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CMN 2990 - Introduction to Rhetorical Studies.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Through the study of the rhetorical tradition, this course offers students the analytical tools to dissect persuasive and communicative public messages within the contexts of diversity and difference, and discover the limitations of those messages and the realities they create. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3000 - Communication Research Methods.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course introduces students to research methods in Communication Studies. It surveys the major approaches to communication data collection using quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students will become familiar with the research process by reviewing literature, collecting and analyzing data, and using APA style to write up research reports and/or textual analysis. WI
Credits: 3
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CMN 3020 - Public Relations Research, Evaluation, and Measurement.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course surveys the major approaches to data collection and analysis found in the contemporary practice of public relations. It includes an examination of the primary qualitative and quantitative methods used in public relations and how practitioners use data to inform their strategic choices. The course provides students with the foundation necessary to understand public relations research and explains its importance in strategic message creation, monitoring public relations programs, and the evaluation of message effectiveness.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3030 - Promotional Communication.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Study of communication principles and skills in applied contexts. Use and implications of new technologies for communication practitioners are addressed. Skills emphasized include the design, creation, and integration of visual communication in presentations, online/web format and in print, as well as project management. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3050 - Production II.
(1-4-3) On Demand. This intermediate course extends upon the skills and concepts of television, video, and film production as introduced in Production I. Students refine their visual storytelling abilities through a series of creative, persuasive, and reality-based production projects with a special emphasis on visual composition, directing, audio, characterization, and refinement in post-production.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2500.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3075 - Television Studio Production.
(1-4-3) On Demand. This television production course focuses on developing, writing, producing, performing in, directing, and filming multi-camera television productions and live studio broadcasts. Students will develop and produce original actuality-based and scripted programming in a variety of studio television genres (ex: late night, talk shows, sketch) in the WEIU television studio on the floor, in the booth, and on camera.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2500.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3100 - Persuasion.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This class will study symbolic communication intended to influence beliefs, attitudes, values, and behaviors. The course will focus on the critical assessment of persuasive messages, with additional attention to the theories and research behind persuasive message construction.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3210 - Rhetorics of Protest, Movement, and Resistance.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Focused on western rhetorics of resistance from the 19
th Century to the present, this course offers a survey of “texts” including speeches, manifestos, poetry, music, photographs, embodied protests, films, documentaries, websites, and coercive actions in an effort to analyze the rhetorical nature of social movement and change. WI
Credits: 3
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CMN 3220 - Rhetoric of Race and Class.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course examines the relationship between communication, race, and ethnicity in public discourse. Students will study rhetorical constructions of race and ethnicity and the ways in which those constructions embody and respond to social relations and power. WI
Credits: 3
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CMN 3230 - Advanced Public Speaking.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Principles and techniques of audience analysis, topic analysis and preparation, communication theories, and performance and evaluation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 1310G or CMN 1390G.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3240 - Religion in the American Public Sphere.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course will explore the intersection of religion and public discourse in the political, social, and cultural spheres of the United States. The course will examine the extent to which religious ideas and language influence our collective identities and our ability to conceptualize various social, cultural, political, and ethical issues. WI
Credits: 3
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CMN 3270 - Communication and Popular Culture.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course will examine texts normally not thought of as persuasive in an effort to examine how popular culture, as manifested through various forms of discourse, exerts influence on various audiences. WI
Credits: 3
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CMN 3300 - Interviewing.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This writing intensive course is designed for students to become thoroughly knowledgeable in the process of interviewing in various contexts. Students will engage in projects related to each context and demonstrate expertise via several interview projects and major research papers. WI
Credits: 3
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CMN 3470 - Small Group Communication.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course covers the definition, structure, and functions of small groups. It examines theories and processes of communication that occur in formal and informal groups in professional, civic, and other contexts. Special attention is paid to the ways in which communication in small groups relates to critical and analytical thinking in small group decision making and problem solving, diversity in small groups, roles and leadership in small groups, and oral presentations in small groups. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3520 - Audio Production & Voice Work II.
