UCSB 2009-2010 Catalog Course Search
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| COMM 1 - Introduction to Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Not open to seniors. |
| Survey of basic concepts, principles, and models of communication. Introduction to the importance of communication in intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, and mass media contexts. |
| COMM 87 - Statistical Analysis for Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| An introduction to basic statistical concepts and applications in communication. Through lecture and computer labs, students will be exposed to statistical applications for advanced coursework in the major. |
| COMM 88 - Communication Research Methods |
| (5) STAFF |
| An introduction to social scientific research designs used in the field of communication, including survey research, experimental design, content analysis, and field research. The course serves as preparation for advanced coursework in communication. |
| COMM 89 - Theories of Communication |
| (5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Communication 1. |
| An introduction to major theories and theoretical influences in the field of communication, in the areas of interpersonal, small group, organizational, and mass communication. |
| COMM 101 - Media Literacy |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| An introduction to media courses. Overview of the key skills, knowledge structures of the media industries, the content those industries produce, and effects of that content on individuals and society. |
| COMM 106 - Small Group Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communications and interdisciplinary majors only. |
| Theory and research in communication in groups, teams, and work units in a variety of organizational contexts. Includes sections in which students observe and analyze communication processes in small group projects and exercises. |
| COMM 107 - Interpersonal Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| 107 replaces 107A. 107 should be considered a legal repeat of 107A. Students who earned a C- or below in 107A and wish to repeat course should enroll in 107. |
| Survey of theory and research in interpersonal communication, including social and intimate relationships and conversational interaction. |
| COMM 107B - Interpersonal Communication: Conversational Interaction |
| (4) Kellermann |
| Analyzes how conversational behavior is generated, enacted, and understood.Examines conversational goals, plans, strategies, and tactics. Explores thestructure, pattern, sequencing, and regulation of conversation in interpersonal interaction. |
| COMM 109 - Language and Social Identity |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Social psychology of language and communication examined from the "social identity approach." From this perspective, which claims that our attributes, beliefs, and behaviors flow from our self-conceptions as group members, we investigate concepts such as stereotyping, power, and CMC. |
| COMM 110 - Language and Communication Processes |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; communications and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Theory and research on the role of language in various communication contexts. Topics include: the nature of signs and symbols; language, perception, and thought; social psychological factors in verbal encoding; language and impression formation. |
| COMM 111 - Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Review of theories and empirical research on structure and function of nonverbal messages in interaction, including body and facial gestures, paralinguistics, touch, territory, environment, and physical appearance. Students conduct and
report original studies or applied research projects on nonverbal communication. |
| COMM 113 - Media Effects on Individuals |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| The effects of media communication on individual cognitive processes and the social environment. Emphasis on media effects on individual attitudes, family interaction, children, perceptions of minorities, sex-role stereotyping and other outcomes. |
| COMM 114 - Media Effects on Society and Institutions |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Examines the role that mass media institutions play in society. The history and functions of various media are explored from contrasting social and political viewpoints, with empirical theory and research used where possible to support and/or challenge these viewpoints. |
| COMM 115 - Interactive Media Theory and Design |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Examines cognitive, emotional, social, behavioral processes and effects of interactive media. Students apply theories of communication, psychology, and human-computer interaction to the design of content for computer-based media (Internet, interactive games, portable wireless devices, smart toys,
interactive television). |
| COMM 116 - The Internet, Communication, and Contemporary Society |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Applies theories of interpersonal, group, organizational and community communication to understanding Internet communication and its social implications. Explores Internet's historical, technical, relational, economic, legal, political, and social dimensions. |
| COMM 117 - Persuasion |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Analysis and synthesis of current persuasion theory to understand how messages influence attitudes and behaviors. Topics covered include: theories for altering attitudes and behaviors, the persuasion process, and the use of persuasion in applied contexts. |
| COMM 118 - Communication Technology and Organization |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Examines the interaction between communication technologies and organization, including theories of technology and agency, diffusion of innovations, effect of communication technologies on the nature of work, impact of communication technologies on privacy, security, public policy, and virtual, global, network organizations. |
