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Fall 2023

100 Level

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300 Level

300 - Theories of Communication

Study of the nature of communication theories and theory development, theories of meaning, information processing and influence with applications to selected communication contexts. Prerequisite: COMM 1115.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3T, R
1100 - 1215
Communication & Journalism - 256
Michael Lechuga

301 - Communication Research Methods

Quantitative and qualitative methods useful in investigation of communication processes and effects; concepts and techniques used in research design, data analysis, reporting and critically evaluating research. Prerequisite: COMM 1115.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3T, R
1230 - 1345
Communication & Journalism - 258
Evan Ashworth

313 - EcoCultural Communication

Explores how culture and communication inform, shape, and shift our relations with "the environment." We consider local, regional, and global cultures and discourses, focusing on sustainability issues in human-nature relations.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
002Lecture3T, R
0930 - 1045
Communication & Journalism - 258
Hannah Oxford

314 - Intercultural Communication

Examines cultural influences in communication across ethnic and national boundaries. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 1130 or MATH 1220 or MATH 1240 or MATH 1250 or MATH 1350 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512 or MATH 2118 or UHON 202.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
002Lecture3M, W
1100 - 1215
Communication & Journalism - 156
Lyounghee Kim
003Lecture3T, R
0930 - 1045
Communication & Journalism - 104
Anh Nguyen

318 - Language, Thought & Behavior

Examination of the influence of language on perception, evaluations, mass media, creativity and interpersonal relations. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 1130 or MATH 1220 or MATH 1240 or MATH 1250 or MATH 1350 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512 or MATH 2118 or UHON 202.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3T, R
1230 - 1345
Communication & Journalism - 119
Susana Martinez Guillem

319 - Language & Culture

(Also offered as ANTH 310; LING 359) Examination of the interrelations of language and speech with other selected aspects of culture and cognition. Prerequisite: ANTH 1140 or ANTH 1155 or LING 2110 or LING 301.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3T, R
0930 - 1045
Hibben Center - 105
Catherine Rhodes

320 - Conflict Mgmt & Mediation

Overview of communication theories of conflict and conflict-management processes, including an introduction to mediation. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 1130 or MATH 1220 or MATH 1240 or MATH 1250 or MATH 1350 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512 or MATH 2118 or UHON 202.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture/Practice Experience3M, W
1100 - 1215
Communication & Journalism - 256
Heidi Ricci
002Lecture/Practice Experience3T, R
1230 - 1345
Communication & Journalism - 104
Heidi Ricci

323 - Nonverbal Communication

Theory, analysis and practice of a variety of nonverbal messages, including body movement and appearance, vocal cues and environmental cues.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3T, R
1100 - 1215
Communication & Journalism - 258
Rachel Taylor
002Lecture3T, R
1230 - 1345
Communication & Journalism - 245
Chelsea Roe

326 - Gender & Communication

(Also offered as WMST 326) Study of the relationship between gender and communication with specific attention to how gender affects language, verbal and nonverbal communication practices and how women's movements have attempted to transform gendered communication practices.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3T, R
1230 - 1345
Communication & Journalism - 256
Emerson Armstrong

327 - Persuasive Communication

Analysis, practice and evaluation of principles of attitude change for a variety of interpersonal and public communication situations. Pre- or corequisite: MATH 1130 or MATH 1220 or MATH 1240 or MATH 1250 or MATH 1350 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512 or MATH 2118 or UHON 202.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3M, W
0930 - 1045
Communication & Journalism - 256
Arif Md Tareque Habib

332 - Business Professional Speaking

Analysis, preparation and presentation of speeches common in business and professional settings.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3M, W
1400 - 1515
Communication & Journalism - 119
Minerva Camp

333 - Professional Communication

Focuses on the written and presentation skills needed to succeed in a professional environment. Lessons emphasize writing reports and proposals, acquiring social information, social interaction skills, the influence of audience on message design and business etiquette.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3M, W
1230 - 1345
Communication & Journalism - 156
Minerva Camp

340 - Communication in Organizations

Examines current theories of organizational behavior with emphasis on communication patterns and practices. Attention to superior-subordinate communication, formal and informal communication networks, authority and power.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
005Lecture3M, W
1230 - 1345
Communication & Journalism - 119
Yan Zhao

350 - Data Tools for Media Prof

Builds basic and intermediate skills in statistics, math, and data analysis as commonly used in media, journalism, and strategic communication. Skills include spreadsheet creation and analysis, database management, poll and business report analysis. Prerequisite: COMM 2135.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3T, R
1100 - 1215
Communication & Journalism - 124
Mohammad Yousuf

360 - Video Journalism

Covers the fundamentals of journalistic film and video shooting, editing, and sequencing. Introduces basics of news packages. Prerequisite: COMM 2185.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
003Studio3T, R
0930 - 1045
Communication & Journalism - 124
James Himes

375 - Intermediate Reporting

Emphasis on reporting public affairs, the news feature story, developing and covering beats and computer-assisted reporting. Prerequisite: COMM 2190.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Writing3W
1300 - 1530
Communication & Journalism - 106
Michael Marcotte

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400 Level

450 - Health Communication

Concepts and strategies for preventive health communication in such contexts as provider-patient interaction, health campaigns, social marketing, health images in the mass media and communication in health care organizations.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Lecture3M, W
1230 - 1345
Communication & Journalism - 258
Emerson Armstrong

490 - Undergraduate Problems

Individual research into an area proposed by the student and conducted under the direction of a faculty member. Restriction: permission of department chairperson.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Independent Study1 TO 3Marco Briziarelli
002Independent Study1 TO 3Shinsuke Eguchi
005Independent Study1 TO 3Cleophas Muneri
003Independent Study1 TO 3Susana Martinez Guillem
004Independent Study1 TO 3Yangsun Hong
012Independent Study1 TO 3Michael Lechuga
014Independent Study1 TO 3David Keating
018Independent Study1 TO 3Ilia Rodriguez Nazario
020Independent Study1 TO 3Evan Ashworth
023Independent Study1 TO 3Judith White
025Independent Study1 TO 3David Weiss
011Independent Study1 TO 3Tamar Ginossar
013Independent Study1 TO 3Jaelyn DeMaria
006Independent Study3Mohammad Yousuf
007Independent Study1 TO 3Heidi Ricci
008Independent Study1 TO 3Gwyneth Doland Parker
009Independent Study1 TO 3Michael Marcotte

492 - Internship in Comm

Internships in communication arranged with individual faculty members. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA, completion of 9 hours in CJ, to include at least one 300-level course and one course in the area of the internship. Six hours maximum of any CJ internship credit is allowed. Restriction: permission of instructor.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Practice Experience1 TO 3Michael Marcotte

494 - Senior Thesis

Faculty-supervised investigative study that results in the development and writing of an undergraduate Senior-level thesis.

SectionTypeCreditsTime/LocationInstructor
001Independent Study3Marco Briziarelli
002Independent Study3Shinsuke Eguchi
003Independent Study3Susana Martinez Guillem
014Independent Study3David Keating
018Independent Study3Ilia Rodriguez Nazario
019Independent Study3Michael Lechuga
020Independent Study3Tamar Ginossar
004Independent Study3Evan Ashworth
005Independent Study3Yangsun Hong
010Independent Study3Cleophas Muneri
024Independent Study3Judith White
025Independent Study3David Weiss
013Independent Study3Jaelyn DeMaria
006Independent Study3Mohammad Yousuf

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