(1-4-3) On Demand. This advanced production course focuses on sound projects for various broadcast and narrowcast media. Centered around radio production, but with multiple video-integrated audio projects, the course examines the symbolic practices in audio broadcasting structures and programming, long-form interview and storytelling, and expert voice work for a variety of radio, televisual, and filmic situations.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2550.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3530 - Film Communication.
(3-2-4) Film as the expression of the performers, producers, directors, writers, and technicians. Critical discussion of film theory, history, and criticism. WI
Credits: 4
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CMN 3540 - Production III.
(1-4-3) On Demand. Students learn to communicate visually with advanced camera, lighting, and editing techniques. Students will study and create a variety of digital media projects for film, TV, and the web.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3050.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3560 - International Communication.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Examines cultural, social, political, economic, and regulatory dimensions of international communication media: topics include nation, nationalism, culture, and communication; comparative studies of international media systems; communication and development; international relations, diplomacy, and the media; the rise of global culture; cultural autonomy and globalization.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2520.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3570A - Topics in Media History I.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Topics in Media History provides an in-depth study of the history of one particular medium (e.g. film, radio, television, or the internet). It will cover the development of media technology, the structure of media institutions and their regulation, and the social and cultural significance of these media.
Prerequisites & Notes:
May be repeated once when topics vary.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3570B - Topics in Media History II.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Topics in Media History provides an in-depth study of the history of one particular medium (e.g. film, radio, television, or the internet). It will cover the development of media technology, the structure of media institutions and their regulation, and the social and cultural significance of these media.
Prerequisites & Notes:
May be repeated once when topics vary.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3570D - Topics in Media History III.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Topics in Media History provides an in-depth study of the history of one particular medium (e.g. film, radio, television, or the internet). It will cover the development of media technology, the structure of media institutions and their regulation, and the social and cultural significance of these media.
Prerequisites & Notes:
May be repeated once when topics vary.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3640 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course is designed to provide advanced understandings of interpersonal communication. Major theories and research findings are utilized to explain personal and professional interactions in multiple interpersonal contexts. Particular attention is given to communication with family, friends, romantic partners, and in the workplace.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2630 (Cannot be taken concurrently.)
Credits: 3
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CMN 3650 - Case Studies in Organizational Communication.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course examines key issues in Organizational Communication through an analysis of case studies. Students will apply various theories of Organizational Communication to real-life (or real-life inspired) cases from contemporary organizational settings.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2650
Credits: 3
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CMN 3660 - Communication and Conflict Management.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course examines the nature of interpersonal conflict, its causes and consequences. The focus is on application of communication theories and research that illuminate why people behave as they do in conflict. The course also focuses on how to effectively manage conflicts and improve interpersonal communication quality.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3710 - Intercultural Communication.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Students in this course will explore existing and emerging issues, theories, and practices in intercultural communication. Specific attention will be paid to the ways in which culture influences and is influenced by verbal and nonverbal communication, identity, conflict, and popular culture. In addition to learning theory and applying different approaches to the study of intercultural communication, this course asks students to reflect on their own cultural identities, values, beliefs, and standpoints through participation in class discussions, activities, and assignments. Through self-reflection and critical thinking students will develop intercultural communication competence and an awareness to the complexity of intercultural communication.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3903 - Rhetoric of Gender and Sexuality.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course is an exploration of the ways in which identity categories, such as woman and man, feminine and masculine, homosexual and heterosexual, are constructed and maintained through public and popular discourses. In part, we will study the theoretical literatures in communication, feminism, poststructural, and queer theory that “trouble” supposedly static categories of gender.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3930 - Message Strategies & Influence.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course teaches students to direct and develop messaging strategies to achieve desired outcomes through a wide array of communication modes and media. Students will apply theories and models of influence, audience processing/effects, and persuasion to develop public relations and advertising content, mediated communication, and various persuasive messages to achieve objective-driven outcomes.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3940 - Advertising: Theory and Practice.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course provides a broad review of the history of the field, research and practice associated with advertising. It also surveys the organization of the advertising industry, role of advertising in promotion, types of advertising, and various media vehicles. This course also critically examines the social, economic, and political implications of advertising and consumer culture. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3950 - Conferences and Event Planning.