| COMM 119 - Communication, Aging, and Later Life |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Introduction to our changing communication needs as we age, the dynamics of intergenerational contact, and communicative consequences of being elderly. |
| COMM 120 - Interviewing Theory and Practice |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Analysis of the interview as unique communication context, including the application of theoretical concepts and practice in designing and conducting interviews of various types (e.g., information gathering, career, recruitment, selection, appraisal, grievance, exit, journalistic, sales, survey). |
| COMM 121 - Communication and Conflict |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Theory and research on communication and conflict dynamics in various contexts. Students use theoretical concepts to analyze conflict in different situations and in their daily lives. |
| COMM 122 - Micro- and Macro-Organizational Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Same course as 122A. 122 replaces 122A and should be considered a legal repeat. |
| Application of communication theory and research to established organizations, with special emphasis on communication causes, correlates, and consequences of internal and external organizational communication processes at individual, group, organizational, and societal levels of analysis. |
| COMM 123 - Cultural Influences on Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Cross-cultural influences on communication processes. May deal with face-to-face or electronically mediated communication. |
| COMM 124 - Family Communication |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Communication strategies and patterns of interaction in family relationships. Topics include closeness and affection, disclosure, sibling interaction, adolescence, parenting, marital roles and conflict. |
| COMM 126 - Gender and Communication |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Identification of sex-role stereotypes and discriminatory issues for both sexes. Awareness of gendered-communication patterns across interpersonal, mediated, and organizational contexts and the theoretical attempts to explain them. Students create applied research projects attempting to modify sexist communication patterns. |
| COMM 128 - Language and Intergroup Communication |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Survey of theory and research concerning language and communication between various social groups (e.g., intersocial and interethnic groups), with emphasis on understanding the role communication plays in integrating and differentiating group members. |
| COMM 129 - Law Enforcement, Communication, and the Community |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Introduction to the complex facets of modern-day law enforcement. Intends to enhance effective relationships between the community and law enforcement. Lectures from policing agencies and academics are supplemented by practical experiences via field trips and an extensive ride-along. |
| COMM 130 - Political Communication |
| (4) Eveland |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communications and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Overview of the role of communication in politics and public opinion. Exploration of research on the content of a variety of forms of political communication and the cognitive, attitudinal, and behavioral effects of this communication on the public. |
| COMM 131 - Organizational Communication: A Global Perspective |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Comm 131 will replace Comm 122B. Students who have completed 122B with a grade of C or above may not take Comm 131. Students who completed 122B with a grade of C- or below may take 131 as a legal repeat. |
| Focuses on communication processes and issues that arise in multinational and global organizations. Explores the relationship among culture, communication, technology, and ways of organizing across national contexts and in different
types of organizations (non-profit, voluntary, civic, governmental, small business and corporate systems). |
| COMM 132 - Electronic Media Policy and Regulation |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Introduction to the process by which communication policy is constructed, including analysis of the role of key participants. Survey of the fundamental regulatory structure governing broadcasting and other electronic media. Examination of current media policies. |
| COMM 133 - Media and Children |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Examines children's and adolescents’ reactions to mass media and interactive media. Includes analysis of children's cognitive processing of media and study of effects in such areas as violent portrayals, prosocial messages, advertising
content. Considers policy implications of research. |
| COMM 134 - Societal Influences on the Shape and Effects of Media |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Examines the factors that affect the shape and influence of news, politics, and entertainment media messages, including media gatekeepers, audiences, institutions/organizations, technologies, the government, and culture. |
| COMM 136 - Collaborative Technologies and the Dynamics of Organization |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Comm 136 replaces Comm 122C. Students who completed 122C with a C or above may not take Comm 136. Students who received a C- or below in 122C may take 136 as a legal repeat. |
| Focuses on the nature of collaboration within and across organizations, in view of contemporary technologies. Issues examined include nature of collaboration, support of group work, virtual groups, information sharing, knowledge management, collective action, e-commerce, and new forms of organizing. |
| COMM 137 - Global Communication, International Relations and the Media |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Examines the nature, role, and influence of the global communication on international relations and the relationship between the media and policy making and advocacy. |
| COMM 138 - Advertising Literacy |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Comm 138 replaces Comm 161A. Students who have completed Comm 161A with a C or above may not enroll in 138. Students who completed 161A with a C- or below may take 138 as a legal repeat. |
