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COMMUNICATION (COMM)
100. Fundamentals of Communication (2) Introduces beginning students to the scope of the discipline of communication. P, COMM 106 or COMM 112; COMM 102, COMM 103, COMM 104, COMM 105.
102. Public Communication (2) Introduction to modes of public communication with an emphasis upon public speaking as a prototype. CR, COMM 100.
103. Communication in Small Groups (2) Introduction to small group communication with practice and exemplification of principles in small group discussion. CR, COMM 100.
104. Interpersonal Communication (2) Study and application of basic communication concepts to the description and analysis of interpersonal communication transactions. CR, COMM 100.
105. Introduction to Nonverbal Communication (2) Study and application of basic communication concepts to the description and analysis of nonverbal cues. CR, COMM 100.
106. Communication of Literature (2) Introduction to the performance of literature, with emphasis on the sound and gesture and the emotional and intellectual meanings of the texts of prose, poetry, and drama. CR, COMM 100.
107. Intercultural Communication (2) I II This course explores issues related to intercultural communication process. We will examine the complex relationship between culture and communication. P or CR, COMM 100.
193. Internship (1-4) [Rpt./]
194. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]
199. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
200. Fundamentals Analysis of Communication Behavior (3) II S Study and application of principles of analysis to communication functions operating to structure social groups and social systems.
209. Introduction to Communication Technology (3) II An overview of new communication technology and the process of adoption of new technologies in groups, organizations, and communities.
280. Laboratory Methods in Communication Research (3) Introduction to laboratory methods in communication research to enable students to understand communication research literature.
281. Field Methods in Communication Research (3) Introduction to field methods in communication research to enable students to understand communication research literature.
299. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
300. Introduction to Communication Theory (3) I S Origin and development of basic concepts in communication theory and research; survey and analysis of theories and models in research. P or CR, COMM 280 and COMM 281 and consent of instructor. Writing-Emphasis Course*.
309. Introduction to Mass Media Effects (3) I A review of social-scientific research on the effects of mass media in American society.
312. Applied Organizational Communication (3) Analysis of organizational communication processes, and development of interpersonal, presentational, and group communication skills that are useful in business, governmental, and professional organizations.
318. Persuasion (3) Theories of audience analysis and the motivation of human conduct: the study of rhetorical devices. P or CR, COMM 280 and COMM 281, or consent of instructor.
325. Argumentation (3) Study of the philosophy, theory and practice of argumentation; analysis and comparison of classical and contemporary models of advocacy and evidence; examination of argument in public policy, legal, and debate settings. P or CR, COMM 280 and COMM 281 or consent of instructor.
393. Internship (1-5) [Rpt./]
394. Practicum (1-5) [Rpt./]
396H. Honors Proseminar (3) I II
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./] I II
403. Theories of Small Group Presentation (3) I II Theory and research on social control and deviance in groups from the perspective of communication behavior. P or CR, COMM 300 and COMM 318 or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 503.
409. Theories of Mass Communication (3) II An in-depth analysis of theories of the social effects of various mass media sources on society. P or CR, COMM 300 and COMM 318 or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 509.
410. Struggle for the Presidency (3) I Examination of the campaign strategies and tactics of those seeking the nation's most powerful office from 1960 to the present. (Identical with POL 410). May be convened with COMM 510.
411. Communication and Conflict Management (3) I II Consideration of theory and research pertaining to the handling of conflict across diverse contexts. P or CR, COMM 300 and COMM 325, or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 511.
414. Verbal Communication (3) I II Theory and research on verbal messages. Topics include patterns of conversational interaction, processes of message construction and interpretation, functions and contexts of messages. P, COMM 325 or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 514.
415. Nonverbal Communication (3) I II Theory and research on nonverbal communication codes (kinetics, touch, voice, appearance, use of space, time and artifacts) and social functions (impression formation and management, relational communication, emotional expressions, regulation of interaction, social influence). P or CR, COMM 300, COMM 318, COMM 325; or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 515.
