Communication Studies

Description for COMSTU100:
This course is designed to provide an introductory survey of the study of communication. The course begins with a general history of the evolution of human communication, and goes on to examine such areas as definitions, models, and basic concepts in communication; the range of verbal and non-verbal codes, and their complex interrelations in the message systems of modern electronic media; and various communication contexts, with emphasis on the structure and function of interpersonal communication and mass communication, particularly broadcast and cable television.

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Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Distribution Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Fee:
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total: $960

Description for COMSTU100:
This course is designed to provide an introductory survey of the study of communication. The course begins with a general history of the evolution of human communication, and goes on to examine such areas as definitions, models, and basic concepts in communication; the range of verbal and non-verbal codes, and their complex interrelations in the message systems of modern electronic media; and various communication contexts, with emphasis on the structure and function of interpersonal communication and mass communication, particularly broadcast and cable television.

Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.

Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Distribution Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Fee:
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total: $960

Description for COMSTU105:
This course focuses on improvement of interpersonal, small group, and public communication skills. Through readings, journals, class discussions and activities, we explore the following: self-concept and perception, listening and responding, language and non-verbal behaviors, interviewing, problem-solving and decision-making, formal elements of speech-making, the evaluation of one’s own and others’ public messages.

Academic Information:
Credits: 3

Fee:
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total: $960

Description for COMSTU105:
This course focuses on improvement of interpersonal, small group, and public communication skills. Through readings, journals, class discussions and activities, we explore the following: self-concept and perception, listening and responding, language and non-verbal behaviors, interviewing, problem-solving and decision-making, formal elements of speech-making, the evaluation of one’s own and others’ public messages.

Academic Information:
Credits: 3

Fee:
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total: $960

Description for COMSTU210:
Using Internet communications enhances students’ theoretical understanding of electronic communication and their ability to communicate as professionals, scholars, and citizens using the Internet. Participants learn core communication theoretical models and principles, and apply them to electronic communication methodologies that enhance interpersonal, small group, and public interactions. These methodologies include electronic meetings, discussion forums, co-authoring tools, audio, and video.

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Academic Information:
Credits: 3

Fee:
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total: $960

Description for COMSTU250:
Participants intensively examine mass media products, including print media, radio, television, and the visual and musical arts. They develop skills in deconstructing media products and evaluating them to arrive at a sophisticated understanding of how the various mass media are produced and how they interact with society and culture. The course makes use of both theoretical texts and the media products themselves.

Prerequisite: ENGL 102.

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Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Distribution Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Fee:
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total: $960

Description for COMSTU280:
This course examines the rapid changes in communication due to widespread access to interactive digital technology. While Social Media and eNetworking portals have enhanced our access to the physical world, are they potentially limiting exposure to it, by creating unlimited access to fully, virtual worlds? Specifically, this course will explore how Wi-Fi and 3G have increased access to member community sites like never before via digital media tools such as eReaders, Netbooks and Smartphones. Through the examination of the increasing role of the internet, email, instant and txt messaging in our daily interaction with family, friends and coworkers, the course will investigate the greater effects, both positive and negative, of on-line shopping, gaming communities, career boards, professional networking groups, distance learning, search engines, virtual worlds, dating and social networking sites on interpersonal communication.

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Academic Information:
Credits: 3

Fee:
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total: $960

Description for COMSTU300:
This course examines the relationship between information technology and human communication. Readings, discussion, assignments and projects address IT’s potential to enhance and constrain communication; its role in the promotion or dissolution of community; its implications for social policy; its place among other media; and many more issues for which IT, particularly cyber-technology, is a lightning rod.

Click here for video introduction, instructor, books and other information.

Academic Information:
Credits: 3
Distribution Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Fee:
Course Fee: $960
Lab Fee: $0
Total: $960