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COM 114 Fundamentals of Speech Communication Cr. 3.
A study of communication theories as applied to speech; practical communicative experiences ranging from interpersonal communication and small-group process through problem identification and solution in discussion to informative and persuasive speaking in standard speaker-audience situations.
COM 212 Approaches to the Study of Interpersonal Communication Cr. 3.
A study of basic characteristics of human communication and the theoretical and practical implications of these characteristics for various forms of oral communication.
 
COM 250 Mass Communication and Society Cr. 3.
A survey of print, broadcast, and film media in their relationship and influence on society. Study topics include mass communication theories, documentaries, commercialism, news media, media effects, and control, feedback, educational broadcasting, and audience analysis.
 
COM 253 Introduction to Public Relations Cr. 3.
An analysis of public relations theory and practice from their origins to the present. From a communication perspective, the course examines public relations environments, audiences, and message strategies.

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COM 303 Intercultural Communication Cr. 3.
P: 114. An exploration of the impact of culture on perception and communication, the obstacles affecting intercultural communication, the impact of ethnocentrism and the challenges facing cultures with broad cultural and subcultural diversities. Open to majors and nonmajors.
 
COM 310 Family Communication Cr. 3.
P: 114. Application of theories of interpersonal communication to family life. Emphasis on feedback, empathy, and trust as contributing factors to effective communication with families. A case study approach is used.
COM 318 Principles of Persuasion Cr. 3.
P: 114 or consent of instructor. Persuasion and its effects, ranging from individual influences to societal impacts. Various perspectives and models of persuasion are examined, including classical and modern approaches. Both theoretical and pragmatic considerations are introduced.
COM 323 Business and Professional Speaking Cr. 3.
P: 114. The study of oral communication problems and responsibilities in the businessorganizational environment. Participation in problem-solving from investigation and informative speaking to advocacy and parliamentary debate. This course is not available for credit toward any communication major or minor.

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COM 490 Internship in Communication Cr. 1–6.
P: 114, first course in area, and consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. Experiential, supervised training in public relations, journalism, telecommunication, oral interpretation, speech education, organizational communication, or public communication. Usually taken in junior or senior year.
COM 491 Special Topics in Communication Cr. 1–3. (V.T.)
P: consent of instructor. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. Intensive study of selected topics, varying from semester to semester, from the literature or practice of communication. Course content will be drawn from areas not dealt with in the regular curriculum and may include such topics as photojournalism, economic reporting, and campaign communication.

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