Communication Courses at Bethany

COMM

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COMM 102 – Journalism Practicum, Newspaper1 cr.
Practical experience in writing, editing, layout, or photography with the college newspaper, the Bethany Scroll.
COMM 103 – Journalism Practicum, Yearbook1 cr.
Practical experience in writing, editing, layout, or photography with the college yearbook, the Fidelis.
COMM 105 – Journalism Practicum Broadcast, Journalism1 cr.
Practical experience in writing, editing and producing a weekly television news program, BLC News.
COMM 111 – Fundamentals of Speech3 cr.
Study of the verbal communication process. An introductory course in the principles of public speaking and language awareness. Includes the delivery of several types of …
COMM 115 – Competitive Speaking1 cr.
This is an activity course involving participation in intercollegiate speech tournaments.
COMM 201 – Photojournalism Practicum1 cr.
Practical experience in photography. Work is coordinated with the college newspaper, yearbook, and other college departments.
COMM 212 – Interpersonal Communication3 cr.
The study of human communication in informal settings, focusing on processes, self-concept and self-disclosure, listening, language effects, nonverbal messages, assertiveness, conflict, and relationships with family, …
COMM 215 – Competetive Debate3 cr.
The study of argumentation in a practical setting. Students will learn the art of forming and defending arguments while competing in intercollegiate debate tournaments. While …
COMM 230 – Argument and Advocacy3 cr.
While studying the requirements of cogent argument, students practice advocacy and refutation in value and policy disputes, giving special attention to rational approaches to moral …
COMM 240 – Introduction to Mass Media3 cr.
Thorough study of the nature, functions, and responsibilities of the various print and electronic media, students are encouraged toward intelligent appraisal of the contributions and …
COMM 301 – Advanced Photojournalism Practicum1 cr.
Advanced work in photography. Work is coordinated with the college newspaper, yearbook, and other college departments. For those with four previous credits in COMM201.
COMM 302 – Advanced Journalism Practicum Newspaper1 cr.
Advanced work with the student newspaper, the Bethany Scroll, for those with four previous credits in COMM102.
COMM 303 – Advanced Journalism Practicum, Yearbook1 cr.
Advanced work with the annual yearbook for those with four previous credits in COMM103.
COMM 305 – Advanced Journalism Practicum, Broadcasting1 cr.
Advanced work on the weekly television news program, BLC News, for those with four previous credits in COMM105.
COMM 315 – Advanced Competitive Speaking1 cr.
Advanced participation in intercollegiate speech tournaments, for those with four previous credits in COMM115. One credit per semester, repeatable.
COMM 318 – Small Group Communication3 cr.
Students investigate group communication processes and theories. Key concepts include roles, decision-making, conflict management, cohesiveness, and variables affecting the small group dynamic such as power …
COMM 325 – Processes of Criticism3 cr.
Drawing on the work of theorists, students explore means of understanding rhetorical expressions, then produce appropriate pragmatic, artistic, and ethical judgments expressed in lucid speaking …
COMM 330 – Introduction to Health Communication3 cr.
Students examine the multidimensional and interdisciplinary relationships that characterize the field of health communication, exploring it in interpersonal, organizational, and societal contexts.
COMM 333 – Screenwriting3 cr.
Students will examine and practice the techniques of creative writing to be implemented in various projects for film, television, or the internet. Fundamental components of …
COMM 340 – Rhetorical Traditions3 cr.
Students learn the history and theories of rhetoric central to the Western humanistic tradition, including classical, medieval, Renaissance, and contemporary (modern and post-modern) periods, with …
COMM 350 – Nonverbal Communication3 cr.
Nonverbal communication is an integral part of human interaction. The ability to encode and decode nonverbal cues is an important aspect of communication competence. A …
COMM 360 – Visual Communication3 cr.
Students examine how visual imagery functions rhetorically in various media, primarily film and television, establishing a visual aesthetic with a vocabulary and framework for doing …
COMM 362 – Social Media Communication3 cr.
Communication, through the use of social media, has become an integral part of human interaction. The ability to understand the influences of the various forms …
COMM 365 – Images on Film3 cr.
Through critical viewing of landmark films and a study of film theory, students expand their understanding of film as a central aspect of communication in …
COMM 370 – Organizational Communication3 cr.
Viewing organizations as created and characterized by communication, students explore organizational culture, dynamics, leadership, management styles, and various organizational models affecting communication.
COMM 375 – Public Relations and Advertising3 cr.
Students explore the history and functions of public relations and advertising in the business and non-profit sectors, focusing on roles in organizational settings, audience analysis, …
COMM 380 – Journalism3 cr.
Students step into the work of the news gatherer and reporter, focusing on interviewing and information gathering techniques, news and feature writing, print and video …
COMM 385 – Law and Ethics in Media3 cr.
Students survey the history and current status of laws and regulations governing the media, and explore ethical questions, beyond the purview of law, encountered by …
COMM 389 – Intercultural Communication3 cr.
Students develop intercultural communication awareness and competence by exploring concepts of macro- and micro-culture; family, social and gender roles; verbal and non-verbal codes; acculturation and …
COMM 430 – Health Communication Theory and Research3 cr.
Students examine scholarship in health communication, including the diversity of theories and research, the need for research, appropriate questioning, and applications in a variety of …
COMM 440 – Communication Theory3 cr.
Students explore contemporary theories and processes of communication, primarily from a social science perspective, as well as the nature and process of theory building.
COMM 460 – Topics in Visual Communication3 cr.
Students focus on specialized visual topics, such as visual ethics in advertising, visual imagery in politics, video production challenges, or writing for the screen.
COMM 470 – Performing for the Camera3 cr.
Instruction in theory and opportunity for practice in the fundamentals of performing for television and film productions, including playing to the camera, hitting marks, shooting …
COMM 475 – Media Ecology3 cr.
Students explore how new technology and communication media dynamically affect and change individuals, society, and culture.
COMM 480 – Topics in Communication3 cr.
Students examine a variety of special media topics that emerge from the issues of the day, the expertise of the instructor, and the special interests …
COMM 489 – International Study Tour3 cr.
There is no better way to understand communication in a culture different from our own than to engage directly with the people of that culture. …
COMM 499 – Communication Internship3 cr.
Communication-related field experience with an approved agency fulfilling an individual learning contract negotiated with student, faculty advisor, and worksite. Three credits of internship are required …

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