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COMM 001. Self-Expression (0 credit)

A. Little theatre; B. Forensic Team; C. WGRE-FM; D. Student Television. The equivalent of one-fourth course toward the Group 6 self-expression requirement may be earned in any semester through non-credit participation in the above activities.

COMM 101. Introduction to Speech (1/2 course)

Attitudes, methods and techniques used in effective public speaking. Performance in informative and persuasive speaking.

COMM 104. Introduction to Communication Arts and Sciences (1 course)

An exploration of the fundamental concepts of human communication common to a wide range of forms including interpersonal interactions, public discourse, mass media and the theatre.

COMM 111. Beginning Acting (1 course)

Acting techniques and interpretation skills, exercises in pantomimic dramatization, characterization, choral reading and platform theatre.

COMM 117. Theatre Production (1 course)

The theory and practice of technical production. Scenery construction, lighting, properties, costume construction and make-up. Laboratory work on University productions.

COMM 124. Group Dynamics and Discussion (1 course)

The processes of discussion participation and group leadership with emphasis on the dynamics of small group deliberations. Current public issues are discussed using both informal methods and parliamentary procedure.

COMM 201. Oral Interpretation of Literature (1 course)

The techniques of oral interpretation with emphasis on analysis, appreciation and the communication of various forms of literature.

COMM 213. History of the Theatre I: Ancient Greece to 1642 (1 course)

The history and appreciation of the theatre from the fifth century B.C. to 1642.

COMM 214. History of the Theatre II: 1642 to Present (1 course)

The history and appreciation of the theatre from 1642 to the present.

COMM 223. Public Communication and Controversy (1 course)

An exploration of the nature and methods of persuasive communication, including motivational theories, attention, logical argument, audience analysis and the role of personality, integrated with practice in public speaking.

COMM 225. Interpersonal Communication (1 course)

An examination of major theories and research on communication in pairs and informal groups. Attention will also be given to the development of communication skills relevant to interpersonal contexts.

COMM 227. Intercultural Communication (1 course)

A consideration of the influence of such cultural variables as language values, institutions, traditions, customs and nonverbal behavior on the communication process. Special attention given to communication situations in education, business, international relations and other areas where communication is a dynamic component in cross cultural understanding.

COMM 233. Mass Communication in Modern Society (1 course)

A basic orientation to the history, theory and process of mass communication. Particular emphasis is given to the relationships among the various media and their audiences, media law and other regulatory controls, news and information, media effects, emerging communications and future trends.

COMM 235. Broadcast Journalism (1 course)

Critical analysis of the role of broadcast news in modern society, including ethics and responsibilities. Study and practice in preparation, reporting and broadcasting of news emphasizing documentary production, news analysis and public affairs reporting.

COMM 236. Television Production and Televisual Literacy (1 course)

An introduction to the basic concepts and processes of television production. Emphasis is placed on the creation and analysis of ideas communicated through the medium of television, including aesthetic, ethical and technical influences on message construction. Students learn studio and field production: basic scripting, lighting, audio, camera/picturization, editing, directing, etc. Televisual literacy is developed, and assignments apply the critical skills needed to interpret and analyze visual imagery and television programming.

COMM 243. Voice Science and Phonetics (1 course)

An introduction to voice production and diction (articulation, pronunciation and intonation), providing a brief overview of the voice and oral mechanism, a contrast of "standard American" and dialectical English, analysis and practice of voice improvement and diction, and training in phonetics and transcriptions. Emphasis will be on increasing awareness of personal speaking patterns with opportunities to adapt or adopt various dialects.

COMM 291. Inquiries into Communication (1 course)

Designated topics in communication and theatre are explored. May be repeated with different topics.

COMM 299. Internship in Communication Arts and Sciences (1/2-1 course)

A. Mass Communication; B. Rhetoric and Public Address; C. Theatre. An experiential course for those students who will intern with an agency outside the University. This course does not satisfy departmental distribution requirements.

COMM 301. Advanced Oral Interpretation (1 course)

Advanced work in the analysis and performance techniques for the oral performance of literature. Particular attention is given to forms of group interpretation.

