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Fall, Spring, Summer. (For non-majors). COMM 1331 - Public Speaking Communication Study of the fundamental principles and practices of oral communication and rhetorical strategies; methods of selecting, organizing, evaluating and communicating information. Designed to give the student an understanding of his/her own speaking and listening abilities and an opportunity to develop these abilities to make him/her more effective in various communication situations. Enrollment limited. Fall, Spring, Summer. COMM 2131 - Forensics Communication Practicum in intercollegiate debate and speech competition. The course is designed to help students research, prepare and practice for tournament competition in debate, public speaking and oral interpretation of literature. Participation in weekend tournaments is required. May be repeated up to a maximum of 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: Instructor Consent. Fall, Spring. COMM 2332 - Persuasion and Argumentation Communication Study of the process of persuasion, the nature of argumentation, influence, methods and proof. Includes both theory and practice. Spring. COMM 2341 - Newswriting and Reporting Communication Introduction to newswriting, news story style, structure and readability. The course also acquaints the student with techniques of interviewing and reporting of routine stories, i.e., deaths, crimes, accidents, meetings and simple features. Fall. COMM 2350 - Interpersonal Communication Communication Theory, research and practice associated with dyadic interaction. Concepts include disclosure, attraction, relational control, power and inclusion. Spring. COMM 2361 - Introduction to the Mass Media Communication Media History, economics, public control, programming, social effects and future of telecommunications, primarily radio and television broadcasting and broadband cable communication systems. Citizens' responsibilities in the development of telecommunication systems and services. Fall. COMM 2362 - Radio Production Communication Basic orientation in audio production with laboratory experience in programming, writing and performance. Fall, even years. COMM 2363 - Television Production I Communication Theoretical background and practical application of television production. Bridges a variety of techniques applied to both commercial and educational fields. Studio practice in the producing and directing of programs for television. Fall. COMM 2463 - Television Production I Communication Theoretical background and practical application of television production. Bridges a variety of techniques applied to both commercial and educational fields. Studio practice in the producing and directing of programs for television. Fall. COMM 3333 - Nonverbal Communication Communication Analysis of vocal and nonverbal interaction variables, including gestures, posture, territory/space, paralanguage, facial expressions, eye behavior, environment, touch, clothing and time. Fall, odd years. COMM 3342 - News Editing Communication Functions, responsibilities and techniques of news editing, evaluation and processing of news. Headline writing, picture editing and page makeup. Prerequisite: Comm 2341. Spring. COMM 3345 - Public Relations I Communication Nature of public relations practices in business, education and government. Emphasis on public relations strategies, identifying target public, press relations, cost management and planning public relations programs. Prerequisite: COMM 2341 as prerequisite or co-requisite and Sophomore Standing. Fall. COMM 3346 - Public Relations II Communication Practical application of public relations theories and strategies; students develop hypothetical persuasive campaigns of ÒprofessionalÓ quality. Prerequisite: COMM 3345. Spring. COMM 3351 - Motion Pctr Hstry Communication COMM 3352 - Dcmntry Film Communication COMM 3353 - Broadcast Journalism Communication Newswriting and reporting for the electronic media focusing on the development of a journalistic style applicable to radio and television newsgathering. This course will teach students to incorporate aural and visual elements into the information dissemination process. Fall, odd years. COMM 3370 - Rhetorical Dimensions of the Media Communication An analysis of major contributions to rhetorical theory. Study will include criticism, criteria and measures of effectiveness in the media. Prerequisites: COMM 1331 & 9 Hrs ENGL. Spring, even years. COMM 3375 - Video Editing Communication Applied theory and technique involved in videotape editing. Prerequisite: COMM 2463. Spring. COMM 3381 - Social Impact of the Media Communication Study of the process and effects of mass communication, including audience characteristics, diffusion of innovations, political processes, media violence, social learning, children and television, and social effects of emerging media technologies. Prerequisites: Junior Standing & 9 Hrs ENGL. Fall. COMM 3382 - Mass Communication Law Communication Analysis and examination of statutory laws, congressional legislation and federal rules and regulations governing the mass media in the United States. Focus on the First Amendment, libel and slander, privacy, copyright, free press/fair trial, obscenity, advertising, antitrust and monopoly, taxation and licensing. Prerequisites: Junior Standing & 6 Hrs COMM. Spring. COMM 3464 - Television Production II Communication Advanced work in television production, concentrating in electronic field videography and news gathering techniques. Classroom lecture will be supplemented with extensive practical application. Prerequisite: COMM 2463. Spring. COMM 4191 - Internship in Communication Communication Practicum or on-the-job experience under guidance of practicing specialists in the communication