Voice and Diction
COM100. This course is a survey of basic vocal skills, incorporating techniques to open the voice - breathing - tone production - articulation - diction. It is designed for the performer and for students working to improve their oral skills, i.e., singer/actor/dancer/public speaker. Prerequisite: None / 3 credits. Offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Oral Communication
COM103. Components of effective intrapersonal (within oneself), interpersonal (between two persons), small groups, and one-to-many communication situations are analyzed. Opportunities are offered for classroom application of the principles discussed and constructive criticism from the professor and students, to improve the student’s skill in oral communication by providing relevant knowledge and opportunities to apply it. Prerequisite: ENL010 or a satisfactory reading comprehension score on the basic skills assessment / 3 credits. Offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Survey of Mass Communication
COM105. This course explores the history, social impact, forms, and techniques of such media as newspapers, film, books, radio, television, and other expressions of mass culture. The aims of the course are to enable the student to better understand the media-oriented environment in which we find ourselves and to explore various options available as a consumer of public information. Prerequisite: ENL010 or a satisfactory reading comprehension score on the basic skills assessment / 3 credits. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
Radio Broadcasting
COM113. Designed to instruct the student in the operation of a radio station. On-air and off-air production techniques will be discussed. Broadcast management, legal requirements, and engineering are considered as they relate to specific assignments and duties at a radio station. Prerequisite: None / 2 class hours. 2 laboratory hours. 3 credits. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
Interpersonal Communication
COM201. This course is designed to improve human relationships through an understanding of the principles of effective communication. Students participate actively in listening, perceiving, interpreting words and meanings, conflict resolution, assertiveness, nonverbal awareness, developing trusting relationships, and considering the role of the self-concept in human communication. Prerequisite: COM103 / 3 credits. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
Small Group Communication
COM202. A study of the basic elements of oral communication as applied to small group interaction. Intrapersonal and interpersonal communication theory and their influences on the group process will be explored. Students will develop skills by applying theory to performance assignments. Prerequisite: COM103 / 3 credits. Offered in the Fall.
Public Speaking
COM203. A study of elements of public communication through various one-to-many speaking situations. Emphases includes communication theory, speaker-audience relationships, speaker’s resources, speech construction, and delivery. Prerequisite: COM103 / 3 credits. Offered in the Spring.
Persuasive Communication
COM204. A study of the process of persuasion, focusing on the formation of beliefs, attitudes and values, fundamentals of attitude change, audience analysis, the persuasive message, effects of channel and setting, and source credibility. Opportunities are offered for classroom application of the principles and theories discussed. Prerequisite: COM103 / 3 credits. Offered in the Spring.
Oral Interpretation of Literature
COM205. A performance course involving the analysis and aesthetic appreciation of literature (lyric, narrative, drama) through the medium of oral interpretation. This course incorporates techniques for control of self (body and voice), control of the literary object, control of the audience, and critique of solo and group performances. Rehearsals outside of class time may be required; please see instructor. Prerequisite: COM103 / 3 credits. Offered in the Spring.
Communication in Current Settings
COM206. Course readings differ from semester to semester, but course content focuses on theory and applications to improve knowledge and skills in communication. Prerequisite: COM103 / 3 credits. Offered in the Spring.
Advanced Radio Production
COM231. Building upon the skill based in COM113, students will learn advanced radio production skills. Advanced production techniques will be discussed and applied to on-air and remote broadcasts. Students will learn production software and automation broadcast software in regards to music/commercial programming and voice tracking. Prerequisite: COM113 / 3 credits. Offered in the Fall and Spring.
Mass Communication Cooperative Work Experience
COM262. This course is designed to expand student knowledge through actual work involvement within an area of mass communication. Working with a mentor and collaborating with an employer, the student will develop a list of learning objectives that will become an integral part of the experience. Prerequisite: COM105, 6 other hours from mass communication suggested sequence list, and permission of co-op coordinator. 1, 2, or 3 credits. May be repeated once; 6 credit maximum. Offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer.