Communication

CMS 316. Intercultural Comm. 3 Hours

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION - Study of interpersonal communication with emphasis on people from different countries and with different cultural backgrounds. Focus on the influence of culture on communication and language, verbal and non-verbal communication similarities and differences from culture to culture, and challenges of successful intercultural communication.

CMS 414. Global Communication. 3 Hours

GLOBAL COMMUNICATION - Introduction to the main topics in the field of global communication. Emphasis on comparative mass media and current issues in global communication. Will not satisfy humanities requirement.

CMS 415. Women & Communication. 3 Hours

WOMEN AND COMMUNICATION - Seminar focusing on gender differences in communication, unique aspects to women's communication, and women's rhetoric. Current theory and research examined. Will not satisfy humanities requirement.

CMM 100. Princ of Oral Comm. 3 Hours

PRINCIPLES OF ORAL COMMUNICATION CAP - Pilot: Focuses on the understanding and application of oral communication principles, dialogue, and civility. These principles are applied to situations in which students will explain complex ideas, advocate a position, and engage in civil dialogue with others who might not agree.

CMM 110. Group Dec-Making. 1 Hour

GROUP DECISION MAKING - Communication processes for small decision-making groups. Focus is on the development of general competencies in leadership, group roles, conflict management, agenda setting, problem analysis and research, decision making and critical thinking.

CMM 111. Inform Public Sp. 1 Hour

INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING - Communication processes for presenting information in a public speaking context. Focus is on the development of general competencies in development and organization of ideas, research, adaptation to an audience, use of PowerPoint, and delivery.

CMM 112. Persuasive Public Sp. 1 Hour

PERSUASIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING - Communication processes for persuading listeners in a public speaking context. Focus is on the development of general competencies in the construction and organization of persuasive strategies, critical evaluation of arguments and evidence, research, adaptation to an audience, use of PowerPoint, and delivery.

CMM 113. Interviewing. 1 Hour

INTERVIEWING - Communication processes for information gathering and employment interviewing. Focus is on the development of general competencies in the conduct and organization of interviews, preparation of resumes, evaluation of questions and responses, research, listening, and nonverbal communication.

CMM 201. Foun-Mass Communcatn. 3 Hours

FOUNDATIONS OF MASS COMMUNICATION - Historical development of mass media in America; survey of mass media theories, impact of mass media on people and society, the role and influence of the news media, new technologies, programming, and pressure groups.

CMM 202. Foun-Com Thr&Rsrch. 3 Hours

FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION THEORIES AND RESEARCH - Study of the nature and scope of communication theories and research. Examination of how the communication discipline developed from classical traditions to its modern perspective.

CMM 311. Stds-Oral Perfrmnce. 3 Hours

STUDIES IN ORAL PERFORMANCE - Oral performance of poetry, prose, and drama; combining study of vocal modulations, pitch, inflection, and tone color with intellectual and emotional analysis of selections as a means of making the literature alive and immediately present.

CMM 313. Nonverbal Communcatn. 3 Hours

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION - Survey of theory and research in nonverbal behavior. Examination of the influence of environmental factors, physical behavior, and vocal cues on human communication.

CMM 315. Interntnl Mass Media. 3 Hours

INTERNATIONAL MASS MEDIA - Focus on the mass media of a particular foreign country or region of the world. Topics may include media content, use, societal effects and ownership.

CMM 320. Interpersnal Commnctn. 3 Hours

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION - Study of communication behavior in a variety of dyadic relationships including acquaintance, friendship, work, romantic, and family. Focus on communicative behavior and communicative processes in relationship development including building trust, managing conflict, negotiating power, and listening empathetically.

CMM 321. Small Group Commnctn. 3 Hours

SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION - Examination of theory and research related to communicative processes in small, task-oriented groups. Applications include a focus upon decision-making strategies, leadership, conflict management, and cohesion. Prerequisite(s): CMM 110.

