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The study of the process of attitude change from a psychological and a rhetorical perspective. Students will read texts, study persuasive artifacts (including advertisements, films, novels, and newspaper articles), write papers, and give oral presentations to the class. Prerequisite: COMM 1320.

The oral interpretation of literature. Study of techniques and practical experience in expressive reading aloud and in telling stories. Recommended for those certifying to teach and for those interested in working with youth. Offered Fall only.

This course studies the principles, theories, and language of photojournalism, emphasizing the use of images in mass media. Various photography elements are also explored. Prerequisites: COMM 2360.

An introduction to the process of writing screenplays for television and film. Topics covered include character development, genre, plot structure, dialogue, audience analysis and writing/revision. Other topics covered at instructor's discretion. Offered Fall only.

A survey of essential material for participation in interpretive individual events in forensic competition. Offered Spring and Summer.

An introduction to theory and practice of academic debate and the argumentation principles which underlie them.

Study of methods of instruction in all aspects of speech communication, including publics peaking, oral interpretation, and forensics competition (individual events and debate). Some attention given to the management of tour naments and festivals.

Integrates interviewing, writing, and reporting skills to produce in-depth stories. Mastery of Associated Press stylebook required. Study includes investigative reporting, social science reporting, multiple-interview projects, and New Journalism. Requires digital camera skills as well as online and print design/production skills using layout, design, and editing software. Portfolio and laboratory required. Outstanding students may progress to a limited number of paid student publication staff positions. Lab fee. Prerequisite: COMM 2360.

Writing and editing news, conducting interviews, developing commercials, and writing fiction for broadcast. Prerequisite: COMM 2360 and 3365.

This course is designed to teach areas of public relations theory and practice beyond the scope of the introductory course, including program planning, budgeting, evaluation, media relations, writing and special event planning. PR specializations such as crisis communication and building and managing organizational image will be discussed. Offered Fall only. Prerequisite: COMM 2370.

Researching, interviewing, writing and editing for magazine non-fiction and newspaper feature articles, both online and print. Surveying various local, state, and national publications; identifying freelance markets with an emphasis on publication. Offered spring only. Prerequisite: COMM 2360.

The study of voice science. Practical experience in vocal diction, delivery, and dialects . A course for those who desire to improve voice quality, production, and delivery.