The purpose of this course is to increase the degree to which students recognize and nurture their creative potential, especially in sensing and meeting problems and challenges in all aspects of their academic and personal lives. Sophomore Honors Colloquia in Communication Studies allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for fifty minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Open to All-College Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is twelve.
Topics vary from semester to semester.
This course is a study of the styles and techniques of video production. Students work with the different elements of video production such as camera, sound, editing and script. This course provides an introduction to communication research, methods, and writing style. Roles and images of Blacks and other minorities as portrayed in radio and television. Also examines economic and aesthetic participation of minorities in programming decisions, reflecting ethnic and multicultural dimensions of programming.