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2023 Summer: May 10 - August 15
Course | Class No. | Section | Start & End Date | Day | Time | Status | Location |
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2023 Summer: May 10 - August 15
Stateside hybrid classes for Summer 2023 will be made available the weekend of February 10th, 2023. Registration will open February 13th, 2023.
Course | Class No. | Section | Start & End Date | Day | Time | Status | Location |
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COMM 202 | Media and Society (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An overview of the complex components and relationships involved in today's media. The goal is to understand the technical, political, economic, cultural, and organizational influences on mediated messages. Topics include visual rhetoric, legal and ethical issues, social media, the transactional model, advertising, security, and privacy concerns. |
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51063 | 6380 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Thompson, Steven J | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 202 | Media and Society (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An overview of the complex components and relationships involved in today's media. The goal is to understand the technical, political, economic, cultural, and organizational influences on mediated messages. Topics include visual rhetoric, legal and ethical issues, social media, the transactional model, advertising, security, and privacy concerns. |
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51064 | 6381 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Thompson, Steven J | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 202 | Media and Society (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An overview of the complex components and relationships involved in today's media. The goal is to understand the technical, political, economic, cultural, and organizational influences on mediated messages. Topics include visual rhetoric, legal and ethical issues, social media, the transactional model, advertising, security, and privacy concerns. |
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51064 | 6381 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Davis, Brian S | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 202 | Media and Society (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An overview of the complex components and relationships involved in today's media. The goal is to understand the technical, political, economic, cultural, and organizational influences on mediated messages. Topics include visual rhetoric, legal and ethical issues, social media, the transactional model, advertising, security, and privacy concerns. |
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51098 | 6382 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Sherrod, Jarmese K | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 202 | Media and Society (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An overview of the complex components and relationships involved in today's media. The goal is to understand the technical, political, economic, cultural, and organizational influences on mediated messages. Topics include visual rhetoric, legal and ethical issues, social media, the transactional model, advertising, security, and privacy concerns. |
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52093 | 6980 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Asten, Maureen A | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 202 | Media and Society (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An overview of the complex components and relationships involved in today's media. The goal is to understand the technical, political, economic, cultural, and organizational influences on mediated messages. Topics include visual rhetoric, legal and ethical issues, social media, the transactional model, advertising, security, and privacy concerns. |
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52111 | 6981 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Sherrod, Jarmese K | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 202 | Media and Society (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An overview of the complex components and relationships involved in today's media. The goal is to understand the technical, political, economic, cultural, and organizational influences on mediated messages. Topics include visual rhetoric, legal and ethical issues, social media, the transactional model, advertising, security, and privacy concerns. |
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53691 | 4025 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Th | 6:30P-9:30P | Open | College Park (Hybrid) | |
Faculty: Coleman, Bryant K | Bldg/Room: Francis Scott Key Hall 0100 | Syllabus | Course Materials | ||||
COMM 207 | Understanding Visual Communication (3) | ||||||
A study of the creation and interpretation of visual language. The aim is to understand how images are used to effectively communicate ideas in a variety of channels, including news, advertising, and public relations. Topics include aesthetics, principles of composition, color systems, content awareness, and historical and cultural perspectives. Emphasis is on critical thinking and analysis of images from both theoretical and practical perspectives. |
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51799 | 6380 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Closed | Online | |||
Faculty: Worley, Tracy L | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 207 | Understanding Visual Communication (3) | ||||||
A study of the creation and interpretation of visual language. The aim is to understand how images are used to effectively communicate ideas in a variety of channels, including news, advertising, and public relations. Topics include aesthetics, principles of composition, color systems, content awareness, and historical and cultural perspectives. Emphasis is on critical thinking and analysis of images from both theoretical and practical perspectives. |
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52699 | 6980 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Pite, Stephen M | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 207 | Understanding Visual Communication (3) | ||||||
A study of the creation and interpretation of visual language. The aim is to understand how images are used to effectively communicate ideas in a variety of channels, including news, advertising, and public relations. Topics include aesthetics, principles of composition, color systems, content awareness, and historical and cultural perspectives. Emphasis is on critical thinking and analysis of images from both theoretical and practical perspectives. |
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54225 | 6381 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Becher, Thomas M | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 300 | Communication Theory (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An introduction to communication theory. The objective is to apply communication theory and evaluate communication situations. The basic theories of human communication, mass communication, and new media and technology are explored. Focus is on the relationships among communication theory, research, and practice. Topics include intra- and interpersonal communication, public communication, mass media, and contemporary issues associated with mediated communication. |
