Communication (CO)

 

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IO = Infrequently Offered Course

 

CO      0620

Introduction to Mass Media

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Discussion and lectures about different forms of mass media, such as newspapers, radio, television, magazines, and motion pictures, are the focus of this course.  It explores media’s role, problems, responsibilities, and history.

 

CO      0635

Introduction to Advertising

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course examines strategies, techniques, and principles behind effective advertising including planning, targeting, media selection and buying, strategy and design.

 

CO      0637

Introduction to Public Relations

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course introduces students to the public relations industry from management and practitioner standpoints.  It focuses on developing skills and knowledge required to be a successful public relations practitioner.

 

CO      0641

Introduction to Audio and Video Production

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

This course provides an overview of the development and existing state of video and television broadcasting, and of cable, including history, technology, laws and regulations, ethics, and current issues.

 

CO      1560

Fundamentals of Speech

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

A basic study of communication theory and its practical application at all levels:  intrapersonal (understanding the self), interpersonal (one-to-one relationships and small group interaction), and public speaking.  Students examine factors that influence the development of the self-concept and interpersonal relationships, participate in problem-solving panel discussions, deliver informative and persuasive speeches, and improve their critical listening and thinking skills.

 

CO      1563

Argumentation and Persuasion (IO)

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

CO  1560  Fundamentals of Speech or consent of instructor

An introduction to the basic theory of argument and persuasion, an analysis of how arguers and recipients are interrelated, argument components and how they work together, and methods of analyzing and evaluating arguments. 

 

 

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