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COMM- Communication Studies
COMM 100 Basics of Public Speaking (1)
Co-requisite: COMM 103. Overview of concepts central to effective public speaking including managing nervousness, researching and organizing information, thinking critically, delivering messages, fielding questions and influencing an audience.
COMM 102 Introduction to Communication (3)
An introduction to the nature of communication as symbolic behavior including an overview of communication contexts.
COMM 103 Speaking Evaluation (2)
Co-requisite: COMM 100. Evaluation of basic concepts central to effective speaking, listening, responding and critical thinking in an oral context.
COMM 111 Oral Interpretation (3)
(2 lecture, 2 laboratory) A study in the oral interpretation of literature, especially prose and poetry. Laboratory experiences include substantial student performance in individual and group presentations.
COMM 201 Inquiry in Communication (3)
An introduction to communication inquiry; includes practice with skills of critical thinking, library research and social science techniques.
COMM 211 Argumentation and Debate (3)
Study the basics of argumentation including reasoning, evidence and critical thinking. Practice the practical skills of public debating.
COMM 212 Professional Speaking (3)
Prerequisite: COMM 100 or instructor's consent. Practical experience in presentation design and delivery to facilitate understanding of a message and for influence of others.
COMM 220 Interpersonal Communication (3)
An undergraduate course focusing on the philosophical and theoretical issues of self-perception and relationships as they are affected by verbal and non-verbal communication.
COMM 221 Nonverbal Communication (3)
An overview of current theory and research in communication. The course will focus on nonverbal communication message systems and their impact on the communication process.
COMM 223 Intercultural Communication (3)
Learn about the communication concepts and theories inherent in the process of interacting with individuals in cross-cultural and inter-ethnic situations. (LAC)
COMM 324 Family Communication (3)
Investigate family structure from a human communication perspective.
COMM 330 Small Group Communication (3)
Apply problem-solving and decision-making techniques and theories, particularly in the relationship between communication and group variables such as leadership roles and cohesiveness.
COMM 331 Organizational Communication (3)
Study the dynamics of communication activities within an organization.
COMM 341 Courtroom Communication (3)
Investigate the relationship between communication and the law and legal argumentation and persuasion within courtroom advocacy. Analyze communication within the legal profession.
COMM 343 Persuasion (3)
Investigate major variables surrounding attitude change and human persuasion.
COMM 350 Communication in the Classroom (3)
Prerequisite: COMM 201 or consent of instructor. Investigate communication theory and research related specifically to the classroom setting. Course content will focus on the development of self-concept perception, verbal and non-verbal language and group dynamics.
COMM 352 Methods of Teaching Speech Communication (3)
Prerequisites: EDFE 120 or EDFE 125. Focus of the course is on curriculum and classroom organization, testing and evaluation, procedures and materials specific to secondary speech communication instruction.
COMM 422 Directed Study (1-3)
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
COMM 431 Communication and Leadership (3)
Examine theories of leadership, major leadership research findings and various leadership methods. Consider how the principles derived from leadership literature can be applied to small group and organizational settings.
COMM 461 Seminar in Communication (1-3)
Investigate issues of current concern for COMM professionals with subject varied according to faculty expertise. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits, under different subtitles.
COMM 491 Communication Theory Capstone (3)
Consent of instructor. Summative course of the nature and function of communication theory and research including an overview of the traditions of theory and current perspectives in the discipline.
COMM 492 Undergraduate Internship (1-10)
Supervised work experience in area of specialization. Submit a proposal to the coordinator of internships six weeks before registration. Maximum of six semester credit hours may be counted toward the major. Repeatable, maximum of ten credits.
COMM 502 Teaching College COMM Courses (1)
Required of all graduate teaching assistantships in COMM. S/U graded. Repeatable, maximum of three credits.
COMM 504 Rhetorical Theory (3)
Systematic review of the major contributions of rhetorical theorists for their probable impact on communication.
COMM 512 Persuasion (3)
Investigate the implications of contemporary research and theory in the area of persuasion and attitude change.
COMM 514 Interpersonal Communication (3)
An overview of current theoretical perspectives on interpersonal communication and representative supportive research.
COMM 515 Group Communication (3)
Examine theories of group process, major group process research findings and how the principles derived from communication literature can be applied to small groups.
COMM 517 Organizational Communication (3)
Examine theories of organizing, research findings on organizational communication and how the principles derived from communication impact institutions.
COMM 531 Communication and Leadership (3)
Examine theories of leadership, major leadership research findings and various leadership methods. Consider how the principles derived from leadership literature can be applied to small group and organizational settings.
COMM 541 Courtroom Communication (3)
Investigate the relationship between communication and the law and legal argumentation and persuasion within courtroom advocacy. Analyze communication within the legal profession.
COMM 542 Seminar in Political Communication (3)
Graduate students only. Analysis and criticism of political discourse using theories and methods from the discipline of communication.
COMM 553 Professional Speaking (3)
Prerequisites: COMM 100, COMM 103. Theory and practice of advanced speech composition, presentational decisions and techniques in a variety of contexts.
COMM 561 Seminar in Communication (1-3)
Investigate issues of current concern, for COMM professionals with subject varied according to faculty expertise. Repeatable, maximum of nine credits, under different subtitles.
COMM 592 Internship (1-3)
Receive professional communicative experience. Submit a proposal to the Internship Coordinator six weeks before registration. Hours may not be credited to 30 basic hours in communication graduate program. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.
COMM 600 Graduate Study in Communication (3)
Orientation to graduate study with emphasis on learning to conduct literature reviews using the major journals of the communication discipline. Introduction to research using quantitative, qualitative and rhetorical approaches.
COMM 601 Qualitative Methods in Communication Research (3)
Orientation to the methods of qualitative research that are most frequently used in the communication discipline. Practical experience in data gathering and analysis procedures.
COMM 602 Quantitative Methods in Communication Research (3)
Orientation to the methods of quantitative research that are most frequently used in the communication discipline. Practical experience in data gathering and analysis procedures.
COMM 603 Communication Theory (3)
The study of current theories of human communication and the process of theory building.
COMM 605 Rhetorical Criticism (3)
Systematic review of the major contributions of rhetorical criticism theorists for their probable impact on communication.
COMM 622 Directed Studies (1-3)
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
COMM 699 Thesis (1-6)
Optional for Master of Arts candidates on recommendation of major advisor. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.
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