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CMN 1001 College: An Introduction 1 QH Intended for freshmen in the College of Arts and Sciences. Seeks to introduce freshmen to the liberal arts in general, as well as to familiarize them with their major; help them develop the academic skills necessary to succeed (e.g., analytical ability and critical thinking); provide grounding in the culture and values of the University community; and help them develop interpersonal skills-in short, to familiarize students with all skills needed to become a successful university student. CMN 1110 Voice and Articulation 4 QH Provides training in developing clear and articulate speech. Includes topics such as the physiology of the vocal mechanism, voice projection and variety, articulation and pronunciation, and appropriate speech. Trains students through lectures, drills, and exercises. CMN 1111 Oral Interpretation of Literature 4 QH Teaches the theory and skill of dramatic reading, with an emphasis on analyzing and presenting literature orally. Analyzes prose, poetry, and dramatic selections to communicate the author's meaning through voice, tone, and gesture. CMN 1115 Foundations of Communications 4 QH Explores the history and nature of human interaction through speech. Includes such topics as the communication process; verbal and nonverbal; interpersonal, group, and public communication contexts; communication ethics; and the mass communication media. Offers the opportunity to learn principles governing effective communication. CMN 1116 Public Speaking 4 QH Develops skills in public communication. Includes topics such as choosing and researching a topic, organizing and delivering a speech, handling speech anxiety, listening critically, and adapting language to an audience. Offers the opportunity for students to present a series of speeches and receive advice and criticism from an audience. CMN 1232 Communication and Gender 4 QH Reviews contemporary research in gender, specifically the role that gender plays in human communication. Includes topics such as "genderlect," gender bias in language, and gender images communicated in the media. CMN 1239 Argumentation and Debate 4 QH Introduces the principles and skills of effective argument. Includes topics such as the process of advocacy, developing an argument through reasoning, the psychology of argument, and motivational techniques of argumentation. Combines theory and practice in argument through individual presentations and team debates. Prereq. CMN 1116 or permission of instructor. CMN 1250 Media, Culture, and Society 4 QH Surveys the various media of communication. Includes radio, television, film, newspapers, magazines, and electronic communication. Explores the impact media have on society. CMN 1300 Introduction to Communication Theory 4 QH Surveys theories of communication. Topics may include systems theory, symbolic interactionism, semiotics, feminist theories, cultural studies, and postmodern theories. CMN 1310 The Classical Age of Speech and Rhetoric 4 QH Surveys theories of persuasive speech in ancient Greece and Rome. Includes Aristotle's rhetoric, Sophistic traditions, the rhetoric of Cicero and Quintilian, and famous speeches of the Golden Age of Athens. Teaches the roots of the discipline of speech and communication. CMN 1315 Theories of Persuasion 4 QH Examines the behavioral theories used to create or modify beliefs, attitudes, and values. Studies how professional persuaders conceive of and execute arguments for specific audiences. CMN 1317 Media Audiences 4 QH Explores how mass media audiences interpret and actively use media messages and products as listeners, readers, and consumers. Examines the different stages of ethnographic research, audience meanings and interpretations, pleasure and fanship, the role of media in everyday life, and the use of ethnographic research methods in communications studies. Prereq. CMN 1250. CMN 1318 Negotiation Skills 4 QH Focuses on the process of negotiating mutually acceptable agreements in adversarial settings. Emphasizes collective bargaining as a form of problem solving, and resolving conflict through mediation. Prereq. Middler standing or above or permission of instructor. CMN 1330 Interpersonal Communication 4 QH Helps students improve their interpersonal communications skills. Includes topics such as the self in communication, self-disclosure, language, nonverbal communication, listening skills, conflict resolution, and maintaining functional relationships through communication. CMN 1331 Advanced Interpersonal Communication 4 QH Continues instruction in interpersonal communication. Focuses on applying principles of effective communication to human relationships. Prereq. CMN 1330. CMN 1338 Group Discussion 4 QH Develops skills in working with and in small groups. Instructs in the small group decision-making process as well as in the interpersonal dynamics of the group. Includes topics such as problem solving, conflict resolution, role playing, and leadership. CMN 1415 Persuasion in Contemporary Culture 4 QH Develops students' critical thinking skills as receivers of persuasive communication. Examines instances of persuasion in popular culture such as advertising, mass media, and politics. Helps students become more informed, critical receivers of mediated messages. CMN 1430 Organizational Communication 4 QH Surveys the communication process in complex organizations. Includes topics such as the evolution of organizational communication, communication networks, information management, and communication climate. Analyzes case studies and teaches how to improve the quality of communication in an organization. CMN 1431 Advanced Organizational Communication 4 QH Examines the problems of sending and receiving information in complex organizations. Reviews technologies used to disseminate information, communication auditing processes, and methods to devise and assess communication programs for organizations. Prereq. CMN 1430. CMN 1437 Consultation Skills 4 QH Surveys techniques used to analyze communication problems in industry, organizations, and