Summer 2016
NOTE: These projected courses may be cancelled due to under enrollment.
Contact your advisor with any additional questions or concerns.
Summer Session I
(May 23 – June 18, 2016) *NOTE: All courses are online.
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COMM 200: Introduction to Communication Studies. Dr. Pam Tracy
Introduces students to Communication Studies as an academic discipline and to opportunities
within the field. Students will explore how meaning is created and shared in multiple theoretical
contexts such as intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, public, mass
mediated, and intercultural. Prerequisite: Communication Studies major or minor. 3 credits
COMM 312: Studies Abroad. Dr. Alec Hosterman
This new study abroad program bridges the past with the present by visiting the cities, museums,
battlegrounds, and significant locations of World War II in London, Normandy, and Paris, France.
To learn about the trauma and recovery efforts of that time, the class will visit such sites as
London Bridge and Imperial War Museum in London, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc in the
Normandy countryside, Caen Memorial, Notre Dame Cathedral, Shoah Memorial and the Drancy
Concentration Camp in Paris. Students will create their own narrative project, whether it be
visual (photography, video), written (stories, article, comics), digital (website, visual essay), oral
(presentation, living history), or any combination unique to your skill set. 3 credits.
*NOTE: Dates for this course are May 16-May 23, 2016,
COMM 366: Conflict Resolution. Dr. Kris Paal
This course introduces students to the origins of the field of conflict and to current
communication-oriented perspectives in a wide range of arenas—from intimate relationships to
group, inter-group, organizational and negotiation settings. Students will understand the
opportunities for conflict management through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Prerequisites: COMM 101 and 200 (with grades “C-“ or better, or the permission of department
chair). 3 credits.
COMM 410: Digital and Social Media Technologies. Dr. Ryan Stouffer
Practical and theoretical approaches to examining the influence of digital and social media
techniques on consumers and communication industries. The course explores personal branding
and the strategic use of digital marketing tools in order to develop specialized, professional
portfolios. Prerequisites: COMM 101 and COMM 200 (with grades “C-“ or better). 3 credits.
Summer Session II
(June 20 – July 14, 2016) *Note: All course are online.
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COMM 210: Media and Society. Dr. Ryan Stouffer
This course examines the economic and social organization of mass media, the content of media
messages, and the relationship between media and the public, the growth of new media
technologies, and current dilemmas facing media policy makers. Prerequisites: COMM 101 (with
grades of “C-“ or better) or by permission of the Department Chair. 3 credits.
COMM 280: Fundamentals of Public Relations. Dr. Alec Hosterman
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This course is an introduction to public relations principles and concepts. Students are
introduced to the history and development of public relations as a profession, to the range of
responsibilities and functions that public relations practitioners assume in a variety of
organizations, and to the significant issues and trends that influence the practice of public
relations. Prerequisites: COMM 101 (with grades of “C-“ or better) or by permission of
Department Chair. 3 credits.
COMM 310: Interpersonal Communication. Dr. Naomi Johnson
This course will examine various communication patterns including nonverbal and intercultural
communication. Students will study theories and concepts through text readings, class activities,
and lectures. Students will understand that people, even if witnessing similar sights, may have
different perspectives. Prerequisites: COMM 101 and 200 (with grades of “C-“ or better). 3
credits.
*NOTE: Dates for this course are June 20 – July 1, 2016.
July Session
(July 18 – August 5, 2016) *NOTE: All courses are online.
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COMM 350: Persuasion Theory. Dr. Laura Farrell
This course is designed to promote the understanding of the fundamental principles and theories
of persuasive communication. Theories are considered for application in producing and
consuming persuasive discourse. Prerequisites: COMM 101 and 200 (with grades “C-“ or better).
3 credits.
COMM 400: Communication Ethics. Dr. Pam Tracy
This course investigates the theories and principles of ethical communication applied to a variety
of personal and public communication contexts. Students will identify, analyze, and evaluate
ethical issues and case in interpersonal, professional, and mediated contexts. Prerequisites:
COMM 101 and 200 (with grades “C-“ or better). 3 credits. *Fulfills General Education Goal 12.
Communication Studies majors are required to take COMM 400 to fulfill General Education
Goal 12 requirements.
Directed or Independent Study and Internships
(May 23-August 5, 2016)
*Instructor varies for each of these courses.
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COMM 390: Directed or Independent Study
Must be approved by the head of the department. Maybe repeated at 391. 1-18 credits.
COMM 392: Internship in Communication Studies
A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of
communication studies. Prerequisites: Communication Studies Major/Minor restriction; COMM
101 and 200 (with grades “C-“ or better). May be repeated. 1-3 credits.
COMM 490: Directed or Independent Study
Must be approved by the head of the department. 1-18 credits. *Fulfill General Education Goal
14.
COMM 492: Communication Internship
Directed practicum of experiential learning in a professional setting. Students perform relevant
task to the discipline and profession. An internship contract must be agreed upon by the
professional supervisor, faculty advisor, and student. Prerequisite: Completion of 15 credits in
Communication Studies with a minimum gpa of 2.5. Junior status. 3 credits. May be repeated.
*Fulfills General Education Goal 14.