Jun 22, 2024  
2013-2014 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2013) 
    
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Course Descriptions


 

Interior Design

  
  • ID 6730 - Interior Design Graduate Studio


    1-6 credits

    Requires research, analysis, and production of a given subject area, including its final planning, design, and documentation. Student plans project and executes it through individual initiative and scheduled consultation with the instructor.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate standing.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ID 6740 - Advanced Interior Design Theory


    3 credits

    Surveys history of interior design theory from its architectural, decorative, and societal beginnings to the present. Requires analysis and application of critical thought.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ID 6750 - Readings in Interior Design


    1-3 credits

    Readings about the creative process, post-occupancy evaluation, culture and environment, and design forecasting. Repeatable for up to 3 credits.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-3
  
  • ID 6760 - Computer Applications of Modeling in Interior Design


    3 credits

    Application of software to produce a model of interior spaces, using contemporary modeling software. Graduate students will complete an animation in addition to the regular assignments. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ID 2760 

    Cross-listed as:  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • ID 6770 - Facilities Planning and Management


    3 credits

    Facilities management process in large-scale organizations. Formation of facilities policies, procedures, and standards. The facilities data base, space allocations, and management process.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • ID 6780 - Design Methodologies in Interior Design


    3 credits

    Identifies and defines various design methodologies, with regard to design solutions for interior environments.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • ID 6790 - Master’s Seminar in Interior Design


    1-6 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-6
  
  • ID 6900 - Special Problems


    1-3 credits

    Selected problems to meet individual student interests and areas of concentration.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Graduate standing and permission of departmental faculty.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • ID 6970 - Masters Thesis Research in Interior Design


    1-6 credits

    Repeatable for up to 6 credits.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • ID 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-3 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3

Italian

  
  • ITAL 1010 - Italian First Year I


    4 credits

    Communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs. Native speaker instructor. Self-study with tutorial assistance.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4
  
  • ITAL 1020 - Italian First Year II


    4 credits

    Communicative competencies in the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs. Native speaker instructor. Self-study with tutorial assistance.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITAL 1010  or equivalent.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
4
  
  • ITAL 2010 - Italian Second Year I


    4 credits

    Second-year overview of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs. Native speaker instructor. Self-study with tutorial assistance. Prerequisite: ITAL 2010 or equivalent.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITAL 1020  or equivalent.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4
  
  • ITAL 2020 - Italian Second Year II


    4 credits

    Second-year overview of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with exposure to cultures and customs. Native speaker instructor. Self-study with tutorial assistance.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ITAL 2010  or equivalent.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring, Summer
4
  
  • ITAL 2988 - Special Problems


    1-3 credits

    An elective course intended for advanced students. Students will work individually with the instructor to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Emphasis will be on advanced grammar and conversation. Italian culture will also be emphasized. Significant reading and work outside of class are required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3

Japanese

  
  • JAPN 1010 - Japanese First Year I


    5 credits

    First course in beginning Japanese. Proficiency in the recognition of the basic Japanese sound system by learning Hiragana and Katakana. Communicative mastery of sentences having polite and plain forms of verbs, adjectives, and copula. Exposure to Japanese culture and customs.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
5
  
  • JAPN 1020 - Japanese First Year II


    5 credits

    Second course in beginning Japanese. Introduction to the basic 100 Kanji. Mastery of more complicated sentences, including conditional temporal, volitional, and potential expressions. Exposure to Japanese culture and customs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: JAPN 1010  or equivalent.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
5
  
  • JAPN 2010 - Japanese Second Year I


    5 credits

    First course in intermediate Japanese. Proficiency in reading and writing 150 additional Kanji. Mastery of the last basic grammar topics, such as passive, causative, passive causative, and giving/receiving expressions. Introduction to honorific/humble expression. Exposure to Japanese culture and customs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: JAPN 1020  or equivalent.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
5
  
