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This course is an overview of the development, operation and impact of the mass media as well as the impact of mass communication messages and institutions on individuals and society. In addition, much of the information received today is mediated information. The bulk of the political debate and the discussion of public issues comes through the mass media. A substantial amount of leisure time is also spent with media products. This course will help students become a more critical decoder of mediated messages by better understanding the process and effects of mass communication. 

This course provides students the opportunity to study topics in various aspects of communication theory and/or practice. Subject matter will vary.

This course is designed as an introduction to the various styles of writing used by journalists - print, electronic and online as well as public relations, corporate communication and advertising professionals.

An introduction to basic theories of communication, this course includes an examination of techniques of communication in three common communication settings: interpersonal relationships, group gatherings and public gatherings. The public context includes the presentation of a minimum of three speeches. At least one speech is an informative speech and at least one is persuasive. All students are required to give at least three speeches. Topics to be covered include nonverbal communication and listening.

IAI: C2 900

This course covers the theory and practice of graphic design principles when creating: newspapers, newsletters, brochures and magazines, and provides experience with desktop publishing software and equipment.

This course provides an overview of the forms and styles of journalistic writing, as well as practice in writing and editing the basic types of news stories for print media and online media. The course also introduces students to the multimedia elements of online news stories.

This course covers all aspects of working at a radio station, from control board operations to sales. The class uses the University's radio station WLRA to provide students with hands-on experience.

Students develop a variety of newsgathering skills in research, data collection and interviewing, as well as practice in writing general assignment and beat stories.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the concept of visual literacy and the various forms of visual media used by today's communication professionals. The course includes the theory, aesthetics and application of digital still and video cameras and digital editors.

This course analyzes the fundamental principles and processes of technology utilized in modern telecommunications.

This course provides an overview of the forms and styles of journalistic writing, as well as practice in writing and editing the basic types of news stories for print media and online media. The course also introduces students to the multimedia elements of online news stories. Instruction will include basic foundations of journalism, preliminary knowledge of reporting skills, understanding of proper grammar and writing styles and the fundamentals of digital photography, video, audio and multimedia as it applies to journalism. Students will learn foundational skills including the conception, planning and creation of multimedia projects in an evolving digital landscape.