13 courses with the subject COMM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
The primary purpose of this course is to provide students an introduction to the field of communication. Students will practice and develop skills in the areas of interpersonal communication, public speaking, and small group communication. Offered: Fall, Spring.
2-4 cr Speaking
From the posts people scroll to the shows they stream, media shapes patterns of thought, communication, and connection. Students critically examine these influences by exploring media’s history, functions, and its evolving impact on culture, identity, and ethics. Students gain foundational knowledge in media theory, develop media literacy skills, and analyze how industry forces and technologies shape content and audiences. Through close analysis of media texts, guided reflections, and critical
The primary purpose of this course is to assist the student in examining and developing competence as an interpersonal communicator. Students will practice skills and learn strategies to develop and manage relationships more effectively in a variety of contexts. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Behind every press conference, news headline, and social media campaign is public relations at work. It shapes how organizations build relationships, communicate values, and respond to public concerns. Grounded in foundational principles and key theories, students explore its history, ethical dimensions, and evolving role across sectors. Through case studies, media strategy evaluations, and communication planning, students strengthen their critical thinking and gain practical experience essential for navigating today’s complex media and public relations landscapes. Offered: Spring.
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The primary purpose of this course is to discover the cultural and personal connections in oral storytelling. Through critical analysis and performance, students will explore the art of storytelling. Emphasis will be given to vocal and physical delivery elements as a means to communicate the message of cultural and personal narrative. Students will perform a variety of stories. Offered: Fall, Spring.
A headline that grabs attention or a post that sparks conversation often comes down to the strategy behind the message. Strategic media communication focuses on how ideas are shaped, delivered, and received across mass media environments. Students learn to gather information and develop media messages for a variety of platforms, including news, strategic communication, digital publishing, and emerging online spaces, while building proficiency in media conventions and audience adaptation. Through practice, feedback, and revision, students gain hands-on experience producing professional media content for a range of communication contexts. Spring.
Communication (3 cr) The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the communicative impact of social media. Students will be introduced to the general concept of what social media is, its impact on society, and the influence that mediated communication has on the development of identity and relationships with others. Offered: Fall, Spring.
An examination of a special topic in the field of communication; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.
Students will explore careers in the communication field in a local organization, putting into practice skills learned in communication courses. Students must finish 45 hours per credit at the internship, complete additional course work, and meet with a communication faculty member. Students may register for 2 to 4 credits. consent of instructor. Offered: Fall, Spring.
This course explores how communication functions within families to develop, maintain, enrich, or limit family relationships. Descriptive rather than prescriptive, the course emphasizes understanding families as unique communication systems embedded within sub-cultural and cultural ecosystems. Awareness of the functions of communication in families can help students understand more about how and why their families behave as they do. The course also provides several theoretical approaches to help students better understand the interactional dynamics occurring in their family or families. Offered: Fall, Spring.
Source: Normandale Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