  • JAPN 2020 - Japanese Second Year II


    5 credits

    Second course in intermediate Japanese. Proficiency in reading 150 additional Kanji and writing 200 additional Kanji. Mastery of frequently used idioms and expressions. Exposure to more authentic reading materials. Competency in writing short essays. Exposure to Japanese culture and customs.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: JAPN 2010  or equivalent.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
5
  
  • JAPN 2988 - Special Problems


    1-3 credits

    An elective course intended for advanced students. Students will work individually with the instructor to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Emphasis will be on advanced grammar and conversation. Japanese culture will also be emphasized. Significant reading and work outside of class are required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • JAPN 3010 - Japanese Third Year I


    4 credits

    First segment of the third-year Japanese reading/writing course. Proficiency in reading and writing an additional 500 Kanji.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: JAPN 2020  or equivalent.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
4
  
  • JAPN 3020 - Japanese Third Year II


    4 credits

    Second segment of the third-year Japanese reading/writing course. Proficiency in reading and writing an additional 500 Kanji.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: JAPN 3010  or equivalent.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
4
  
  • JAPN 3050 - Japanese Calligraphy


    1 credit

    Study of Japanese writing system through practicing the art of calligraphy.

    Cross-listed as: ART 3050 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
1
  
  • JAPN 3100 - Readings in Contemporary Japanese Culture


    3 credits

    Introduction to contemporary Japanese culture through readings from newspapers and other source materials.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: JAPN 3010  and JAPN 3020 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JAPN 3510 - Japanese for the Business Environment


    3 credits

    Mastery of technical terms related to Japanese business and its environment. Communicative competency in contemporary Japanese society.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: JAPN 3020 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • JAPN 3560 - Studies in Japanese Film


    3 credits

    Offers an introduction to the historical and theoretical study of Japanese cinema. Course screenings include some of the films made by well-known directors during the 1960s and 1970s, as well as the cutting-edge of contemporary films.

3
  
  • JAPN 4250 - Internship/Coop


    3-9 credits

    Cooperative education through internship programs provided by companies in Japan. Intended for students participating in the U.S.-Japan internship program.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: JAPN 3010 , JAPN 3020 , and JAPN 3510 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3-9
  
  • JAPN 4920 - Japanese Language Tutoring


    1 credit

    Allows students to develop tutoring skills by assisting professors in lower-division courses or fulfilling instructional duties for a comparable amount of time in the language laboratory, public schools, or similar activities with departmental approval. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1

Journalism and Communication

  
  • JCOM 1040 - Newspaper Production


    3 credits

    Covers the writing, research, layout and design of the campus newspaper, “The Eagle” for first year students. Teaches computer-assisted reporting and utilizes four computer programs within the framework of the class. Emphasizes the interview, research and copy preparation of news, viewpoints, features, arts and entertainment and sports. Prepares students to enter the day-to-day print world of the communication field.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of “B” or higher in high school and college English Classes and  .

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 1050 - Newspaper Production


    3 credits

    Covers the writing, research, layout and design of the campus newspaper, “The Eagle” for first year students. Teaches computer-assisted reporting and utilizes four computer programs within the framework of the class. Emphasizes the interview, research and copy preparation of news, viewpoints, features, arts and entertainment and sports. Prepares students to enter the day-to-day print world of the communication field.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of “B” or higher in high school and college English Classes and  .

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 1130 - Beginning Newswriting for the Mass Media


    3 credits

    Techniques of writing news for various media. News values, philosophy, and practice. Elementary news-gathering and interviewing skills. Practice in various newswriting forms. Structures of the news industries and work place.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL1 requirement through coursework or examination and English Proficiency Test offered through the Journalism and Communication Department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Communication (BSS)


    BSS Breadth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    History, philosophy, structures, and functions of the mass media (newspapers, magazines, TV and radio, advertising, and public relations) and their intersection with other social institutions. Media economics and the impacts of new technologies on media institutions and society.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 1510 - Introduction to Broadcasting


    3 credits

    Overview of the radio-television-cable industry with emphases to include history, technological innovations, programming practices, the business structure of the industry, and possible career paths available.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • JCOM 1560 - Radio Production (Audio)