| Introduction to the advertising industry, its procedures and its effects on our society as well as on us as individuals. |
| COMM 139 - Communication and Emotion |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Overview of emotion and its role in communication. Addresses theoretical perspectives on emotion; issues of emotional display and recognition; and different emotions' effects in interpersonal, media, and social systems contexts. |
| COMM 145 - Media Entertainment |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Comm 145 replaces Comm 161D. Students who completed Comm 161D with a C- or below may take Comm 145 as a legal repeat. Students who completed Comm 161D with a C or above may not take Comm 145. |
| Investigation and analysis of the enjoyment, selection, appreciation, understanding, and production of media entertainment and popular culture. |
| COMM 150 - Group Communication in Multiple Contexts |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Integrates social and behavioral sciences with the latest communication approaches to group behavior. Students develop an understanding of how communication networks within and outside a particular group constitutes the essential nature of group processes. |
| COMM 151 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Intensive analysis of current theory and research in interpersonal
communication, with special attention to theory development and testing. |
| COMM 152 - Advanced Organizational Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Intensive analysis of current theory and research in selected areas of organizational communication. Topics include organizational communication diagnosis and auditing, organizational innovation and change, and communication management. |
| COMM 153 - Communication and Global Advocacy Networks |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Examines the nexus of communication and global advocacy networks. Explores how non-governmental organizations communicate and organize and their interactions with governmental and corporate actors and the implications for global civil society. |
| COMM 154 - Video Game Research |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| An introduction to social scientific research on the motives, responses, and consequences of playing video games. |
| COMM 155 - Health Communication |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Explores theory, research, and practice regarding the impact of various types of messages (intrapersonal, interpersonal, and/or media) on people's health knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and outcomes. |
| COMM 158 - Advanced Language and Communication Processes |
| (4) STAFF |
| Intensive scrutiny of current theory and research on linguistic aspects of communication. Topics will vary each quarter. |
| COMM 160 - Special Topics in Communication |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to Communication and Interdisciplinary Studies majors only. |
| Investigation of current theory and research in a selected area of communication. Variable topics in media, interpersonal or organizational communication, depending on the instructor. |
| COMM 160P - Special Topics in Communication |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. |
| Investigation of current theory and research in a selected area of communication. Variable topics in media, interpersonal or organizational communication, depending on the instructor. |
| COMM 162 - Communication and Peace |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Large symposium that develops and facilitates multi-level peace-building efforts that are grounded in communication theory. Students a) explore and develop theoretically-based approaches to understanding the communication of peace, and b) create, facilitate, and analyze their unique personal peace-building efforts. |
| COMM 163 - Diffusion of Innovations |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Discuss the concepts, research, and implications of new ideas, practices, or services, and what factors influence their adoption/rejection/reinvention, diffusion, and effects. It Emphasis in communication, organizational and new media contexts. |
| COMM 170 - Communication Law |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| A historical survey of the development of the concept of free speech, and a study of First Amendment controversies in the United States during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. |
| COMM 172 - Advanced Communication Theory and Research |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communications and interdisciplinary majors only. |
| Integration and synthesis of theories and research between at least two core areas of communication. Variable topics, such as family relationships, health, or intercultural communication will be the focus of these integrations. |
| COMM 174 - Freedom of Communication (Senior Capstone in Communication Law) |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Seniors only; open to communication majors only. |
| Advanced study of the principles underlying First Amendment jurisprudence, including the philosophical and political issues entailed in the right to free expression. Students examine leading court decisions and learn to apply communication law to novel situations involving freedom of speech. |
| COMM 175 - Senior Capstone in Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Senior-standing; consent of instructor; communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| A project-based course in a specific topic area of communication designed to give students a chance to apply the skills and knowledge learned in the major and the opportunity to work intensively in groups on a real world project. |
| COMM 175AD - Senior Capstone in Communication: Advertising |
| (4) POTTER |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; senior standing; communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Simulation of a real world experience of creating and running an advertising agency, incorporating skills and knowledge acquired as a Communication major.