CMM 322. Intervwng-Comm & Bus. 3 Hours

INTERVIEWING FOR COMMUNICATION AND BUSINESS - Analysis of communication in structured dyadic interaction. Emphasis on the following types of interviews: information-gathering, employment, appraisal, and persuasive. Application through role-playing and feedback systems. Prerequisite(s): CMM 113.

CMM 330. Media Writing. 3 Hours

MEDIA WRITING - Developing and practicing writing skills for journalism, public relations, and electronic media. Study and practice of ethics in determining news values, gathering information, and communicating clearly and accurately for mass audiences. AP style emphasized. Studio fee.

CMM 331. Feature Writing. 3 Hours

FEATURE WRITING - Developing and writing nonfiction stories for newspapers and magazines. Story types include personality profile, color, background, consumer, and commentary. Study and practice in journalistic reporting skills and literary writing techniques. Emphasis on content, organization, style, and accuracy. Strong command of AP style necessary. Prerequisite(s): CMM 330.

CMM 332. Publication Design. 3 Hours

PUBLICATION DESIGN - Layout and design of print and electronic publications, including newsletters, brochures, and web-based publications. Instruction in desktop and web publishing software, use of type and illustration, cost appraisal, printing methods. Studio fee.

CMM 333. Free Lance Writing. 3 Hours

FREE LANCE WRITING - Steps of free-lance publication, from market analysis to query letters to writing and rewriting. Mostly nonfiction, magazine markets, some newspaper and nonfiction book markets.

CMM 334. Sportswriting. 3 Hours

SPORTSWRITING - In addition to game stories, attention is also paid to writing about personalities, legal issues, and financial issues on the interscholastic, intercollegiate, amateur, and professional levels. Strong writing skills and knowledge of journalistic style expected. Prerequisite(s): CMM 330.

CMM 340. Fund of Broadcasting. 3 Hours

FUNDAMENTALS OF BROADCASTING - Survey of broadcasting, with emphasis on television and radio networks, programming, regulation, audience measurement, audience effects, and technology. Although attention is given both to the origins and future of the field, contemporary broadcasting is emphasized.

CMM 341. Audio Production. 3 Hours

AUDIO PRODUCTION - Study of the theories, processes, and technologies of audio production practices that can be applied in radio, television, and multimedia production. Exercises in recording of voice, music, and special effects. Course includes the operation of basic studio and field equipment, including analog and basic digital recording and editing. Studio fee.

CMM 342. Fund-Video Productn. 3 Hours

FUNDAMENTALS OF VIDEO PRODUCTION - Explores the techniques of studio and remote video production. Includes the technical and creative aspects of planning and script preparation, producing, directing, technical directing, graphics, editing, camera, lighting, and sound for a variety of video programs. Studio fee.

CMM 343. Scriptwrtng-Elec Med. 3 Hours

SCRIPTWRITING FOR ELECTRONIC MEDIA - Study of concrete approaches to and practice with the kinds of writing being done professionally in all program types on television and radio including corporate media writing. Prerequisite(s): CMM 330 or permission of instructor.

CMM 344. Multimda Dsgn/Prd I. 3 Hours

MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND PRODUCTION I - Introduction to producing in the interactive media of CD-ROM and other digital formats. Reviews basic object linking and embedding in familiar computer programs such as Word, PowerPoint, and Freelance Graphics. Students build skills in multimedia authoring, using all the fundamental tools of graphics, text, audio, and video. Studio fee.

CMM 345. Class Amer Film. 3-6 Hours

CLASSIC AMERICAN FILM - Topics course surveying the artistic evolution of American film. Includes the analysis of styles of producing, scripting, acting, directing, lighting, sound, cinematography, set design and editing through viewing of classic American films and selected international films that have influenced the art of American filmmaking. May be repeated once as topics change. Fee.

