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The major in Communication provides students with an interdisciplinary understanding of the theories, processes, and practices of communication with an emphasis on the following areas: identities and relationships; texts; and structures and institutions. The major consists of ten courses with a minimum of 30 credits. Communication majors must take one foundation course, COMM 2900 Communication Studies , before any of the required core courses.
Three core areas are required of all majors. These courses include:
Identities and Relationships
Texts
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either
- COMM 3150 - Film Analysis
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- COMM 3250 - Rhetorical Criticism
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- COMM 3350 - New Media Analysis
Structures and Institutions
In addition:
Majors consult with the Communication advisor to select six elective courses. At least two of these courses must be 3000-level or above, and two must be 4000-level or above. In general, 1000- and 2000-level courses are introductory courses. 3000-level courses encourage applications of communication theory through research methods and service learning. Most 4000-level classes are courses that stress writing, creative production, or service learning. Students wishing to graduate with honors in Communication must take either the graduate seminar (COMM 6210 or 6220) or another 4000-level honors course and complete an honors project. Majors planning to study abroad should seek departmental advice as early as possible.