For elective credit only. Grading: S, U grading only. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 393 - Participation in Video Production Participation in the College television station, CSTV. For elective credit only. Grading: S, U grading only. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 394 - Participation in Audio Production Participation in the College radio station, WSUC-FM. For elective credit only. Grading: S, U grading only. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 395 - Participation in Debate Participation in intercollegiate debate. For elective credit only. Grading: S, U grading only. (1 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 398 - Independent Study in Communication Faculty-supervised individual study of a specific topic in any communication area. Designed for students wishing to acquire specific knowledge and/or technical skills not offered in other courses in communication studies. May be taken more than once for a maximum of six hours. Prerequisites: COM 100, junior standing, consent of department. Grading: S, U grading available. (1-6 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 399 - Internship in Communication Studies Supervised on-the-job training experiences combined with appropriate readings, writing, and seminar sessions. A portfolio in the area of major concentration is expected. Prerequisites: COM 100, junior standing, consent of department. Grading: S, U grading. (1-3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 400 - Communication Law and Ethics Case approach to libel, privacy, news gathering, freedom of information and other legal topics; treatment of ethical concerns for current media. Prerequisite: COM 301 or COM 335 Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 410 - Communication in Social Change Application of communication principles and analysis of research traditions underlying diffusion of ideas, information, and parameters in acceptance of innovations and change. Emphasis is on strategies for introduction of change through the use of communication in rural, urban, and formal organizational settings. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 413 - Women in Film Explore the representations of women in contemporary film; use feminist approaches to study film, analyze discourses of femininity in popular movies; examine how images, stories and icons are constructed in film and are reflected in the social construction of womanhood and femininity. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 420 - Broadcast Programming and Management Survey of organizational structure of broadcasting stations, including responsibilities of various departments. Analysis of management decision-making process with emphasis on program policies, sales, personnel administration, government regulations. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 425 - Girl Culture and Media
Historical overview of Girls Studies; examines issues of gender equity, psychological development, socialization, identity formation, self-esteem, sexuality, political and social activism, as well as popular culture representations of girls including non-binary girls and transgirls in both the U.S. and international contexts. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 429 - Special Topics in Communication Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 430 - Media Criticism Critical examination of a variety of media forms. Application of current theories and deep analysis of issues, problems and effects. Prerequisites: CPN 101 or 103 and COM 301. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 431 - Communication and Prejudice Examination of roles played by intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, organizational, political, and mass or mediated communication in relation to prejudice. Analysis of theories, issues, problems, and practices. Prerequisite: COM 100. Also listed as AAS 431. Fulfills: GE 11; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 432 - African Americans in Television and Film Historical and critical examination of the evolution of African American images in screen and TV from the early 1900s to the present. Prerequisite: CPN 101 or 103. Also listed as AAS 432 and CIN 432. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 433 - Literary Journalism Students study the richness of narrative journalistic accounts that speak compellingly to the human condition and its society. Students explore linguistic and social strategies literary journalists employ for interpreting our social world. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 434 - Gender Communication Explores the effects of gender and culture on communication. Students examine the characteristics, dynamics, patterns and presumptions that combine to create what is known as "gender speak." Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 436 - Films of Spike Lee Analysis and critique of films of Spike Lee emphasizing directing style, structure and production design on selected films. A thematic analysis of major works and an examination of critical reaction from feminists, black nationalists, film critics and theoreticians. Prerequisite: CPN 101 or 103. Also listed as AAS 436. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 443 - Rhetorical Theory Principles of speech: Historical overview, with emphasis on such rhetoricians as Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Campbell, Whately. Prerequisite: CPN 101 or 103. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 445 - Advanced Documentary Advanced techniques in nonfiction digital film production with an emphasis on conceptualization, research, fieldwork, interviewing, ethics, production techniques, directing and distribution. Students will produce original digital nonfiction film projects individually and in groups. Prerequisite: COM 243. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 446 - Advanced Filmmaking Advanced techniques in digital film production with an emphasis on conceptualization, production techniques, visual aesthetics/composition, directing/crew management and distribution. Students will produce original digital film projects individually and in groups. Prerequisites: COM 243 and 322. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 450 - Health Communication Study and application of communication principles and strategies in formal health delivery systems; analysis of information and messages between health professionals, patient and family. Emphasis is on efficient and effective communication in health delivery. Prerequisite: COM 100. Fulfills: LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 452 - Risk Communication Study and application of communication concepts and principles in risk perception and management. A survey and analysis of the nature and sources of risk hazards to personal health and safety, and to the environment. Topics in risk, cost-benefit analysis, expert-lay conflict, and risk consequences. Emphasis is on risk perception, language, and management. Prerequisite: COM 100. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 453 - Context in Human Affairs Study of background information, meaning and messages, and identification and evaluation of assumptions, systems of logic and values embedded in verbal and non-verbal signs and physical acts. Topics include human communication, language, context, information processing, argumentation, critical thinking, speech acts, pragmatics, conflict management and change. Emphasis is on prerequisite knowledge of context for efficient and effective communication. Prerequisite: COM 100 (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 470 - Communication Campaigns Theory and practice of communication campaigns in areas such as public relations, advertising and politics. Prerequisite: COM 371 and COM 372. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
COM 497 - Communication Studies Teaching Assistant Participation as supervised teaching assistant in a communication studies course. Permission of the department. S, U grades assigned. May not be repeated for more than four credit hours. Prerequisite: Grade of B or better in the host course. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester
COM 498 - Senior Seminar Variable topic seminar dealing with current issues in communication studies. Course may be repeated as topic changes. Prerequisites: Junior standing, consent of department. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 499 - Senior Thesis Senior capstone project and portfolio. Prerequisite: Consent of department. Fulfills: LASR. (3-6 cr. hr.)
Frequency code B = offered at least once per year
COM 529 - Special Topics in Communication Studies Selected topics. May be taken more than once as subtitle changes. Prerequisites: Designated by department as appropriate for content and academic level of credit. (1-4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
COM 590 - Advanced Independent Study in Communication Studies Faculty-supervised individual study of a specific topic in any communication studies area. May be taken more than once for a maximum of six hours. (1-6 cr. hr.)
Frequency code O = offered occasionally
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