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| COMM 175FM - Senior Capstone in Communication: Family Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; senior standing; communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Communication 124. |
| Specific topics of family communication will be analyzed through an intense application of theory and research to issues in families within the community. |
| COMM 175IP - Senior Capstone in Communication: Interpersonal Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; senior standing; communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| Communication 151. |
| Specific topics of interpersonal communication will be selected. Students are provided with in-depth exposure to interpersonal theory and research by intensively applying what they learn to real world experiences. |
| COMM 175SX - Senior Capstone in Communication: Sex, Censorship, and the Judiciary |
| (4) Linz |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; senior standing; communication and interdisciplinary studies majors only. |
| In-depth look at communication and mass media law regulating sexual depictions. Explores principles, theories, methods of analysis of media law, with focus on obscenity law, recent Supreme Court decisions regarding regulation of sex in community and Internet sexual depictions. |
| COMM 180 - Senior Honors Seminar |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communications majors only. |
| Seminar offered spring quarter covering methodological, theoretical and procedural issues involved in undertaking a senior thesis. |
| COMM 181A - Senior Honors Thesis |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Independent work with faculty sponsor culminating in senior thesis. |
| COMM 181B - Senior Honors Thesis |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Independent work with faculty sponsor culminating in senior thesis. |
| COMM 181C - Senior Honors Thesis |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Independent work with faculty sponsor culminating in senior thesis. |
| COMM 191 - Applying Communication to Internships in Organizations |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communications majors only; consent of instructor. |
| 191 replaces 191B. 191 should be considered a legal repeat of 191B. Students who earned a C- or below in 191b and wish to repeat course should enroll in 191. |
| Integrate field work experience with communication theory and current literature. Weekly lecture to be concurrent with internship in the field of communication. Lecture topics include theories of interpersonal communication, organizational structures, management, and communication styles. |
| COMM 194 - Group Studies for Advanced Students |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communications majors only. |
| Selected topics in accordance with instructor's area of specialization. |
| COMM 199 - Independent Studies in Communication |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication majors only. |
| Independent studies in communication. |
| COMM 199RA - Independent Research Assistance in Communication |
| (1-5) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; open to communication majors only. |
| Coursework consists of faculty supervised research assistance. |
| COMM 200 - Communication Theory Construction |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| The nature of theory and theory building in human communication. |
| COMM 201 - Communication Theory |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Provides a broad overview to the study of human communication by surveying theories of language, interpersonal communication, persuasion, small group communication, organizational communication, and mass communication. |
| COMM 204A - Research Methods in Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| A survey of research methods in the social sciences applicable to communication research. |
| COMM 204B - Applications in Research Methods in Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Communication 204A; graduate standing. |
| Provides students with hands on experience with basic statistics and computer programs applicable to the analysis of communication related data. |
| COMM 204C - Advanced Topics in Research Methods and Statistical Analysis |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Communication 204A; graduate standing. |
| Provides students with experience in advanced topics in
multivariate statistics and computer programs. Analyses includes multiple regression, MANOVA, log linear analyses, and other advanced techniques. |
| COMM 206 - Group Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Readings on research concerning group processes from social and behavioral sciences, with special attention to latest communication apporaches to group interaction. Design of research projects on small group communication. |
| COMM 207 - Interpersonal Communication |
| (4) Staff |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Analysis of theory and research related to interpersonal communication processes. |
| COMM 210 - Language and Communication Processes |
| (4) Reid |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Social psychology of language and communication examined from the "social identity approach." From this perspective, which claims that our attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors flow from our self-conceptions as group members, we investigate concepts such as stereotyping, power and CMC. |
| COMM 213 - Mass Media, the Individual, and Society |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| The cognitive and social psychological effects of mass media on the individual and society. Focus is on empirical research as it informs communication theory. |
| COMM 222A - Micro and Macro Organizational Communication |
| (4) Seibold |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Classical/administrative, human relations/resources, systems, interpretive/cultural, and critical approaches to organizational communication. Theory and research on organizational structures and environments; power, authority and influence; communication networks; leadership; decision making; assimilation and socialization; innovation and change; and strategic communication. |
| COMM 222B - Organizational Communication: A Global Perspective |
| (4) Stohl |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| An organizational communicative perspective on globalization and a global perspective on organizational communication processes. Review of theories and research that address processes of organizational convergence and divergence, contemporary organizational practices, and opportunities and consequences associated with globalization. |
| COMM 222C - Technology and Organization |
| (4) Flanagin |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Examination of critical issues in contemporary communication theory and research implicating advanced communication and information technologies and their relation to organizational dynamics, structure, and change. |