(1-4-3) On Demand. This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts and principles of conferences and event planning management. It is an applied course designed to introduce students to the planning process, sponsorships, promotion, and creative strategies that are part of events.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3960 - Public Relations Writing and Production.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course introduces students to basic principles and practices of public relations writing. It is a writing intensive class that will develop essential writing skills for a) advocacy on behalf of organizations and causes and b) building and maintaining positive relationships with organizational stakeholders. WI
Credits: 3
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CMN 3965 - Advanced Public Relations Writing and Production.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This class focuses on the strategic management of multiple organizational communication channels and the production of written content across different platforms. Students learn how to manage, produce, and coordinate written content and how to engage internal and external stakeholders using a variety of communication channels (off- and online) available to non- and for-profit organizations. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3960 or the permission of the department chair and instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 3970A - Study Abroad.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.
Credits: 1 to 15
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CMN 3970B - Study Abroad.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.
Credits: 1 to 15
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CMN 3970 - Study Abroad.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-15) See STA 3970.
Credits: 1 to 15
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CMN 3980 - Strategic Social Media Communication.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Social media offer many opportunities and challenges for organizations. This seminar surveys current practices and challenges of strategic social media communication in public relations. Students will earn how to plan, implement, and evaluate social media communication and plan for an organization using different social media channels. In addition, students will learn how to use the diverse functions of social media management platforms and tools.
Credits: 3
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CMN 40001 - Independent Study I.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) On Demand. Consideration of special problems in communication and communication education. Student presents individual study plan for researching history, theory, and/or practice of oral communication.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of the chair and 2.75 grade-point average. May be repeated once for credit, but only six hours of credit in any combination of CMN 4000, 4275 and 4375 may be counted for a single option.
Credits: 3
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CMN 40002 - Independent Study II.
(Arr.-Arr.-3) On Demand. Consideration of special problems in communication and communication education. Student presents individual study plan for researching history, theory, and/or practice of oral communication.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of the chair and 2.75 grade-point average. May be repeated once for credit, but only six hours of credit in any combination of CMN 4000, 4275 and 4375 may be counted for a single option.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4030A - Seminar I.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Seminar in topics which are not covered in the course offerings of the Department of Communication Studies. More than one section in more than one topic possible each semester. May be repeated once when topics vary. A maximum of six hours of CMN 4030 may count toward the major.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4030B - Seminar II.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Seminar in topics which are not covered in the course offerings of the Department of Communication Studies. More than one section in more than one topic possible each semester. May be repeated once when topics vary. A maximum of six hours of CMN 4030 may count toward the major.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4030D - Seminar III.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Seminar in topics which are not covered in the course offerings of the Department of Communication Studies. More than one section in more than one topic possible each semester. May be repeated once when topics vary. A maximum of six hours of CMN 4030 may count toward the major.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4030E - Seminar IV.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Seminar in topics which are not covered in the course offerings of the Department of Communication Studies. More than one section in more than one topic possible each semester. May be repeated once when topics vary. A maximum of six hours of CMN 4030 may count toward the major.
Credits: 3
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CMN 42751 - Internship I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-12) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) On-the-job experience in a firm or organization approved by the department.
Prerequisites & Notes:
12 hours of CMN courses, permission of internship director, acceptance by firm, and a cumulative 2.75 G.P.A., or 3.0 within the major. To be taken Credit/No Credit, but not to count against the maximum of 12 semester hours in Credit/No Credit option. May be repeated once for credit, but only six hours of credit in any combination of CMN 40001 or 40002, 4275 and 4375 may be counted for a single option.
Credits: 1 to 12
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CMN 42752 - Internship II.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-12) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) On-the-job experience in a firm or organization approved by the department.
