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COMM
200
TOPICS: HUMAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (3)
Analysis of various human communication systems which may
include interpersonal, organizational and/or mass. [A
& S group C] Topics vary from semester to semester,
some will count toward COMM major and some will not. See
course registration book for restrictions.
COMM 245
MASS COMMUNICATION AND CULTURE (3)
An investigation of the relationship between media and
culture including how the media affect culture (i.e.,
socialization and role modeling) and exploration of new
forms of mass communication. [A & S group C]
COMM 250
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS (1)
Provides students with a basic understanding of the
Internet and various Internet tools as they are used at the
University of Delaware. Course is self-paced and all
instruction is on the World Wide Web.
COMM
251
THE DEVELOPMENT OF VERBAL COMMUNICATION (3)
An investigation of the physiological, linguistic,
psychological, and social bases of verbal communication.
Application of these insights to communicative disorders and
to educational and family settings. [A & S group
C]
COMM
255
FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION (3)
FOR NON-MAJORS, an introduction to theories of
communication with applications. Four to six assignments
developing, analyzing, and critiquing communication in
different settings. NOT OPEN TO SENIORS or COMI/COMM
majors.
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COMM
256
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION THEORY (3)
An introduction to theories and research in communication
including a survey of the areas of the field. Open to
COMI/COMM majors only.
COMM 263
INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CONDUCT (3)
An introduction to basic attitudes toward interpersonal
relations, and socio- economic and political
responsibilities in various cultures. An experiential course
integrating foreign and U.S. students. Taught in Winter
Session only. Will NOT count toward COMM major.
COMM
301
INTRODUCTION TO COMM RESEARCH METHODS (3)
The conceptual bases of research methodology: formulating
questions, designing, conducting, and analyzing research.
Prerequisite: COMM 256.
COMM
309
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS (3)
An examination of the public relations process, practices
and principles in various settings, including corporations,
non-profit organizations, educational institutions and
government. Insights are gained through case studies and
interviews with public relations professionals.
Prerequisite: ENGL307
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COMM
311
PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING (3)
Development of writing skills with emphasis on clarity,
conciseness, color, organization and flow. Application of
skills in various public relations formats (news releases,
features, profiles, brochures, etc.) geared to specific
audiences and appropriate channels. Prereq: COMM
309 & ENGL307 [A&S second writing
course].
COMM
312
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN BUSINESS (3)
An introduction to the study of communication for
non-majors. This introduction includes: 1) an analysis of
the types and principles of the communication inherent in
the business and professional setting; 2) a concentration
upon the development of presentational skills: analyzing
audiences, questioning, interviewing, researching,
supporting, organizing, and delivering information; and 3)
an opportunity to develop and present materials within
dyads, small groups, and public contexts.
COMM 313
COMMUNICATION PRINCIPLES IN ADVERTISING (3)
This introduction to advertising provides students with a
solid grounding in the basic concepts of advertising. It
includes an exploration of the role of advertising in the
marketing process, the use of various advertising media, and
the processes and features of advertising campaigns.
COMM 318
TOPICS IN MASS COMMUNICATION
Introduction to topical issues of mass communication
theory and research, e.g., cable television, radio-TV
regulations, public policy, etc. Topics will vary from
semester to semester. May be repeated up to 3 times with
different topics.
COMM 319
TOPICS IN POLITICS AND BROADCAST JOURNALISM (3)
Focus on introductory areas of study in politics and
broadcast journalism. Possible topics include media and
geopolitics. May be cross-listed with POSC319.
COMM 325
STUDIO TELEVISION PRODUCTION (3)
Television as a mass communication media: background,
programming, production, and studio procedures in
educational television, broadcasting and closed circuit.
Laboratory observation and practice. COMM majors only.
