Communication Studies Course Unit and New/Renumbered Course Information

Communication Studies Major—11 units

COMM 201 ......................................................................................................................... 1

Two of the following.......................................................................................................... 2

COMM 210E

COMM 221S  

COMM 228S

COMM 231

COMM 290

COMM 301 ......................................................................................................................... 1

COMM 302 ......................................................................................................................... 1

One of the following........................................................................................................... 1

COMM 311

COMM 314B

COMM 321D

COMM 390

COMM 411

One of the following........................................................................................................... 1

COMM 316

COMM 325

COMM 327W

COMM 333

COMM 391

COMM 444

Any 300- or 400-level, non-required COMM course..................................................... 1

COMM  397 ........................................................................................................................ 1

COMM 498  ........................................................................................................................ 1

COMM 499 ......................................................................................................................... 1

Communication Studies Minor –5 units

REQUIREMENTS

COMM 201 ......................................................................................................................... 1

One of the following........................................................................................................... 1

COMM 210E

COMM 221S

COMM 228D

COMM 231  

COMM 290

COMM 301 Or COMM 302 .............................................................................................. 1

One of the following........................................................................................................... 1

COMM 311

COMM 314B

COMM 321D

COMM 390

COMM 411

One of the following........................................................................................................... 1

COMM 316

COMM 325

COMM 327W

COMM 333

COMM 391

COMM 444

Course Offerings

COMM 201 Public Speaking (1).

Study of the principles of public address to include the preparation and delivery of various types of speeches.

COMM 210E Ethics in Communication (1). 

An introductory exploration into the concepts of

communicative choice and responsibility as they relate to specific problems and questions in communication situations.

COMM 221S Interpersonal Communication (1). 

A study of the principles and application of verbal and nonverbal communication between people, and the effect of this communication on relationships and experience.

COMM 228S Intercultural Communication (1). 

A study of the issues which influence communication, including verbal and nonverbal interaction, analysis and understanding of context, problems of diversity, and ethical concerns.

COMM 231 Critical Studies in Mass Communication (1). 

A critical survey of the various aspects of the mass media focusing on television, films and advertisement.

COMM 290 Special Topics (1) (Repeatable). 

Intensive study of selected topics related to the Communication field.

COMM 301 Qualitative Theory and Methodology  (1).

An exploration of a variety of qualitative research approaches in communication studies, with emphasis on epistemology (ways of knowing), methodology (ways of examining), and representation (ways of writing and reporting).

COMM 302 Rhetorical Theory and Criticism  (1). 

A study of modern theories of rhetoric and how these theories affect the practice of criticism. The course will allow students to ground themselves in theory, to begin to construct theoretical models, and then move to analyzing and critiquing public discourse.

COMM 311 Classical Rhetoric (1). 

A study of ancient theories of rhetoric, providing an understanding and appreciation of rhetorical traditions, as well as a grounding for developing a modern theory of rhetoric and rhetorical criticism.

COMM 314B Rhetoric Culture and Identity (1). 

Rhetorical concepts will be applied to gaining a critical understanding of the role of language and symbols in the formation of cultures and identities.  The course may be taught with varied emphases such as the role of rhetoric in the formation of regional, national, ethnic, gendered, visual, or online cultures and identities.

COMM 316 Argumentation  (1). 

A study of the theory and practices of practical argumentation in the personal, technical, and public spheres.

COMM 321D Gender in Communication (1). 

A study of the relationship between gender and communication theory and practice.

COMM 325    Organizational Communication (1).

A study of the theory and practice of internal and external organizational communication.

COMM 327W Health Communication (1). 

A study of communication roles in health, including the relationship between health communication and health and well-being.

COMM 333 Communication and Technology (1). 

This course examines the relationship between technology and human communication with the goal of understanding how technology changes not only how we communicate, but how we understand concepts such as human nature, community, relationships, value, and the future.

COMM 339J-JS Rhetoric of War Films (1). 

A rhetorical study of pro and anti war films to include examination of the social impact of artistic discourse. Students will critically investigate and analyze the theory and practice of film and rhetoric.

COMM 286, 385 Independent Study (1) 

COMM 390 Special Topics (Theory) (1). 

May be repeated for credit. Intensive study of selected topics related to the Communication field.

COMM 391 Special Topics (Applied) (1). 

May be repeated for credit.  Intensive study of selected topics related to the Communication field.

COMM 397 Internship (1).

The student is provided with the opportunity to seek an internship in an

area related to Communication studies to include mass communication. A student will be accepted into the course by permission only and must have at least junior standing and completed two courses within the Communications Studies major. Students will be required to present a journal and a paper, as well as a letter of evaluation from the supervisor of the project.

COMM 411 Philosophy of Communication (1). 

A study of the philosophical underpinnings of rhetoric and communication, leading to the construction of communication theory.  Designed for the student who has had previous experience in the study of communication.

COMM 444 History & Criticism of American Public Address (1). 

A study of prominent discourse in American political, social, and intellectual life as examined in historical, analytical, and critical contexts.

COMM 498 Senior Seminar (1).

COMM 499 Senior Thesis (1).