Prerequisites & Notes:
12 hours of CMN courses, permission of internship director, acceptance by firm, and a cumulative 2.75 G.P.A., or 3.0 within the major. To be taken Credit/No Credit, but not to count against the maximum of 12 semester hours in Credit/No Credit option. May be repeated once for credit, but only six hours of credit in any combination of CMN 40001 or 40002, 4275 and 4375 may be counted for a single option.
Credits: 1 to 12
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CMN 42753 - Internship III.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-12) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) On-the-job experience in a firm or organization approved by the department.
Prerequisites & Notes:
12 hours of CMN courses, permission of internship director, acceptance by firm, and a cumulative 2.75 G.P.A., or 3.0 within the major. To be taken Credit/No Credit, but not to count against the maximum of 12 semester hours in Credit/No Credit option. May be repeated once for credit, but only six hours of credit in any combination of CMN 40001 or 40002, 4275 and 4375 may be counted for a single option.
Credits: 1 to 12
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CMN 42754 - Internship IV.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-12) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) On-the-job experience in a firm or organization approved by the department.
Prerequisites & Notes:
12 hours of CMN courses, permission of internship director, acceptance by firm, and a cumulative 2.75 G.P.A., or 3.0 within the major. To be taken Credit/No Credit, but not to count against the maximum of 12 semester hours in Credit/No Credit option. May be repeated once for credit, but only six hours of credit in any combination of CMN 40001 or 40002, 4275 and 4375 may be counted for a single option.
Credits: 1 to 12
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CMN 43751 - Practicum I.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-3) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) Students apply communication skills in a leadership and supervisory role.
Prerequisites & Notes:
12 hours of CMN courses, permission of instructor, permission of chair, 2.75 cumulative G.P.A. or cumulative 3.0 SPC G.P.A. Minimum of 40 contact hours for each semester hour of credit. May be repeated once for credit, but only six hours of credit in any combination of CMN 4000, 4275 and 4375 may be counted for a single option.
Credits: 1 to 3
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CMN 43752 - Practicum II.
(Arr.-Arr.-1-3) On Demand. (Credit/No Credit) Students apply communication skills in a leadership and supervisory role.
Prerequisites & Notes:
12 hours of CMN courses, permission of instructor, permission of chair, 2.75 cumulative G.P.A. or cumulative 3.0 SPC G.P.A. Minimum of 40 contact hours for each semester hour of credit. May be repeated once for credit, but only six hours of credit in any combination of CMN 4000, 4275 and 4375 may be counted for a single option.
Credits: 1 to 3
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CMN 4420 - Mass Media Advertising-Sales.
(3-0-3) On Demand. A study of theory, ethics, and legal implications of mass media advertising to include analysis of marketing problems and the role of advertising in their solution.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2520, or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 44441 - Honors Independent Study I.
(Arr.-Arr.-3-6) On Demand. Consideration of special topics in speech communication. Student presents a prospectus for researching history, theory, and/or practice of oral communications.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of Honors Coordinator. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
Credits: 3 to 6
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CMN 44442 - Honors Independent Study II.
(Arr.-Arr.-3-6) On Demand. Consideration of special topics in speech communication. Student presents a prospectus for researching history, theory, and/or practice of oral communications.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of Honors Coordinator. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
Credits: 3 to 6
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CMN 4450 - Electronic Media Profession.
(3-0-3) On Demand. An overview of the Electronic Media profession, including an in-depth look at radio and television organizational structures, programming strategies, revenue streams, regulation, ethical standards, and current issues. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2520.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4460 - Public Relations Capstone.
(2-0-2) On Demand. This capstone course helps public relations students transition to the public relations profession. It discusses employment trends in the profession and aims to prepare students for the job market. Students learn and practice how they can leverage their public relations knowledge and experience to present themselves professionally and effectively to the industry and potential employers.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2920 and CMN 3960. This course is restricted to Public Relations majors.
Credits: 2
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CMN 4500A - Topics in Media Production I.