417A. Relational Communication: In Close Relationships (3) I II The relational communication process and messages people use to define interpersonal relationships, including dominance-submissiveness, affection, involvement and similarity in close relationships. P or CR, COMM 325 or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 517A.
417B. Relational Communication: In Work and Professional Relationships (3) I II The relational communication process and messages people use to define interpersonal relationships, including dominance-submissiveness, affection, involvement and similarity in work and professional relationships. P or CR, COMM 325 or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 517B.
418. Advanced Persuasion Theory (3) I II Examination of philosophical and theoretical assumptions in persuasion in individual, institutional and societal contexts. P or CR, COMM 300, COMM 318, COMM 325, or consent of instructor.
420. Communication and the Legal Process (3) I Presents a number of accomplishments and challenges in the social scientific study of law, with special emphasis on the effects of communication and social structure on the legal processes. P or CR, COMM 300, COMM 318, COMM 325, or consent of instructor. (Identical with SOC 420). May be convened with COMM 520.
421. Political Campaign Communication (3) I II Investigation and analysis of communication principles and practices in contemporary campaigns for elective office. P or CR, COMM 300, COMM 318, COMM 325, or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 521.
422. Presidential Leadership and Communication (3) II Examination of presidential leadership and communication strategies of the modern presidents from Kennedy to the present. May be convened with COMM 522.
423. Topics in Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II Intensive reading and analysis of the works of major rhetorical theorists. Each semester will focus on a specific era or perspective. May be convened with COMM 523.
424. Media and Politics in America (3) I Survey of field; media in political campaigns; media coverage of leaders, issues and institutions; leadership strategies to influence media. May be convened with COMM 524.
425. Scientific Argument in Public Discourse (3) I Advanced argumentation theory focused on examination of scientific argument in public decision-making. Topics include general theory of fallacies and special fallacies related to scientific reasoning. P, COMM 325 or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 525.
428. Communication Research Methods (3) II Theories of communication and their research backgrounds; research methodology in communication behavior studies. P or CR, COMM 300, COMM 318, COMM 325, or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 528.
445. Communication of Poetry (3) I Types of poetry analyzed, with emphasis on their differentiation for oral presentation; preparation for and presentations of a public recital.
446. Communication of Fiction (3) II Analysis of short stories and selected short novels, with emphasis on point of view, tone, and characterization in preparation for performance.
450. Communication and Cognition (3) I II Interrelations between human communication and cognitive processes. Emphasis on theory and research in social cognition. P or CR, COMM 300, COMM 318, COMM 325, or consent of instructor. May be convened with COMM 550.
462. Communication and Human Relationships (3) S An advanced course enabling students to inventory, evaluate, and develop oral communication skills in the interpersonal, group, and organizational dimensions of their lives. P, senior status. May be convened with COMM 562.
491. Preceptorship (3) [Rpt./] I II
493. Internship (1-3) [Rpt./]
493. Internship
l. Legislative Internship (1-12) [Rpt./] II
494. Practium (1-5) [Rpt./]
496. Seminar
a. Research in Contemporary Issues in Communication (3) I II P or CR, COMM 300, COMM 318, COMM 325, or consent of instructor.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3)
498H. Honors Thesis (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
499. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (3) [Rpt./] I II
*Writing-Emphasis Courses. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this manual).
503. Theories of Small Group Presentation (3) I II For a description of course topics see COMM 403. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of macro-communication patterns in groups. May be convened with COMM 403.
509. Theories of Mass Communication (3) II For a description of course topics see COMM 409. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth theoretical paper on social effects of the mass media. May be convened with COMM 409.
510. Struggle for the Presidency (3) I For a description of course topics see COMM 410. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project. (Identical with POL 510). May be convened with COMM 410.