    3 credits

    Students will learn the history, law and current operating practices of the radio industry. Additionally, students will learn the techniques and disciplines of radio field and studio production through hands-on experience. Includes microphone setups, audio console operation and script writing. Students will learn cut/splice and digital editing. Analysis of the medium’s characteristics and practice in preparing and producing programs.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • JCOM 1660 - Introduction to Television


    3 credits

    Study of the fundamentals of television production including design, shooting, editing, lighting techniques, and an examination of the technological underpinnings of the industry.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • JCOM 1720 - Writing for Broadcast


    3 credits

    Writing factual and fictional materials for broadcast media. Assignments include news, commercials, public service announcements, interviews, documentaries and other types of scripts.  Students will be taught proper script formats for both radio and television writing.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   and  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
3
  
  • JCOM 1800 - Communication Graphics


    3 credits

    Introduction into the design of communication projects with special emphasis on creative typography, computer-assisted layout and design as well as publication techniques.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Word processing course or permission of instructor.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 2010 - Media Smarts: Making Sense of the Information Age (BSS)


    BSS Breadth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    Critical analysis of the roles and performance of mass media content and messages, and their influence on society. Emphasizes critical reading of news, entertainment, and advertising content regarding women, minorities, children, and other groups. Basic mass media ethics and law.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL1 requirement through coursework or examination.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 2020 - Communication Research Methods (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    3 credits

    Covers research methods used in the mass communication field. Practical application of quantitative information within journalism and public relations. Emphasizes using numbers to help audiences make sense of issues and events.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: STAT 1040 ; and either JCOM 1500  or JCOM 2010 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 2030 - Multimedia Boot Camp


    3 credits

    Required core JCOM major course that provides basics of digital multimedia skills.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: JCOM major standing or permission of department head

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 2070 - Newspaper Production


    3 credits

    Covers the writing, research, and layout and design of the campus newspaper, “The Eagle” for second-year students. Teaches computer-assisted reporting and utilizes four computer programs within the framework of the class. Emphasizes the interview, research and copy preparation of news, viewpoints, features, arts and entertainment and sports. Prepares students to enter the day-to-day print world of the communication field.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of “B” or higher in high school and college English Classes and  .

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 2080 - Newspaper Production


    3 credits

    Covers the writing, research, and layout and design of the campus newspaper, “The Eagle” for second-year students. Teaches computer-assisted reporting and utilizes four computer programs within the framework of the class. Emphasizes the interview, research and copy preparation of news, viewpoints, features, arts and entertainment and sports. Prepares students to enter the day-to-day print world of the communication field.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Grade of “B” or higher in high school and college English Classes and  .

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 2160 - Introduction to Online Journalism


    3 credits

    Use of interactive computer networks, databases, and other electronic resources. Development of personal web pages for portfolio building. Practice in information evaluation for news gathering.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C+ in JCOM 1130 , JCOM 1500 , and JCOM 2010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 2180 - Beginning Photojournalism


    3 credits

    Theory and practice of photojournalism. Roles and functions of photographic images in the news media, both print and electronic. Practice in use of cameras and in darkroom techniques. Students furnish cameras and some materials.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 2220 - Introduction to Video Media


    3 credits

    Introduction to the theories and practice of video production and functions in broadcasting and the electronic mass media, including concepts, techniques, and impacts of various video approaches.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C+ in JCOM 1130 , JCOM 1500 , and JCOM 2010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 2300 - Introduction to Public Relations


    3 credits

    Survey of theories and practice of public relations in a variety of business, corporate, governmental, and nonprofit organizational settings. Elements of promoting organizational messages and communicating with various publics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C+ in JCOM 1130 , JCOM 1500 , and JCOM 2010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 2560 - Radio Performance


    1-3 credits

    Practical, hands on training experience in radio operations and production. Students will fulfill various tasks associated with the operation of the campus radio station. Students will attend a weekly meeting with the faculty advisor, produce promotional spots and underwriting, work regularly scheduled board shifts, and other duties as assigned according to the number of credit hours being attempted.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-3
  