(2-2-3) On Demand. A detailed examination of specific theories and practices related to electronic media production. Specific topics will vary according to student demand, availability, and interest of faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2550 or CMN 3050 or permission of instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4500B - Topics in Media Production II.
(2-2-3) On Demand. A detailed examination of specific theories and practices related to electronic media production. Specific topics will vary according to student demand, availability, and interest of faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2550 or CMN 3050 or permission of instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4500D - Topics in Media Production III.
(2-2-3) On Demand. A detailed examination of specific theories and practices related to electronic media production. Specific topics will vary according to student demand, availability, and interest of faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2550 or CMN 3050 or permission of instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4500E - Topics in Media Production IV.
(2-2-3) On Demand. A detailed examination of specific theories and practices related to electronic media production. Specific topics will vary according to student demand, availability, and interest of faculty.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2550 or CMN 3050 or permission of instructor. May be repeated when topics vary.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4540 - Production IV.
(1-4-3) On Demand. This workshop-based production class focuses on the creation of a single long-form project from inception to distribution. These long-form projects refine both technical and creative skills and can include formats such as television show pilots, featurettes, and webisode anthologies. Additionally, students create all promotional materials for their productions and a portfolio.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2550 and CMN 3540.
Credits: 3
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CMN 45551 - Honors Research I.
(Arr.-Arr.-3-6) On Demand. In consultation with a faculty member, the student designs, executes, and writes the results of an original piece of research. Any methodology may be utilized.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of Honors Coordinator. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
Credits: 3 to 6
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CMN 45552 - Honors Research II.
(Arr.-Arr.-3-6) On Demand. In consultation with a faculty member, the student designs, executes, and writes the results of an original piece of research. Any methodology may be utilized.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of Honors Coordinator. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
Credits: 3 to 6
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CMN 4600 - Rhetorical Theory.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This class will offer an historical survey of scholars, writers and citizens who have theorized about difference and diversity from critical and rhetorical perspectives. This course explores the historical trajectory of “rhetorical theory” and how theory and practice intersect to shape understandings of social and national identity groups related to race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, nation-state, class, and ability. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2990, CMN 3220, CMN 3260, CMN 3710, CMN 3903.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4644 - Honors Thesis.
(3) On Demand. Intensive research in preparation of a thesis on a topic in speech communication approved by a faculty supervisor and the Department Honors Coordinator. May not be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of Honors Coordinator.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4650 - Application in Organizational Communication.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Application in Organizational Communication offers students the unique opportunity to participate actively in their learning with a corporate simulation designed especially for communication students.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3650 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4651 - Communication Training: Theory and Practice.
(3-0-3) On Demand. An examination of how communication theories are used in the training environment. Emphasis is placed on the principles related to design, content, and delivery of programs that result in communication knowledge and skill development.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2650 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4666 - Honors Seminar.
(Arr.-Arr.-3-6) On Demand. Areas of investigation which require integration of speech communication concepts and research will be treated, e.g., effects of mass communication, criticism of speakers or media, evaluation of communication techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to the Departmental Honors Program and permission of Honors Coordinator.
Credits: 3 to 6
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CMN 4680 - Capstone in Communication Studies.
(3-0-3) F, S. Seniors in the communication studies major will integrate and synthesize their experience in the major by reflecting on course work and their scholarly and applied area(s) of interest. Students will demonstrate mastery or excellence of selected key learning outcomes identified by the National Communication Association as essential for communication graduates. Students will complete assignments, including a culminating portfolio, that demonstrate they are prepared to be competent communicators in their personal, professional, and civic roles. This course is restricted to Senior Communication Studies majors in corporate, interpersonal, and mass communication option areas. WI Note: This is a new course, effective Fall 2022.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4720 - Workplace Relationships.
(4-0-4) On Demand. This course explores the principles of effective professional and relational communication in the workplace. The course combines both theory and practice in an effort to help students manage workplace interactions and to create and maintain successful workplace relationships.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2630, CMN 2650, and CMN 3660.
