31 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.
Surveys the histories and convergences of various media, the effects media has on individuals and cultures, and methods of analyzing media texts to identify techniques to become more media literate.
COMM 1121 Visual Communication OR COMM 2255 Writing for Media ...................................................... 3
An introduction to the fundamental principles and techniques of modern media with emphasis on the convergence and integration of modern media.
COMM 2905 Communication for Social Impact OR ADV 3503 Advertising and Public Relations ................... 3 COMM 3050 Digital Cultures OR COMM 3245 Media Criticism ......................................................................... 3
Provides an overview of American journalism socially, politically, and historically from the Colonial Era through the current digital age with an emphasis on research, basic journalistic writing/reporting, ethics, and law.
Same as TA 2115. A study of the technical aspects of filmmaking and of the political and artistic role of film in society.
Same as TA 2116. A semester-long study of styles and concepts of films as practiced in various cultural, political, and social contexts throughout Asia. Analytical skills will focus on how to read the visual language of the film along with the spoken word (including subtitles). (Offered in alternate years). 169 | CATAWBA COLLEGE 2026–2027 Undergraduate Catalog
A study of various theories and types of verbal communication as they affect the dynamics of human relationships.
Theory and practice of sports reporting on the radio and television. Prerequisite: COMM 1110.
The learning and development of journalism techniques through actual publication practice. Limited to students working with the Pioneer, this course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 semester hours credit. Prerequisite: COMM 1240.
Theory and practice in various forms of writing for print journalism, digital journalism, advertising, radio, and screen.
An introduction to the theories, principles, and practices of modern public relations. Prerequisite: COMM 2255.
An introduction to the theory and practices associated with management and communication of information within organizations and businesses.
Study of the history of online information exchange including current standards/trends in internet publication with a focus on the creation of unique content for publication in various web-based formats.
Students develop storytelling techniques and skills that drive advocacy for social impact.
This course explores contemporary issues and concepts focused on the different ways that digital technology impacts interpersonal relationships, economics, politics, and culture. Students will emerge with a clearer understanding of the ways new media technologies impact and shape their lives, with improved media literacy, and with the vocabulary and skills necessary to engage in meaningful discussions, debates, and interventions around digital technologies and its various impacts in their lives. Prerequisite: COMM 1121.
The study of the history and personalities of sports in the U.S. Prerequisite: COMM 1110.
The study of how sports are played from a strategic perspective that goes beyond the basic level of understanding.
This course explores major communication theories foundational to the discipline of communication studies. Topics include interpersonal, organizations, and intercultural communication theories, among others. Prerequisite: COMM 1050, Junior or Senior status.
Theory and practice in critical analysis of most forms of media. Prerequisite: COMM 1050.
Total: 21 TELEVISION, FILM, AND STREAMING MEDIA PRODUCTION Minor
An exploration of the theory and practice of public relations by utilizing successful and unsuccessful cases and campaigns run by PR professionals.
An exploration of persuasive communication over the years with a focus on the formulation and creation of arguments in interpersonal and media in the past and today. Prerequisite: COMM 1121.
Reading, discussion, independent research, and written reports on a topic selected by the department.
An application of theory and methods of specific areas of speech communication in supervised experience.
Students learn to communicate proficiently with and about various constituencies with a focus on contemporary social and/or environmental justice issues. Students will gain the ability to use journalistic skills as tools of social justice.
Self-directed study following a contractual plan initiated by the student and approved by the departmental faculty.
A supervised application of theory to practice in a functional area relating to communication arts. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Two of the following courses ..................................................................................................................................... 6 COMM 3050 Digital Cultures FLM 3501 Short Form Content Creation COMM 2905 Communication for Social Impact ADV 3504 Consumption, Culture, and Identity COMM 4401 Internship in Communication ADV 3502 Methods of Inquiry Total: 42 COMMUNICATION STUDIES MAJOR (B.A. Degree) Communication Arts and Media Core .................................................................................................................... 18
Source: Catawba College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