  • JCOM 2660 - Television Practicum


    1-3 credits

    Advanced study in television production. The course is project based. Projects are determined by the needs of USU-Eastern, or available outside clients.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • JCOM 2977 - Cooperative Education


    1-3 credits

    Provides supervised on-the-job training and experience in communication areas. Students establish learning objectives, hours to be worked, and a credit agreement with the faculty/coordinator at the beginning of the semester. Students then meet periodically with the faculty/coordinator to review progress.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • JCOM 2988 - Special Problems


    1-3 credits

    Individual work to be approved by instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • JCOM 3050 - Technical and Professional Communication Principles (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Technical communication principles and practices used in the workplace. Emphasizes technical writing of reports and correspondence using electronic information retrieval and presentation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 requirement.

    Cross-listed as: ASTE 3050 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • JCOM 3090 - Graphic Communication in Agriculture


    3 credits

    Prepares students to be proficient in elements of design, graphic art production, photo editing, and image composition techniques used in agricultural communications and journalism fields.

    Cross-listed as: ASTE 3090 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 3100 - Reporting Public Affairs (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Theory and practice of reporting public affairs, community news, and features. Emphasizes advanced news gathering techniques, understanding local political structures, news and feature writing skills, interviewing, media law, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C+ in JCOM 1130 , JCOM 1500 , and JCOM 2010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 3110 - Beyond the Inverted Pyramid (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Theory and practice of longer literary forms for newspapers and magazines. Feature writing, investigative and interpretive journalism, emphasizing advanced information-gathering and writing skills.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 3100  or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 3120 - Copy Editing and Publication Design (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Editing and preparation of news stories and artwork for publication. Principles and practice of publication layout and design.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C in JCOM 3100 , JCOM 3200 , or JCOM 3310 ; or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 3140 - Opinion Writing (DSS)


    DSS Depth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    Study and practice of persuasive editorial and opinion writing for the mass media.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 3200 - Writing for Electronic Media


    3 credits

    Theory and practice of reporting public affairs for broadcast and electronic media. Emphasizes news gathering, understanding local political structures, news and feature writing, interviewing, media law, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C+ in JCOM 1130 , JCOM 1500 , and JCOM 2010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JCOM 3310 - Writing for Public Relations (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Theory and practice of information-gathering for public relations, including basic news releases, features, speeches, annual reports, newsletters and brochures, broadcasting, and other forms. Emphasizes advanced news gathering techniques, interviewing, media law, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C+ in JCOM 1130 , JCOM 1500 , and JCOM 2010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 3320 - Strategic Research Methods in Public Relations (DSS)


    DSS Depth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    Quantitative and qualitative research methods standard to real-life applications in public relations problems and campaigns, including survey methods, focus groups, case analysis, and strategic assessments.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 3310  or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 3410 - Film as Cultural Communication (DSS)


    DSS Depth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    Analysis of the economic, ideological, political, and cultural constraints influencing film content.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 4010 - Mass Communication Ethics (DSS)


    DSS Depth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    Study of ethical systems and philosophies and their applications to the practice of mass communication.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Junior standing.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6440 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 4020 - Mass Media and Society (DSS)


    DSS Depth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    Study of theories and practice of the impact of mass media in conjunction with other social institutions: political, social, cultural, ideological, economic, and religious.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Junior standing.

