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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Chinese
  

  • CHIN 2210 Chinese Conversation

    Develops students’ speaking and aural comprehension abilities in Chinese. Deals with various aspects of spoken Chinese and integrates them with multi-purpose oral communication skills. Activities such as situational dialogues and class discussion lead towards the development of speaking and listening skills sufficient to handle daily conversation. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2110  OR CHIN 211
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 2220 Advanced Chinese Conversation and Composition I

    Concentrates on consolidating the foundations of pronunciation, grammar, and character writing built in the first two years of study. Emphasis on discussing topics of general interest and writing essays. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2210  OR CHIN 221
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 2230 Advanced Chinese Conversation and Composition II

    A continuation of CHIN 2220 . Provides a wide range of more advanced vocabulary and a number of common sayings, as well as a metaphorical use of common words that form part of the verbal and cultural backgrounds of Chinese people. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2220  OR CHIN 222
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 3000 Introduction To Chinese Literature

    An introduction to the history, themes, genres, and major works of Chinese literature from its beginning to the nineteenth century. Deals with the rich tradition of thought and debates in China about the function and essential nature of literature as well as religious and philosophical ideas in Chinese literature. Focuses on classical Chinese literature. Taught in English. Note: Students in the language track are given supplemental materials in Chinese.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 3010 Modern Chinese Literature

    This course introduces students to the literature of twentieth century China. It presents important historical and literary background, discusses literary trends and major authors, and analyzes major literary text in different genres with emphasis on short stories. Students in the Chinese program are required to do part of the reading and writing in the target language. All other students do all coursework in English.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 3020 Chinese Popular Culture

    Examines the Chinese culture made and consumed by ordinary Chinese people, and analyzes how some of the critical Chinese ideological, political, social, and cultural factors are shaped in popular culture. Deals with popular belief systems, popular religions, and religious activities, domestic and communal rituals and customs, various forms of popular performance, folk literature, and material culture. Also considers contemporary Chinese popular culture including arts, flim, television, and music. These subjects are studied through both written and visual documentation. Taught in English. Cross Listed Course(s): ASN 3060 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 3090 Contemporary Chinese Culture

    This course focuses on popular culture in contemporary China. We will look at different forms of popular culture including television, film, newspapers andmagazines, popular literature, fashion, pop music, and material culture, etc. These subjects will be studied from the perspective of their political, sociological, and cultural functions and through both written and visual documentation. Course will be taught in Chinese. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2110  OR CHIN 211
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 3100 Chinese Advanced Tutorial I

    Intended for students developing knowledge of Chinese beyond intermediate level. It focuses on improving the learners’ Chinese language skills to Advanced-Low level specified in the ACTFL (The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Proficiency Guidelines. Within this framework, instruction aims at integrating listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills in order to help learners communicate meaningfully, effectively, and creatively in the Chinese language. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2230  OR CHIN 223
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 3110 Chinese Advanced Tutorial II

    This course is a continuation of CHIN 3100  and is intended for students who are interested in developing knowledge of Chinese at an advanced level. It focuses on improving the learners’ Chinese language skills to Advanced-Mid level as specified in the ACTFL (The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Proficiency Guidelines. Within this framework, instruction aims at integrating listening comprehension, speaking, reading comprehension, and writing skills in order to help learners communicate meaningfully, effectively, and creatively in the Chinese language. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 3100  OR CHIN 310
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 3140 Teaching Chinese Grammar

    This course introduces students to linguistic concepts necessary for teaching Chinese to non-native and heritage students. This course aims to build on students’ grammatical knowledge of the language and focuses on language pedagogy and theapplication of grammar in the classroom. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2210  OR CHIN 221
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 3630 Methods Teaching Chinese

    Designed to train students to teach Chinese to speakers of other languages. Covers the current second-language acquisition research, various instructional strategies, proficiency-based instruction, performance-based assessments, and design of teaching unit and daily lesson plan in alignment with the NJWL framwork and national standards for Chinese language learning. Includes lectures as well as practical classroom experience. Taught in Chinese. Prerequisite(s): CHIN 2230  OR CHIN 223
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 3750 Contemp Chinese Cinema