COMM 326
FIELD TELEVISION PRODUCTION (3)
Analysis and synthesis of the production, planning and
videotaping of TV programs; news, public affairs, dramas,
variety, and instructional programming. Prerequisite:
COMM325
COMM
330
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL BEHAVIOR (3)
Introduces key principles of interpersonal communication
and discusses their application across diverse context.
[A & S group C]
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COMM
340
POLITICS AND THE MEDIA
Political roles of the media in socialization, political
competence, agenda setting, the electoral process and
political crises. Emphasis on media-political system
interaction and its import for a democratic society.
COMM 341
THEORIES OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Focus on dyadic relationships as created, maintained, and
modified through verbal and nonverbal behavior.
COMM 342
TOPICS IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Introduction to research, theories, and literature in
organizational communication, research design and theory
building. May be repeated up to 3 times with different
topics.
COMM 343
TOPICS: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Focus on introductory areas of study in interpersonal
communication. Topics vary. May be repeated up to 3 times
with different topics.
COMM 345
LEGAL ISSUES OF THE MASS MEDIA (3)
Survey of the legal issues affecting development and
performance of mass media. The foundation of American
Communications law will be outlined through study of First
Amendment theory, its origin and development. Legal issues
concerning libel, obscenity, copyright, broad-cast
regulation will be discussed.
COMM
350
PUBLIC SPEAKING (3)
Analysis and application of theory and research in public
speaking. Develops skills in preparation, presentation, and
evaluation of speeches, 4 to 5 classroom performances.
COMM
356
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (3)
Examination of basic group processes, structures, and
functions emphasizing both theory and its practical
applications.
COMM
361
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Focus on dyadic relationships as created, maintained, and
modified through verbal and nonverbal interaction.
COMM 364
INTERNSHIP (Field) (Total of 6 credits; 3 per semester)
Practical, on-the-job training in the student's field of
interest, i.e., mass media, public relations, interpersonal,
or organizational communication. Open to
Sophomore/Junior/Senior COMM majors with a 2.75 cumulative
index.
COMM
365
LEGAL ISSUES OF THE MASS MEDIA (3)
Survey of the legal issues affecting development and
performance of mass media. The foundation of American
Communications law will be outlined through study of First
Amendment theory, its origin and development. Legal issues
concerning libel, obscenity, copyright, broadcast regulation
will be discussed.
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COMM
366
INDEPENDENT STUDY (13)
Limited to Junior and Senior Communication majors with a
2.75 cumulative index, major index of 3.0 or above, and
permission of instructor. Applica-tion forms available in
departmental office.
COMM
370
THEORIES OF MASS COMMUNICATION (3)
An examination of the foundations and development of
theories of mass communication. Specific areas of
investigation include media, society and the individual,
media violence, cultivation theory, personal influence,
social learning theory, diffusion theory, and general media
effects. (Prerequisite to COMM 424 and COMM 450)
COMM
388
WINTER TERM TV PRODUCTION (3)
A special topics video/audio course that acts as the
production arm of an interdisciplinary project. Intensive
work on specific projects such as producing promotional or
sales campaigns, video documentaries and radio drama.
Prerequisite: COMM 325
COMM 401
CAREERS IN COMMUNICATION (1) P/F
Offers insights into the many careers open to those with
communication degrees and includes guest lectures from
successful alumni. Provides strategies for career
development. Open to JR and SR majors only.
COMM
409
PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN PLANNING (3)
Application of the public relations process in designing
a public relations plan for a non-profit client. Includes
conducting research, setting objectives, developing
strategies, designing special events and making
recommendations for implementation and evaluation.
Prerequisite: COMM 309 &
ENGL307.
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COMM
413
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (3)
An examination of the effects of management systems on
the public relations function and the managerial role of the
public relations practitioner. Includes in-depth analysis of
complex cases, preparation of a crisis communication plan
for a non-profit client and several writing projects geared
to specific audiences. May be offered jointly with COMM
613. Prerequisite: COMM 309
& ENGL307. .
