COMMITTEE: University Curriculum Committee

MEETING DATE: October 8, 2009

PERSON PRESIDING: Paul Schwager

REGULAR MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Kanchan Das, Punam Madhok, Janice Neil, Jonathan Reid, Paul Schwager

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Sloane Burke, Linner Griffin & Ron Mitchelson

EXCUSED: Ralph Scott, Donna Kain

ABSENT:

SUPPORT: Kimberly Nicholson

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: College of Fine Arts and Communication Faculty: Todd Fraley, Linda Kean, and Pam Hopkins.

ACTIONS OF MEETING

Agenda Item: II. Old Business

(1.) Electronic approval of 09-24-09 UCC minutes

Discussion:

Minutes were circulated by email and approved.

Action Taken:

Minutes approved.

(2.) Revision of Undergraduate Curriculum and Program Development Manual

Discussion:

Document changes were highlighted in yellow. A question was raised about item #17, “technology mediated”. It was agreed that this includes any media presentations outside the traditional online environment: things that are totally technology driven.

Action Taken:

Motion for acceptance made by Mitchelson, 2^nd by Neil, committee unanimously approved of the changes.

Agenda Item: III. College of Fine Arts and Communication

(1.) Proposal of New Course(s): COMM 2020

Discussion:

Revise justification.

Uncheck Fine Arts box in #9 for FC credit.

Revise course objectives in syllabus.

Remove course specific information from syllabus.

Foundations credit was noted, but not yet received. Document will be changed.

Catalog description did not match the proposal form - to be corrected.

The foundations credit objectives will be removed.

Several boxes were not filled in.

Action Taken:

Proposal approved unanimously with the changes requested above. The changes must be submitted by 10/15/09.

(2.) Renumbering of Existing Course(s): COMM 3321 (to 4321)

Discussion:

A few errors were noted and will be resubmitted within 7 days.

Revise justification.

Unit requested to send notification to the WAC committee regarding renumbering of a course that has WI credit.

Unit requested to send notification to the Office of the Registrar regarding renumbering versus new course number.

Revise total credit hours.

Remove reference to Blackboard from the syllabus.

Add publisher to textbook information.

Remove course specific information from syllabus.

Action Taken:

Approved with changes to be submitted.

(3.) Revision of Existing Degree (s): BS in Communication

Discussion:

Committee in agreement with changes.

Place COMM 3321 in correct numeric order in the BS in communication and in the media studies minor sections of the marked catalog copy.

Action Taken:

Approved

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Agenda Item: IV. New Business

(1.) Policies and Procedures for Undergraduate Certificate Programs

Discussion:

Discussion of document with a few editorial changes.

Action Taken:

Reid will revise the document and further discussion will occur at the next meeting.

(2.) UCC Web site review

Discussion:

Revisions were made to add clarity.

The abbreviations will be expanded to include the words for the committees listed.

The .pdf catalog will be added.

Action Taken:

Committee was in agreement.

(3.) Advisory review of Department of Chemistry proposal to revise the contact hours for CHEM 2251 in the course description

Discussion:

The committee determined that the unit could submit by memorandum for this request.

Required submission documents will be: Memorandum of Request, marked catalog copy, and signature form.

Action Taken:

N/A

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NEXT MEETING: November 12, 2009

ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED:

Agenda Item III

College of Fine Arts and Communication

School of Communication

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/ugcat/comm.cfm

College of Fine Arts and Communication

School of Communication

Linda G. Kean, Director, 102C Joyner East

BA in Communication

Note: Students will not be admitted into the BA program after Fall 2007. Please see the BS degree and concentrations listed below. The BA in communication prepares students (admitted prior to Fall 2007) to work in public relations and journalism in business, government, and community agencies. The program offers traditional courses in mass communication along with courses reflecting the dynamic interpersonal and technological communication changes of today’s society. In order to declare a major in the BA in communication, a student must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, and must achieve a minimum grade of C in both COMM 1001 and COMM 1002. A minimum grade of C is required in all COMM/MPRD courses that count toward the major. Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

Foundations curriculum (See Section 4, Foundations Curriculum Requirements for all Baccalaureate Degree Programs.) - 42 s.h.
Foreign language through level 1004 - 12 s.h.
Core - 15 s.h.

