Course Descriptions
Undergraduate
COMM 1101. Introductory Speech. (3) For students who want
to upgrade their oral communication skills. Opportunity to study
theory and practice of public speaking. Special emphasis placed
on constructing and delivering speeches. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
(Evenings)
COMM 1107. Introduction to Communication Contexts. (3)
A survey of the nature and practice of communication in interpersonal,
small group, intercultural, organizational, public relations,
and mass communication contexts. (Fall, Spring)
COMM 2100. Introduction to Communication Theory. (3) Introduces
students to traditional and contemporary theories about human
communication processes including the nature of theory building,
and major theoretical developments within the field of communication.
(Fall)
COMM 2101. Introduction to Rhetorical Theory. (3) Evolution
of rhetorical theory from ancient to modern times and examination
of major rhetorical theorists. Emphasis on using rhetorical theory
to better understand contemporary persuasive messages. (Spring)
COMM 2102. Advanced Public Speaking. (3) Prerequisite:
COMM 1101 or permission of the instructor. Advanced theory and
practice of speaking in public. Research, composition, and delivery
of various types of speeches and presentations. (Spring)
COMM 2103. Argumentation and Debate. (3) Introduction to
the basic theory and skills of argumentation and debate. Assumptions
of argumentation, evidence, reasoning, argument construction,
cross-examination, refutation and ethics included. (Fall)
COMM 2105. Small Group Communication. (3) Principles of
discussion and deliberation in small groups. Practice in organizing,
leading and participating in various forms of group communication.
Emphasis on problem solving and leadership skills. (Fall, Spring,
Summer) (Evenings)
COMM 2107. Interpersonal Communication. (3) Prerequisite:
COMM 1101. Study of the dynamics of one-to-one human communication.
The relation of language to human communication, perception and
reality, self-concept, nonverbal communication codes, development
of trust and self-disclosure, and development of positive communication
style. (Fall, Spring)
COMM 2491. WFAE Radio Practicum. (2-3) Prerequisites: COMM
1101 or equivalent and permission of station manager. On-the-air
announcing, board operations, and production work at public radio
station WFAE. Pass/No Credit grading only. No more than three
hours of COMM 2491 may be used toward requirements for the minor.
Credit only for work done while registered for the course. (Fall,
Spring, Summer)
COMM 3050. Topics in Communication Studies. (3) Prerequisite:
COMM 1101. Timely and important areas relevant to communication
studies. May be repeated for credit with permission of the Coordinator.
(On demand)
COMM 3100. Communication Research Methods. (3) Prerequisites:
COMM 2100 and STAT 1222. Methods for systematic investigation
of communication behavior in all primary communication contexts
including utilization of library materials and quantitative and
qualitative techniques for data analysis. (Spring)
COMM 3101. Persuasion. (3) Prerequisite: COMM 1101. Emphasis
on the theory and practice of persuasion. Topics include attitude
modification, theories of persuasion, source credibility, persuasive
strategies, ethics and audience analysis. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
COMM 3120. Communication and Mass Media. (3) A survey of
the function and history of print and electronic media as forms
of communication, their influence upon society, and the legal
and economic environments in which they operate. (Fall, Spring)
COMM 3121. Mass Communication and Society. (3) Examines
important issues involving mass communication. Critical study
of the effect mass communication exacts on society. (Spring)
COMM. 3130. Communication and Public Advocacy. (3) Examination
of how symbols are used in public advocacy from both applied and
theoretical perspectives with emphasis on rhetorical uses of language
and nonverbal symbols in the creation and transmission of public
messages. (Fall, Spring)
COMM 3141. Organizational Communication.
(3) Prerequisites:
COMM 1101 and 1107. Examines the importance of the operation of
communication processes within organizations and between organizations
and their environments. (Fall, Spring)
COMM 3145. Communication and Public Relations. (3) Prerequisites:
COMM 1101 and 1107. Examines the role of communication in the
field of public relations. Special emphasis given to the relationships
between communication and the functions of public relations. (Fall,
Spring)
COMM 3403. Debate Practicum. (2) Prerequisites: COMM 2103
or equivalent and permission of instructor. Application of debate
principles and practices as a member of UNC Charlotte Debate Team.
Research, argument construction and tournament competition required.
Can be repeated four times. No more than four hours of COMM 3403
may be used toward requirements for the minor. (Fall, Spring)
COMM 3880. Independent Study. (1-3) Prerequisites: COMM
1101, permission of instructor and Coordinator. Area of study
beyond the scope of current offerings to be devised by student
and faculty member. May be repeated. Three hours of COMM 3880
may be used toward the minor with prior approval of the Coordinator.
(Fall, Spring, Summer)
COMM 4141. Advanced Organizational Communication. (3) (3G)
Prerequisite: COMM 3141. Critical examination of the communication
practices of organizations which accomplish such tasks as establishing
organizational identification influencing organizational members,
and making decisions. Includes application of research methods
to assess and analyze an organization's communication practices.
(Spring)
COMM 4145. Public Relations Lab. (3) (3G) Prerequisites:
COMM 3145. Lectures, workshops and guest speakers provide knowledge
to enable students to research, design, implement, and complete
public relations projects for community-based, not-for-profit organizations.
The class is structured and run in a manner similar to a professional
public relations agency with students assuming appropriate agency
roles. May be repeated once. (Spring)
Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit
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