26 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.
COMM 101Understanding Mass Media3
This course asks students to study the impact of American mass media on American culture and on the cultures of other nations; to consider how mass media alters concepts of culture; and to develop an understanding of the economic forces that influence and shape the media. An emphasis will be placed on critical thinking in a seminar situation.
Study of the impact of American mass media on American culture and on the cultures of other nations. Students are asked to consider how mass media alter concepts of culture; and are encouraged to develop an understanding of the economic forces that influence and shape the media. An emphasis is placed on critical thinking in a seminar situation.
ENG 101 - Writing and Research or ENG 101H - Writing and Research - Honors
COMM 102Interpersonal Communication3
This course is designed to offer a survey of interpersonal communication theories in order to develop effective interpersonal communication skills. Theory and practical applications on the impact of culture in shaping perception, self-esteem, the self, effective listening, language usage, non-verbal messages, conflict management strategies, and the stages in interpersonal development. Development and study of effective interpersonal communication skills are key to both personal and professional success.
Journalism and Democracy asks students to study the historical background of American journalism - its role in democracy, trends, evolution, technology, pioneers, and standard-bearers across all news distribution platforms; to develop a concept of fair and credible news reporting and all the factors that may affect those qualities, including ethical dilemmas; to understand the importance of the right to a free press and the laws that protect journalists and those that restrict them.
ENG 101-Ready: Successful completion of ENG 92 or ENG 101 or ESL 122 or Course Placement
COMM 104News Reporting and Writing3
An introduction to reporting and writing news for all media, including defining what is newsworthy. This is the first of two foundational courses for the journalism program. Students will develop a mastery of the basic elements of newsgathering, interviewing, and storytelling skills that conform to standards of clarity, accuracy, and fairness. An emphasis is placed on gaining practical experience through reporting on campus and community events. The course includes an immersion in grammar, spelling, and punctuation (GSP). Students must receive a passing grade on the GSP test in order to continue in upper level journalism courses.
This audio-focused course uses the basic elements and tools of multimedia journalistic storytelling and interactive online journalism platforms with the goal of giving every student a rudimentary knowledge of how to produce, edit and publish audio news stories using multimedia.
Theory and performance in interpersonal and intercultural communication and public speaking; the research preparation, delivery, and critical evaluation of representative oral presentations. This course grants Communications or English credit.
An in-depth exploration of issues and topics in communication. Students learn techniques and styles of oral communication and utilize these throughout the course to share research in special topics such as listening, intercultural communication, communication between genders, and the power of language to shape our perceptions of the world around us. Students work in groups as well as individually, and investigate and experience communication in a variety of contexts. Oral presentations requiring extensive planning and preparation and a research paper are required.
ENG 101 - Writing and Research or ENG 101H - Writing and Research - Honors
COMM 110Speech Communication for Non-Native Speakers3
Theory and performance in interpersonal and intercultural communication and public speaking in English as a second language. Non-native English speaking students will engage in the research preparation, delivery, and critical evaluation of representative oral presentations. Additional focus is on pronunciation and accent reduction for non-native speakers.
Effective use of the voice and speech mechanism; breathing, phonation, resonance articulation; individual instruction and practice in voice and speech improvement. Several varieties of American English are introduced as well as discussion of the many languages, cultures, and dialects that have influenced American English.
Writing lab with practice in organizing and writing for print, electronic and digital media; introduction to news, feature and advocacy writing; focus on aesthetics, ethical and legal issues; application to journalism, broadcasting, public relations, advertising and digital/social media.
Sports Media is a rapidly growing field of communications/journalism and this course introduces students to its basic tools, techniques, and vocabulary. By focusing on digital sports media writing, reporting, editing, research, and sports media history, students will be given the opportunity and guidance to develop a video and/or audio sports media segment(s) per industry standards which will then be presented on social media platforms.
Theory and techniques of small group communication; emphasis on problem solving, leadership, conflict negotiation skills, persuasion, argumentation and formal debate. Working with a group or team, students prepare and deliver oral presentations requiring research and evidence.
A hands-on course designed to establish working skills in the various areas of audio production, including podcasting and audio storytelling. Students will study various types of audio production and learn modern audio recording techniques for broadcast, podcasts, film, and voiceovers. Areas covered include basic sound theory, audio recording, microphones (types and uses), audio consoles, and sound editing.
Practical study of media performance. This course is designed to provide students on-camera experience. Students will study techniques of effective communication through practice. Performances include commercials, newscasts, and interviews.
This course introduces the beginning journalist to the basic tools, techniques and vocabulary of broadcast journalism. The focus is on broadcast news writing, research, journalism history, and reporting. Ethical issues are also reviewed and analyzed. Students learn how to fully develop a video news segment to be presented in a journalistic style. Topics covered include research, visual presentation, audio elements, and post-production skills.
This online course examines how television and radio stations and networks function with a focus on production techniques and the theoretical step-by-step process/theory behind conception to delivery of media. The course is aimed at those producing radio or TV projects for the first time and offers relevant instruction that takes into account the context in which students typically work and the type of equipment typically available to them.
COMM 120Voice and Diction for English Language Learners3
Students will learn and apply effective voice and diction of Standard American English using breath, phonation, resonation, and articulation. The course will address language variations, including regionalisms, accents, and the influence of various languages and cultures on American English.
A broadening of basic television techniques, including script preparation, sets and scenery, special effects, makeup and clothing, performing and acting, video editing, remote telecasts, music for television, outside production facilities, advanced producing and directing, including directorial styles, dramatic content, and staging. Combination lecture and lab. Student video projects recorded on videotape.
This course is designed to teach students to exercise their power as citizens by becoming perceptive news consumers. As we become our own editors, gatekeepers, and aggregators, we must FILTER the “blur” of information overload. Through critical-thinking skills, a grasp of the impact of technology on the production of information, and the practical application of the concept of filtering information that is made readily available to us by various news media, News Literacy students will learn how to find the reliable information they need to make decisions, take action, make judgements and responsibly share information.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of podcasting, including planning, writing, and production. Students will develop skills in storytelling and interviewing while gaining hands-on experience in a podcast studio. Emphasis is placed on content creation, producing engaging episodes, exploring a range of genres, and completing multiple podcast projects. Students will use industry-standard equipment to record and edit their work.
This course is designed to offer a survey of intercultural communication theories to develop effective cross-cultural communication skills. Theory and practical applications on the impact of culture in shaping communication needs of people from various backgrounds and co-cultures, management and adaptation, intercultural negotiation, and how culture impacts conflict between individuals, cultures, and nations.
COMM 109 - Speech Communication or COMM 110 - Speech Communication for Non-Native Speakers
COMM 203Creative Media Capstone3
Designed to be taken in the last semester of the Communications & Media Arts degree program, the course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in the communications and media arts by illustrating effective written and oral skills along with the ability to produce digital content. The course reviews and examines aspects of non-mediated and mediated communication focusing on persuasive writing and media arts.
COMM 109 - Speech Communication or COMM 110 - Speech Communication for Non-Native Speakers
COMM 205Communications and Media Arts Internship 13
This course is designed to promote career awareness through work experience in the field of Communications & Media Arts. Students will integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. A total of 120 hours in field/at internship during the semester is required.
Permission of Curriculum Chair OR Department Chair, Communications, Journalism, & Media Arts
COMM 206Communications and Media Arts Internship 23
This course is designed to promote career awareness through work experience in the field of Communications and Media Arts. Students will integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. A total of 120 hours in field/at internship during the semester is required.