Credits: 4
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CMN 4750 - Contemporary Approaches to Mass Communication.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Survey of legal procedures of broadcast law, a survey of audience analysis, the structure of mass communications audiences, propaganda, communication networks, social and self-regulation of the media, and current research.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2520 or graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4755 - Television Genres: Production & Development.
(2-2-3) On Demand. This production-centered course teaches the visual style and narrative/character conventions of popular television genres (ex: comedy, drama, action, and mockumentary). Students will map the symbolic conventions of four different genres and then develop, write, produce, direct, film, edit, and refine an original scene in the style of each of the televisual or filmic genres. Credit will not be granted for both CMN 4755 and CMN 4525.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3050.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4765 - Communication in Families.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course provides an examination of communicative structure, function, and process among family members. The family system as a whole and major sub-systems (parent-child, siblings, spouses) are explored. Emphasis is on the role of communication in the construction, maintenance, and change of family relationships throughout the family lifecycle.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4770 - Television Criticism.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Students will utilize a variety of theoretical lenses to critically analyze and evaluate television histories, systems and individual texts. The course includes lectures, discussions, presentations, selected viewings, intensive writing and examinations. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor. WI
Credits: 3
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CMN 4775 - Documentary Filmmaking.
(2-2-3) On Demand. This course focuses on producing longer-form, reality-based content in a variety of documentary forms. Television programs, promotional video, and independent films all utilize documentary techniques and styles to document social phenomena and to tell visual stories. Discussions, hands-on production exercises, and screenings will prepare students to ethically produce a variety of documentaries.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3050.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4780 - Communication and Culture.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course provides an overview of key theories, concepts, and approaches to the study of communication and culture as practiced in communication. It covers the history of the academic study of communication and culture, the application of critical methods, cultural studies and communication, and the study of social relations, power and communication. WI
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3270 or CMN 3560 or graduate standing or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4820 - Political Communication.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course examines the interactive role between public communication and politics. Students will study how communication is involved in the various aspects of campaigning for and fulfilling the duties of public office.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4919 - Principles and Practices of Public Relations Campaigns.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course examines the methods and approaches to planning, pitching, and implementing public relations campaigns. It introduces students to a stakeholder approach to developing campaign strategy including preparing a project proposal, managing a campaign, and evaluating a campaign’s success. The techniques addressed in this course are applicable to diverse clients and build on prior knowledge of public relations writing.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3960 or the permission of the department chair and instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4920 - Public Relations Case Studies.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course enhances students’ understanding of public relations by providing a sophisticated presentation of public relations theory and discussing real world examples in which that theory is applied. The course focuses on developing the analytical skills necessary to evaluate public relations programs, campaigns, and communication practices by building on the students’ knowledge of public relations theories, strategies, goals, tactics and techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 2920 or the permission of the department chair and instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4921A - Seminar in Public Relations.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course is designed for senior students who are majors in public relations. It builds upon students’ prior public relations knowledge and provides an in-depth examination of contemporary public relations topics and issues not ordinarily covered in existing public relations courses. Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit with topic change. A limit of 6 hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3965 or the permission of the department chair and instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4921B - Seminar in Public Relations.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course is designed for senior students who are majors in public relations. It builds upon students’ prior public relations knowledge and provides an in-depth examination of contemporary public relations topics and issues not ordinarily covered in existing public relations courses. Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit with topic change. A limit of 6 hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3965 or the permission of the department chair and instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4921D - Seminar in Public Relations.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course is designed for senior students who are majors in public relations. It builds upon students’ prior public relations knowledge and provides an in-depth examination of contemporary public relations topics and issues not ordinarily covered in existing public relations courses. Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit with topic change. A limit of 6 hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3965 or the permission of the department chair and instructor.
Credits: 3
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CMN 4921E - Seminar in Public Relations.
(3-0-3) On Demand. This course is designed for senior students who are majors in public relations. It builds upon students’ prior public relations knowledge and provides an in-depth examination of contemporary public relations topics and issues not ordinarily covered in existing public relations courses. Topics to be announced. May be repeated for credit with topic change. A limit of 6 hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CMN 3965 or the permission of the department chair and instructor.
