UNCG 2007-08 UGB: Communication Studies

Courses for Undergraduates

105 Introduction to Communication Studies (3:3)

GE Core: GRD

Introduction to the principles and skills for effective communication in the contexts of public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group/team communication. Videotaping used to enhance personal growth.

200 Communication and Society (3:3:1)

Exploration of role and impact of communication in diverse communities. Ethical and social responsibilities of civic action are examined in the context of community problem solving. Includes service learning experience in a supervised setting.

207 Relational Communication (3:3)

Contemporary theory and practice of relational communication, with emphasis on increasing awareness of strategic and ethical uses of communication to build relationships.

210 Communication Ethics (3:3)

Provides students with an opportunity to think critically about ethical and moral dimensions of current practices in interpersonal, institutional, and public communication.

300 Communication Theory (3:3)

Pr. CST 105 and junior standing

Critical analysis and evaluation of scientific, rhetorical, and critical theories of communication. Emphasis on how theory assists us to understand, predict, and transform society.

305 Persuasion in Western Culture (3:3)

Pr. CST 105 and junior standing

Significant theories in persuasive communication from classical times to the present. Types of societies in which oratory flourishes. Critical analysis of selected speakers. Contemporary issues, including the ethics of persuasion.

308 Strategies in Organizational Communication (3:3)

Surveys of organizational communication theories, practices, and functions, as strategic communication that enable organizations to function both ethically and effectively, to achieve goals within communities.

311 Cooperative Argumentation (3:3)

Course content explores the theory and practice of collaborative argumentation. This includes analysis and deliberation over contemporary issues and training in reasoned, persuasive oral and written communications. (Fall)

315 Strategic Communication (3:3)

The course provides an overview of contemporary theories, philosophy, and practice of persuasive communication in personal, group, and mass media. Analyze and apply theories of persuasion and rhetorical patterns in messages and inquire into evaluative and ethical issues that can affect judgment.

333 Special Problems (1–3)

Pr. permission of faculty supervisor

May be repeated for credit.

Guided individual study in an area of special interest to the student.

337 Intercultural Communication (3:3)

Drawing from multiple theoretical perspectives, this course explores theories, research, and issues important to the understanding of communication between people from different racial, ethnic, national, and other cultural backgrounds. (Fall)

341 Business and Professional Communication (3:3)

Foundation for achieving goals through communication in business and professional settings. Emphasis on oral competency within variety of contexts: public, interpersonal, interviewing, teams. Videotaping used for presentation improvement.

342 Communication and Public Relations (3:3)

Public relations and its function within society and the organization. Theoretical base and practical approaches to communicating with target publics.

344 Negotiation and Conflict Management (3:3)

Role and functions of negotiation in conflict management.

350 Small Group and Team Communication (3:3)

Theory and practice of small group/team communication, emphasizing student participation. Develops skills for leadership in small group/teams. Develops framework for analysis of effective small groups/teams.

390 Studies in Communication Across the Curriculum (3:3)

Pr. CST 105 or 341 (may be taken as a corequisite); 3.0 GPA in the student’s major; written permission from the Speaking Across the Curriculum Center Director

Explores principles of Communication Across the Curriculum, applying them to interpersonal communication, listening, group communication, public speaking, and pedagogy to prepare Communication Consultants in UNCG’s Speaking Intensive program.

399 Communication Research Methods (3:3)

Pr. CST 200, 207, 210, 300, 305

Theoretical examination and practical application of the philosophical, ideological, and processual bases for selecting, using, and evaluating methods of conducting and reporting communication research.

412 Communication Internship (3–6)

Pr. will vary; junior or senior status, and permission of instructor

Open to majors only.

May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. credit.

Field learning experience using communication theory, research, and strategies in agencies and organizations within the larger community. (Fall & Spring)

460 Special Topics in Communication Research (3:3)

Pr. permission of instructor

May be repeated for credit an unlimited number of times when topics vary.

Seminar in applying communication theory and research to current topics.

493 Honors Work (3–6)

Pr. permission of instructor; 3.30 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major

May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes.

499 Senior Project Seminar (3:3)

Pr. senior status and permission of instructor

“Capstone experience” for majors. Course explores the themes of strategies, ethics, relationships, and communities, in their academic experience.

Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students

502 The Semiotics of Everyday Life (3:3)

Pr. graduate status or permission of instructor

Language, meaning, and sign systems as communication process. Emphasis on projects to apply theoretical concepts from general semantics and semiotics to promote understanding of how humans symbolically construct reality.

506 Speaking Out for Community Change (3:3)

Pr. CST 305 recommended for undergraduates

Exploration of theory and practice in community advocacy. Focus on public deliberation, moral conflict, and community dialogue in value-laden topics and controversies. (Fall or Spring)

555 Relational Communication and the Hollywood Feature Film (3:2:3)

Pr. undergraduates: CST 207, 300 or 305, and upper division standing

Analysis and applicaton of images, discourses, and practices concerning human communication and relationships as they are represented in the powerful cultural medium of film. (Alt Years)

562 Organizational Change (3:3)

Pr. graduate status or permission of instructor

Instruction in communicating changes into existing organizations. Methods of creating a climate for change, diffusing new ideas and technologies, and assessing change consequences.

599 Communication Pedagogy (3:3)

Pr. graduate status or permission of instructor

Seminar focusing on the effect of communication upon learning. For graduate teaching assistants in any discipline, graduates or undergraduates interested in teaching or training. Emphasis on pedagogical principles and instructional materials.

Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin
for additional graduate-level courses.

