A communication major who wishes to graduate with honors in communication must maintain a GPA of 3.5 in upper-division communication courses and successfully complete Comm 492, Senior Thesis, under the direction of a departmental adviser. Group tasks include the development of problem-solving skills, utilizing topics of current interest. Emphasis will be placed on contemporary communication scholars. Repeatable to 6 credits. Limited to participants in the High School Forensic Institute.
Course is theory based and reading-intensive.
Course examines diverse social, political and economic influences on the mass media, as well as diverse influences of the mass media on society, politics and the economy. Communication principles and applications to assist prospective teachers in the development of their individual speech skills and to prepare them to meet the communication needs of their students. Theory and practice in job interview, small group problem-solving discussion, public discussion and public speaking. Introduction to intercultural communication. Principles, concepts and various topics in this rapidly growing, important field.