    Examines Chinese cinema since the “Fifth Generation” of Chinese filmmakers in the mid-1980s. In contemporary China, cinema has become an important artistic form reflecting diverse social dynamics and drastic changes in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Helps students to develop a better understanding of changing Chinese culture by analyzing cinematic texts and the new development in the era of globalization. Although focus is placed on the works from mainland China, films from Taiwan and Hong Kong will also be discussed. Taught in English.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 3990 Selected Topics

    A topic not covered by an existing course will be offered as recommended by the department and approved by the dean.
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
  

  • CHIN 4000 Seminar Chinese Literature and Culture

    This seminar is designed to expand students’ knowledge of Chinese literature and culture through reading and discussion of major works in Chinese. It delves into major trends and issues, secondary scholarship, and research methodology in the field. The seminar requires students to read critically and to analyze and write about texts of Chinese literature and culture using both traditional Chinese research methods and Western critical approaches. Taught in Chinese. This is a Writing Intensive course. Prerequisite(s): ASN 2000  OR CHIN 2000  OR ASN 200 OR CHIN 200
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CHIN 4990 Independent Study

    Chinese independent study as approved and to be arranged.
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0

College of Science and Health
  

  • CSH 1300 Integrated Research Methods/Statistics I

    This course focuses on developing a research question and corresponding hypothesis for a research project. Writing the introduction and review of literature sections of a research report and basic statistical procedures are included in this course. Basic methods of survey and correlational research are also covered. Students complete their group research projects in CSH 2300 . Cross Listed Course(s): CSH 250 CSH 2500
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CSH 1500 Integrated Science

    Students will be introduced to how science is done through observation, hypothesis formation, testing, and evaluation. There will be an emphasis on the laboratory experience, where the principles discussed will be illustrated and tested. Students will be charged an additional Biology Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 4.0
  

  • CSH 2300 Integrated Research Methods/Statistics II

    This course focuses on refining a research question, designing appropriate methods to collect data, and data collection using an appropriate sample size. Basic principles of statistics and the utilization of SPSS software to analyze the data are also included in this course. Students will complete the method, results, and discussions sections of their group research projects started in CSH 1300 . Prerequisite(s): CSH 1300  OR CSH 2500
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • CSH 3990 Selected Topics

    Students are introduced to how science is done through observation, hypothesis formation, testing, and evaluation. There is an emphasis on the laboratory experience where the principles discussed are illustrated and tested.
    Credits: 1.0 - 6.0
  

  • CSH 4500 Senior Seminar in Integrated Mathematics and Science

    This course is the capstone course for the major in Integrated Mathematics and Science. In this course, students will use the experience they have gained in their previous studies. This course also provides students in the four tracks the opportunity to come together and share insights and expertise from their respective disciplines. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2560  
    Credits: 3.0

Communication
  

  • CCJ 3840 Terrorism

    This course introduces the study of terrorism from the perspectives of sociology and criminology. Through an overview of international and domestic terrorism and case studies, the course will first examine controversies in defining terrorism and in distinguishing it from other forms of political violence, and provide a typology for understanding the breadth of terrorist organizations. It then explores the historical and sociological roots of terrorism, examines terrorist motivations as well as their organization, strategies, tactics and the effects of these actions. Counterterrorism-both military and law enforcement responses to terrorism-is critically assessed. Last, the class analyzes the framing of terrorism within political, media, and popular discourses.


