COMM-ST 110      Fundamentals Of Effective Speaking And Listening
An introduction to the dimensions of effective platform speaking with special emphasis on developing critical listening skills. Lecture, performance, and discussion. Every semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 140      Principles Of Communication
An interdisciplinary introduction to the study of contemporary communication studies including a consideration of intrapersonal, interpersonal and public communication. Lecture. For non-majors only. Offered: Fall or winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 212      Argumentation And Debate
A study of the nature of logical discourse generated through the preparation and presentation of oral argument within the framework of the debate format. Lecture, performance and discussion. Offered: Fall and winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 213      Argumentation And Critical Thought
An introduction to the theory and application of argument construction. The course is designed to examine the fundamental strategies of critical thinking and to help understand the relationships among critical thought and argumentation development and refutation. This course is designed for application across many fields and is not specific to debate or oral argument. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: None. Offered: Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 220      Introduction: Modern Communications Media
A comprehensive survey of the content, structure and control of the communications media in American society--newspaper, motion pictures, radio and television; providing an informational frame of reference that will enable discerning students to formulate and apply useful critical concepts in evaluating America's media environment. Every semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 230      Introduction To Film Studies
The course is an introduction to the study of film as an art form and industrial practice. Students are introduced to the basic terms and concepts of film theory, including theories of film editing and mise-en-scene while becoming familiar with the basic ""canon"" of major films and directors that form the foundations for the academic field of film studies. Prerequisites: English 110. Offered: Spring and Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 250      Introduction To Film And Video Methods
This course is a comprehensive examination of film and video production methods and visual literacy. It is the foundation and prerequisite for all film, video, and new media production courses. It is also the professional media production overview course for advertising, public relations, and other creative, non-technical communications careers. Prerequisite: None Offered: Spring,Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 265      Media Photoimaging
An introduction to the production and manipulation of photographic images as they are applied in the print publishing medium, multi-image, and multimedia communications. Photography will be examined as a fundamental medium for the study of visual communication and the techniques of creating specifically meaningful images. This course will provide an essential familiarity with the terminology, concepts, practices, and process variables involved in photographic direction and production supervision, and will also introduce the basics of image composition, manipulation, and quality control. Offered: On Demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 281      Animation
This course provides an introduction to animation production techniques and an overview of the history of American animation arts. We will address both stop-motion and computer animation using industry standard software.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 303      Introduction To Journalism
Introduction to the styles and techniques of reporting and writing basic news through assignments in straight news, features and in-depth stories. Exposure to the history and principles of American journalism. Practical application in writing news and news feature articles. Also offered as ENGLISH 303WI.
Credits: hours
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COMM-ST 308      Introduction To The Study Of Human Communication
This course serves to introduce students to the basic theories, perspectives and methodologies used (historically and currently) in the study of speech, interpersonal and mass communication.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 311      Radio & Television Performance
A study of the specialized radio and television performing and operating situations and techniques simulated and evaluated in studio sessions. Lecture, discussion and performance. Prerequisite: None.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 312      Advanced Public Speaking
Advanced study of rhetorical theory and its application to the presentation and criticism of public discourse. Prerequisite: COMM-ST 110. Offered: Fall & Winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 314      Reporting
A seminar of practical application in advanced reporting. Assignments to cover news events and to pursue in-depth news reports on the campus and off. Work is turned in on deadline and critiqued by the instructor. Also offered as ENGLISH 313. Prerequisite: ENGLISH 110, ENGLISH 225, and successful completion of the WEPT.
Credits: hours
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COMM-ST 317      Persuasion
A study of the rhetorical, psychological and ethical principles of influencing and controlling individuals and groups, and of the methods of adapting to various attitudes and audiences through the preparation, presentation and evaluation of persuasive speeches. Lecture, discussion and performance. Prerequisite: Communication Studies 110. Offered: On demand.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 320      Mass Media, Culture And Society
A critical exploration of the role of mass media (and its reception) in the social construction of reality. The course employs theoretical, analytical and empirical approaches derived from multidisciplinary sources, particularly ""critical theory"" semiology, post-structuralism, psychoanalysis and ethnography. Term paper required. Prerequisite: Offered: Every semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 322      Oral Performance In Speech Communication
This course is designed to develop and strengthen oral communication for students pursuing careers in pre-law, media, human resources, and education as well as increase the skills of potential professional speakers. The student will learn to develop emotional, vocal, physical, and non-verbal skills through an investigation of poetry, prose, and non-fiction literature. Through the process of reading, studying, investigating, rehearsing, and performing literary and nonliterary works, the students will learn to pay particular attention to the voice embodied in a given text and the cultural and social context within which that voice speaks. Prerequisite: COMM-ST 110. Offered: Fall and Winter.
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 331      Mass Media In America
Writing intensive. Social History of the development of mass media, radio, film and television, from Marconi's first experiments to the present. Emphasis placed on relationship of American culture and American media. Term paper required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the WEPT. Offered: Fall.
Credits: hours
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COMM-ST 339      Film Theory And Criticism
The course serves to locate the film medium within the study of human communication while developing an understanding of the effects of film on the individual and society with an emphasis on understanding the film medium as both an art form and a reflection of a social system with national, cultural & sub-cultural components. Term paper required. Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 hours
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COMM-ST 341      Rhetorical Theory And Criticism
An analysis of significant public discourse within the context of social protest and political rhetoric with attention to applying methods of communication criticism in evaluating the effectiveness of persuasive advocacy aimed at social change. Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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