Communication

This course fosters and improves competence in intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and public communication situations. Students demonstrate skills necessary to communicate effectively through exercises and presentations that reflect practical, real-world situations. The purpose of the course is to improve the student's skill in communication by providing relevant knowledge and opportunities to apply that knowledge.

This course explores the history, social impact, forms, and techniques of such media as newspapers, film, books, radio, television, and other expressions of mass culture. The aims of the course are to enable the student to better understand the new media-oriented environment in which we find ourselves and to explore various options available as a consumer of public information.

Designed to instruct the student in radio production. Audio production, equipment, engineering, audio editing software, copywriting, broadcast delivery, and production techniques are considered as they relate to specific assignments and duties at a radio station. Students learn digital audio techniques that can be applied to a variety of communications settings such as: podcasting, commercial production, public relations, and audio for the web. Students apply knowledge to individual and collective work projects. Students in this course are expected to be proficient in computer file management skills. (60 contact hours per semester)

Credit is given for 60 or more hours of intercollegiate debate and competitive speaking at intercollegiate tournaments and public campus debates. This course may be repeated for credit; maximum of 3 credits.

This course is designed to improve human relationships through an understanding of the principles of effective interpersonal communication. Students participate actively in listening, perceiving, interpreting words and meanings, conflict resolution, assertiveness, nonverbal awareness, developing trusting relationships, and considering the role of the self-concept.

A study of elements of public communication through various one-to-many speaking situations. Emphases includes communication theory, speaker-audience relationships, speaker resources, speech construction and delivery.

A study of the process of persuasion, focusing on the formation of beliefs, attitudes and values, fundamentals of attitude change, audience analysis, the persuasive message, effects of channel and setting, and source credibility. Opportunities are offered for classroom application of the principles and theory discussed.

This class provides an overview of the study of argumentation. Students learn argumentation theories and approaches while gaining skills in critical thinking and public speaking. By the end of the semester, students understand how to research and build an argument; how to anticipate, construct, and refute arguments; and how to evaluate the political, moral, and cultural contexts of argumentation.

This course introduces students to writing for broadcast media. Students create and present copy over varied media forms including radio, podcast, television, and new media. The course examines news standards, practices, and ethics. Students learn about the importance of deadlines, fact checking and delivering copy in written, verbal, and recorded formats.

This course helps students understand the broader effects of mass and social media on a communicative, psychological and sociological level. Social media industries such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and virtual gaming/social worlds are analyzed in relation to shifting cultural and socioeconomic trends. Special attention is afforded to the oversaturation and distribution of “fake news” via social networks and how viral media is used to sway public opinion.

Students study and apply relevant digital marketing and communication theory. In the context of current platforms, students research, plan, execute, and analyze social media marketing and communication campaigns to achieve goals. Students assess the ethical, political, cultural, and social impact of social media, marketing, and communications. This course prepares students for Google Analytics Certification.

This course offers an introduction to the researching, planning, coordinating, marketing, management, implementation, and evaluation of special events. Through the study of relevant communication and management theory, as well as practical hands on experience, students will learn about the wide range of components that go into the execution of events of all sizes. Specific areas of study include food and beverage service, laws and permits, security, advertising and promotion, and logistics.

This course is designed to build upon the skill learned in COM113 and/or COM114. Students learn advanced radio broadcasting and production skills. Advanced production techniques are discussed and applied to on-air and remote broadcasts. Students learn production software and automation broadcast software in regards to music/commercial programming and voice tracking.

This course offers students a work/learning experience in radio or print media. The student performs tasks commensurate with actual production entities. The student will be closely supervised by a college instructor, attend regular group meetings, and complete managerial work at either WKKL, the MainSheet, or Sea Change. 50 hours per credit.

Students work in an approved organizational setting, 50 hours per credit up to 150 hours, receive practical training and experience related to the student’s academic program.

Students work in an approved organizational setting, 50 hours per credit up to 150 hours, to receive practical training and experience related to the student’s academic program.