      Prerequisite(s): CCJ 2610  
    Credits: 3.0

  

  • COMM 1010 Experiencing Theater

    An introduction to the historical, cultural and practical facets of theatrical productions and plays. This course enables students to experience the dramatic process in all its richness. The purchase of tickets is required.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 1020 Acting I: Improvisation

    Use improvisation to explore group expression in a spontaneous mode. Emphasis on physicalization, mime, and other nonverbal modes such as theater games as personal development in the arts of acting.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 1100 Communication in Action

    A study of oral communication as an interpersonal and dynamic process. Students engage in communication experiencea designed to develop understanding of and skill in public and interpersonal communication.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 1150 Theater Production Laboratory

    A practical application of the principles of stagecraft. Production-related projects in such crafts as scenic construction, scene painting, properties, lighting, and sound. Evening hours required. May be repeated.
    Credits: 1.0
  

  • COMM 1170 Theater Performance Laboratory

    A practical application in acting under faculty supervision. Working includes rehearsing and performing a play for public presentation.
    Credits: 1.0
  

  • COMM 1190 Survey of Communication Studies and Practice

    This course offers students an opportunity to learn about the fields of communication as they determine their major area of study. Students discuss, research, and write about the disciplines of film, interpersonal communication, journalism and public relations, media studies, radio and television, and theater with faculty from these respective areas and in online study groups.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 1200 Media and Society

    The institutions, history, and technology of the mass media are examined as communication systems. Newspapers, magazines, film, and broadcasting media are studied in terms of social and personal impact. Contemporary media issues, policies, and ethics are discussed.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 1210 Communication Theory

    Acquaints the students with contemporary theory and research in the field of communication. Motivation, interaction, and effects of communication are examined in a range of contexts, including between persons, small and large groups, organizations, cultures, and mass communication systems.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2100 Media Writing

    Media writing is a course designed to introduce students to the forms, limitations and potentials of writing for and about the various media, including writing for radio, television, film, and print journalism. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2170 Scenery Construction and Set Design

    Fundamentals of theatrical set design and construction are covered in conjuction with current campus productions. Students are introduced to the scene shop and related facilities and equipment, and learn how to execute and produce theatrical design. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2200 Radio and TV Industries

    An introductory course tracing the historical development and implications of the media. The student is introduced to programming materials, criticisms, standards, skills, and production methods.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2210 Advanced Communication Theory

    Acquaints the student with contemporary theory and research in the field of communication. Motivation, interaction and effects of communication are examined in a range of contexts, including between persons, small and large groups, organizations, cultures and mass communication systems. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2220 Media Ethics and Law

    A study of the relationship between the news media and society in the United States, with emphasis on legal and ethical issues. Press criticism is an important part of content.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2230 Press and The Presidency

    A study of the relationship between the news media and the presidency, with emphasis on the nature of the news coverage of each of the last few presidential elections. Particular attention is given to the presidential campaign in progress, if any.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2240 International Media

    A comparative study of the national and international media systems of the world, regional media systems, and the structure and operations of present communication systems.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2250 Audio and Radio Production

    Examines the audio aesthetics of sound production. Analyzes the creative responsibilities involved in the elements of sound production. Students are trained in the use of studio and remote audio equipment and are given practice in writing, producing, directing, and performing in audio production. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2260 Video Production and Editing

    This is a television production course designed for students in media production, broadcast journalism and public relations. It is specific to field production. Students are asked to explore topics and use various techniques for bringing these topics to an audience. Students develop skills in script writing, short composition, audio recording, lighting and editing. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2270 TV Studio Production

    This is an introductory course designed to provide students with a solid foundation of studio production including theory, aesthetics and operational techniques of studio television equipment. It is a lecture and workshop-oriented class which will provide students with opportunities to write, direct and produce in a variety of television program formats, and to learn the responsibilities of every production crewmember by practicing each role on a rotational basis throughout the sememster. This is a technology intensive course that is for COMM majors only. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2290 News Production Crew Practicum

    Students will work in a TV news environment focusing on technical aspects of production, including all crew positions. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2270 
    Credits: 1.0
  

  • COMM 2300 Organizational Communication

    In the 21st century, organizations are a central fact of human existence. This class provides an introduction to organizational communication; preparing students to understand and effectively participate in organizational life. The course surveys various aspects of organizational communication from an overview of theoretical frameworks to applications. Particular attention will be paid to processes, forms and functions of organizational communication, and to contemporary organizational issues such as diversity, technology, and team work. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2340 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2310 Organizational Communication

