May 09, 2024  
2021-22 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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Communication
  

  • COMM 3300 - Introduction to Media Studies

    Credit(s): 3

    Students learn basic media literacy by developing conceptual tools to think critically about cinema, television, advertising, print journalism, the internet, etc. The course focuses on the process of reading media texts from various perspectives to explore how the mass media shape and convey meaning.
  

  • COMM 3305 - Introduction to Communication Theory

    Credit(s): 3

    An introductory course designed to develop a basic understanding of foundational constructs in the field of communication.
  

  • COMM 3310 - Communication Inquiry

    Credit(s): 3

    Advancing basic framework process and approaches for designing qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods communication research in the human and social sciences.
  

  • COMM 3311 - Persuasion

    Credit(s): 3

    Consideration of principles and practices in persuading individuals and groups. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPCH 1315  
  

  • COMM 3350 - Nonverbal Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    Awareness and understanding of nonverbal interpersonal communication cues.
  

  • COMM 3355 - Health Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    Focuses on patient-provider communication, health care systems, culture of medicine, caregiving, end-of-life communication, medical decision-making, health promotion and behavior-change campaigns, worksite health promotion, health narratives, telemedicine, computer-mediated social support, health information seeking, and health entertainment and popular culture.
  

  • COMM 3370 - Listening

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the nature and importance of listening in the communication process with concentration on improvement. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPCH 1315  or SPCH 1318  
  

  • COMM 3375 - Introduction to Organizational Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    An overview of research methods, theories and contemporary issues within organizational communication.
  

  • COMM 3390 - Communication Internship

    Credit(s): 3 or 6

    Supervised on-the-job experience. Internships arranged by student and approved by instructor. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): must have completed 66 hours overall with 24 hours in communication (12 hours at SFA)
  

  • COMM 4195 - Special Problems in Communication

    Credit(s): 1 to 3

    Independent investigation of a special topic or project by the student with advice, approval and supervision by an instructor.
  

  • COMM 4300 - Advanced Topics in Media Studies

    Credit(s): 3

    A close study and consideration of the relationship between media and culture. Rotating topics will be covered.
    Repeated: May be repeated when topics change.
  

  • COMM 4301 - Topics in Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    In-depth study of selected topics in communication.
    Repeated: May be repeated when topic changes.
  

  • COMM 4302 - Mass Media and Society

    Credit(s): 3

    Examination of the interrelationship between mass media and society with special emphasis upon media effects.
  

  • COMM 4306 - Professional Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    Designed to give students an insight into professional communication, illustrated with examples from a broad range of business and professional settings.
    Prerequisite Course(s): advanced standing
  

  • COMM 4307 - Management of Meetings

    Credit(s): 3

    Study and practice of communication in meeting and conference arrangements, committee reports, parliamentary procedure, meeting outcomes and objectives and current technology used in meetings and conferences. 
  

  • COMM 4308 - Principles of Leadership

    Credit(s): 3

    The study of leadership skills, leadership philosophies and the role communication plays in the process of leadership.
  

  • COMM 4311 - Media Culture and Identity

    Credit(s): 3

    This course entails a close study and consideration of the relationship between media, culture and the individual focused on media’s role in socialization, group belonging and identity formation and expression.
  

  • COMM 4312 - Interpersonal Crises Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the application of interpersonal communication principles and theories in situations involving personal crisis. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPCH 1318  or approval of instructor
  

  • COMM 4314 - Rhetorical and Cultural Criticism

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to provide advanced study of the writings of principle rhetoricians from ancient to modern times, together with the application of principles drawn from these works in critical analysis.
  

  • COMM 4315 - Political Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    General overview and introduction to the study of political communication. Focus on the relationship between mass media and the political process, political campaigns and political consultants.
  

  • COMM 4322 - Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    Many of us in communication courses recognize the positive behaviors we engage in to make our relationships successful. However, relationships with romantic partners, friends, family and coworkers/supervisors also can include a number of behaviors that damage our relationships and abilities to communicate effectively and appropriately. We encounter jealousy and envy, aggression, hurt, abuse, lying, teasing and bullying, infidelity, uncertainty and secrecy, and criticisms and complaints in a variety of relationship contexts. We’ll examine these topics, as well as theories of the dark side, for what we know about the ways they damage relationships, what we can do to avoid (or overcome) them, and what studying the dark side of communication means for employers. 
  

  • COMM 4335 - Intercultural Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    Application of communication theory to the interactions between individuals of different cultures. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): SPCH 1318  
  

  • COMM 4336 - Psychology of Speech Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the psychological processes underlying speech communication; emphasis on nature and origin of speech. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): advanced standing
  

  • COMM 4360 - Issues Management and Crises Response

    Credit(s): 3

    Examination of current practice in corporate communication issues management and crisis response.
  

  • COMM 4370 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    Development of indepth understanding and skills with regard to the complex features of interpersonal communication within personal and professional contexts. 
  

  • COMM 4375 - Advanced Topics in Organizational Communication

    Credit(s): 3

    Students will analyze a current research trend in organizational communication studies. 
    Prerequisite Course(s): COMM 3375