CMM 350. Propaganda Analysis. 3 Hours

PROPAGANDA ANALYSIS - Examination of major propaganda campaigns in history beginning with Greek democracy. Emphasis on twentieth century propaganda as psychological warfare. Principles of Aristotelean rhetorical theory applied to propaganda analysis.

CMM 351. Public Speaking. 3 Hours

PUBLIC SPEAKING - Oral communication in professional situations. Adaptation of principles of effective speaking to specific audiences and occasions. Delivery of informational, problem-solving, and special-occasion speeches. Prerequisite(s): CMM 111 or CMM 112.

CMM 352. Persuasion. 3 Hours

PERSUASION - Study of the use of communication to form attitudes. Examination of attitudes and social influence and their effects on human behavior. Topics include selected theories of persuasion, argument construction, and practical application.

CMM 354. Pol Campaign Comm. 3 Hours

POLITICAL CAMPAIGN COMMUNICATION - Examination of theory and research on the role, processes and effects of communication in political campaigns with emphasis on mass media, public speaking, debates, advertising, and interpersonal communications.

CMM 355. Rhetoric-Soc Movements. 3 Hours

RHETORIC OF SOCIAL MOVEMENTS - Study of rhetorical communication in American social movements through examination of the strategies, themes and tactics used by agitators and the institutional responses to discourse aimed at social change.

CMM 360. Prin of Pub Reltns. 3 Hours

PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS - Survey of the field of public relations emphasizing writing and public relations, theoretical implications of the field, the practitioner's role in organization and the community.

CMM 390. Independent Study. 1-3 Hours

INDEPENDENT STUDY - Supervised study involving directed readings, individual research (library, field, or experimental), or projects in the specialized areas of communication. May be repeated for up to six semester hours. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chairperson.

CMM 397. Communcatn Practicum. 1-3 Hours

COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM - Contracted participation in an approved on-campus communication organization. One semester hour per term to a maximum of three semester hours. Grading Option Two only.

CMM 410. Family Communication. 3 Hours

FAMILY COMMUNICATION - Study of the family from a communication perspective, considering the communication processes within the family and the extent to which communication affects and is affected by the family.

CMM 411. Health Communication. 3 Hours

HEALTH COMMUNICATION - Examination of communication theory and research as they relate to health care. Issues include reassurance, the role of the patient, interviews, health organizations, the media and health, compliance, providing explanations, and health care professions frequently neglected.

CMM 412. Statistcl Mthd-Comm. 3 Hours

STATISTICAL METHODS IN COMMUNICATION - Study of data gathering methods in communication. Practice in sampling, survey methods, questionnaire development, and experimental design. Emphasis on the use of logic to interpret data and to support claims.

CMM 413. Comm in Infrmtn Age. 3 Hours

COMMUNICATION IN THE INFORMATION AGE - Examination of issues related to development, economics, programming, and the future of new mass communication technologies. Prerequisite(s): CMM 201 or permission of instructor.

CMM 416. Devlpmnt-Mass Media. 3 Hours

DEVELOPMENT OF MASS MEDIA - History and analysis of the development and interdependence of mass media, print and electronic. Emphasis on its role in political and economic progress of U.S. and attendant responsibility.

CMM 420. Comm & Conflict Mgt. 3 Hours

COMMUNICATION AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT - Examination of the functions of communication in interpersonal conflict such as marital conflict, role conflict, and organizational conflict. Communicative strategies and tactics for managing conflict.

CMM 421. Commnctn-Organztns. 3 Hours

COMMUNICATION IN ORGANIZATIONS - Analysis of message initiation, diffusion, and reception in organizations; analysis of the role of communication in developing productive work relationships, management practices, and organizational cultures.

CMM 430. Copyediting. 3 Hours

COPYEDITING - Editing, particularly news copy editing and headline writing. Emphasis on clear and concise wording; proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation; and accuracy. Strong command of AP style necessary. Prerequisite(s): CMM 330.