COMM
417
COMMUNICATION AND THE MANAGEMENT OF CONFLICT (3)
An overview of communication and the conflict process in
face-to-face interaction. Emphasis on theories concerning
the structure, analysis, and management of conflict
situations. May be offered jointly with COMM
617.
COMM 418
TOPICS IN MASS COMMUNICATION (3)
Topics will vary from semester to semester and focus on
current direc-tions in mass communication theory and
research, cable television, radio-TV regulations, public
policy, etc. May be repeated up to three times with
different topics.
COMM 421
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: Applications in International
Contexts (3)
Critical assessment of current intercultural
communication theory with application to practical
situations in various international contexts. A STUDY ABROAD
COURSE
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COMM
424
MEDIA MESSAGE ANALYSIS (3)
Examination of methodology used to study media content
and effects. Focus on past and ongoing research in
broadcast, nonbroadcast, and print media. Students will gain
an understanding of how to conduct and assess research
relating to the mass media. Prerequisite:COMM
370 or consent of instructor.
COMM
425
ADVANCED TOPICS IN POLITICS AND BROADCAST JOURNALISM
(3)
Topics vary and focus on significant areas in politics
and broadcast journalism. Such topics may include crisis
news, political documentaries, broadcast presentations and
credibility.
COMM
435
ADVANCED TV PRODUCTION AND DIRECTION (3)
Analysis and synthesis of the production, planning and
videotaping of TV programs--news and public affairs, dramas,
variety, and instructional. Prerequisite: COMM
325.
COMM
438
SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND COMMUNICATION (3)
Analysis of theories of meaning, models of language use
and acquisition, and the relationship between language and
cognition. [A & S second writing course]
COMM
440
TOPICS IN INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Topics vary from semester to semester and focus on
significant areas of theory and research in interpersonal
communication. Such topics may include nonverbal
communication, lifespan communication, and communication in
intimate relationships.
COMM
442
TOPICS IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Topics vary from semester to semester and focus on
significant areas of theory and research in organizational
communication. Such topics may include gender,
communication, or interpersonal relations in organizations,
such as superior/subordinate relationships.
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COMM
450
MASS COMMUNICATION EFFECTS (3)
Examines the history and nature of research on the
effects of the mass media, particularly television, in such
areas as attitude change, socialization, role modeling, and
sex and violence. Prerequisite: COMM370
or consent of instructor
COMM
452
COMMUNICATION AND PERSUASION (3)
An examination of how influence is created and resisted
through communi-cation in various settings, including
personal relationships, public relations, advertising and
political campaigns. Emphasis on contemporary theories of
persuasion and attitude change, with applications to the
various contact areas studied. May be offered jointly with
COMM 652. Prerequisite: COMM major
or senior status. [A & S second writing
course]
COMM
454
CHILDREN AND THE MASS MEDIA (3)
Mass media research and theory as they relate to
children. Substantive areas include children's use and
comprehension of media, content of children's television
programming, television and the family, children and
advertising, and the media's contribution to social values
and roles.
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COMM
455
SYMBOLISM IN ORGANIZATIONS (3)
The use and arrangement of physical space, the
socialization of new members and outsiders, the use of
myths, metaphors, language and other ways of symbolically
representing the organization, and the role of creativity in
organizations and managerial style.
COMM
456
COMMUNICATION IN ORGANIZATIONS (3)
An introduction to the concepts and research related to
communication processes in organizational settings with
emphasis on both traditional and interpretive approaches.
May be offered jointly with COMM656.
COMM
464
INTERNSHIP (Field) (Total of 6 credits; 3 per
semester)
Practical, on-the-job training in the student's field of
interest, i.e., mass media, public relations, interpersonal,
or organizational communication. Open to Junior/Senior COMM
majors with a 2.75 cumulative index.
COMM
466
INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)
Limited to Communication majors with a 2.75 cumulative
index, a 3.00 or above in the major, and permission of
instructor. (Applications available in departmental
office.)