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50674 | 6381 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Ayee, Alberta A | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 300 | Communication Theory (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An introduction to communication theory. The objective is to apply communication theory and evaluate communication situations. The basic theories of human communication, mass communication, and new media and technology are explored. Focus is on the relationships among communication theory, research, and practice. Topics include intra- and interpersonal communication, public communication, mass media, and contemporary issues associated with mediated communication. |
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50698 | 6380 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Holroyd, Suzanne M | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 300 | Communication Theory (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An introduction to communication theory. The objective is to apply communication theory and evaluate communication situations. The basic theories of human communication, mass communication, and new media and technology are explored. Focus is on the relationships among communication theory, research, and practice. Topics include intra- and interpersonal communication, public communication, mass media, and contemporary issues associated with mediated communication. |
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51975 | 6980 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Closed | Online | |||
Faculty: Torres, Jessica De Leon | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 300 | Communication Theory (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An introduction to communication theory. The objective is to apply communication theory and evaluate communication situations. The basic theories of human communication, mass communication, and new media and technology are explored. Focus is on the relationships among communication theory, research, and practice. Topics include intra- and interpersonal communication, public communication, mass media, and contemporary issues associated with mediated communication. |
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52167 | 6981 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Holroyd, Suzanne M | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 300 | Communication Theory (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An introduction to communication theory. The objective is to apply communication theory and evaluate communication situations. The basic theories of human communication, mass communication, and new media and technology are explored. Focus is on the relationships among communication theory, research, and practice. Topics include intra- and interpersonal communication, public communication, mass media, and contemporary issues associated with mediated communication. |
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53692 | 7615 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | T | 6:30P-9:30P | Open | Dorsey Station (Hybrid) | |
Faculty: Bruzdzinski, Catherine M | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
Note: Dorsey Station: Classroom assignments are subject to change. Please view the electronic board in the hallway for your classroom assignment. | |||||||
COMM 300 | Communication Theory (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An introduction to communication theory. The objective is to apply communication theory and evaluate communication situations. The basic theories of human communication, mass communication, and new media and technology are explored. Focus is on the relationships among communication theory, research, and practice. Topics include intra- and interpersonal communication, public communication, mass media, and contemporary issues associated with mediated communication. |
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53694 | 6810 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | W | 5:30P-8:30P | Open | Nat Land Crystal City (Hybrid | |
Faculty: Noorzai, Roshan | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 300 | Communication Theory (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. An introduction to communication theory. The objective is to apply communication theory and evaluate communication situations. The basic theories of human communication, mass communication, and new media and technology are explored. Focus is on the relationships among communication theory, research, and practice. Topics include intra- and interpersonal communication, public communication, mass media, and contemporary issues associated with mediated communication. |
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54401 | 6382 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Richey, Amanda JE | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 302 | Mass Communication and Media Studies (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101S. A survey of mass communication designed to enhance media literacy. The goal is to interpret, evaluate, and produce media messages. Topics include media industries and the impact of the media, as well as regulation, policy, and ethical issues. Emphasis is on critical thinking and analysis of vital aspects of pervasive elements of popular culture, such as news, advertising, children's entertainment, and a free press. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 302 or COMM 379A. |
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50905 | 6380 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Callaway, Lee | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 302 | Mass Communication and Media Studies (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101S. A survey of mass communication designed to enhance media literacy. The goal is to interpret, evaluate, and produce media messages. Topics include media industries and the impact of the media, as well as regulation, policy, and ethical issues. Emphasis is on critical thinking and analysis of vital aspects of pervasive elements of popular culture, such as news, advertising, children's entertainment, and a free press. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 302 or COMM 379A. |
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50944 | 6381 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Eng, Dale A | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 302 | Mass Communication and Media Studies (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101S. A survey of mass communication designed to enhance media literacy. The goal is to interpret, evaluate, and produce media messages. Topics include media industries and the impact of the media, as well as regulation, policy, and ethical issues. Emphasis is on critical thinking and analysis of vital aspects of pervasive elements of popular culture, such as news, advertising, children's entertainment, and a free press. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 302 or COMM 379A. |
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52054 | 6980 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Getman, James P | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 390 | Writing for Managers (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101S. A practicum in the kinds of communication skills that managers need for the workplace. The goal is to develop persuasive managerial communication for organizational decision making and action. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 390, HUMN 390, WRTG 390, or WRTG 490. |