511. Communication and Conflict Management (3) I II For a description of course topics see COMM 411. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper of communication in some conflict situation. May be convened with COMM 411.
514. Verbal Communication (3) I II For a description of course topics see COMM 414. Graduate students will be required to write a final paper. May be convened with COMM 414.
515. Nonverbal Communication (3) I II For a description of course topics see COMM 415. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project on nonverbal communication. May be convened with COMM 415.
517A. Relational Communication: In Close Relationships (3) I For a description of course topics see COMM 417A. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project or theoretical paper on some issue in the management of interpersonal relationships. May be convened with COMM 417A.
517B. Relational Communication: In Work and Professional Relationships (3) II For a description of course topics see COMM 417B. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project or theoretical paper on some issue in the management of interpersonal relationships. May be convened with COMM 417B.
520. Communication and the Legal Process (3) I For a description of course topics see COMM 420. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on a single aspect of communication in some legal context. (Identical with SOC 520). May be convened with COMM 420.
521. Political Campaign Communication (3) I II For a description of course topics see COMM 421. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project or theoretical paper on some issue in a recent campaign. May be convened with COMM 421.
522. Presidential Leadership and Communication (3) II For a description of course topics see COMM 422. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper or project. May be convened with COMM 422.
523. Topics in Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3) [Rpt./ 1] I II For a description of course topics see COMM 423. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project or rhetorical criticism of a selected speaker or issue. May be convened with COMM 423.
524. Media and Politics in America (3) I For a description of course topics see COMM 424. Graduate students are required to produce a 15 to 20 page research paper involving the application of two major, competing theories to a study of nightly network news. May be convened with COMM 424.
525. Scientific Argument in Public Discourse (3) I For a description of course topics see COMM 425. Graduate students are required to complete a controversy-centered literature review. May be convened with COMM 425.
528. Communication Research Methods (3) II For a description of course topics see COMM 428. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project demonstrating ability to design and conduct research and to analyze data. May be convened with COMM 428.
550. Communication and Cognition (3) I II For a description of course topics see COMM 450. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project on a single issue in communication and cognition. May be convened with COMM 450.
562. Communication and Human Relationships (3) S For a description of course topics see COMM 462. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research project on some single aspect of communication and human relations and additional examination questions. May be convened with COMM 462.
576. Field and Observational Methods (3) I II (Identical with SOC 576, which is home).
589. Scholarly Communication (3) I II (Identical with IRLS 589, which is home).
599. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
610. Communication Theory I (3) I An overview of theoretical perspectives on the role of verbal and nonverbal communication in the process of generating and understanding development of interpersonal relationships.
620. Communication Theory II (3) II An overview of historical and theoretical perspectives on communication strategies used in social influence attempts from interpersonal to mass media contexts. (Identical with PHL 620).
621. Theory Construction in Communication (3) I Theoretical and meta-theoretical positions in the discipline of communication with an emphasis on approaches to analyzing and developing original theories.
660. Research Methodologies I (4) I An introduction to research methods and designs used in contemporary communication research.
670. Research Methodologies II (4) II Advanced study of research design and statistical analysis in contemporary communication research.
671. Research Methodologies III (3) I S Issues in measurement and sampling in laboratory and field research in communication. P, COMM 670.
691. Preceptorship (1-3) [Rpt./]
693. Internship (1-6) [Rpt./]
694. Practicum (1-4) [Rpt./]
696. Seminar
a. Nonverbal Communication (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II
c. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II
d. Social Influence (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II
e. Mass Media (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II
f. Linguistic Investigations and Applications (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II (Identical with LING 696F, which is home).
g. Message Analysis (3) [Rpt./ 3] I II
h. Organizational Communication (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
i. Interpersonal Communication (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
j. Information Processing and Management (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
k. Research Methods (3) [Rpt./ 2] I II
699. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
900. Research (1-3) [Rpt./ 90 units]
909. Master's Report (2) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-4) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]