    In the twenty-first century, organizations are a central fact of human existence. This class provides an introduction to organizational communication, preparing students to understand and effectively participate in organizational life. The course surveys various aspects of organizational communication from an overview of theoretical frameworks to applications. Particular attention is paid to process, forms, and functions of organizational communication, and to contemporary organizational issues such as diversity, technology, and team work.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2330 Sounds As A Medium

    This course explores sound as a language and as an art form. Through interdisciplinary examples, this course examines audio aesthetics and the role of organized sound in contemporary culture. In this course, students are introduced to the techniques and terminology of sound art and sound design in theater, the fine arts, radio, television, film, and new media. The class consists of close listening sessions, discussions, and the analysis of work by major sound artists and designers.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2340 Film As A Medium

    This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the narrative structures and formal characteristics of film as a visual/aural medium of communication. This course will examine how formal elements such as camera angle, lighting, color, camera movement and editing are used as creative tools of visual expression to help generate or reinforce narrative meanings.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2350 Film As Cross-Culture Communication

    This course is designed to help us study how films explore cultures. Films have proven their tremendous potential as viable means of providing exposure and insights into the vast, mostly uncharted realms of cross-cultural communication. Although the technological revolution has reduced the physical boundaries of our world to those of a “village,” the social and cultural differences have persisted and managed to keep us as far apart as ever. We notice each other’s presence, but fail to understand one another through weekly viewing and analyzing of films, this course attempts to open a window through which we could see a more critical view of ourselves and a more receptive view of the others. The course will focus on both cultural values and aesthetic aspects of the film. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2360 Film and Civic Engagement

    This course is designed to help expand students’ understanding of social engagement and activism on local and global levels. The course will illustrate the vast capabilities of film medium in exploring social issues, raising consciouness, and encouraging viewers’ active engagement on behalf of social causes. Through weekly viewing and analysis of films dealing with a variety of pressing social issues, the course will attempt to enhance students’ awareness and inspire them to become active in their communities as agents of positive change. The course will focus on both social values and aesthetic aspects of the films.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2380 Films of Diversity and Justice

    Film, like all forms of art, has reflected, and at times led society’s understanding of diversity. How film has represented this diversity in light of cultural, governmental and societal justice systems will be the focus of this course. Using readings related to non-­‐ violent action or non-­‐violent struggle, and through weekly screenings, discussions and analysis that illustrate historical struggles for acceptance of diversity and justice, this course will demonstrate how film has both documented and revealed struggles for justice, equity, respect for diversity, and shown a view of a greater world for which we can live, and aspire to live. Prerequisite(s): ENG 1100  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2390 Filmmaking I

    An introduction to cinematography and production techniques that acquaint the student with all aspects of the filmmaking process from initial concept to final exhibition. Using modern film equipment, students focus on self-expression, visual thinking, composition, lighting, camera movement, and editing techniques. Each student explores different approaches to filmmaking through several filmed exercises and has the opportunity to direct, shoot, and edit a final film. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2340 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2440 Communication Research Foundations

    An opportunity for advanced study and discussion of issues and questions, together with the opportunity to study and analyze the research available in various areas of communication. Each student chooses an area of communication in which to plan and carry out a research project. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1210 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2450 Reel Journalism

    This one-credit course examines the role reporters, editors, photographers and broadcast journalists play in society, culture and politics. By viewing feature films beginning in the 1930s the course will analyze journalists and the industry in the context of witness, participant, villain (antagonist), heroes (protagonist) and the presence and absence of ethics.
     