| COMM 224 - Family Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Theory and research on communication in familial relationships. Focus on development, maintenance, and disintegration of families. Special consideration is given to developmental stages of families (attachment) and families with members who are failing to function in some capacity. |
| COMM 228 - Intergroup Communication |
| (4) Giles |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Analysis of theory and research related to intergroup relations, with special attention to the role of language use and variation as a means of communication about intergroup relations. |
| COMM 229 - Intergenerational Communication and Aging |
| (4) Giles |
| Theory, research and practice in communication and aging. Focus on intergenerational discourse, age identity and psychological well being. |
| COMM 232 - Mass Media Law and Policy |
| (4) Linz |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Survey of the fundamental and regulatory policies governing electronic mass media, emphasizing broadcast television. Considers both structural and content-based regulation. Analyzes the policy-making process as well as the outcome of major communication policy decisions. |
| COMM 234 - Cognition and Mass Communication |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Communication 200 and 201; graduate standing. |
| Review of current research of theories in the cognitive processing of mass media. Special consideration is given to attention and memory for television. |
| COMM 250 - Contemporary Issues in Communication Science |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Communication 200 and 201; graduate standing. |
| Critical examination of a selected aspect of contemporary communication theory and research. Topic varies from year to year. |
| COMM 252 - Management Communication: Theory and Practice |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; graduate standing. |
| Traditional managerial functions examined in terms of communication theory/research. Focus on leadership, advocacy, strategic communication; recruitment selection and development of top performers; new forms of organizing, group processes, team functioning; appraisal systems; feedback/motivation/performance; organizational innovation and change. |
| COMM 500 - Teaching College Communication |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Theory of teaching communication at the college level. Topics include self-presentation, facilitating discussion, constructing examinations, grading examinations and term papers, providing feedback, and professionalism. |
| COMM 501 - Apprentice Teaching |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Communication 500; graduate standing. |
| Application of theory to the practices of teaching college courses in communication. Students issue assignments, conduct class discussions, prepare and deliver lectures, score tests, and assign grades under the supervision of the faculty member who is the course director. |
| COMM 502 - Practicum for Teaching Associates |
| (3) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Communication 500 or equivalent. |
| Theory and practice of teaching undergrad uate classes in communication. Topics include the selection of behavioral objectives, selection of texts and other materials, creation of syllabi, preparation of lectures and assignments, administration of examination and maintenance of standards. |
| COMM 503 - Research Practicum |
| (3) STAFF |
| A practicum for research associates. |
| COMM 505 - Issues in Communication Research |
| (1) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing. |
| Presentation of research completed or in progress by students, faculty and guest speakers followed by critical discussion of the issues raised. |
| COMM 593 - Directed Reading |
| (2-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; graduate standing. |
| Individual tutorial. Provides students with the same material as a regular course except it is conducted on an individual basis with a faculty member. Written contract describing the course, readings, and assignments should be submitted to the departmental graduate adviser. |
| COMM 594 - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing; consent of department. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. |
| COMM 594A - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. |
| COMM 594AB - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. |
| COMM 594AF - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. |
| COMM 594B - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. |
| COMM 594DK - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. |
| COMM 594DZ - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. |
| COMM 594JP - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. |
| COMM 594K - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. |
| COMM 594LS - Special Topics |
| (1-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Special seminar on research subjects of current interest. |
| COMM 595 - Group Studies |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing; consent of department. |
| Critical review of research in selected fields. |
| COMM 595W - Group Studies |
| (4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. |
| Critical review of research in selected fields. |
| COMM 596 - Directed Research |
| (2-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; graduate standing. |
| Individual tutorial. Provides students with supervised research experience including any of the following: reviewing literature, formulating research questions, designing measures, collecting and analyzing data, and writing papers. Written proposal must be approved by the departmental graduate advisor. |
| COMM 596A - Directed Research |
| (2-4) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; graduate standing. |
| Individual tutorial. Provides students with supervised research experience including any of the following: reviewing literature, formulating research questions, designing measures, collecting and analyzing data, and writing papers. Written proposal must be approved by the departmental graduate advisor. |
| COMM 597 - Preparation for the Qualifying Examination |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of graduate advisor; graduate standing. |
| Directed group or individual preparation for the master's or doctoral qualifying examination. |
| COMM 598 - Master's Thesis Research and Preparation |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Consent of thesis advisor; graduate standing. |
| The thesis is done under the direction of the chair of a student's thesis committee. |
| COMM 599 - Dissertation Preparation |
| (1-12) STAFF |
| Prerequisites: Graduate standing; consent of department; advancement to candidacy. |
| Course is reserved for writing the dissertation. |