Communication 192
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04:192:120American Sign Language I (3) Beginning skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and skills needed in communication with deaf persons. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Offered only during Summer Session. Does not count toward major. |
04:192:121American Sign Language II (3) Beginning skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and skills needed in communication with deaf persons. Prerequisite: 04:192:120 or permission of instructor. Offered only during Summer Session. Does not count toward major. |
04:192:200Communication Theory (3) Basic concepts, models, and theories examining the role of communication in human behavior. Prerequisite: 04:189:101. Not open to first-year students. |
04:192:201Interpersonal Communication Processes (3) Patterns of human interaction, types and stages of relationships, verbal and nonverbal exchanges, strategies and tactics. Prerequisite: 04:189:101. |
04:192:210Fundamentals of Dispute Mediation (3) Introduction to the theory and process of mediation as an approach to resolving disputes and conflict. Enrollment limited to first- and second-year students. Does not count toward the major. |
04:192:220Fundamentals of Speaking and Listening (3) Development of effective oral presentation and participation skills in interpersonal, small group, and public settings. Does not count toward the major. |
04:192:300Communication Research (3) Exploration of the uses of experimental, descriptive, historical-critical, and field research approaches to the study of communication. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200. |
04:192:310Communication and Popular Culture (3) Mass media and their role in creating and reflecting social and cultural trends in society. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:313Message Design for Public Relations and Organizational Communication (3) Theories and techniques for collecting, selecting, packaging, and disseminating information within organizations and between organizations and their constituencies. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:315Writing and Communication (3) Analyzing and applying writing skills, techniques, design, and strategies to communication topics and processes. There are separate sections for research in the disciplines (popular culture, the family, globalization, technology, and society), writing for business and professions, and collaborative writing. Prerequisites 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:344Language and Communication (3) Sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language acquisition and development, phonetics, and issues of bilingualism. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102, 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:345International Communication (3) World communication systems: policies, methods, prospects, and controversies concerning the international flow of information. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:346Intercultural Communication (3) Process of communication among individuals from different cultures or subcultures; influence of value orientations, concepts of time, thought patterns, and nonverbal styles. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:347Information Systems and Communication (3) Generation, classification, storage, retrieval, and use of information in human communication systems. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:350Visual Communication Theory (3) Critical evaluation of the aesthetic and social impact of visual communication. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:354Mediated Communication Theory (3) Critical examination of the literature and research on the nature and effects of mediated communication processes, and the social, cultural, and economic impact of communication technology. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:355Interpersonal Communication Theory (3) Critical examination of the theory and research concerning the dimensions, dynamics, and functions of interpersonal interaction. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:356Group Communication (3) Principles of group communication, types of groups, group structure, leadership, and membership roles; techniques for working with groups. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:357Organizational Communication Theory (3) Communication in organizations, communication networks, management and communication, decision making, goal setting, and process consultation in varying organizational settings. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:359Persuasive Communication (3) Principles and techniques in persuasive communication: credibility, audience analysis, assessment of effects, media selection, resistance to persuasion, and attitude change. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:360Principles of Interviewing (3) Introduction to various types of interviewing and other forms of focused conversation. Particular emphasis on analyzing and participating in goal-oriented conversation. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:365Principles of Public Relations (3) Basic principles and policies of public relations and advertising; includes history, development, ethics, roles, functions, media selection methods, and message strategies of public relations. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:369Internship in Communication I (3) Practical field experience in intercultural, international, interpersonal, group, organizational, or mass communication; or public relations and advertising. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300; and permission of instructor. Open only by application to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:370Internship in Communication II (1) Continued practical field experience. Prerequisites: 04:192:369 and permission of instructor. Open only by applications to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:380Public Speaking (3) Principles of public speaking; practice in composition, delivery, and criticism of informative and persuasive speeches. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:381Argumentation (3) Principles and techniques of persuasion through argument, evidence, and logical inference. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:390Approaches to Leadership (3) Interdisciplinary approach to leadership theory and practice; utilizes lecture, discussion, case study, and experience-based instructional methods. Prerequisite: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to communication majors accepted to SCILS. |
