| COM 1110 |
Effective Communication (3) |
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Practice in both oral and written communications.
Focuses on improvement and development of present
listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities
and their applications in both academic and
professional settings. Prerequisite: placement. |
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| COM 2220 |
Ethnicity and Race in American Media (3-3) |
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This course examines ethnicity and race in American
mass media. Students will be introduced to
techniques for evaluating and analyzing mediated
representations of minority groups. Students will
examine the impact of mediated stereotypical portrayals
of underrepresented populations. |
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| COM 2222 |
Introduction to Human Communication (3-3) |
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This course presents a broad survey of issues within
the growing field of research, theory and practice in
Communication. The course will cover concepts
ranging from interpersonal communication to communication
in popular culture to causes and remedies
for conflicts. This course will also address the
roles of community, media, culture and other factors
that all affect the way human being communicate
with one another. |
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| COM 2241 |
Fundamentals of Speech (3-3) |
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This course is a study of the principles and practices
basic to public speaking. This course is designed
to enhance the student’s verbal and nonverbal
communication skills through oral communication
theory and practical application. |
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| COM 2243 |
Honors Fundamentals of Speech (3-3) |
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Study and application of the principles and practices
basic to all areas of oral communication. As
part of the university’s Honors Program, the course
is designed to achieve the student’s leadership objectives
through improved verbal and non-verbal
communication skills by means of a focus on one
substantive area of interest. |
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| COM 3324 |
Gender Communication (3-3) |
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This course examines the communication styles of
males and females emphasizing gender-related
communication behavior and its implications for
the ability to maintain effective personal and professional
relationships. Prerequisite: COM 2241
or permission of instructor. |
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| COM 3326 |
Conflict Management (3-3) |
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This course is designed to offer students opportunities
to enhance and improve their communication
techniques and skills in conflict management. The
course teaches students communication methods to
manage productively interpersonal disputes between/
among parties. It emphasizes building partnerships
and long-term positive relationships in
the business world and in one’s personal life. Prerequisite:
COM 2241 or permission of instructor. |
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| COM 3328 |
International/Intercultural Communication
(3-3) |
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This course is designed to introduce students to the
basic concepts, principles, and skills needed for
improving communication among persons from
different minority, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Prerequisite: COM 2241 or permission of
instructor. |
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| COM 3330 |
Interviewing (3-3) |
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Study of the principles and practices of professional
and personal interviewing, with an emphasis on
oral communication and related topics such as resume
writing. |
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| COM 3341 |
American Public Address (3-3) |
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Study of the history and rhetorical criticism of major
American speakers and their speeches from the Colonial to the Contemporary periods, with references
to their biographical, intellectual, political
and social contexts. |
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| COM 3342 |
Argumentation and Debate (3-3) |
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Study and application of the principles of argumentation
and debate, including selected aspects of the
management of a program of competitive forensics.
Prerequisite: COM 2241 or permission of the instructor. |
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| COM 3345 |
Group discussion and Leadership (3-3) |
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Study and application of the principles and practices
of group problem solving through the study of
the dynamics of discussion and group leadership. |
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| COM 4400 |
Special Topics in Communication Studies
(1-3/1-3) |
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Examination of selected topics in communication
studies not included in the established curriculum.
Content may be of a historical, thematic, or technological
nature. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite:
COM 2241 |
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| COM 4420 |
Propaganda and Persuasion(3-3) |
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This course will explore influence techniques in
print, graphics, traditional media and social reality
as they migrate to interactive spaces. The course
will first examine the history and fundamentals of
persuasion, influence, and coercion, and then look
at how they have been adapted for use in today’s
interactive contexts. Throughout this course there
will be a discussion of the relative ethics of using
propagandistic/persuasive techniques for different
purposes. Prerequisite: COM 2241 |
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| COM 4422 |
The Rhetoric of the Civil Rights Movement (3-3) |
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This course will focus on civil rights discourse and
its relationship to equality and participation in the
U.S. and other nations worldwide. Using the struggle
of African Americans as an instructive exemplar,
this course will examine the philosophical
concepts, political issues, moral complexities, and
discursive characteristics of civil rights rhetoric.
Prerequisite: COM 2241 |
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| COM 4424 |
Rhetorical and Communication Theory (3-3) |
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This course presents an introduction to rhetorical
theory and communication theory; students will
gain experience in applying theoretical approaches
to practical applications in criticism and analysis of
communication. Students will gain insights into
how to communicate effectively in writing, visually
and orally as well as how to analyze critically communication
occurring in a wide array of contexts
and for different purposes, from private and interpersonal
settings to public and professional arenas.
Prerequisite: COM 2241 |
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| COM 4426 |
Organizational Communication (3-3) |
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This course presents both historical and current
perspectives on the origins and usefulness of organizational
theory relating to communication issues; it
emphasizes the relationship between organizational
life and communication principles; and provides
both theory and the opportunity for the practical application of communication skills in a variety of
organizational settings. Prerequisite: COM 2241 |
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| COM 4431 |
Interpersonal Communication (3-3) |
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Study of theories of communication behavior in
relatively unstructured face-to-face situations, including
small-group discussion. Prerequisite:
COM 2241 or permission of the instructor. |
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| COM 4441 |
Oral Interpretation (2-2) |
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Study and application of the principles and practices
of oral interpretation (reading) of literature,
including individual and ensemble performance.
Prerequisite: COM 2241 or permission of the instructor. |
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| COM 4455 |
Speech Senior Capstone (2) |
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Design and execution of a major field-related or
other research project and formal presentation of
results thereof. Together with the taking of a comprehensive
exit exam, the student will thereby demonstrate
competency in the components of speech
communication. Prerequisite: COM or permission
of the instructor. |
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| COM 4491-4492 |
Guided Independent Research (1-3 credit
hours per course) |
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Additional information is indexed under Guided
Independent Research and Study. |
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| COM 4493-4494 |
Guided Independent Study (1-3 credit
hours per course) |
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Additional information is indexed under Guided
Independent Research and Study |
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| COM 4499 |
Communication Internship (3-6) |
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Full-time work experience as a regular staff member
in a communication-related position. Student
will work under the supervision of an on-the-job
supervisor and report to a Troy University faculty
advisor who will monitor the work experience.
Student will also prepare written and oral reports.
Prerequisites: Approval of the academic adviser
and department chair, a minimum of 75 hours of
course work, completion of a Permission to Register
for an Internship Form, and successful completion
of an internship workshop prior to registering
for the internship. |