field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Fall, Spring, Summer. COMM 4192 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Communication Communication Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Substantial research paper or audio/video production required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: Junior Standing & Instructor Consent. COMM 4193 - Special Topics in Communication Communication Upper division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. COMM 4291 - Internship in Communication Communication Practicum or on-the-job experience under guidance of practicing specialists in the communication field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Fall, Spring, Summer. COMM 4292 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Communication Communication Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Substantial research paper or audio/video production required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: Junior Standing & Instructor Consent. COMM 4293 - Special Topics in Communication Communication Upper division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. COMM 4340 - Investivative Journalism: The Innocence Project Communication This course is a joint project between the Communication Department and the University of Houston Law Center’s Innocence Network. Students will learn investigative journalism techniques such as interviewing witnesses, searching public records, reviewing case files, plus sorting and weighing evidence. Course participants will serve the ends of social justice by striving to uncover and write about unjust convictions. Prerequisites: Junior Standing & 12 Hrs ENGL. Fall. COMM 4350 - Feature Writing Communication Techniques of nonfiction feature writing for newspapers and magazines. Students will gain practical experience preparing query letters and manuscripts for publication. Prerequisite: COMM 2341. Fall. COMM 4357 - Broadcast Programming Communication The decision-making process as it relates to program content and development in the electronic media. The basic principles of program selection, scheduling strategies and evaluation techniques will be taught. Spring, even years. COMM 4375 - Media Ethics Communication A systematic, case-study approach to moral dilemmas encountered by media practitioners, including questions of truth, privacy, confidentiality and conflicts of interest. Prerequisites: PHIL 2314 & Junior Standing. Spring, odd years. COMM 4383 - Communication Theory Communication Analysis of various theoretical models of communication, behavioral science theories and communication research paradigms. Topics include information theory, scientific method, balance and congruity theories, dissonance, perception, attitude change, group dynamics, persuasion, interpersonal communication and nonverbal communication. Prerequisites: Prerequisites: COMM 1331, 2350. Fall. COMM 4385 - Small Group Interaction Communication Principles of current methods and theories of human interaction in group situations, both formal and informal. Emphasis on behavioral antecedents and consequences of messages and on processes of positive group interaction. Prerequisite: COMM 1331. Fall, even years. COMM 4391 - Internship in Communication Communication Practicum or on-the-job experience under guidance of practicing specialists in the communication field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Fall, Spring, Summer. COMM 4392 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Communication Communication Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Substantial research paper or audio/video production required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: Junior Standing & Instructor Consent. COMM 4393 - Special Topics in Communication Communication Upper division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. COMM 4399 - Senior Thesis Communication Optional research-based written project in which the serious communication major senior, in consultation with the appropriate communication professor, selects an issue or problem for scholarly study, chooses a faculty committee (consisting of at least two members of the Communication Department and one member outside the department), undertakes significant and substantial research and produces a major paper of publishable quality. This course may be repeated for up to a maximum of 6 credit hours. The chair of the Communication Department sits as a voting member on all senior thesis committees. Prerequisite: Department Consent. COMM 4491 - Internship in Communication Communication Practicum or on-the-job experience under guidance of practicing specialists in the communication field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Fall, Spring, Summer. COMM 4492 - Directed Reading/Independent Study in Communication Communication Student research on a selected problem in the field pursued under the guidance of an assigned member of the faculty. Substantial research paper or audio/video production required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisites: Junior Standing & Instructor Consent. COMM 4493 - Special Topics in Communication Communication Upper division treatment of selected topics of mutual interest to the professor and students. COMM 4591 - Internship in Communication Communication Practicum or on-the-job experience under guidance of practicing specialists in the communication field. To be supervised individually by a department faculty member with the approval of the chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Fall, Spring, Summer. COMM 4691 - Internship in Communication Communication Practicum or on-the-job experience under guidance of practicing specialists in the communication field. 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