COMM 1001. Introduction to Communication (3) (F,S) (FC:SO)

COMM 1002. Media Writing (3) (WI) (F,S,SS) (P: ENGL 1100)

COMM 2030. Communication Research (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor)

COMM 2410. Public Speaking (3) (F,S,SS) (FC:FA) or COMM 2420. Business and Professional Communication (3) (F,S,SS) (FC:FA)

COMM 4080. Senior Seminar (3) (SL*) (F,S,SS) (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; Completion of 24 s.h. in COMM before registering for course)

Concentration area (Choose one.) - 21 s.h.

Communication Studies (21 s.h.):

Choose 6 s.h. from:

COMM 3110. Persuasion Theories (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3142. Small Group Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3151. Family Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3152. Interpersonal Communication Theory (3) (F) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3380. Computer Mediated Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4130. Conflict and Communication (3) (P: COMM major; COMM 1001, 1002 or minor or consent of instructor

COMM 4135. Gender and Communication (3) (F) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor. P: For Women’s Studies Major or Minor: COMM 1001, 1002; or WOST 2000 or 2400)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3172. Media Effects (3) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; 15 s.h. COMM)

COMM 4045. Media Literacy for Communication Professionals (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3110. Persuasion Theories (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3400. Argumentation (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; ENGL 1200)

COMM 3410. Advanced Public Speaking (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2410 or 2420)

COMM 4032. Mass Media Law (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD) or COMM 4042. First Amendment Law (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3400. Argumentation (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; ENGL 1200)

COMM 4075. Media Criticism (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4400. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; ENGL 1200)

COMM 4905. Media Ethics (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3160. Organizational Communication Theory (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3180. Intercultural Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; 15 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

Choose 3 s.h. COMM/MPRD electives

Public Relations (21 s.h.):

COMM 2320. Basic Reporting (3) (F,S,SS) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3120. Public Relations Theory (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4180. Public Relations Strategies (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2104, 3120)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3110. Persuasion Theories (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3142. Small Group Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3151. Family Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3152. Interpersonal Communication Theory (3) (F) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3380. Computer Mediated Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3400. Argumentation (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; ENGL 1200)

COMM 4130. Conflict and Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor

COMM 4135. Gender and Communication (3) (F) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; P: For Women’s Studies Major or Minor: COMM 1001, 1002; or WOST 2000 or 2400)

COMM 4400. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; ENGL 1200)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 2104. Public Relations and Corporate Writing (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3310. Copy Editing and Design (3) (F,S,SS) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

COMM 3340. Desktop Publishing (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; ENGL 1200; COMM 2320)

COMM 3362. Visual Editing (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

MPRD 3500. Web Design for Communication Professionals (3) Formerly COMM 3500 (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3172. Media Effects (3) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor)

COMM 4032. Mass Media Law (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD) or COMM 4042. First Amendment Law (3) (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM

COMM 4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; 15 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4045. Media Literacy for Communication Professional (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4905. Media Ethics (3) (F,S) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM.MPRD)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3160. Organizational Communication Theory (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3180. Intercultural Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3390. International News Communication (3) (S) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4091. Internship-Seminar (3) (F,S,SS) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4185. International Public Relations (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 3120)

Print Journalism (21 s.h.):

COMM 2320. Basic Reporting (3) (F,S,SS) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3320. Advanced Reporting (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320 or COMM 3322. Computer Assisted Reporting (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320 or COMM 3311. Business and Economic Reporting (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320) or COMM 3330. Feature Writing (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3310. Copy Editing and Design (3) (F,S,SS) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

