COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COMM 060 Basic Writing II (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Basic Writing I (COMM 050) with a grade of Pass or appropriate score on the writing placement test. Not open to students with credit for College Writing, Business Communication, Developmental English II, or Business and Professional Communication.
Students who place into this course must pass it prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above. This course is graded on a Pass/No Credit basis and carries institutional credit but does not count toward degree requirements. Basic Writing II is designed to prepare students for College Writing. Consequently, the course expands upon the skills covered in Basic Writing I. Pre-writing, writing, revising and editing skills are covered; however, the skills are applied to longer writing assignments, sentence skills covered are more comprehensive, some documentation skills are presented, and professional as well as students samples are discussed.
COMM 120 College Writing (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Qualify through the English placement test or pass Basic Writing II (COMM 060). All students are required to pass this course prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above.
In this course, students acquire the writing competence necessary for conducting and presenting research. A variety of assignments, beginning with personal reflections, build upon one another, as students develop ideas that respond to, critique, and synthesize the positions of others. Students systematize and organize knowledge in ways that will help them in all of their courses. The course also emphasizes the elements of good writing style, appropriate grammar and mechanics, clarity of language, and logical and cohesive development. It culminates in submission of a documented research paper.
COMM 130 Research Paper (2 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): “Composition Special” transfer credit.
This is a writing course designed to help students successfully complete college writing projects that require research and documentation skills. Students study methods for using a library, gathering information, summarizing and synthesizing material, and writing and documenting a research paper. The course reviews and emphasizes elements of good writing such as unity, coherence, clarity, and appropriate grammar and mechanics. The course will also cover the appropriate application of APA citation and formatting guidelines.
COMM 150 Interpersonal Communication (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): Basic Writing II (COMM 060) and Learning Strategies (PF 321). All students are required to pass this course, or Speech Communication (SPCH 100), prior to enrolling in any course at the 200 level or above.
By using applied critical and creative thinking, students in this course will develop a set of communication skills that will enhance their personal and professional relationships and endeavors. This course will focus on skill development in key areas such as self, perception, listening, verbal messages, conversations, relationships, conflict management, persuasion, and public speaking.
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COMM 305 Virtual Communication Strategies (2 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120) and Learning Strategies (PF 321). Not open to students with credit for PF 310.
This course covers the conceptual and technological components of building and managing collaborative communication environments. Analysis and application of theories to new collaborative technologies will be explored.
COMM 315 Communication Ethics (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120) or its equivalent.
This course examines the strategies involved in effective, ethical communication in professional contexts. Students examine principles of ethical organizational communication and the temporal/cultural/social forces behind those principles, as well as apply reasoning and critical thinking in individual and group assignments. Comparing values and perspectives from diverse cultures, students will respond to cases in an intercultural professional environment.
COMM 320 Business and Professional Communication (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120) or Research Paper (COMM 130). Not open to students with credit for Report Writing.
This is an advanced composition course for juniors and seniors which focuses on business, technical and professional writing. Skills taught include audience analysis; research methods; questionnaire, interview and survey techniques; letters; data collection, interpretation and documentation; graphic illustration; and composition of reports in special formats. Instruction and practice are provided in writing various types of reports such as résumés, proposals, summaries, research reports and instructions for user manuals, and in presenting committee and oral reports. Students will be encouraged to relate course materials to their major programs and their workplaces.
COMM 360 Introduction to Creative Writing (4 cr. hrs.)
Prerequisite(s): College Writing (COMM 120).
This course introduces the student to the world of creative writing, presenting the power of the written word, cultivating the individual’s style in interpreting and writing poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, as well as drama. Participants will create a portfolio of work, mastering techniques employed by studied authors. Students also will learn strategies for generating ideas, becoming members of a community of writers who encourage and critique one another’s craft by participating in writing workshops.
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