    Credits: 1.0
  

  • COMM 2490 Research Methods in Applied Communication

    Designed to fulfill the needs of future journalists and public relations practitioners, this course allows students to focus on a wide selection of topics, including database collection, survey design, assessment, and the use of qualitative versus quantitative research in the newsgathering process. Enrollees also will study recent research about journalism, PR, and allied fields.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2500 Journalism

    This course includes practical experience in gathering news and writing the basic journalistic forms, including the straight news story and various types of features. Students undertake reporting assignments designed to develop skills in interviewing, observation, and writing, and receive individual evaluation of their work. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2550 Publication Design

    This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of content development, typography, graphic design, illustration and production to meet the informational needs of a variety of specific audiences. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2600 Oral Interpretation

    Students learn to communicate the content, form, and mood of works of literature through the medium of oral reading. Includes expository, narrative and dramatic prose and narrative, dramatic, and lyric poetry.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2620 Communicating Food

    Food is a fundamental dimension of 21st century life, local and global. This class uses food as a lens to examine the structure of our modern world focusing on issues of global health, social justice and environmental justice. Using a variety of approaches, we will examine food as central to social, economic and political life, examining the ways in which social oppression impacts food production, distribution and consumption based on factors of race, gender, and socio-economic class.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2630 Public Speaking

    Students learn the theory and skills of preparing and presenting public speeches. Emphasis is on practice and criticism of classroom speaking experiences.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2640 Voice/Speech Production

    A study of the speech mechanism and its relationship to the development and mastery of basic breathing, vocal, and articulation skills. Students in communication, education, business, theatre, radio, singing, and allied fields are encouraged to master these skills. Special attention given to individual voice, articulation, and communication problems.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2650 Foundations of Language

    Presents an overview of the nature and function of language as a communication tool. Stresses the aspects of language relating to the phonologic, semantic, and linguistic structures.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2660 Dynamics of Communication

    A study of the meaning of verbal and nonverbal languages and the influence of these languages as tools for communication.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2690 Researcher as Interviewer

    This 1-credit course prepares students for conducting a research interview. Students in this course will add to their knowledge from their research foundation courses in preparation for additional research opportunities in the Communication major. Students will learn how to prepare for an effective research interview by examining multiple types of interviews. Students will also participate in introductory data analysis. Opportunities to practice research interviewing techniques will also be provided.   

      Department permission required to register. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2440   or COMM 2490  
    Credits: 1.0

  

  • COMM 2700 Acting II: Advanced Improv

    A continuation of the emphases of Acting I. Students will use game-playing improvisations and acting techniques to understand dramatic elements and to create and perform characters in contemporary scenes. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1020 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2710 Theatre Management

    An investigation of operational procedures including administration, purchase and accounting practices, box-office management, publicity, promotion, public relations, policy and decision making, and management of theater personnel.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2720 Acting III: Special Topics

    An array of methods to discover and to perform characters from drama. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2700 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2730 Fundamentals of Comedy Writing and Performing: Stand Up

    This course offers students the opportunity to learn the craft of comedy as written and performed. Students analyze the structure of comedy writing and obtain the skills to create original personas on stage, use audience response to help shape material, and perform stand-up comedy. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2740 Acting For The Camera

    A course that introduces students to the theories and principles of on-camera performance. They will enact monologues and scenes for the camera. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1020 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2750 Acting IV: Scene Study

    An advanced course in acting techniques with an introduction to various styles and approaches through group scene work. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2720  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2760 Sketch Comedy Writing and Performing

    This course offers students the opportunity to learn the craft of sketch comedy. They will analyze the structure of comic scenes for comedic premise, characters, and dramatic action, and learn how to write, perform, and critique sketches.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2780 Comedy: Improv in Performance

    Through instruction and participation in established improv games, students learn how to create theater and comedy spontaneously based on suggestions from an audience. Through practice of these games, rehearals, and performances, students learn the values and skills to operate as an ensemble.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2790 Devising Theatre for Civic Engagement

    This course guides students through the process of creating theatre to encourage their involvement as responsible citizens. Students will learn about acting and the language of theatre, identify social issues and areas for engagement through research and improvisations, build an ensemble, and develop a theatrical piece of social relevance. This course fulfills UCC area 5-Community and Civic Engagement.