COMM 3340. Desktop Publishing (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; ENGL 1200; COMM 2320)

COMM 3362. Visual Editing (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

MPRD 3500. Web Design for Communication Professionals (3) Formerly COMM 3500 (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3110. Persuasion Theories (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3142. Small Group Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3152. Interpersonal Communication Theory (3) (F) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3180. Intercultural Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3390. International News Communication (3) (S) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

MPRD 2250. Classic Documentaries: 1900-2000 (3) Formerly COMM 2250 (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3172. Media Effects (3) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; 15 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4075. Media Criticism (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4905. Media Ethics (3) (F,S) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor;>; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

Choose 3 s.h. COMM/MPRD electives.

Minor and general electives to complete requirements for graduation.
Students who major in communication can not minor in communication.

BS in Communication

The BS in communication, has concentrations in interpersonal/organizational communication, journalism, media production, media studies and public relations. Students must be admitted to the School of Communication prior to pursuing a major. Admission may be requested upon acceptance to ECU. Admission application forms may be downloaded from the School of Communication’s website (http://www.ecu.edu/comm). Entering freshmen must have a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Continuing or transfer students may apply for admittance, provided he or she has a minimum overall GPA of 2.5. To continue in any communication major, the student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

A minimum grade of C is required in all COMM/MPRD courses that count toward the major. Minimum degree requirement is 126 s.h. of credit as follows:

Foundations curriculum requirements (See Section 4, Foundations Curriculum Requirements for all Baccalaureate Degree Programs.) - 42 s.h.
Foreign language through level 1002 - 6 s.h.
Core - 12 s.h.

COMM 1001. Introduction to Communication (3) (F,S) (FC:SO)

COMM 1002. Media Writing (3) (WI) (F,S,SS) (P: ENGL 1100)

COMM 2410. Public Speaking (3) (F,S,SS) or COMM 2420. Business and Professional Communication (3) (F,S,SS)

Capstone Course (Concentration specific)

Interpersonal/Organizational Communication: COMM 4080

Journalism: COMM ~~3321~~ 4321 or COMM 4293

Media Production: MPRD 4250 (Formerly COMM 4250)

Public Relations: COMM 4080

Concentration area (Choose one) - 30-36 s.h.

Interpersonal/Organizational Communication (30 s.h.):

COMM 2030. Communication Research (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3110. Persuasion Theories (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3142. Small Group Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3152. Interpersonal Communication Theory (3) (F) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3160. Organizational Communication Theory (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3172. Media Effects (3) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3380. Computer Mediated Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 15 s.h. COMM)

COMM 4045. Media Literacy for Communication Professionals (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4400. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; ENGL 1200)

COMM 4905. Media Ethics (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3180. Intercultural Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4135. Gender and Communication (3) (F) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor. P: For Women’s Studies Major or Minor: COMM 1001, 1002; or WOST 2000 or 2400)

Choose 9 s.h. COMM/MPRD electives

Journalism (30 s.h.):

Foreign language through level 1004

COMM 2320. Basic Reporting (3) (F,S,SS) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3320. Advanced Reporting (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320; MPRD 3220)

COMM 4032. Mass Media Law (3) (S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. in COMM) or COMM 4042. First Amendment Law (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

Choose 9 s.h. from:

COMM 2230. Announcing (3) (F,S,SS) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3310. Copy Editing and Design (3) (F,S,SS) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

COMM 3311. Business and Economic Reporting (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

~~COMM 3321. Investigative Reporting (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)~~

COMM 3322. Computer Assisted Reporting (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

COMM 3330. Feature Writing (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

COMM 3340 Desktop Publishing (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320; ENGL 1200)

COMM 4293. Editing and Producing the News (3) (P: COMM 3320; COMM major or minor, COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of Instructor)

COMM 4321. Investigative Reporting (3) (WI) (Formerly COMM 3321) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

Choose 6 s.h. from:

COMM 3172. Media Effects (3) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3390. International News Communication (3) (S) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3520. Sports Media Survey (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 15 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4045. Media Literacy for Communication Professionals (3) (F) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4075. Media Criticism (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4135. Gender and Communication (3) (F) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor. P: For Women’s Studies Major or Minor: COMM 1001, 1002; or WOST 2000 or 2400)

COMM 4905. Media Ethics (3) (F,S) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

MPRD 2210. Writing for the Electronic Mass Media (3) (WI) (F,S,SS) Formerly COMM 2210 (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001; COMM 1002)

MPRD 3220. Video News Production (3) (F,S,SS) (Formerly COMM 3220) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 3500. Web Design for Communication Professionals (3) (Formerly COMM 3500) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

Media Production (36 s.h.):

MPRD 2210. Writing for the Electronic Mass Media (3) (WI) (F,S,SS) (Formerly COMM 2210) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 2215. Audio Production (3) (Formerly COMM 2215) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; MPRD 2210)

MPRD 2220. Video Production (3) (F,S,SS) (Formerly COMM 2220) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; MPRD 2210)

MPRD 2260. Image Theory and Aesthetics (3) (Formerly COMM 2260) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 3020 Videography and Lighting (3) (Formerly COMM 3020) (P: COMM major; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; MPRD 2220, 2260; C: 3250)

MPRD 3235. Advanced Audio Production (3) (Formerly COMM 3235) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; MPRD 2210) or MPRD 3215 Advanced Video Production (3) (Formerly COMM 3215) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor) or MPRD 3500 Web Design for Communication Professionals (3) (Formerly COMM 3500) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 3250. Video Post Production Techniques (3) (Formerly COMM 3250) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 3275. Advanced Video Production (3) (F,S,SS) (Formerly COMM 3275) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; MPRD 3250)

MPRD 3660. History of the Moving Image (3) (Formerly COMM 3660) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 4210. Video Direction (3) (F,S) (Formerly COMM 4210) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; MPRD 3275) or MPRD 4280 Digital Practicum for Professional Distribution (Formerly COMM 4280) (P: COMM major; consent of instructor; All required COMM courses under 4000)

Choose 6 s.h. COMM/MPRD electives

Media Studies (30 s.h.):

COMM 2030. Communication Research (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3172. Media Effects (3) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 15 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4045. Media Literacy for Communication Professionals (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4905. Media Ethics (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

Choose 3 s.h from.

COMM 3110. Persuasion Theories (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3142. Small Group Communication (3) (P: COMM major; COMM 1001 and 1002 or minor or consent of instructor)

COMM 3152. Interpersonal Communication Theory (3) (F) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3160. Organizational Communication Theory (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3380. Computer Mediated Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4400. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; ENGL 1200)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3180. Intercultural Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4135. Gender and Communication (3) (F) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor. P: For Women’s Studies Major or Minor: COMM 1001, 1002; or WOST 2000 or 2400)

Choose 9 s.h. COMM/MPRD electives

Public Relations (30 s.h.):

COMM 2030. Communication Research (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 2104. Public Relations and Corporate Writing (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 2320. Basic Reporting (3) (F,S,SS) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3120. Public Relations Theory (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4180. Public Relations Strategies (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2104, 3120)

Choose 6 s.h. from:

COMM 3110. Persuasion Theories (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3142. Small Group Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3152. Interpersonal Communication Theory (3) (F) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3160. Organizational Communication Theory (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4130. Conflict and Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3310. Copy Editing and Design (3) (F,S,SS) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

COMM 3362. Visual Editing (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

MPRD 3500. Web Design for Communication Professionals (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3172. Media Effects (3) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3520. Sports Media Survey (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4032. Mass Media Law (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 15 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4905. Media Ethics (3) (F,S) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM)

Choose 3 s.h. from:

COMM 3180. Intercultural Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4135. Gender and Communication (3) (F) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor. P: For Women’s Studies Major or Minor: COMM 1001, 1002; or WOST 2000 or 2400)

COMM 4185. International Public Relations (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 3120)

Choose 3 s.h. COMM/MPRD electives

Minor or structured electives to complete requirements for graduation.
Students who major in communication cannot minor in communication.

