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Undergraduate Communication

2017 Summer Term

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3 Units

INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION

COMM 110

A basic course designed to help students increase their effectiveness in public speaking and interpersonal communication through learning current theory and developing skills through actual classroom experiences. A beginning course in principles of oral communication designed to develop confidence and precision through classroom speaking. For information about the waiver examination see the Proficiency/General Studies Requirements section of this Bulletin.


3 Units

PUBLIC RELATIONS TACTICS I

COMM 203

A beginning exploration of public relations communication styles as they apply to various media, including news releases, public service messages, media alerts, newsletters and brochures.


3 Units

INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA (GA)

COMM 236

Focuses on understanding and appreciating film as a unique visual communication experience. Includes an introduction to the understanding of film language and different theories of film aesthetics and criticism.


3 Units

COMMUNICATION AND TEAM BUILDING (GH)

COMM 242

This course is designed to demonstrate the importance of team building in today's work culture. Students learn how to create, participate in and lead successful working teams. The course will teach relationship building to foster interpersonal relationships and aid in conflict resolution.


3 Units

ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS RESEARCH LITERACY

COMM 275

Students will learn about information gathering for communication planning. They will learn to assess the quality of research reports. Students will study survey and group research methods. They will examine subscription data sources commonly used for advertising and public relations and learn about media tracking and Web page evaluation.


3 Units

PERSUASION

COMM 345

A study of the process of persuasion: Logical, ethical, and emotional appeals as well as organizational patterns and stylistic devices are addressed. Application and analysis of these techniques through term papers and speeches.


3 Units

SOUND AND IMAGE: AN EXPLORATION OF SOUND FOR/WITH VISUAL MEDIA (GA)

COMM 346

This course will explore the ways in which sound and music have been utilized in conjuction with images in diverse media inlcuding films, video games, video art, cartoons, music videos, television and live performance.


3 Units

CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (DV)(GS)

COMM 424

Study of cross cultural contacts and interactions when individuals are from different cultures. An analysis of verbal and nonverbal communication and related factors within and between various cultures, predictions of patterns and effects, and communication barriers.


3 Units

INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATION

COMM 493C

Professional experience in which the student who aspires to a career in corporate and/or health communication works for an approved employer in his/her area of interest. (A maximum of three units of internship may be applied toward a communication major; a maximum of three units may be applied toward a communication minor). Three additional units may be applied toward graduation, but not toward the major or minor. Students may only register for 3 units at a time. Repeatable up to 6 units.


3 Units

INTERNSHIP IN ELECTRONIC MEDIA

COMM 493E

Professional experience in which the student works in the electronic media industries under the supervision of a professional. (A maximum of three units of internship may be applied toward a speech communication major; a maximum of three units may be applied toward a speech communication minor.) Three additional units may be applied toward graduation, but not toward the major or minor. Students may only register for 3 units at a time.


3-6 Units

PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERNSHIP

COMM 493I

Professional experience in which the student who aspires to a career in public relations, works for an approved internship setting in his/her area of interest. A maximum of three units of internship may be applied to a speech communication major or to a speech communication minor. Additional units may be applied to graduation, but not toward the major or minor.


3 Units

MAGD INTERNSHIP

COMM 493M

The MAGD Internship is a hands-on multimedia work experience that counts toward the Media Arts & Game Development Degree offered through the College of Arts & Communication. The course fits within Tier 2 of MAGD''s Communication/Gaming Emphasis and may satisfy 3 credits toward the MAGD degree


1-3 Units

SPECIAL STUDIES

COMM 496

Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable


1-12 Units

EXCHANGE STUDY

COMM 497

Variable topics. Repeatable


1-3 Units

INDEPENDENT STUDY

COMM 498

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable.

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