Credits: 3
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CIT 1001 - Introduction to Computer and Information Technology.
(1-0-1) On Demand. A survey of the computer and information technology industry. Includes discussion of various possible specializations, career opportunities, and ethical responsibilities.
Credits: 1
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CIT 1813 - Introduction to Programming (C++)
(2-2-3). An introduction to the theory and practice of computer programming in the area of technology applications, emphasizing the knowledge needed for program development including basic concepts of software development, data structures, objects, classes, operations, and loops. Course is restricted to students with a major or minor in Computer and Information Technology, Digital Media, Engineering Technology, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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CIT 2183 - Software Development for Technology I.
(2-2-3) On Demand. This hands-on programming course shows how to rapidly design, develop and maintain effective programs. The course includes coverage of a programming language’s syntax, built in data types and control constructs. The course takes a practical approach to creating and organizing programs using functions, packages, modules and introduction to classes. Furthermore, students will learn how to manipulate data, automate tasks, perform error handling and store and retrieve data by using relational databases.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A grade of “C” or better in CIT 1813 OR permission of instructor OR School of Technology chair. This course is restricted to students majoring in Computer and Information Technology.
Credits: 3
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CIT 2283 - Software Development for Technology II.
(2-2-3) On Demand. This course offers students the knowledge to design and implement small-scale programs as communities of collaborating objects, using a dynamically typed or statically typed programming language. Fundamental concepts include classes, objects, encapsulation, information hiding, inheritance, polymorphism, iterative, incremental development and test-driven development.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A grade of “C or better in CIT 2183 OR CSM 2170 OR permission of instructor OR permission of the School of Technology chair. This course is restricted to students majoring in Computer and Information Technology.
Credits: 3
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CIT 2523 - Data Communication Technology I.
(2-2-3) F. An in-depth hardware course in computer hardware systems, Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) model layers, configuration details of Internet Protocol routing, switching topics, and router operation as applied to industrial settings.
Prerequisites & Notes:
EGT 1323.
Credits: 3
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CIT 2773 - Database Administration.
(2-2-3) On Demand. This class introduces administration of database management systems in technology. Students will learn configuration, security management, administration, backup and restore, and optimization of database. Course is restricted to CIT majors and minors.
Credits: 3
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CIT 2803 - Operating Systems for Computer Technology.
(2-2-3) On Demand. An introduction to technological applications of modern operating systems: Design concepts, data structures, algorithms and systems (shell) programming basics. Emphasis will be on UNIX, LINUX and WINDOWS based operating systems. Course is restricted to students with a major or minor in Computer and Information Technology, Digital Media, Engineering Technology, or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A grade of “C” or better in CIT 1813.
Credits: 3
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CIT 2853 - Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection & Prevention.
(2-2-3) On Demand. A study of principles and applications of Cybersecurity Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS). Course restricted to CIT, EGT, or MIS majors or minors.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A “C” or better in CIT 2523. Credit will not be granted for both CIT 2853 and CIT 4833.
Credits: 3
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CIT 3153 - Data Communication Technology II.
(2-2-3) S. This course focuses on additional hardware and networking applications of the topics covered in CIT 2523, with emphasis on industrial networks of computer integrated machines.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CIT 2523.
Credits: 3
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CIT 4663 - System Administrator and Architecture.
(2-2-3) On Demand. This course covers system administration and architect concepts such as server architecture, administration, storage, security, networking, and troubleshooting as well as disaster recovery. Additional topics include IT operations, troubleshooting, technical support, and operating systems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A “C” or better in CIT 2773 and CIT 2523 and CSM 2670 or permission of instructor. Course is restricted to students with a major in CIT, DGT, EGT majors or minors or TEC graduate students or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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CIT 4749 - Capstone Project in Computer Information Technology.