Communication: Communication Studies Minor

Students must be admitted to the School of Communication prior to pursuing a minor. Admission may be requested upon acceptance to ECU. Admission application forms may be downloaded from the School of Communication’s website (http://www.ecu.edu/comm).

The minimum requirement for the communication minor is 24 s.h. of credit as follows:

Core - 6 s.h.

COMM 1001. Introduction to Communication (3) (F,S) (FC:SO)

COMM 1002. Media Writing (3) (WI) (F,S,SS) (P: ENGL 1100)

Choose from the following - 18 s.h.

COMM 2030. Communication Research (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor)

COMM 2410. Public Speaking (3) (F,S,SS)

COMM 2420. Business and Professional Communication (3) (F,S,SS)

COMM 3110. Persuasion Theories (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3120. Public Relations Theory (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3142. Small Group Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3151. Family Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3152. Interpersonal Communication Theory (3) (F) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3160. Organizational Communication Theory (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3172. Media Effects (3) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3180. Intercultural Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3380. Computer Mediated Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3390. International News Communication (3) (S) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3400. Argumentation (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 3520. Sports Media Survey (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4032. Mass Media Law (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 15 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4042. First Amendment Law (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4045. Media Literacy for Communication Professionals (3) (F, S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4075. Media Criticism (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4081. Directed Independent Study (1,2,3) (F,S,SS) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4130. Conflict and Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4135. Gender and Communication (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor. P: For Women’s Studies Major or Minor: COMM 1001, 1002; or WOST 2000 or 2400)

COMM 4400. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4905. Media Ethics (3) (F,S) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

MPRD 2250. Classic Documentaries: 1900-2000 (3) (Formerly COMM 2250) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 2260. Image Theory and Aesthetics (3) (Formerly COMM 2260) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 3660. History of the Moving Image (3) (Formerly COMM 3660) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

Communication: Media Studies Minor

Note: Students will not be admitted into the minor after Fall 2007. Please see communication studies minor above. The minimum requirement for the minor in electronic mass media studies is 24 s.h. of credit as follows:

Core.6 s.h

COMM 1001. Introduction to Communication (3) (F,S) (FC:SO)

COMM 1002. Media Writing (3) (WI) (F,S,SS) (P: ENGL 1100)

Choose from the following - 18 s.h.

COMM 2030. Communication Research (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor)

COMM 2320. Basic Reporting (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor)

COMM 3212. Non-News Media Features (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

COMM 3311. Business and Economic Reporting (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

COMM 3320. Advanced Reporting (3) (WI) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

~~COMM 3321. Investigative Reporting (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 3320)~~

COMM 3330. Feature Writing (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320)

COMM 3390. International News Communication (3) (S) (FC:SO) (P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor)

COMM 4032. Mass Media Law (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 18 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; 15 s.h. COMM/MPRD)

COMM 4050. Media Management (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4062. Media Sales and Promotions (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4075. Media Criticism (3) (WI) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4250. Programming for the Electronic Media (3) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

COMM 4321. Investigative Reporting (3) (WI) (Formerly COMM 3321) (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 3320)

MPRD 2210. Writing for the Electronic Mass Media (3) (WI) (F,S,SS) Formerly COMM 2210 (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 2250. Classic Documentaries: 1900-2000 (3) Formerly COMM 2250(P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 3020. Producing Electronic Mass Media Messages (3) Formerly COMM 3020 (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor)

MPRD 3235. Advanced Writing for Television Formats (3) Formerly COMM 3225 (P: COMM major or minor; COMM 1001 and 1002 or consent of instructor; COMM 2320; MPRD 3020, 2210)