3
  
  • JCOM 4030 - Mass Media Law (DSS)


    DSS Depth Social Sciences
    3 credits

    Principles and theories of constitutional and case law governing the mass media, including libel and privacy, copyright, press freedom, broadcast regulation, and press responsibility.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Junior standing or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6430 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 4100 - Hard News Café


    3 credits

    Advanced reporting and writing for student news website. Includes advanced reporting techniques, photojournalism, and posting of news reports and materials to interactive website.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 3110  or permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • JCOM 4110 - Computer-Assisted Reporting (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Advanced computer-based investigative and in-depth information-gathering and newswriting, including intensive use of computer databases to collect and analyze data.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C in JCOM 3100  or JCOM 3200  or JCOM 3310 ; or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 4120 - Sports Writing (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Information-gathering and writing of news and feature stories about sports for print and electronic mass media.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C in JCOM 3100  or JCOM 3200  or JCOM 3310 ; or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 4150 - Advanced Digital Photojournalism


    3 credits

    Advanced lab work in the use of cameras and photographic production techniques, photo imaging, and manipulation. Concludes with student exhibition of work.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 2180  or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 4210 - Newscast I (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    4 credits

    Basics of electronic newsgathering and writing for electronic news media. Use of electronic video equipment for creation of on-air newscast and other visual news materials.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 2220 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
4
  
  • JCOM 4220 - Newscast II (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    4 credits

    Newsroom organization and practice in electronic and video news production, including directing and producing, writing for video news, use of studio equipment, use of video production equipment, staff management, and control room operations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C in JCOM 3200  and JCOM 4210 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
4
  
  • JCOM 4230 - Corporate Video


    3 credits

    Project-based lab work in studio video productions for real-world clients. Use of video field equipment and production facilities. Completion of video packages.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grades of C+ in JCOM 1130 , JCOM 1500 , JCOM 2010 , and JCOM 2220 ; or permission of instructor.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 4300 - Integrated Marketing Communication


    3 credits

    Teaches the integrated marketing functions necessary to effectively position, brand, and market a company. Provides students with opportunity to help bridge the gaps existing among management, strategic, and creative players in the design field. Prepares students to better function as effective account managers or campaign leaders in a public relations, marketing, branding, or advertising culture.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 4400 - Mass Media Criticism


    3 credits

    Critical analysis of mass media content, emphasizing the media’s social, cultural, and political impacts. Use of advanced research techniques.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Senior standing required for enrollment in JCOM 4400; permission of instructor required for enrollment in JCOM 6400 .

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6400 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 4410 - Gender and the Mass Media


    3 credits

    Examines the nature of gender-based images in a variety of mass media, from advertising to magazines, television, and film. Analysis of gender stereotypes and portrayals in news and entertainment media, along with resulting social impacts.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 requirement; junior standing or instructor permission.

    Cross-listed as: WGS 4410  and WGS 6410  and  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JCOM 4500 - Projects in Communication


    1-5 credits

    Individualized directed study in communication topics, based upon student proposal to instructor. Repeatable for up to 6 credits.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-5
  
  • JCOM 4510 - Communication Internship


    1-3 credits

    Supervised, real-world training and practice in communication work places, including news and business environments. Maximum of 6 credits may count toward the student’s major.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • JCOM 4520 - Senior Thesis


    1-3 credits

    Planning and execution of an in-depth research paper or project, as approved by the instructor, culminating in a formal public presentation. Required of all journalism and communication students for graduation in Honors Program. Students must also complete HONR 4800 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-3
  
  • JCOM 4530 - Special Topics in Communication


    3 credits

    Advanced study in specialized communication topic areas. A maximum of 5 credits may be applied toward the major.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • JCOM 5010 - Mass Media Historiography


    3 credits

    Survey of the history and development of the mass media, and their influence on other social institutions. Theory and practice of historical research, with heavy emphasis on use of databases, archival, and other primary sources to conduct original historical research.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6010 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 5020 - Mass Communication Theory


    3 credits

    Advanced study of major mass communication theories and issues, and their evidence in case studies. Application of theory to significant societal problems.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6020 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JCOM 5030 - International Communications Problems


    3 credits

    Study of mass communication influences and effects within and between nations. Systems and techniques of mass communication as functions of national identity and development.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6030 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 5110 - Literary Journalism (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    In-depth analysis and practice of literary and stylistic elements of long-form journalistic and other nonfiction writers.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6110 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JCOM 5210 - Website Design and Production


    3 credits

    Principles and practice of planning, designing, and programming professional Web pages, including Internet communication analysis and planning, graphic design, and development using industry-standard programming languages and design applications.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6210 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 5220 - Advanced Video Production


