P = Prerequisite, R = Recommended, C = Concomitant
I = Fall Semester, II = Spring Semester, S = Summer Session(s)

JOUR C200 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS (3 cr.) Introduction to mass communications including newspapers, radio, television, magazines, books, and films. Designed for students who intend to enter one of these fields and for those who want a broad overview.

JOUR J200 REPORTING, WRITING, AND EDITING (3 cr.) P: ENG W131 or its equivalent. Working seminar stressing principles of writing for mass media. Emphasis on development of story ideas, information gathering, organization, and effective presentation of material for various news media, print and electronic.

JOUR J210 VISUAL COMMUNICATION (3 cr.) Theories of visual communication, including human perception, color, and basic principles of design. Application of learned theories to various mediums, including graphic design, photography, television, and movies.

JOUR J219 PUBLIC RELATIONS (3 cr.) P: JOUR C200, JOUR J200. Provides an overview of public relations and introduces theory and practice of the field. Topics include the relationship between public relations and marketing, the history and development of public relations, media relations, measurement and assessment methods.

JOUR J290 INTERNSHIP IN JOURNALISM (1-3 cr.) Available for work on Preface only—see advisor.

JOUR J300 COMMUNICATIONS LAW (3 cr.) P: JOUR C200. History and philosophy of laws pertaining to free press and free speech. Censorship, libel, contempt, obscenity, right of privacy, copyright, government regulations, and business law affecting media operations. Stresses responsibilities and freedoms in a democratic communications system.

JOUR J321 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS (3 cr.) P: JOUR J219. Students are introduced to the creative integration of advertising and public relations as a mass media campaign tool. Topics include the role of integrated communication in marketing and media, an examination of current practice, and the creative process of a campaign, including planning strategies and media characteristics.

JOUR J341 NEWSPAPER REPORTING (3 cr.) P: JOUR J200. Techniques of gathering, analyzing, and writing news and features for newspapers. Practice in interviewing, observation, and use of documentary references that include computer information retrieval and analysis skills.

JOUR J351 NEWSPAPER EDITING (3 cr.) P: JOUR J341. Study and practice in using techniques of social science and traditional methods of investigative reporting. Class will plan, write, and edit news stories in depth.

JOUR J401 DEPTH REPORTING AND EDITING (3 cr.) P: JOUR J351. Study and practice in using techniques of social science and traditional methods of investigative reporting. Class will plan, write, and edit news stories in depth.

JOUR J410 THE MEDIA AS SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS (3 cr.) P: JOUR C200. Examination of the functions and impact of the mass media in society with primary focus on the United States. Discussion of the values of media organizations and the professional and ethical values of journalists. Critical analysis of the relationship of the media and society and the effect of political, economic, and cultural factors on the operation of the media.

JOUR J428 PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121, JOUR J219. Theories and principles relevant to public relations practices in agency, corporate, or nonprofit organizations. Students will develop and manage a working public relations plan.

JOUR J429 PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGNS (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121, JOUR J219. Development and execution of a public relations campaign for a nonprofit organization. Public relations theory and in-depth case study analysis.

JOUR J492 MEDIA INTERNSHIP (3 cr.) Supervised professional experience in communication media.

SPCH C200 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATIONS (3 cr.) Introduction to mass communications-newspapers, radio, television, magazines, books, films. Designed for students who intend to enter one of these fields, and for those who want a broad overview.

SPCH C320 ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121. Development of a marked degree of skill in preparation and delivery of various speeches, with emphasis on depth of research, clarity of organization, application of proof, and use of multimedia presentation aids.

SPCH S121 PUBLIC SPEAKING (3 cr.) Theory and practice of public speaking; training in thought processes necessary to organize speech content; analysis of components of effective delivery and language.

SPCH S122 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3 cr.) Practical consideration of spontaneous human interaction in face-to-face situations. Special attention to perception, language, and attitudes, in dyads and small groups.

SPCH S160 SPEECH CORRECTION FOR CLASSROOM TEACHING (3 cr.) Classification and methods of therapy for speech and hearing disorders; emphasis on rehabilitation that can be given by teacher to children in classroom situations. Primarily for education majors.