Communication Honors Program

The School of Communication Honors Program provides an opportunity for outstanding communication majors to do intensive research in areas of special interest. Participation is limited to seniors who have obtained a minimum university and major 3.5 GPA. Students participating in the honors program enroll in COMM 4196 and 4199 in consecutive semesters of the senior year. Students, after consultation with their advisor, are strongly advised to begin exploration and preliminary research of their honors topic during the second semester of their junior year in order to have sufficient time to complete the work. After extensive reading on a topic of the student’s choice, appropriate consultation with a faculty advisor, and approval of a research proposal, the student submits an honors thesis on a topic related to the readings and completes an oral examination covering both the reading assignments and the completed thesis. Students must receive a grade of B or better in COMM 4196 to continue with COMM 4199.

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/ugcat/coursesc.cfm#comm

COMM: Communication

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1001. Introduction to Communication (3) (F,S) (FC:SO)

Formerly COMM 2001; EMST 1010 Theory and processes affecting human communication, including interpersonal, small group, and organizational communication as well as theory processes, and history of mass media communication.

1002. Media Writing (3) (WI) (F,S,SS)

Formerly COMM 2002 May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: ENGL 1100. Writing techniques for print, electronic mass media, public relations, and advertising.

2020. Fundamentals of Speech Communication (3) (F,S)

Study of rhetorical situations including audience analysis and adaptation, organization, delivery styles, and analysis and evaluation of oratorical methods.

2030. Communication Research (3) (F,S)

Formerly COMM 3030; EMST 2030 2 classroom and 1 lab hours per week. May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Research methods used to measure content, process, and effects of communication on attitudes, knowledge, and behavior. Research design, data analysis, evaluation, and results presented in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

2103. Multimedia Messages for Communication Professionals (3) Formerly COMM 2003

2 lecture and 1 lab hours per week. May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Multimedia techniques in professional communication settings. Incorporation of text, sound, and video messages through computer technology. Emphasis on integrated message production used by communication professionals in journalism and public relations.

2104. Public Relations and Corporate Writing (3) (WI)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Writing used by print, broadcast, and online media. In-depth practice writing and editing corporate documents to include memos, reports, brochures, newsletter articles, backgrounders, news releases, and media kits.

2320. Basic Reporting (3) (WI) (F,S) Formerly COMM 2200; EMST 2510

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Journalistic news style. Gathering, writing, and editing of news stories for print and electronic media. Emphasis on broadcast and print styles and ethical considerations.

2410. Public Speaking (3) (F,S,SS) (FC:FA) Formerly SPCH 2510

Emphasis on organizing and delivering speeches for all occasions, including informative, persuasive, and ceremonial.

2420. Business and Professional Communication (3) (F,S,SS) (FC:FA) Formerly SPCH 2520

Emphasis on developing excellent communication skills in everyday speaking, interviews, group presentations, and public speaking. Student organizes and delivers informative, persuasive, and group presentations.

3061, 3062, 3063, 3064. Special Topics (1,2,3,4) Formerly EMST 3901, 3902, 3903, 3904

May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. credit. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Selected topics in electronic media studies.

3110. Persuasion Theories (3) (S) Formerly COMM 3010

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Persuasion as communication process. Differing aspects of source, channel(s), and receiver(s). Emphasis on contributions from behavioral theorists.

3120. Public Relations Theory (3) (F,S) Formerly COMM 3440

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Survey of theoretical, social, behavioral, and communicative aspects of public relations from which practice is built.

3142. Small Group Communication (3) Formerly COMM 3570

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Communication variables which influence quality of group communication. Group processes used for information exchange, problem solving, and decision making.

3151. Family Communication (3)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences credit. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Family members co-construct meanings about their world in the unique communication environment of the family. In this setting, interpersonal and mass mediated communication converge about topics that impact the daily life of family members.

