Spring 2023 Communication

COMM 100

Fundamentals of Human Communication

3 hours. No Credit given toward major in Communication. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Individual and Society course.

COMM 101

Introduction to Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Individual and Society course.

COMM 102

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Individual and Society course.

COMM 103

Introduction to Media

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago. Individual and Society course.

Online

COMM 140

Fundamentals of Social Media and Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Individual and Society course.

COMM 200

Communication Technologies

3 hours. Same as MOVI 200. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Credit in COMM 103. Credit in COMM 101 or concurrent registration. Credit in COMM 102 or concurrent registration. Moving Image Arts minors must obtain approval of the Department of Communication. Restricted to Communication major(s).

Online

COMM 204

Gender and Popular Culture

3 hours. Same as GWS 204. Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Credit or concurrent registration in GWS 101 or Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102 or Credit or concurrent registration in GWS 102 or Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 103. Individual and Society, and US Society course.

COMM 206

Public Relations and Digital Media

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 207

The Mass Media and Politics

3 hours. Same as POLS 207. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): One course in political science, sociology or contemporary history.

COMM 216

Digital Journalism

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 220

Social Media and Marketing

3 hours. Course may be offered in a traditional, blended, or online format. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 240

Data Journalism

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 250

Social Media and Society

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

Online

COMM 254

Future Television

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s):ENGL 160 and ENGL 161.

COMM 260

Games as Social Technology

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Completion of the English Composition requirement.

COMM 301

Communication Research

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 102 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200; and quantitative reasoning requirement met. Junior standing or above.

COMM 303

Communication and Culture

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

Online

COMM 315

Group Communication

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 323

Argument and Persuasion

3 hours. Same as ENGL 356. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200. English majors or minors must seek approval from the Communication department.

COMM 326

Public Relations and Social Responsibility

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 330

Mass Media and Popular Culture

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 350

Personal Relationships and Technology

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 394

Special Topics in Communication

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours if topic is different for each registration. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 101 and COMM 103; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 102; and Credit or concurrent registration in COMM 200.

COMM 435

Data, Privacy and Ethics in the Digital Age

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 445

Politics of Platforms

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 474

Internship

1 TO 8 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. No more than 3 credit hours of COMM 474 or COMM 498 may be applied toward the major. May not be counted toward the minimum Master of Arts degree requirements. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department. Departmental Approval Required

Online

COMM 490

Seminar in Culture and Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 491

Seminar in Media and Communication

3 hours. Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301.

COMM 494

Special Topics in Communication

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 2 time(s). Some sections may be offered fully online or in a blended-online and classroom course setting. Consult the Schedule of Classes for the mode of instruction. Use of computer and internet access is required for all online and blended sections. A high speed connection, while not required, is strongly suggested. Prerequisite(s): COMM 301. Restricted to Undergrad - Chicago.

COMM 498

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 hours. No more than 3 credit hours of COMM 474 or COMM 498 may be applied toward the major. Credit earned may not be applied toward the minimum Master of Arts in Communication degree requirements. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department and Junior or Senior standing.

COMM 501

Operationalizing Communication Research

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 500. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 508

New Media of Communication

4 hours. Prerequisite(s): COMM 504. Restricted to Graduate College. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 580

Qualitative Methods in Communication

4 hours. Same as LING 582. Prerequisite(s): COMM 501 or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 594

Advanced Special Topics in Communication

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 596

Independent Research

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the head of the department. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 598

Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): COMM 501. Departmental Approval Required

COMM 599

Dissertation Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register for more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Restricted to Doctor of Philosophy.