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The study of the process of attitude change from a psychological and a rhetorical perspective. Students will read texts, study persuasive artifacts (including advertisements, films, novels, and newspaper articles), write papers, and give oral presentations to the class. Prerequisite: COMM 1320.

The oral interpretation of literature. Study of techniques and practical experience in expressive reading aloud and in telling stories. Recommended for those certifying to teach and for those interested in working with youth.

Discussion of the history and the societal impact of oral communication.  Creation and delivery of extended, challenging speeches.  Prerequisite:  COMM 1320.

Relying on historic and iconic photographs that tell a story, this course covers a variety of photojournalistic subjects including general news, sports, features and caption writing and politics. Students will study major historical events in photojournalism, identify ethical issues and review their relevance to today’s photojournalists. Students are required to spend a time with a story in order to accurately photograph what’s happening and get enough photos to effectively illustrate the story. Prerequisites: COMM 2330 Copy Editing & COMM 2360 Intro to Media Writing.

An introduction to the process of writing screenplays for television and film. Topics covered include character development, genre, plot structure, dialogue, audience analysis and writing/revision. Other topics covered at instructor's discretion.

Production of a documentary project from idea through final cut, culminating in a public screening.

A study of the history and expression of film art throughout the world. Students will view films from all eras of film history and from a variety of cultures and nations of the world, and engage with them using classic and contemporary critical theory. Prerequisite: COMM 2390 or permission of instructor.

A survey of essential material for participation in interpretive individual events in forensic competition and training in vocal health and production, accent, and dialect.

An introduction to theory and practice of academic debate and the argumentation principles which underlie them.

Study of methods of instruction in all aspects of speech communication, including publics peaking, oral interpretation, and forensics competition (individual events and debate). Some attention given to the management of tournaments and festivals.

Integrates interviewing, writing, and reporting skills to produce in-depth stories. Mastery of Associated Press stylebook required. Study includes investigative reporting, social science reporting, multiple-interview projects, and New Journalism. Requires digital camera skills as well as online and print design/production skills using layout, design, and editing software. Portfolio and laboratory required. Outstanding students may progress to a limited number of paid student publication staff positions. Lab fee. Prerequisite: COMM 2360.

Writing and editing news, conducting interviews and developing commercials for broadcast and new media, training in the use of video camera and editing processes and vocal health and production, with emphasis on effective diction. Prerequisites: COMM 2360 and 3365.

This course will focus on specific topics such as PR theory and practice beyond the scope of the introductory course. This includes program planning, budgeting, media relations, social media and event planning. PR writing will be emphasized as well as building and managing organizational image. Prerequisites: COMM 2330 Copy Editing and COMM 2370 Intro to Public Relations.

Researching, interviewing, writing and editing for magazine non-fiction and newspaper feature articles, both online and print. Surveying various local, state, and national publications; identifying freelance markets with an emphasis on publication. Prerequisite: COMM 2360.

Students will analyze and critique speeches and other rhetorical acts taken from a specific historical period or social movement and evaluate them by applying theories of rhetorical action. Prerequisites: COMM 1320, COMM 2350, and COMM 3310.