Communication

COMM 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
Study of and practice at the basic principles of effective communication. Composition and delivery for public speaking and the skills of listening receive emphasis. Students will prepare and deliver at least three speeches. Fall, Spring

COMM 150 – Forensics Practice 1
Applied speaking experience in the competitive setting. May be repeated for a total of six credits. Fall, Spring

COMM 201 - Coaching Forensics 1
The techniques of coaching individual speech events and managing tournaments in secondary schools are studied. The class assists with an on-campus high school tournament and discusses such issues as recruitment, budget, topic and material choice, the coaching session, and tournament etiquette. Spring

COMM 210 - Advanced Public Speaking 3
In-depth study of and practice at speech composition and delivery. Informative, persuasive, and occasional speaking are included. Students adapt their speeches to various audiences other than their classmates. Both composition and presentation skills are increased. Fall, alternate years

COMM 211 - Oral Interpretation 3
Students learn to appreciate literature while entertaining the classroom audience. Various vocal and physical techniques are discussed and prose, poetry, and drama selections are rehearsed and performed. Student confidence, expressiveness, and empathy are increased. Fall

COMM 216 - Intercultural Communication 3
Explores the opportunities and barriers that occur when people from different cultures communicate. Promotes an atmosphere in which cultural differences can be understood and appreciated. Some field trips and guest lectures. Spring

COMM 280 - Understanding Film and Television 2
A basic analysis of film and television history, form, and function. Includes background lectures, film and television program viewing, and discussions. Fall

COMM 312 - Interpersonal Communication 2
Study of the dynamic elements of personal communication between people. Discussions cover perception, the verbal and nonverbal tools of communication, listening, personal disclosure, conflict management, and relationship development. Class activities include readings, in-class exercises, and analyses of examples found in everyday life. Increases the range of choices students can make in their personal interactions. Fall, Spring

COMM 313 - Persuasion 3
The study of theories from public speaking and psychology about the use of communication to influence people. Students practice the composition and delivery of persuasive messages in a variety of situations (i.e., public address, advertising, interpersonal). Students also write critical analyses of selected persuasive messages from contemporary society. Spring, alternate years

COMM 316 - Meeting Management 3
A survey of the techniques of effective communication in small problem-solving and decision-making groups. Various exercises and projects allow students to experience the use of those techniques. The course also studies and practices the parliamentary procedure skills used in larger and more formal assemblies. Fall, alternate years

COMM 317 - Organizational Communication 3
Management communication practices in organizations with emphasis on the study of organizational networks, leadership, group dynamics and problem-solving. Fall, Spring

COMM 291, 491 - Communications Seminar 1-6
This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work. Offered on demand

COMM 292, 492 - Experimental Course 1-4
A unique course, designated by an instructor and/or department, not currently listed in the University catalog. An experimental course may be offered for a maximum of two semesters. After that time, the course must be either assigned an appropriate permanent course number and formally listed in the University catalog, or its usage must be discontinued.

COMM 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring 1-6
Students may earn credits by offering their services to other students by assisting them with their studies as an academic tutor. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

COMM 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

COMM 295, 495 - Service Learning 1-6
Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The appropriateness of the activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the appropriate departmental chair. Offered on demand

COMM 296, 496 - Study Tours 1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

COMM 297, 497 - Communication Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education 1-12
Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.

COMM 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings 1-6
SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor. Offered on demand
READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline. Offered on demand