      Prerequisite(s): Completion of UCC Area 4 before UCC Area 5.
    Credits: 3.0

  

  • COMM 2800 Technical Theater Workshop I

    This course focuses on giving students practical knowledge of technical processes involved in putting on a theatrical production. Workshops in lighting/sound, costume/makeup, scenery/painting, and backstage crew assignments allow students to experience theater firsthand.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2810 Lighting I

    This course provides training in the problems of lighting design and its application to stage and television production to various forms. Color, rhythm, and aesthetic backgrounds are examined in the context of good lighting design.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2820 Scene Design I

    Training in the problems of scenery design for production in various media. Color and line are examined in the context of good design. Individual projects are required.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2830 Playscripts

    A study of playscripts in terms of both their functional, narrative content and their theatrical, structural function. Investigation of the reasoning process involved in visualizing the transformation of a script on the page into a play on the stage, and the research and practice of dramaturgy. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1010 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2840 Scene Construction II

    Advanced problems in set construction are considered in laboratory and practical situations. This course also concerns itself with analysis of various construction problems. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2170 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2850 Musical Theater

    This course offers students the opportunity to study America’s most indigenous form of theater. Students learn its history, analyze components of a musical, and read, evaluate, and hear individual shows. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1010 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2880 News Literacy

    This course is designed to develop greater awareness of information and disinformation in light of the digital revolution. This course helps students recognize the differences between news and propaganda, news and opinion, bias and fairness, assertion and verification, and evidence and inference in news articles, blogs, and broadcast reports.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 2900 Technical Theater Workshop II

    A continuation of COMM 2800  requiring students to actively share in the responsibility for a specific theatrical production. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2800 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3180 Forms of Art

    Study of the principles and practices of critiquing plays, concerts, paintings, and film. Special emphasis is placed on the discovery of the commonalities that link forms of art. Attendance at various events is required.
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3200 Media Criticism

    Examine critical approaches to the analysis of the production, composition, transmission, and reception of mass media programs. Concentrating on film, TV, and radio, this course develops criteria for making aesthetic judgements of media programs as mass art.

    This course is Writing Intensive. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2100  
    Credits: 3.0

  

  • COMM 3210 Announcing

    Introduction to the responsibilities and skills required of the individual performer in the preparation, announcing, and narration of the various types of material for television, radio, and film. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3220 Advanced Announcing

    An in-depth treatment of the field. Heavy emphasis on narration for television and film. Extended work in the production of news and disc jockey programs, using broadcast-level facilities. Prerequisite(s): COMM 3210 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3240 Writing For Radio and Television

    The technique of writing dramatic and non-dramatic material for radio and television. Theory, practice, and analysis of broadcast material, advertising, and continuity are emphasized. Designed to develop skill in expository, narrative, and persuasive writing as it relates to broadcasting. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3260 Advanced Television Production

    Provides an opportunity to work within standard operating procedures similar to those utilized by commercial and educational television. Includes practice and projects in such critical areas as timing, electronic editing, minor equipment maintenance, and color programming. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2270  AND COMM 2260 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3280 Media History

    A historical study of the origins, development, diffusion, applications, and impact of pre-literate media, literacy, typography, and electronic media such as telegraphy, the telephone, radio, televisions, and the Internet. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1200 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3300 Internship - External

    Students are assigned to off - campus media outlets or external sites for practical experience in communication fields.
    Credits: 1.0 - 3.0
  

  • COMM 3301 Internship - Internal

    Students are assigned to on-campus media outlets or sites for practical experience in communication fields.
    Credits: 1.0 - 3.0
  

  • COMM 3310 Filmmaking II

    This course is an introduction to professional film techniques. Through lectures, demonstrations, and filmed exercises students learn how to use cameras, lenses, sound equipment, and professional editing techniques. Students also learn the conventions of continuity and montage filming and editing, the organization of film crew shooting, creative use of sound and image, and dramatic lighting. Each student has the opportunity to produce a final short film. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2390 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3320 Filmmaking III