(1-4-3) On Demand. Comprehensive applications of the knowledge and skills learned in a student’s degree program. Focus on the integration and the synthesis of content through critical thinking and professional practice. Note: This course is restricted to seniors in Computer Information Technology. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Credits: 3
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CIT 4760 - Systems Analysis, Design, and Development.
(3-0-3) On Demand. Study of information systems analysis and design. This course emphasizes requirements determination, modeling techniques, development, implementation, and maintenance strategies. Includes project management techniques and the use of Computer Aided Systems Engineering (CASE) tools.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Junior, Senior or Graduate standing, MIS 2000 with a C or better and BUS 3500 with a C or better, or CSM 3870, or CSM 2170 with a C or better and CIT 2773 with a C or better, or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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CIT 4770 - Database and Data Management.
(3-0-3) On Demand. A study of database structures, design, and development. Includes the use of CASE tools and enterprise database management systems. Topics include: data normalization, data definition language, data manipulation language, data integrity, database applications development, and data mining. Credit will not be granted for both MIS 4770 and CSM 3950.
Prerequisites & Notes:
BUS 3500 with a C or better, or CIT 2773, or CSM 3870 or permission of the Chair, School of Business.
Credits: 3
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CIT 4823 - Big Data and Cloud Computing.
(2-2-3) On Demand. Introduction to concept and technology of big data and predictive analytics, including capture, transfer, storage, query, exploration, visualization and other relevant applications of large data-sets. This course is restricted to undergraduate students completing 75 hours of coursework in the CIT major or to graduate students of TEC.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A grade of “C” or better in CIT 1813 or CSM 2670 or its equivalent.
Credits: 3
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CIT 4843 - Human Computer Interaction.
(2-2-3) On Demand. This course introduces students to the basic concepts of interface design and human computer interaction. Students will learn design principles, development procedures, evaluation methods, and interface building tools. Course is restricted to CIT, DGT, EGT majors or minors or TEC graduate students.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A “C” or better in CSM 2670 and DGT 3813, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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CIT 4863 - Cloud Services.
(2-2-3) On Demand. This course will provide understanding of the relevant concepts relating to cloud services, such as Cloud: access management, computing, general storage and databases, monitoring and logging services, pricing and billing, security and analytics. Additional topics may include deployment, debugging, architecture, and support.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A grade of “C” or better in CSM 2670 or permission of instructor, or permission of the chair, or graduate standing
Credits: 3
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CSM 2170 - Computer Science I.
(3-2-4) F, S. The development of algorithmic solutions to numeric and non-numeric problems. Implementation in a block-structured programming language such as C++. CS 911
Prerequisites & Notes:
Credit for or concurrent enrollment in MAT 1441G or CIT 1813.
Credits: 4
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CSM 2670 - Object Oriented Programming.
(3-2-4) F, S. Intermediate programming techniques with emphasis on object oriented design, recursion as a problem solving strategy, event-driven programming, graphical user interface design, and software engineering principles. All programming will be done in an object-oriented programming language (such as Java, C++, or Python). CS 912
Prerequisites & Notes:
C or better in CSM 2170 or MIS 2000.
Credits: 4
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CSM 3070 - Competitive Programming.
(Arr.-2-1) F, S. A course for students participating in programming contests in which EIU participates, usually once per semester, and for which the student wishes credit. Mock competitions, both local and online, will be used for training. Discussion of strategies and solutions is expected. Course may be repeated for up to two (2) hours of credit. A limit of 2 hours may be applied to a major or minor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A grade of “C” or better in CSM 2670.
Credits: 1
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CSM 3570 - Numerical Analysis.
(3-0-3) F. Construction of algorithms for interpolation, quadrature, solution of equations and systems, solutions of ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisites & Notes:
A grade of “C” or better in CSM 2170 and MAT 2442 and MAT 2550.
Credits: 3
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CSM 3670 - Principles of Computer Systems.
(2-2-3) F. Computer organization, data representation, instruction sets, syntax and semantics of assembly language programming, the assembly process, implementation of subroutines, I/O and interrupts.
Prerequisites & Notes:
CSM 2670 or MIS 3300 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 3
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