This is a listing of Communication (COMM) classes available at Bethany. These courses are included in the requirements for the Communication and Health Communication majors, the Communication Disorders minor, and other programs. Not all courses are available every semester. Please contact the registrar with any questions.
There are 38 courses in this subject. View other subjects or view all courses.
| Code | Course Title / Description |
|---|---|
| COMM102 | Journalism Practicum, Newspaper 1 credit Practical experience in writing, editing, layout, or photography with the college newspaper, the Bethany Scroll. |
| COMM103 | Journalism Practicum, Yearbook 1 credit Practical experience in writing, editing, layout, or photography with the college yearbook, the Fidelis. |
| COMM105 | Journalism Practicum Broadcast, Journalism 1 credit Practical experience in writing, editing and producing a weekly television news program, BLC News. |
| COMM111 | Fundamentals of Speech 3 credits 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 speeches as well as opportunities to evaluate speeches and speaking styles. |
| COMM115 | Competitive Speaking 1 credit This is an activity course involving participation in intercollegiate speech tournaments. |
| COMM201 | Photojournalism Practicum 1 credit Practical experience in photography. Work is coordinated with the college newspaper, yearbook, and other college departments. |
| COMM212 | Interpersonal Communication 3 credits 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, with friends, and in the workplace. |
| COMM215 | Competetive Debate 3 credits 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 students will learn the foundation of persuasion, they will also gain an extraordinary amount of real-world knowledge and experience. |
| COMM230 | Argument and Advocacy 3 credits 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 issues. Prerequisite: COMM111 - Fundamentals of Speech or consent of instructor. |
| COMM240 | Introduction to Mass Media 3 credits 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 effects of mass media on individuals and on our culture. |
| COMM301 | Advanced Photojournalism Practicum 1 credit Advanced work in photography. Work is coordinated with the college newspaper, yearbook, and other college departments. For those with four previous credits in COMM201 - Photojournalism Practicum. |
| COMM302 | Advanced Journalism Practicum Newspaper 1 credit Advanced work with the student newspaper, the Bethany Scroll, for those with four previous credits in COMM102 - Journalism Practicum, Newspaper. |
| COMM303 | Advanced Journalism Practicum, Yearbook 1 credit Advanced work with the annual yearbook for those with four previous credits in COMM103 - Journalism Practicum, Yearbook. |
| COMM305 | Advanced Journalism Practicum, Broadcasting 1 credit Advanced work on the weekly television news program, BLC News, for those with four previous credits in COMM105 - Journalism Practicum Broadcast, Journalism. |
| COMM315 | Advanced Competitive Speaking 1 credit Advanced participation in intercollegiate speech tournaments, for those with four previous credits in COMM115 - Competitive Speaking. One credit per semester, repeatable. |
| COMM318 | Small Group Communication 3 credits 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 and gender. |
| COMM320 | Language Thought and Meaning 3 credits Students explore how language develops meaning, and how meanings affect thought and behavior, focusing on symbolizing, naming, classifying; statements and truth; emotional responses to words; and ethical aspects of language choices. |
| COMM325 | Processes of Criticism 3 credits 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 and writing. |
| COMM330 | Introduction to Health Communication 3 credits Students examine the multidimensional and interdisciplinary relationships that characterize the field of health communication, exploring it in interpersonal, organizational, and societal contexts. |
| COMM333 | Screenwriting 3 credits 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 literature will be studied and developed for use in creating these projects. Industry format will also be covered and utilized. Prerequisite: ENGL110 - College Writing I (Students must have earned a "C" or better). |
| COMM340 | Rhetorical Traditions 3 credits 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 some attention to non-western rhetoric. |
| COMM350 | Nonverbal Communication 3 credits 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 primary goal of this course is to increase your knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the role of nonverbal communication. Prerequisite: COMM212 - Interpersonal Communication or consent of instructor. |
| COMM360 | Visual Communication 3 credits 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 visual analysis. |
| COMM362 | Social Media Communication 3 credits 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 of social media and how to use them effectively are important aspects of communication competence. Primary goals of this course are to improve students' oral and written communication when interacting with social media, and for students to understand the ethical implications of social media. |
| COMM365 | Images on Film 3 credits 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 our era. |
| COMM370 | Organizational Communication 3 credits Viewing organizations as created and characterized by communication, students explore organizational culture, dynamics, leadership, management styles, and various organizational models affecting communication. |
| COMM375 | Public Relations and Advertising 3 credits 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, public opinion, media relations, and writing and budgeting principles. BUSN431 - Integrated Marketing Communication may be taken as a substitute course. |
| COMM380 | Journalism 3 credits 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 approaches, and the role of personal values and other variables that affect the news. |
| COMM385 | Law and Ethics in Media 3 credits 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 the communication specialist. |
| COMM389 | Intercultural Communication 3 credits 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 culture shock. |
| COMM430 | Health Communication Theory and Research 3 credits 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 settings. Prerequisite: COMM330 - Introduction to Health Communication. |
| COMM440 | Communication Theory 3 credits Students explore contemporary theories and processes of communication, primarily from a social science perspective, as well as the nature and process of theory building. |
| COMM460 | Topics in Visual Communication 3 credits Students focus on specialized visual topics, such as visual ethics in advertising, visual imagery in politics, video production challenges, or writing for the screen. |
| COMM470 | Performing for the Camera 3 credits 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 out of sequence, blocking, and other production considerations, particularly those that contrast with acting on stage. Emphasis is placed on truthful acting within the limits of camera medium. |
| COMM475 | Media Ecology 3 credits Students explore how new technology and communication media dynamically affect and change individuals, society, and culture. |
| COMM480 | Topics in Communication 3 credits 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 of students. |
| COMM489 | International Study Tour 3 credits 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. Against a background of intercultural communication theory, students travel to a location where they examine communication with a specific culture, after surveying its history, language and people. |
| COMM499 | Communication Internship 3 credits 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 for graduation. Communication majors only, by consent of instructor. 1-5 credits, repeatable up to ten credits maximum. Three credits apply to major requirements; others applied as an elective. |