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COM-3840 Media Analysis
–Fa
3 hours
Overviews the study and application of theories that analyze
and critique news, and film media. Theories of media criticism will
be presented, along with a Christian view. Students will produce
critiques of media using the theories presented and integrating a
Christian worldview into their analysis.
COM-4060 Organizational Leadership
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Leadership as a societal role is addressed through analysis
of theory and observation of practitioners. A chronology of
methodological approaches to the study of leadership is
presented. Students observe and evaluate leaders in a variety of
disciplines.
COM-4110 History of Public Address
–Fa
3 hours
Classical rhetorical systems and theories are studied from the
perspective of the rhetorical critic. The development of rhetoric is
traced from the Greek period to the present. Analysis is made of
the part rhetoric has played in the development of philosophies
and nations.
COM-4120 Contemporary Rhetoric
–Sp
3 hours
A survey of rhetorical theory that has developed since WWII.
Selected representative, contemporary rhetorical theories will
be studied and applied to U.S. political communication. Seeks to
integrate the study of political messages and the current political
culture.
Prerequisite: COM-4110 History of Public Address or
permission of instructor.
COM-4610 Communication Ethics
–Sp
2 hours
Seminar focuses on how to reason biblically about ethical
issues. Surveys contemporary Christian ethicists; examines issues
of concern to the Christian community; suggests communication
dynamics that build Christian social ethics.
COM-4640 Special Topics
–Fa, Sp
2–3 hours
Topics of important interest are examined on an as-needed
basis.
COM-4710–4760 Independent Study
1–3 hours
COM-4710–General Communication
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
COM-4720–Organizational Communication
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
COM-4750–Media
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
COM-4760–Forensics
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Taken to secure an in-depth background in one of the areas of
communication. Repeatable to a total of eight credit hours in the
field.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
COM-4850 Senior Seminar
–Sp
1 hour
A transitional seminar to provide students with the opportunity
to culminate their academic program and begin the orientation
to the professions of communication. The course will prepare
students for employment demands, revise resumes, develop
interview skills, and establish networking techniques for success
in their communication profession.
COM-4900
3–12 hours
Internship in Communication
–Fa, Sp, Su
Students are placed with professional organizations to gain
experience in actual career situations. Internships depend upon
availability.
COM-4950 Applied Capstone
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
This course is the culmination of the major in Communication.
It provides an opportunity for students to bring together the
academic training and professional skills in a focused application.
Students work with an advisor to develop a project culminating
their program of study in one of four options selected with
approval of the capstone coordinator and the faculty advisor. All
capstone projects will be presented in written and/or public forum.
Prerequisites: COM-2050 Communication Theory or COM-2320
Theories of Mass Media and COM-2220 Quantitative Research or
COM-2225 Qualitative Research.
(Fee: $15)
Journalism (JOUR)
JOUR-1000 Introduction to Media Writing
–Sp
3 hours
This intensive writing course prepares students to write news
copy for a variety of media. Students learn basic journalistic
practices and writing formats. Priority given to majors.
JOUR-2000 Introduction to Reporting
–Sp
3 hours
This course is designed to develop and enhance the primary
journalistic skills presented in JOUR-1000. The objective for
this course is to provide opportunity for students to polish their
writing skills. Each student will have the opportunity to expand
their abilities as a writer, to write more sophisticated stories, and
to receive greater feedback on their reporting style and content.
Prerequisites: JOUR-1000 Introduction to Media Writing.
(Fee:
$50)
JOUR-2500 Introduction to Public Relations
–Fa
3 hours
This course acquaints students with the foundations of public
relations as a profession. The course includes discussion of key
individuals and events in its development. It provides an overview
of the theoretical aspects of public relations practices and
techniques. The media relationship of public relations practitioners
to the mass media is examined. Codes of ethics for practitioners
are also explored.
JOUR-3100 Media Law
–Sp
3 hours
Examines the rights and responsibilities of journalists in
American society. It explores and applies federal and state laws
and regulations associated with the media. Topic areas will include
the journalist and the first amendment, access to government
information, libel, and privacy. Special attention will be given to
legal issues related to new media.
Prerequisite: junior or senior
status.
JOUR-3150 Media Ethics
–Fa
2 hours
This course examines the rights and responsibilities of the
journalist in American society. It examines and applies federal
and state laws and regulations associated with the media. Topic
areas will include the journalist and the first amendment, access
to government information, libel, and privacy. Special attention
will be given to legal issues related to new media. Crosslisted with
BRDM-3150.
Prerequisite: junior or senior status.
JOUR-3310
3 hours
Advanced Newswriting and Reporting for Broadcasting
–Sp
Building on basics of newswriting, this course provides the
opportunity to focus on reporting and writing techniques unique
for broadcast media. Includes advanced skills in the organization
and presentation of news stories. It provides in-depth broadcasting
techniques in reporting and interviewing, as well as the use
of computer-assisted reporting.
Prerequisite: JOUR-2000
Introduction to Reporting.
(Fee: $50)
JOUR-3320
3 hours
Advanced Newswriting and Reporting for Print
–Fa
This course will provide students with the opportunity to develop
in-depth newswriting skills for print media. Changing concepts
of news will be discussed and appropriate writing methods for
traditional and new media outlets will be presented. The student
will apply reporting principles to a variety of news contexts
including accidents, crime and the courts, sports, business, and
local government. The techniques of computer-assisted journalism
will also be presented and applied. The ethics of sound reporting
will be an important instructional component of the course.
The challenges of sound reporting after 9/11 will be discussed.
Prerequisite: JOUR-2000 Introduction to Reporting.
(Fee: $50)
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Course Descriptions
COM-3840 – JOUR-3320
COMMUNICATION