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COMM
485
ANALYSIS OF FACE-TO-FACE COMMUNICATION (3)
An examination of methods for analyzing face-to-face
interaction, message construction, and message
interpretation. [A & S second writing
course]
COMM 490
HONORS READING IN COMMUNICATION (3)
Information available through the Honors Department
COMM 491
HONOR'S THESIS (3)
Information available through the Honors Department
COMM
601
EPISTEMOLOGY AND THEORY IN COMMUNICATION (3)
General issues in the philosophy of knowledge and science
critical for the understanding of theoretical conceptions
and a comprehensive survey of theories in communication.
(REQUIRED)
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COMM
603
COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS - PROCEDURES (3)
Introduction to the communication research methods
including general research procedures, sampling, laboratory
research and experimental design, survey research, field
research, content analysis, and longitudinal research. Will
include an introduction to using the computer in research.
(REQUIRED)
COMM
604
COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS - ANALYSIS (3)
Introduction to the tools and techniques of data analysis
in communication research including descriptive statistics,
hypothesis testing, inferential statistics, as well as
advanced statistical procedures. (REQUIRED)
COMM 609
PUBLIC RELATIONS: PROBLEMS AND PRINCIPLES (3)
Double listed see COMM 409
COMM
610
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION THEORY (3)
An examination of major theories of organizations
including functionalist paradigm; interpretive paradigm;
neoclassical paradigms (classical, social exchange systems
theory, structural systems theory); and modern paradigms
(technological systems theory adaptive systems theory,
integrative organizational theory).
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COMM 613
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (3)
Double listed see COMM 413
COMM 617
COMMUNICATION AND THE MANAGEMENT OF CONFLICT (3)
Double listed see COMM 417
COMM 618
TOPICS IN MASS COMMUNICATION (3)
Double listed see COMM 418
COMM 624
MEDIA MESSAGE ANALYSIS (3)
Double listed see COMM 424
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COMM
630
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION THEORY (3)
An examination of the theoretical orientations taken by
scholars who study interpersonal relationships as well as a
number of focused research areas. Of particular importance
is the development of an understanding of the role of
communication in creating and maintaining relationships.
COMM 638
SPEECH & LANGUAGE IN HUMAN BEHAVIOR (3)
Double listed see COMM 438
COMM 640
TOPICS IN INTERPERSONAL/ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
(3)
Double listed see COMM 440
COMM 650
MASS COMMUNICATION EFFECTS (3)
Double listed see COMM 450
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COMM 652
COMMUNICATION, POWER AND VALUES (3)
Double listed see COMM 452
COMM
654
CHILDREN AND THE MASS MEDIA (3)
Mass media research and theory as they relate to
children. Substantive areas include children's use and
comprehension of media, content of children's television
programming, television and the family, children and
advertising, and the media's contribution to social values
and roles.
COMM 655
SYMBOLISM IN ORGANIZATIONS (3)
Double listed see COMM 455
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COMM 656
COMMUNICATION IN ORGANIZATIONS (3)
Double listed see COMM 456
COMM 666
SPECIAL PROBLEM (1-6)
Limited to graduate students. Permission of instructor
required. Application forms available in the departmental
office.
COMM 664
INTERNSHIP (3 credits per semester)
Practical on-the-job training in the student's field of
interest, i.e., mass media/public relations or
interpersonal/organizational communication. Open to senior
or graduate Communication majors.
COMM 670
MASS COMMUNICATION THEORY (3)
Examination of theories of mass communication focusing
upon media, society, and the individual; sociocultural
influences; the social context of the broadcast media;
theories relating to effects of media violence; personal
influence; social learning theory; diffusion theory; and
media effects.
COMM 685
ANALYSIS OF VERBAL COMMUNICATION (3)
Double listed see COMM 485
COMM 869
MASTER'S THESIS
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