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51245 | 6380 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Williams, Susan M | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 390 | Writing for Managers (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101S. A practicum in the kinds of communication skills that managers need for the workplace. The goal is to develop persuasive managerial communication for organizational decision making and action. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 390, HUMN 390, WRTG 390, or WRTG 490. |
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51246 | 6381 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Closed | Online | |||
Faculty: Hardin, Linda Lee | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 390 | Writing for Managers (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101S. A practicum in the kinds of communication skills that managers need for the workplace. The goal is to develop persuasive managerial communication for organizational decision making and action. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 390, HUMN 390, WRTG 390, or WRTG 490. |
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51429 | 6382 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Whitaker, Joel | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 390 | Writing for Managers (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101S. A practicum in the kinds of communication skills that managers need for the workplace. The goal is to develop persuasive managerial communication for organizational decision making and action. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 390, HUMN 390, WRTG 390, or WRTG 490. |
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52139 | 6980 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Closed | Online | |||
Faculty: Tuite, Leah M | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 390 | Writing for Managers (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101S. A practicum in the kinds of communication skills that managers need for the workplace. The goal is to develop persuasive managerial communication for organizational decision making and action. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 390, HUMN 390, WRTG 390, or WRTG 490. |
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52329 | 6981 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Closed | Online | |||
Faculty: Nelson, Nicole | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 390 | Writing for Managers (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101S. A practicum in the kinds of communication skills that managers need for the workplace. The goal is to develop persuasive managerial communication for organizational decision making and action. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 390, HUMN 390, WRTG 390, or WRTG 490. |
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52719 | 6982 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Whitaker, Joel | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 390 | Writing for Managers (3) | ||||||
(Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112, WRTG 101, or WRTG 101S. A practicum in the kinds of communication skills that managers need for the workplace. The goal is to develop persuasive managerial communication for organizational decision making and action. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 390, HUMN 390, WRTG 390, or WRTG 490. |
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54402 | 6383 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Nelson, Nicole | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 400 | Mass Media Law (3) | ||||||
(No previous study of law required. Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. Recommended: WRTG 391, WRTG 393, or WRTG 394. An examination of important legal issues that affect mass media and communications professionals. The objective is to analyze mass media law, its evolution, and its relationship with society, culture, and politics. Topics include copyright, intellectual property, fair use, defamation, privacy, freedom of information, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press, as well as issues raised by the growth of the Internet. Discussion also covers ethics in mass media, digital technologies, and the creation of media content. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 400 or JOUR 400. |
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50906 | 6380 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Chambers, Christopher A | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 400 | Mass Media Law (3) | ||||||
(No previous study of law required. Fulfills the general education requirement in communications but is not a writing course.) Prerequisite: WRTG 112 or equivalent. Recommended: WRTG 391, WRTG 393, or WRTG 394. An examination of important legal issues that affect mass media and communications professionals. The objective is to analyze mass media law, its evolution, and its relationship with society, culture, and politics. Topics include copyright, intellectual property, fair use, defamation, privacy, freedom of information, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press, as well as issues raised by the growth of the Internet. Discussion also covers ethics in mass media, digital technologies, and the creation of media content. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: COMM 400 or JOUR 400. |
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52622 | 6980 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Lalwani, Sheila B | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 480 | Research Methods in Communication Studies (3) | ||||||
Prerequisites: COMM 300 and COMM 302. A review of qualitative and quantitative research methods in communication studies. The objective is to define and explain research methods, concepts, and tools; apply research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting skills; and critically evaluate research in terms of rigor, relevance, and explanatory value. Practice is provided in finding, consuming, and analyzing research studies. Discussion covers the steps of the research process: articulating a question, developing a methodology, conducting a study, and reporting on findings. |
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51020 | 6380 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Fox, Caterina G | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 495 | Senior Seminar in Communication Studies (3) | ||||||
(Intended as a final, capstone course to be taken in a student's last 15 credits.) Prerequisites: COMM 300, COMM 302, and at least 9 additional credits of upper-level COMM, SPCH and/or JOUR courses. Recommended: COMM 390. A project-based capstone study of communication. The aim is to reflect on the knowledge and skills gained through previous coursework and experiences in the discipline. |
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51004 | 6380 | 17 May 2023-11 Jul 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: Nosiri, Chizoma C | Syllabus | Course Materials | |||||
COMM 495 | Senior Seminar in Communication Studies (3) | ||||||
(Intended as a final, capstone course to be taken in a student's last 15 credits.) Prerequisites: COMM 300, COMM 302, and at least 9 additional credits of upper-level COMM, SPCH and/or JOUR courses. Recommended: COMM 390. A project-based capstone study of communication. The aim is to reflect on the knowledge and skills gained through previous coursework and experiences in the discipline. |
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53190 | 6980 | 14 Jun 2023-08 Aug 2023 | Open | Online | |||
Faculty: DiDesidero, Linda B | Syllabus | Course Materials |