COM 111 Public Speaking
The course focuses on speech preparation, organization, audience analysis, style, listening, and overcoming speech fright. (Fall, spring)

COM 188 Forensics Practicum
A non-credit experience in forensics.

COM/THR 216 Film Production I
This course demonstrates the basics of 16 mm filmmaking. The student will make short films that demonstrate the art and process of shooting in B/W.

COM 247 Documentary
A video production course that integrates lecture and criticism with hands-on experience dealing with non-fiction subjects.

COM 280 Introduction to Communication Studies
An introductory survey course designed to acquaint students with the world of ideas that serves as the foundation for the field of communication studies. (Fall)

COM/THR 312 Film Production II
The focus of this course builds on the lessons learned in COM 216 and adds the study of color photography and sound design. Though exercises and assignments the student will develop skills in scripting, shooting, and editing short films. (Prereq.: COM/THR 216)

COM 321 Business and Professional Speaking
This course explores advanced issues in public address including delivery and performance, vocal control, persuasion, audience adaptation, argument construction, and speaker credibility. The class uses a series of speeches, ranging from impromptu speaking and persuasion to job interviewing and sales presentations, in order to hone students’ speaking skills. (Prereq.: COM 111)

COM 326 Building Working Relationships
This course explores working relationships in a changing world. Self-assessment tools and applied papers help participants gain a better understanding of the role the individual plays within the context of workplace relationships. Emphasis is placed on interpersonal, group, and organizational relationships. (Prereq.: Junior or senior standing and at least one of the following courses— SOC 121, SWK 260, BUS 242, BUS 252, PSY 102, PSY 105)

COM 329 Intercultural Communication
This course explores cultural differences and their implications for communication, including differences in values, norms, social interaction, and code systems. (Spring: alternate years)

COM 343 Studio Production
Introduction to video production with an emphasis on creative concept development, script-writing, directing, and producing for video. Should be taken concurrently with THR 333. (Fall)

COM 345 Organizational Communication
An examination of communication in organizational settings. Focuses on topics such as superior-subordinate relationships, management styles, motivation of employees, organizational culture, effective use of meetings, and sources of communication problems.

COM 348 Digital Video Production
This course combines studio and field production with special emphasis on post-production editing. Students work in production teams to create and produce a one-hour magazine format news program and music video. (Prereq.: COM 343 or 347)

COM 351 Argumentation
Develops critical thinking skills by study of the theory and practice of argument, evidence, fallacies, and refutation. Includes how to build and analyze public arguments that confront students in their everyday lives. (Prereq.: COM 111 or consent of instructor. Fall)

COM 352 Persuasion
Examination of the process of influence in a variety of social contexts, paying special attention to the psychological aspects of persuasion. (Prereq.: MPG 3; COM 111 or consent of instructor. Spring)

COM 354 Interpersonal Communication
A study of the dynamics of human interaction through verbal and non-verbal messages; emphasis on factors that build relationships and help to overcome communication barriers. (Spring)

COM 355 Small Group Communication
A study of group dynamics and leadership with emphasis on decision making, leadership styles and conflict management. (Spring)

COM 410 Communicating a Self in the Modern Organization
Understanding through dialogue of the functions of communication in organizational settings with particular emphasis on the self-defining aspects of the social contract between the individual and the organization in a changing world. Collateral readings, open dialogue, and individual projects. (WEC only)

COM/THR 420 Issues in Contemporary Cinema
This course will examine cultural, artistic, commercial, and theoretical concerns that occur in world cinema today. Our purpose is to help students both contextualize the cinema they see in appropriate and insightful ways, and to provide a sophisticated critical apparatus to help them read films as texts and to interpret the cinema’s larger societal value and impact. (Prereq: ENL 371)

COM 480 Public Relations/Promotional Communication
Public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing, and business. An overview of public relations as a career and a survey of basic promotional communication in profit and nonprofit organizations. (WEC only)

COM 490 Communication Studies Keystone: Critical Conversations About Communication and Vocation
A synthesis of communication theories and application of those theories to each student’s sense of vocation. This course satisfies the Keystone requirement.

COM 495 Communication Topics
Selected topics in communication with emphasis on the use of primary sources and methodology of research.

Internships and Independent Study Courses.

COM 199 Internship

COM 299 Directed Study

COM 399 Internship

COM 499 Independent Study/Research

ELECTIVES.
See department listings for the following approved electives:

AIS 325
ART 132
ART 224
ART 225
ART 330
BUS 242
BUS 340
BUS 440
BUS 450
CSC 160
ENL 226
ENL 227
ENL 228
ENL 241
ENL 327
ENL 430
MIS 175
MIS 379
MKT 252
MKT 352
MKT 355
PHI 230
POL 342
POL 375
PSY 215
PSY 315
PSY 325
PSY 371
PSY 373
PSY 485
SOC 231
SOC 265
SOC 349
SOC 362
SOC 363
SOC 375
THR 232
THR 325
THR 350
THR 360