COMM 312. Advanced Acting (1 course)

Advanced study in performance techniques concentrating on form and styles of acting in selected periods and movements.

COMM 314. History of Theatrical Theory and Criticism (1 course)

The principles of dramatic criticism from Aristotle to the present, utilizing theories of dramaturgy and techniques for the production of historical plays.

COMM 316. Stage Directing (1 course)

The theories of techniques and styles of acting and directing, including laboratory practice in selecting, casting, acting and directing.

COMM 317. Advanced Theatre Production and Design (1 course)

Advanced study in theatre technology as it relates to production with particular emphasis on scenery and lighting design.

COMM 319. Writing for Stage, Screen and TV (1 course)

A workshop approach to creative story making in the three forms of media. Emphasis is on the relationship between form and content, dramatic structure and critical response. Students are expected to complete a full length stage play, screenplay or teleplay.

COMM 321. Studies in American Public Address (1 course)

Selected American speakers and their speeches, with reference to the social, political and intellectual milieus within which they have appeared.

COMM 322. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (1 course)

The development of rhetorical theory, with an introduction to speech criticism, based on readings from Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Campbell, Blair, Whately and contemporary rhetorical theorists.

COMM 326. Communication in Organizations (1 course)

An examination of the role of communication in coordinating, integrating and regulating human activity in organizations. Particular attention will be given to the ways in which information diffusion contributes to the development of organizational consensus, rules and norms.

COMM 332. Telecommunications Management (1 course)

A critical analysis of management practices in broadcasting and telecommunication systems. Audience research, program strategy, federal regulation and advertising issues are addressed. Prerequisite: COMM 233 or permission of instructor.

COMM 334. Media Criticism (1 course)

Justification and application of various approaches to critiquing and analyzing mass communication messages. Insight to the ethical burdens, social and moral, of the media and its institutions. Prerequisite: COMM 233 or permission of instructor. Not open for Pass-Fail credit.

COMM 335. Mass Communication Law (1 course)

Inquiry into mass communication law, the FCC, shield laws, censorship, management and operating regulations, anti-trust practices, executive communication, newspersons' privileges, political broadcasting, telecommunication policy and regulation of the media. An analysis of the political and economic forces affecting the development of mass communication law.

COMM 344. Communicative Disorders (1 course)

A survey of disorders of communication with emphasis on their nature and etiology as well as current remedial techniques. Topics include neurology, anatomy and physiology of speech and hearing, language development disorders, articulation disorders, stuttering, voice disorders, hearing impairment, cerebral palsy speech, aphasia, cleft palate speech and multicultural/diversity language issues.

COMM 350. Communication Research Methods (1 course)

A course in methods of research (quantitative and qualitative). Covers problem statement construction, strategies of research design, literature review, methods of observation, questionnaires, content analysis and interpretation of data (statistical and humanistic). Not open for Pass-Fail credit.

COMM 400. Teaching of Communication Arts and Sciences (1/2 course)

The special methods involved in speech education. May count toward a major in communication arts and sciences.

COMM 401. Special Topics in Communication Arts and Sciences (1/2-1 course)

Recent topics have included Public Relations, International Media, Family Communication, Conflict Resolution, American Theatre and the Vietnam War, Human Communication Theory, American Film and Culture and Writing for Stage, Screen and TV. This course number may be repeated for credit with different topics.

COMM 402. Special Topics in Theatre (1/2-1 course)

May be repeated for credit with different topics.

COMM 450. Senior Seminar (1 course)

The integrated conclusion of the departmental curriculum with emphasis on research methodology and writing. Prerequisite: permission of the department. Not open for Pass-Fail credit.

COMM 491-492. Projects in Communication Arts and Sciences (1/2-1 course each semester)

A. Interpretation; B. Theatre; C. Technical Theatre; D. Radio; E. Television; F. Speech Pathology and Audiology; G. Rhetoric and Public Address; H. Communication Theory; J. Speech Education. Prerequisite: permission of department. No more than two courses credit may be taken as projects. Not open for Pass-Fail credit.

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