3152. Interpersonal Communication Theory (3) (F) (FC:SO)

Formerly COMM 3050 P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Theories and concepts which explain communication in ongoing interpersonal relationships. Focus on relationship development and maintenance.

3160. Organizational Communication Theory (3) Formerly COMM 3360

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Meanings and functions of communication in organizational settings. Communication in role relationships, internal and external information system flows, and role of communication in organizational culture development and maintenance.

3172. Media Effects (3) (F,S) (FC:SO) Formerly COMM 3615

P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Effects of mass media on individuals, societies, and cultures.

3180. Intercultural Communication (3) Formerly COMM 3080

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Communication theory and practice in multicultural contexts. Impact of cultural differences on interpersonal, organizational, and international communication.

3310. Copy Editing and Design (3) (F,S,SS) Formerly COMM 3200

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, 2320. Basic course in editing and layout of variety of publications.

3311. Business and Economic Reporting (3) (WI) Formerly COMM 3211

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, 2320. Communication students write about business and economic events.

3320. Advanced Reporting (3) (WI) (F,S) Formerly COMM 3210; EMST 3510

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, 2320. Principles and techniques of in-depth newsgathering. Topics include research of individuals, business and government, computer-assisted reporting, open meetings/records laws, and media research ethics.

~~3321. Investigative Reporting (3) (WI)~~

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, 3320. Advanced news gathering techniques for journalists. Online database searching and off-campus trips that encourage in-depth reporting.

3322. Computer Assisted Reporting (3) (WI) (F,S)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences credit. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, 2320. Principles and techniques of precision journalism. Topics include use of data analysis tools (e.g.: Excel, Access, SPSS, Arc View), FOI/Open Records laws, practical data analysis, and statistical methods for journalism research.

3330. Feature Writing (3) Formerly COMM 3230

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, 2320. Study and practice in feature writing for newspapers, magazines, and special publications.

3340. Desktop Publishing (3)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, 2320; ENGL 1200. Desktop publishing techniques for print media, public relations, and advertising.

3362. Visual Editing (3) Formerly COMM 3260

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, 2320; consent of instructor. Use of informational graphics in newspaper and public relations design and layout.

3380. Computer Mediated Communication (3)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002,. Explores liner and interactive CMC forms as they relate to human behavior and motivation. Involves communication issues related to identity construction, competency/proficiency, rules and conversions for specific mediated forms, online communities, relational development, ethics and deception, freedom of speech and influences on culture and access.

3390. International News Communication (3) (S) (FC:SO) Formerly COMM 3290

P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002,. Study of world news communication systems. International news flow, news gathering agencies, foreign correspondents, theories, debates, and role of communication in global coexistence at socioeconomic and political levels.

3400. Argumentation (3)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, ENGL 1200. Argumentation as method of critical inquiry and public advocacy. Analysis of controversies and presentation of oral arguments.

3410. Advanced Public Speaking (3)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences or fine arts requirements. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 2410 or 2420. Enhances skills learned in COMM 2410 or 2420 and cements skills necessary for excellent business presentations, sales presentations, presentations to a board of directors, and after-dinner presentations. Student refines ability to plan, develop, and deliver professional presentations.

3520. Sports Media Survey (3)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002,. Basic survey of the historical development of sports communication and reporting including influence of mass media on development of sports reporting. Covers basic principles of writing for sports community using AP Press Sports Writing Guide.

4032. Mass Media Law (3) (F,S) Formerly COMM 4610; EMST 4810

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002; 18 s.h. COMM. Provides working knowledge of legal system as it relates to communication professionals. Emphasis on libel, privacy, copyright, First Amendment, and federal regulation of telecommunication industry.

4040. Media, Culture, and Society (3) (F,S) Formerly COMM 4600; EMST 3530

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002; 15 hours COMM courses or consent of instructor. Critical perspectives on interaction among media, culture, and society.

4042. First Amendment Law (3)

May not count towards foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002; 18 s.h. COMM. Examines historical and contemporary controversies arising under the first amendment to constitution.