04:192:405Communication and Gender (3) Effects of gender roles in various communication contexts; examination of literature and research on differences between male and female patterns of interaction. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:407Health Communication (3) Exploration of communication demands of health care and the development of effective communication strategies and skills for use in health-care practice. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:409Public Relations Management (3) Analysis and preparation of case studies in industry, labor, education, government, and trade organizations, and the application of public relations techniques. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300, 365. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:422Communication and Facilitation (3) Theory and pragmatics of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and small-group process analysis, intervention, and facilitation. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:425Communication and Learning (3) Instructional communication theory, research, and techniques. Recommended for persons seeking careers in education, public relations, management, and other fields requiring the development and evaluation of training and instructional programs. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only by application to senior communication majors. For peer advisers. |
04:192:432Mediated Communication in Society (3) Analysis of proliferating mediated communication technologies, their societal and interpersonal consequences, as well as the social forces that affect their form and function. Attention also given to national and industrial policy issues related to mediated communication processes. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:434Intercultural Communication Workshop (3) Workshop experience designed to help participants understand the impact of culture on their communication behavior and to improve skills in interacting with people from different cultures and subcultures. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:443Nonverbal Communication (3) Nonverbal aspects of human communication, including proxemics, kinesics, vocalics, eye behavior, human artifacts, and environments; the functions served by nonverbal behavior in interaction. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:444Language, Behavior, and Communication (3) Sociolinguistic, psycholinguistic, and general semantic analysis of language as a component of human communication systems. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:445Communication Disorders (3) Speech, language, and hearing-disabled children and adults. Special emphasis on the role of those who are not speech professionals but who work with the communication handicapped. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:446Communication and Social Change (3) Role of communication in social change, diffusion of innovations, and national development. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:449Telecommunication Processes and Policy (3) Applications and policy implications of innovative communication and information-processing technology in business, government, and education; emphasis on political, economic, and legal aspects. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:457Administrative Communication (3) Application of principles and theories of organizational communication in a simulated organization. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300, 357. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:458Leadership in Groups and Organizations (3) Examines leadership from a communicative perspective, integrating theory and practice. Combines traditional informational components of university courses with experiential learning activities, such as interactive simulations, exercises, case studies, and an organizational simulation. Prerequisites: 04: 189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. 04:192:390 recommended. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:461Advanced Interpersonal and Small-Group Communication (3) In-depth study of interpersonal and group dynamics with emphasis on group leadership, listening, process observation, and intervention. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300, 355, 356. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:466Audience and Market Analysis (3) Principles and methods of identifying, categorizing, and segmenting mass audiences. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:470Research in Communication (3) Individual student involvement in actual communication research. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300; faculty sponsor; and approval of chairperson. Open only by application to senior communication majors. |
04:192:471Content Analysis (3) Development of research techniques for the systematic analysis of the content of written and oral messages; methods of sampling, development of content categories, reliability assessment, and presentation of findings. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:472Topics in Communication I (3) Advanced topical seminar dealing with issues of concern to contemporary communication studies. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:473Topics in Communication II (3) Advanced topical seminar dealing with issues of concern to contemporary communication studies. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:476Advanced Communication Theory (3) Issues in theory building in the field of communication. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:478Family Communication (3) Family communication theory, research, and practice. Includes assessment and measurement of interaction patterns, pathologies, and intervention strategies. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:481Advanced Seminar in Communication Theory and Research (3) Research trends in current literature in interpersonal, group, organizational, mass, and intercultural communication, and in public relations and advertising. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only to senior communication majors. |
04:192:491,492Independent Study in Communication (1-3,1-3) Independent study projects in communication. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Faculty sponsor and approval of chairperson. Open only by application to senior communication majors. Does not count toward major. |
04:192:493,494Honors Thesis Independent Project (1-3,1-3) Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only by application to senior communication majors. |
04:192:495Applied Study in Communication (3) Supervised study in communication pedagogy and/or applied research. Prerequisites: 04:189:101, 102; 04:192:200, 201, 300. Open only by application to senior communication majors. For tutors. Does not count toward major. |
