211. Media Writing (3) (F, Sp) Introduction to basic writing for mass media audiences through newspaper, broadcasting, Internet, and public relations (Prerequisite: ENGL 101).
252. Groups, Leadership and Culture (3) (F) Explores the role of communication processes in creating group structure and dynamics. Includes the nature and function of group leadership, participation, problem solving, and decision making in multicultural groups (Prerequisite: COMM 110).
280. Gender and Culture (3) (F) Examines the relationship between culture and gender. Explores how culturally gendered systems are communicated in daily life and influence interaction and views of masculinity and femininity (Prerequisitie: COMM 110).
313. Advanced Media Writing (3) (W) Information gathering and advanced writing for print media, broadcasting, and public relations (Prerequisite: COMM 211).
323. Multimedia Production (3) (F) Principles and practice of basic skills in multimedia production. Emphasizes online (print and broadcasting) journalism and video production (Prerequisite: COMM 211).
326. International Communication (3) (F) The study of international and mass communication systems in modernity including the complexities and problems of mediated communication between cultures and across various boundaries (Prerequisite: ICS 251 and COMM 110).
353. Organizational Communication (3) (W) Analysis of communication processes in international organizations. Focuses on the role of communication in creating and maintaining organizational structures and functions in culturally-diverse environments (Prerequisite: COMM 110).
360. Communication Theory (3) (W, Sp) Contrasts and compares Eastern and Western perspectives communication theory. Focuses on the genres of communication theory, the process of communication inquiry, and the body of contextual theories composing the field of communication (Prerequisite: ICS 251 and COMM 110).
420. Media, and Culture (3) (W) The study of mass communication's role in the creation and maintenance of culture within global, social, political, and economic contexts (Prerequisite: ICS 251 and COMM 110).
454. Conflict and Culture (3) (F, W) Explores theories and issues of conflict within and between diverse cultural systems. Particular attention is given to the role of national culture, ethnicity and race (Prerequisite: ICS 251 and COMM 110).
495R. Independent Study (1-3) (F, W, Sp) Approval of the division chairman and faculty is required prior to registration.
