Course Descriptions

COMM 100 - Fundamentals of Speech - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: ENGL 90 with a grade of S, or appropriate placement test score. An introductory public speaking course including practical application of speaking and listening skills. The emphasis will be on the organization and delivery of subject matter. (MOTR COMM 110)

COMM 102 - Fundamentals of Human Communication - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: ENGL 90 with a grade of S, or appropriate placement test score. An introduction to the process of human communication covering the basic forms of public speaking as well as topics in interpersonal communication. This course will emphasize the practical application of speaking and listening skills. (MOTR COMM 100)

COMM 112 - Introduction to Mass Communication - 3.00 credits

Prerequisites: ENGL 90 with a grade of S, or appropriate placement test score. This course provides a historical study of the content, structure and control of modern communications in the United States. Students will learn criteria for evaluating media content relative to the nature and consequences of news, entertainment, and advertising. (MOTR SBSC 100).

COMM 128 - Introduction to Film - 3.00 credits

Prerequisites: ENGL 90 with a grade of S, or appropriate placement test score. This course consists of viewing and analyzing films from a historical and technical perspective. It will examine various aspects of film as visual language art form by examining its genres and theoretical perspectives. (MOTR FILM 100)

COMM 223 - Interpersonal Communication - 3.00 credits

Prerequisite: ENGL 90 with a grade of S, or appropriate placement test score. An overview of the processes and practices of interpersonal communication. Topics include the role of self-concept, perception, language, diversity, conflict, and listening. This course examines various forms and contexts of verbal and non-verbal communication. (MOTR COMM 120)

COMM 233 - Intercultural Communication - 3.00 credits

Prerequisites: ENGL 90 with a grade of S, or appropriate placement test score. This course will examine how cultural variables and practices impact communication. It will emphasize achieving cultural communication competence and reducing cultural conflict by examining the role of identity, ethnicity, gender, perception, values, beliefs, and attitude within and outside one's culture. (MOTR SBSC 101).