groups. Includes theory and practice using the case-study methods. Offers students the opportunity to learn how to audit an organization, identify problems in communication, and suggest solutions. Prereq. CMN 1115. CMN 1450 Television Studio Production 4 QH Introduces studio production techniques. Covers the creative and technical elements of video production, camera operation, floor direction, editing graphics, lighting, picture composition, and directing methods. Prereq. CMN 1250 or permission of instructor. CMN 1451 Foundations of Electronic Media 4 QH Surveys the history of radio and television broadcasting technology in the United States and around the world. Includes the evolution of technology, broadcast television versus cable and pay-per-view, effects of technology on the media, and the future of broadcast technology. Develops an understanding and appreciation of broadcast technology's impact on contemporary society. CMN 1452 Radio Production 4 QH Introduces the principles and practices of radio. Includes lab work in studio production and instruction in program design, ratings, and on-air performance. Gives students an opportunity to produce broadcast material such as feature stories, commercials, and public service announcements. Prereq. CMN 1250 or permission of instructor. CMN 1453 Broadcast Management 4 QH Examines the four critical functions of media management: economics, marketing, advertising, and ratings. Includes FCC regulatory policies, external market forces, and internal management forces. Prereq. CMN 1250 and middler standing or above. CMN 1454 Programming for Radio and Television 4 QH Examines the history of radio and television programming and the structure in which programming operates. Covers network, network affiliate, independent, cable, and public television and radio, and the major suppliers of programs such as Hollywood studios, independent producers, syndicates, networks, and local stations. Reviews how the practical components of the program marketplace, such as rating, scheduling, regulation, and advertising, developed historically. Includes an opportunity to design a music wheel for radio and a short video segment for television. Prereq. CMN 1250. CMN 1455 Television Field Production 4 QH Offers advanced training in video production techniques, emphasizing remote location shooting. Includes location scouting, production budgets, writing techniques, equipment location, post-production editing, and content analysis. Offers the opportunity to work in teams to produce and direct television using remote video equipment. Prereq. CMN 1250 and CMN 1450. CMN 1500 Special Topics in Communication Studies 4 QH Examines various contemporary issues in communication studies. Course content to be posted in communication studies department prior to quarter in which it is offered. Please consult department prior to registering. CMN 1554 Special Topics in Media 4 QH Examines various contemporary issues in mass media. CMN 1555 Communication and the Quality of Life 4 QH Exposes students to the role that communication plays in the quality of individual and community life. Helps students explore the impact of contemporary communication trends. Analyzes the impact of various media on quality of life. Prereq. Middler standing, CMN 1330, or permission of instructor. CMN 1600 Introduction to Communication Research 4 QH Introduces the various methods through which scholars of communication develop knowledge. Includes historical, descriptive, experimental, and ethnographic methods. Expects student to engage in individual research projects designed to increase familiarity with communication literature and to develop skills in critical writing and library research. CMN 1610 Rhetorical Criticism 4 QH Offers a critical analysis of a range of rhetorical texts: visual, literary, oral, and musical. Includes traditional and cultural approaches to criticism. (Core Category V) CMN 1620 Television Criticism 4 QH Offers an advanced communication course where students analyze and evaluate representations of race, class, gender, and the family in television discourse. Aims to increase awareness of the ways that the aural, visual, and aesthetic codes of television work to shape beliefs and values. CMN 1650 Senior Seminar in Communications 4 QH Provides an in-depth review of the student's mastery of the curriculum. Includes a battery of assessment measures to allow students to demonstrate skills competencies in communication. Expects students to complete a research project designed to integrate the student's experiential education with the principles and skills learned in the classroom. Prereq. Permission of instructor, majors only, and middler-year standing. CMN 1800, CMN 1801, CMN 1802, CMN 1803 4 QH each Junior/Senior Honors Project For details, contact the honors office. CMN 1890, CMN 1891, CMN 1892 Directed Study 4 QH each Prereq. Permission of instructor. CMN 1893 Directed Study 1 QH Prereq. Permission of instructor. CMN 1894 Directed Study 2 QH Prereq. Permission of instructor. CMN 1895 Internship in Speech Communication 4 QH Gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the communications industry. Requires approval by the internship director prior to registration. Further internship details are available in the department office. Fulfills the College of Arts and Sciences experiential education requirement. CMN 1888, 1889 Experiential Education Directed Study 4 QH each Draws upon the student's approved experiential activity and integrates it with study in the academic major. Restricted to those students who are using it to fulfill their experiential education requirement. CMN 1899 Advanced Television Production 4 QH Provides students with guidance in the development of special projects in television and video production. Studies include advanced directing (studio and field), lighting, scriptwriting, editing, graphics, and postproduction technology. Students involved in the Northeastern Student Network project may also receive credit. Prereq. Permission of instructor.
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