Undergraduate Bulletin Index Communication Studies Courses Honors Major Minor Second Academic Concentration— Elementary Education Majors Second Academic Concentration— Special Education Majors		Communication Studies Courses (CST) GE Core denotes General Education Core credit; GE Marker denotes General Education Marker credit; CAR denotes College Additional Requirement credit. Courses for Undergraduates 105 Introduction to Communication Studies (3:3) GE Core: GRD Introduction to the principles and skills for effective communication in the contexts of public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group/team communication. Videotaping used to enhance personal growth. 200 Communication and Society (3:3:1) Exploration of role and impact of communication in diverse communities. Ethical and social responsibilities of civic action are examined in the context of community problem solving. Includes service learning experience in a supervised setting. 207 Relational Communication (3:3) Contemporary theory and practice of relational communication, with emphasis on increasing awareness of strategic and ethical uses of communication to build relationships. 210 Communication Ethics (3:3) Provides students with an opportunity to think critically about ethical and moral dimensions of current practices in interpersonal, institutional, and public communication. 300 Communication Theory (3:3) Pr. CST 105 and junior standing Critical analysis and evaluation of scientific, rhetorical, and critical theories of communication. Emphasis on how theory assists us to understand, predict, and transform society. 305 Persuasion in Western Culture (3:3) Pr. CST 105 and junior standing Significant theories in persuasive communication from classical times to the present. Types of societies in which oratory flourishes. Critical analysis of selected speakers. Contemporary issues, including the ethics of persuasion. 308 Strategies in Organizational Communication (3:3) Surveys of organizational communication theories, practices, and functions, as strategic communication that enable organizations to function both ethically and effectively, to achieve goals within communities. 311 Cooperative Argumentation (3:3) Course content explores the theory and practice of collaborative argumentation. This includes analysis and deliberation over contemporary issues and training in reasoned, persuasive oral and written communications. (Fall) 315 Strategic Communication (3:3) The course provides an overview of contemporary theories, philosophy, and practice of persuasive communication in personal, group, and mass media. Analyze and apply theories of persuasion and rhetorical patterns in messages and inquire into evaluative and ethical issues that can affect judgment. 333 Special Problems (1–3) Pr. permission of faculty supervisor May be repeated for credit. Guided individual study in an area of special interest to the student. 337 Intercultural Communication (3:3) Drawing from multiple theoretical perspectives, this course explores theories, research, and issues important to the understanding of communication between people from different racial, ethnic, national, and other cultural backgrounds. (Fall) 341 Business and Professional Communication (3:3) Foundation for achieving goals through communication in business and professional settings. Emphasis on oral competency within variety of contexts: public, interpersonal, interviewing, teams. Videotaping used for presentation improvement. 342 Communication and Public Relations (3:3) Public relations and its function within society and the organization. Theoretical base and practical approaches to communicating with target publics. 344 Negotiation and Conflict Management (3:3) Role and functions of negotiation in conflict management. 350 Small Group and Team Communication (3:3) Theory and practice of small group/team communication, emphasizing student participation. Develops skills for leadership in small group/teams. Develops framework for analysis of effective small groups/teams. 390 Studies in Communication Across the Curriculum (3:3) Pr. CST 105 or 341 (may be taken as a corequisite); 3.0 GPA in the student’s major; written permission from the Speaking Across the Curriculum Center Director Explores principles of Communication Across the Curriculum, applying them to interpersonal communication, listening, group communication, public speaking, and pedagogy to prepare Communication Consultants in UNCG’s Speaking Intensive program. 399 Communication Research Methods (3:3) Pr. CST 200, 207, 210, 300, 305 Theoretical examination and practical application of the philosophical, ideological, and processual bases for selecting, using, and evaluating methods of conducting and reporting communication research. 412 Communication Internship (3–6) Pr. will vary; junior or senior status, and permission of instructor Open to majors only. May be repeated for maximum of 6 s.h. credit. Field learning experience using communication theory, research, and strategies in agencies and organizations within the larger community. (Fall & Spring) 460 Special Topics in Communication Research (3:3) Pr. permission of instructor May be repeated for credit an unlimited number of times when topics vary. Seminar in applying communication theory and research to current topics. 493 Honors Work (3–6) Pr. permission of instructor; 3.30 GPA in the major, 12 s.h. in the major May be repeated for credit if the topic of study changes. 499 Senior Project Seminar (3:3) Pr. senior status and permission of instructor “Capstone experience” for majors. Course explores the themes of strategies, ethics, relationships, and communities, in their academic experience. Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students 502 The Semiotics of Everyday Life (3:3) Pr. graduate status or permission of instructor Language, meaning, and sign systems as communication process. Emphasis on projects to apply theoretical concepts from general semantics and semiotics to promote understanding of how humans symbolically construct reality. 506 Speaking Out for Community Change (3:3) Pr. CST 305 recommended for undergraduates Exploration of theory and practice in community advocacy. Focus on public deliberation, moral conflict, and community dialogue in value-laden topics and controversies. (Fall or Spring) 555 Relational Communication and the Hollywood Feature Film (3:2:3) Pr. undergraduates: CST 207, 300 or 305, and upper division standing Analysis and applicaton of images, discourses, and practices concerning human communication and relationships as they are represented in the powerful cultural medium of film. (Alt Years) 562 Organizational Change (3:3) Pr. graduate status or permission of instructor Instruction in communicating changes into existing organizations. Methods of creating a climate for change, diffusing new ideas and technologies, and assessing change consequences. 599 Communication Pedagogy (3:3) Pr. graduate status or permission of instructor Seminar focusing on the effect of communication upon learning. For graduate teaching assistants in any discipline, graduates or undergraduates interested in teaching or training. Emphasis on pedagogical principles and instructional materials. Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for additional graduate-level courses.