SPCH S205 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121. Overview of fundamental theoretical and methodological issues involved in the social scientific and critical study of human communication. Analyzes influences on and impact of communication in dyadic, group, public, and mediated contexts.

SPCH S223 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121. Preparation and presentation of types of speeches and oral reports appropriate to group discussion and parliamentary procedure. Recommended for business majors.

SPCH S228 ARGUMENTATION AND ADVOCACY (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121. Evidence and argument in persuasive discourse; practice in argumentative speaking.

SPCH S229 DISCUSSION AND GROUP METHODS (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121. Leadership and participation in group, committee, conference, and public discussion; logical and psychological aspects of group process.

SPCH S304 COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL CONFLICT (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205. Examination of social movements and conflict in contemporary society. Emphasis on critiquing classic and contemporary social conflict.

SPCH S321 RHETORIC AND MODERN DISCOURSE (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205. Theories of rhetoric from the Greco-Roman period through Medieval and Renaissance periods and into the twentieth century.

SPCH S322 ADVANCED INTERPERSONAL (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121, SPCH S122. Analysis of relational communication based on theory and research; understanding of interaction in friendships, families, and work relationships.

SPCH S324 PERSUASION (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205. Rhetorical and experimental theories of persuasion; persuasion as a social force.

SPCH S336 CURRENT TOPICS IN COMMUNICATION (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205. Extensive analysis of selected problems in contemporary speech communication. Topics vary each semester and are listed in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated once for credit.

SPCH S380 NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205. Provides a conceptual and theoretical foundation for understanding how nonverbal communication influences perceptions of others and the ways in which nonverbal communication reflects emotions, status, sex roles, etc. The course explores how nonverbal communication facilitates retention, comprehension, and persuasiveness of verbal information, including the ability to detect deceptive communication.

SPCH S398 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPEECH COMMUNICATION (1-6 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205, junior standing and approval of instructor. Independent study or practicum experience. Projects must be approved by faculty member before enrolling. May be repeated up to a total of 6 credit hours.

SPCH S400 SENIOR SEMINAR (3 cr.) P: SPCH S405. The capstone course in speech communication. Students produce scholarly research.

SPCH S405 HUMAN COMMUNICATION THEORY (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205, senior standing or consent of instructor. Survey of contemporary theories of human communication, with emphasis on the nature of theory construction and contributions of allied disciplines to communication theory.

SPCH S421 SPEECH CRITICISM (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205. Rhetorical criticism exemplified by selected studies, ancient and modern; development of contemporary standards and methods of appraisal.

SPCH S427 CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205. A survey study of national, cultural, and cross-cultural persuasion in theory and practice.

SPCH S440 ORGANIZATIONal COMMUNICATION (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205. Examination of internal and external communication in business and other professional organizations, with emphasis on theory, techniques, practices, goals, and the social environment in which such communication exists.

SPCH S444 POLITICAL COMMUNICATION (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205. Processes, modes and codes, and effects of public communication by political parties, interest groups, and individuals attempting to influence public opinion and political action through election campaigns, legislative sessions, and the public dialogue.

SPCH S450 GENDER AND COMMUNICATION (3 cr.) P: SPCH S121 or SPCH S205. Examines the extent to which biological sex and gender role orientation and stereotypes influence the process of communication. Focuses on gender differences in decoding and encoding verbal and nonverbal behavior, development of sex roles, cultural assumption, and stereotypes regarding gender differences in communication. Analyses how the media present, influence, and reinforce gender stereotypes.

SPCH S490 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE INTERNSHIP (3-6 cr.) P: SPCH S205, JOUR C200, and two courses from within track. Supervised professional experience in speech communication.

TEL R205 BROADCAST PERFORMANCE (3 cr.) Field and studio performance techniques for announcers, news anchors, reporters, and other radio/television/cable on-air personnel.

TEL R208 AUDIO PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: JOUR C200 and consent of instructor. Practice and principles in concepts of communication via audio for radio and television.

TEL R287 PROCESS AND EFFECTS OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS (3 cr.) An introduction to 1) communication strategies and processes in print, radio, television, film, and the Internet and 2) psychological and social effects of these processes on various audiences in various situations.