    An intensive laboratory course in film production in which each student produces a 5-10 minute sound film. The course concentrates first on organizational aspects of pre-production such as scripting, budgets, story boards, sets, scheduling, and locations. Students then become familiar with such advanced production techniques as advanced lighting, as well as postproduction work including sound and picture editing. Students are encouraged to work as crew on each other’s productions. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): COMM 3310 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3330 Visual Effects

    An intensive production workshop designed for students of film and video who wish to integrate several media production techniques in individual advanced projects.  The purpose of this course is to examine the different production approaches used in the making of diverse products from documentaries to music videos to television commercials to independent dramatic and experimental films.  Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
      Prerequisite(s): COMM 3310  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3340 The Documentary & Non-Fiction Film

    Study the development of the documentary and other nonfiction cinemas, incorporating cultural studies notions addressing how otherness, exoticism, and social and political issues that affect culturally distant societies are viewed. Through screenings and discussion seminars, students learn to define the different documentary modes and to analyze their formal production approaches, narrative and rhetorical structures, and the ways in which these construct meaning in the nonfiction film. Issues such as the ethics and politics of representation are addressed, in addition to more abstract questions related to the documentary, such as the real or imagined lines between fact and fiction, relationships between truth and reality, personal experience, and the problems of its representation. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2340 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3380 Media in Asia

    A case study approach to an in-depth analysis of theories and issues relating to media globalization, regionalization, localization, national development, and international relations in Asia. Cross Listed Course(s): ASN 3380 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3400 Intercultural Communication

    Through a comparison of numerous cultures, students explore the primary distinguishing characteristics of culture and identify strategies for relating their own culture to those of others. Emphasis is placed on an eclectic cultural design. The primary goal is to provide students with practical and theoretical knowledge and an understanding of intercultural communication in contemporary life situations. Prerequisite(s): COMM 1210 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3410 Asian and American Cross Culture Communication

    A comparative and contrastive study of interpersonal communication in East Asia (i.e. China, Japan, and Korea) and the United States. The course familiarizes students with the foundations of cross-cultural pragmatics, and examines the differences and similarities in cognitive, verbal, and behavioral patterns among East Asians and between East Asians and Americans. Cross Listed Course(s): ASN 3410 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3480 Public Relations

    This course defines public relations and explores the appropriate functions and outlets for public relations activities. The course explores the basic tools of public relations. Students learn about various initiatives and tactical executions of the practice. This course is writing Intensive. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2100  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3490 Radio News

    Instruction and practical experience in the basic techniques of radio news writing are examined, including reporting for radio and producing radio news programs. Also includes the analysis of radio news broadcasts and discussions of the major issues involved in radio journalism. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2100 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3500 TV News

    Instruction and practical experience in the basic techniques of television news writing. Writing for film and videotape, reporting for television, and producing television news programs.  Analysis of television news broadcasts and discussion of the major issues involved in television journalism.  Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course.
      Prerequisite(s): COMM 2100  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3510 Advanced Reporting

    Guides students in developing in-depth news and feature articles. Evaluation of individual’s work. Matters of current concern to the news media are discussed. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2500 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3520 Broadcast Advertising

    Introduces the student to the development and philosophy of broadcast advertising. Theory and practice of commercial advertising techniques are covered. Emphasizes the nature of the creative process and the relationship existing among client, broadcaster, and the government. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2500 
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3525 Electronic News Gathering

    The research, writing, shooting and editing of television and web based news packages.
      Prerequisite(s): COMM 2260  
    Credits: 3.0
  

  • COMM 3530 Advanced Audio Production

    Students increase their ability to write, produce, direct, and perform in audio production projects. Introduction to various formats, creation of sound effects, musical background, and direction are emphasized. Students will be charged an additional Communication Lab Fee when enrolling in this course. Prerequisite(s): COMM 2250 
    Credits: 3.0
 

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