CMM 431. Public Affairs Reporting. 3 Hours

PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING - Investigative and specialized reporting on matters of public concern. Practice in gathering information from primary and secondary sources, and writing about complex subjects for mass audiences. Prerequisite(s): CMM 330.

CMM 432. Law & News Media. 3 Hours

THE LAW AND NEWS MEDIA - Exploration of the free press clause of the First Amendment, as defined by the courts and media practice. Study of First Amendment core values and theories. Investigation into law on libel, privacy, censorship, access to information, and copyright, as well as regulation of broadcast, cable and new electonic media. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.

CMM 439. Spec Topics-Journlsm. 3-6 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN JOURNALISM - Concentrated study in special areas of journalism. May be repeated with change of topic.

CMM 440. Broadcast News. 3 Hours

BROADCAST NEWS - Study of the process and practice of news gathering and writing for radio and television. Course includes research, analysis, writing and editing news and features, as well as legal and ethical concerns of broadcast news. Studio fee. Prerequisite(s): CMM 330, CMM 342.

CMM 442. Adv Television Prod. 3 Hours

ADVANCED TELEVISION PRODUCTION - Advanced techniques of both studio and electronic field production and post-production editing for television. Studio fee. Prerequisite(s): CMM 342.

CMM 444. Multmedia Dsn&Prd II. 3 Hours

MULTIMEDIA DESIGN AND PRODUCTION II - Advanced level multimedia production emphasizing client-based project generation through a design/production team approach. Focus is on interface design; project planning, script writing, story boarding; digital image, sound and video editing; and the use of authoring software. Studio fee. Prerequisite(s): CMM 344.

CMM 446. Electronic Media Mgt. 3 Hours

ELECTRONIC MEDIA MANAGEMENT - Survey of the leadership/management roles and responsibilities of broadcasting, cable television and corporate media enterprises. Prerequisite(s): CMM 340.

CMM 449. Top-Electronic Media. 3 Hours

TOPICS IN ELECTRONIC MEDIA - Concentrated study in special areas of electronic media production, criticism, and management. May be repeated once with change of topic. Depending on topic, prerequisites may be imposed.

CMM 452. Pub Discourse & Crit. 3 Hours

PUBLIC DISCOURSE AND CRITICISM - Examination of the foundations of the field of communication. Major focus on the development of rhetorical theory with attention to rhetorical analysis and criticism.

CMM 460. Public Rel Writing. 3 Hours

PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING - Study, development and application of public relations strategies. Emphasis on strategically effective, factually accurate and grammatically sound written communications for organizational and mass audiences. Prerequisite(s): CMM 330, CMM 360.

CMM 461. Pub Rel Campaigns. 3 Hours

PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS - Students plan and carry out a public relations program for an established professional organization, work out solutions to communication and public relations problems, and prepare written campaign materials and handbooks. Prerequisite(s): CMM 330, CMM 360, CMM 460; senior standing.

CMM 469. Spe Top-Pub Relatns. 3 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS A - concentrated study in specific areas of public relations. Development of specialized projects. May be repeated once with change of topics. Prerequisite(s): CMM 360 or permission of instructor.

CMM 477. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approval of University Honors Program.

CMM 478. Honors Thesis. 3 Hours

HONORS THESIS PROJECT - Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Progam in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approved 477; approval of University Honors Program.

CMM 498. Communicatn Intrnshp. 1-6 Hours

COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP - Communication work experience in an approved organization. Student must be in good academic standing. Students are normally limited to a maximum of three semester hours. Under exceptional circumstances, students may petition the department chair for an additional three semester hours if the second internship is at a different organzation and the student can demonstrate that the position offers a unique and significant educational opportunity not available through the first internship. Grading Option Two only. Prerequisite(s): CMM 110, (CMM 111 or CMM 112), CMM 113, CMM 201, CMM 202, CMM 330; permission of department chairperson.

CMM 499. Sp Top-Communication. 3-6 Hours

SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION - Concentrated study in specific areas of speech communication. May be repeated once with change of topic.