4045. Media Literacy for Communication Professionals (3) (F,S)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences credit. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002,. Media literacy concepts and practices related to producing, understanding, and using messages distributed by mass media.

4050. Media Management (3) (S) Formerly EMST 4510

P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002,. Operation and management of broadcast stations and cable operations.

4060. Special Problems in Communication (3) (F,S,SS)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002,. Special projects, research, and independent reading for students capable of individual work under guidance of faculty advisor. Designed to fit special needs and interests of students.

4062. Media Sales and Promotion (3) (F) Formerly EMST 4520

P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002,. Role of sales and promotion in public and commercial broadcasting, cable, and related settings. Emphasis on sales, promotion, and fund raising.

4075. Media Criticism (3) (WI) Formerly COMM 4655; EMST 4530

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002,. Interpretive analysis of communication principles and techniques in mediated texts, such as television programs, documentaries, or print advertisements.

4080. Senior Seminar (3) (SL*) (F,S,SS)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002; completion of 24 s.h. in COMM before registering for course. Advanced study in communication. Emphasis on contemporary issues.

4081, 4082, 4083. Directed Independent Study (1,2,3) (F,S,SS) Formerly EMST 4981, 4982, 4983

Intermediate or advanced student. May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. credit. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Topic not otherwise offered in curriculum or beyond or in greater depth than is possible within context of regular course.

4091, 4092. Internship–Seminar (3,3) (F,S,SS) Formerly EMST 4991, 4992

1 lecture and 10 lab hours per week. 140 hours of observation and practical experience. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002; 18 s.h. COMM. Placement in professional setting appropriate to student’s area of concentration.

4130. Conflict and Communication (3) Formerly COMM 4030

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Role of communication in productive settlement of interpersonal and organizational disputes. Examines effective communication strategies for dispute resolution, mediation, negotiation, and bargaining.

4135. Gender and Communication (3) (F) Formerly COMM 4035

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002,. P for WOST major or minor: COMM 1001, 1002; or WOST 2000 or 2400. Role of communication in construction of gender and role of gender in social organization. Use of language and communication systems.

4170. Directed Readings in Communication (3) (F,S,SS) Formerly COMM 4070

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002. Individually directed study.

4180. Public Relations Strategies (3) (WI) (F,S) Formerly COMM 4440

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, 2104, 3120. Problem-solving strategies and principles of message design for developing public relations campaigns.

4185. International Public Relations (3) (F) Formerly COMM 4445

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002, 3120. Public relations as practiced outside US. Examines reasons for international growth of public relations and explores opportunities for US involvement.

4196. Senior Honors Seminar (3) Formerly COMM 4700

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: Senior standing; 3.5 cumulative and major GPA; COMM 1001, 1002. Tutorially directed readings in selected area and research proposal writing.

4199. Senior Honors Thesis (3) Formerly COMM 4705

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: Minimum grade of B in COMM 4196. Tutorially directed. Implementation of research proposal generated in COMM 4700. Oral exam covers reading assignments and completed thesis.

4293. Editing and Producing the News (3)

P: COMM 3320; COMM major; COMM 1001, 1002 or consent of instructor. Capstone course in producing and editing for news media.

4321. Investigative Reporting (3) (WI) Formerly COMM 3321

4400. Rhetorical Theory and Criticism (3)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002; ENGL 1200. Significant developments in rhetorical theory. Special attention to speech principles and critical analysis of contemporary public address.

4905. Media Ethics (3) (WI)

May not count toward foundations curriculum social sciences requirement. P: COMM major or minor or consent of instructor; COMM 1001, 1002; 18 s.h. COMM. Principles of moral reasoning as applied to ethical dilemmas arising in media professions.

COMM Banked Courses

3012. Persuasion Practicum (3)

3240. Photojournalism (3)

3580. Debate (2)

4233. Advising Student Publications (3)