    3 credits

    Training and practice in advanced techniques of video production, including computer graphics generation, nonlinear video editing, and other specialized professional techniques for electronic video materials.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 4220  or JCOM 4230 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6220 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JCOM 5230 - Advanced Video Documentary Production


    3 credits

    Advanced production of long-form video productions and packages, including writing scripts, directing and production, control room applications, and advanced video production techniques.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 4220  or JCOM 4230 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6230 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 5300 - Case Studies in Public Relations (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Advanced study and practice in public relations cases, processes, techniques, campaigns, and marketing communications strategies. Analysis of approaches to corporate reputation issues, organizational positioning, and use of mass media strategies.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 3320 .

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6300 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 5310 - Mass Media Management


    3 credits

    Examines theories, methods, and practice of management of mass media businesses, including personnel, marketing, and market positioning.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6310 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 5320 - Public Relations Agency


    3 credits

    Advanced hands-on experience in real-world workings of professional public relations agency, including client communications needs analysis, communications planning, strategies, market positioning, publicity, and campaign execution.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6320 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 5420 - The Mass Media and Politics


    3 credits

    Examination of the role of the mass media in the political process, including both campaigns and governance. Examination of political advertising, news coverage, polling, opinion formation strategies, and politicians’ use of new media technologies.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 6420  and POLS 5420 /POLS 6420 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JCOM 6000 - Introduction to Graduate Study in Mass Communication


    3 credits

    Overview of mass communication theories and research methodologies designed to prepare the student for the graduate course of study and to assist in planning research agenda.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JCOM 6010 - Mass Media Historiography


    3 credits

    Survey of the history and development of the mass media, and their influence on other social institutions. Theory and practice of historical research, with heavy emphasis on use of databases, archival, and other primary sources to conduct original historical research.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 5010 .

3
  
  • JCOM 6020 - Mass Communication Theory


    3 credits

    Advanced study of major mass communication theories and issues, and their evidence in case studies. Application of theory to significant societal problems.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 5020 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JCOM 6030 - International Communications Problems


    3 credits

    Study of mass communication influences and effects within and between nations. Systems and techniques of mass communication as functions of national identity and development.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 5030 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 6040 - Seminar in Mass Media Research Methods


    3 credits

    Introduction to the major theoretical perspectives and methodologies in mass communication research. Repeatable for credit with departmental permission.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 6050 - Seminar in Mass Media Issues and Problems


    3 credits

    Variable topic seminar concerning research of issues and problems in mass media principles and practice. Repeatable for credit with departmental permission.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 6110 - Literary Journalism


    3 credits

    In-depth analysis and practice of literary and stylistic elements of long-form journalistic and other nonfiction writers.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 5110 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JCOM 6210 - Website Design and Production


    3 credits

    Principles and practice of planning, designing, and programming professional Web pages, including Internet communication analysis and planning, graphic design, and development using industry-standard programming languages and design applications.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 5210 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 6220 - Advanced Video Production


    3 credits

    Training and practice in advanced techniques of video production, including computer graphics generation, nonlinear video editing, and other specialized professional techniques for electronic video materials.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 4220  or JCOM 4230 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 5220 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • JCOM 6230 - Advanced Video Documentary Production


    3 credits

    Advanced production of long-form video productions and packages, including writing scripts, directing and production, control room applications, and advanced video production techniques.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 4220  or JCOM 4230 ; or permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 5230 .

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 6300 - Case Studies in Public Relations


    3 credits

    Advanced study and practice in public relations cases, processes, techniques, campaigns, and marketing communications strategies. Analysis of approaches to corporate reputation issues, organizational positioning, and use of mass media strategies.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Minimum grade of C in JCOM 3320 .

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 5300 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • JCOM 6310 - Mass Media Management


    3 credits

    Examines theories, methods, and practice of management of mass media businesses, including personnel, marketing, and market positioning.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Cross-listed as: JCOM 5310 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
 

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