1997-1998 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Communication Studies |
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1997-1998 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Communication Studies |
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| COMM 253G. Public Speaking | 3 cr. | |
| Principles of effective public speaking, with emphasis on preparing and delivering well-organized, logical, and persuasive arguments adapted to different audiences. | ||
| COMM 254. Speech Communication | 2 cr. | |
| Principles of interpersonal and intrapersonal communication with weekly practice and analysis in small group settings. | ||
| COMM 265G. Principles of Human Communication | 3 cr. | |
| Study and practice of interpersonal, small group, and presentational skills essential to effective social, business, and professional interaction. | ||
| COMM 285. Survey of Communication Theory | 3 cr. | |
| Exploration of concepts and methods of study in oral communication. Primarily for majors. | ||
| COMM 290. Independent Study | 1-3 cr. | |
| Individualized, self-paced projects for students with a special interest in communication topics. Prerequisites: COMM265G and sophomore standing. | ||
| COMM 291. Special Topics | 1-3 cr. | |
| Specific subjects and credits to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. | ||
| COMM 305. Communication Research Methods | 3 cr. | |
| Introductory course in communication research. Emphasis on how to be an effective consumer of research. | ||
| COMM 342. Professional Speech Communication | 3 cr. | |
| Theory and practice in business and professional speech communication. | ||
| COMM 344. Communication and Aging | 3 cr. | |
| Intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, and public communication for mature learners and for health-care providers. | ||
| COMM 351. Persuasion Theory and Practice | 3 cr. | |
| Training in understanding and applying the principles and techniques of argumentation and persuasion. | ||
| COMM 353. Advanced Public Speaking | 3 cr. | |
| This is an advanced course in the composition and delivery of speeches. It extends the concepts taught in COMM 253G. Prerequisite: COMM253G or COMM265G, or consent of instructor. | ||
| COMM 370. Organizational Communication | 3 cr. | |
| Communication strategies and patterns of private and governmental organizations, including research on communication process. | ||
| COMM 376. Communication and Culture | 3 cr. | |
| Cultural and intercultural communication theory and behavior, with a concentration on the development of specific communication skills which should facilitate effective intercultural communication. | ||
| COMM 377. Conflict Management | 3 cr. | |
| Communication strategies to manage and negotiate conflict in intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and organizational settings. | ||
| COMM 384. Interpersonal Communication | 3 cr. | |
| Theories of interpersonal communication and relational communication including study of relevant models, contexts and constructs. | ||
| COMM 411. Biomedical Sciences Communication | 3 cr. | |
| Technical and nontechnical writing and speaking. Prerequisites: junior standing and enrollment in MARC (Minority Access to Research Careers). | ||
| COMM 421. Interviewing | 3 cr. | |
| Principles and practice in interviewing of all types, with emphasis on employment and information-gathering interviews. | ||
| COMM 425. Small Group Communication | 3 cr. | |
| Principles and methods of modern group discussion with emphasis on the role of the group in problem solving. | ||
| COMM 435. Psychology of Human Communication | 3 cr. | |
| In-depth examination of psychological processes involved in interpersonal communication. Covers person perception and message production. | ||
| COMM 440. Political Communication | 3 cr. | |
| Presidential and congressional campaigns, political persuasion techniques, political advertising, power in language, and media aspects of political information. Ideology, resistance to political manipulation, and dependence of democracies on communication. | ||
| COMM 450. Technologies of Human Communication | 3 cr. | |
| Development and evolution of human communication technologies from prehistory through the future of computer-mediated communication networks. Examines behavioral, cognitive, social, cultural, and political issues of new communication technologies and their use and management. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing. | ||
| COMM 465. Nonverbal Communication | 3 cr. | |
| Study of and experimentation with nonverbal aspects of human communication as vital components of the total communication process. | ||
| COMM 475. International Communication | 3 cr. | |
| Exploration of the forms and channels of communication substantially influenced by international cultural and political factors. Covers: global communication technology; news, information and entertainment flows; international diplomacy and negotiation, communication in war and peace. | ||
| COMM 485. International Teaching Assistant Training | 1-3 cr. | |
| International teaching assistants will receive training in communicative skills to enable them to meet their responsibilities at NMSU. Course includes lectures, seminars, video-taped presentations, and tutorial sessions emphasizing pedagogic and presentation skills and styles. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. | ||
| COMM 490. Independent Study | 1-3 cr. | |
| Individualized, self-paced projects for advanced students. Prerequisites: COMM265G and junior standing with consent of participating instructor. | ||
| COMM 491. Selected Topics | 1-6 cr. | |
| Individual and/or group study of selected topics. To be identified by subtitle. Prerequisite: prior arrangement with faculty supervisor(s). | ||
| COMM 491H. Selected Topics | 1-6 cr. | |
| Same as COMM 491. Additional work to be arranged. | ||
| COMM 493. Mass Communications law | 3 cr. | |
| Same as JOUR 493 and GOVT 493. | ||