TEL R404 TOPICAL SEMINAR IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS (3 cr.) P: Senior status or consent of instructor. Exploration of problems and issues of telecommunications in contemporary society. May be taken three times for credit with different topics.

TEL R408 ADVANCED AUDIO PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: TEL T283 and demonstrated fluency with Macintosh and PC platforms. Advanced digital and analog audio production techniques for film, radio, video, and multimedia. Topics include digitizing, formats, synthesis, filtering, and effects via digital and analog outboard techniques. Particular emphasis is placed on audio for film and video, combined audio/MIDI techniques, and production strategies for effective communication in audio.

TEL R411 NONFICTION TELEVISION (3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior status. Critical viewing and analysis course exploring major nonfiction film and television genres in history and present-day practice.

TEL S300 VIDEO ART (3 cr.) P: TEL T336, or consent of the instructor and demonstrated fluency with Macintosh and PC platforms. A working knowledge of major computer graphics software packages and procedures is highly advised. A course combining exposure to major genres of contemporary video art and the production of student-designed work. Emphasis of the class is on work for museum or studio display.

TEL T211 WRITING FOR THE ELECTRONIC MEDIA (3 cr.) P: ENG W131. Working seminar stressing principles of writing for the electronic media. Topics include writing television and radio commercials, corporate, educational and instructional projects, and the documentary. Emphasis on development of information gathering, organization, story ideas, and effective presentation of material for the various electronic media.

TEL T273 MEDIA PROGRAM DESIGN (3 cr.) Provides a conceptual framework for writing, designing, and evaluating a variety of media products. Media program design is not a hands-on production course, but does offer an overview of the production process. Topics include script-writing, production design, visualization, composition, editing styles, and others. This course is a prerequisite for some advanced-level courses in the design/production area.

TEL T283 INTRODUCTION TO PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES AND PRACTICES (3 cr.) Introduction to the production process in the studio and in the field.

TEL T313 COMPARATIVE MEDIA SYSTEMS (3 cr.) P: JOUR C200. A comparative study of the ways in which various countries deal with fundamental questions of media organization, control, financial support, program philosophy, and social responsibility.

TEL T331 SCRIPTWRITING (3 cr.) P: ENG W131. Covers format, structure, and writing of dramatic and non-dramatic scripts.

TEL T336 DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: TEL T283 and demonstrated fluency with Macintosh and PC platforms. Digitizing, A/V import, editing, video and audio effects, NTSC and compressed output, and other topics related to video finishing in major non-linear editing software. Applications include broadcast television, video art, commercial and industrial work, the Web, and platform-based interactive multimedia.

TEL T337 VIDEO FIELD PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: TEL T283 and consent of instructor. Planning, writing, producing, and editing program inserts and segments for television using portable video equipment.

TEL T415 MEDIA AUDIENCES AND USERS (3 cr.) Survey, observation, and experimental research techniques and data used to define and describe various mass media audiences and users. The application of these techniques and data in broadcast, public relations, informational, commercial and other mass media venues.

TEL T416 PROGRAM ANALYSIS AND CRITICISM (3 cr.) P: JOUR C200. Critical analysis of the form, production, and performance elements of program genres including drama, comedy, talk, and game shows, documentaries, news, and emerging or experimental types of mass media content. Explores the relationships between programming, the media industries, and American culture.

TEL T430 TOPICAL SEMINAR IN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: TEL T336, TEL T273 or permission from instructor. Student-proposed and executed projects in interactive multimedia.

TEL T434 ADVANCED PRODUCTION WORKSHOP (3 cr.) P: TEL T336, and demonstrated fluency with Macintosh and PC platforms. Production of student-designed and produced work for broadcast, cable, Internet, multimedia or fine arts venues. Production problems and topics are pursued with the instructor acting as coach, mentor, and production consultant.

TEL T446 TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT (3 cr.) P: TEL T283. Introductory study of the skills, processes, and attitudes required for effective management and leadership at all levels in telecommunications operations.

TEL T452 TOPICAL SEMINAR IN DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (3 cr.) P: ENG W131. Exploration of design or production problems and issues in telecommunications. Topics vary. May not be repeated for credit.

TEL T498 PROJECTS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS (3 cr.) P: Advance approval of a project by instructor. Individual projects in the area of telecommunication. May be repeated.

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