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Communication Studies (ComSt)

Courses Primarily for Undergraduate Students
ComSt 101. Introduction to Communication Studies. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. An introduction to communication theory, the development and functions of communication, and a survey of interpersonal, small group, organizational, and intercultural communication.

ComSt 102. Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Application of communication principles, theory, and research to the process of interpersonal communication; improvement of communication skills most relevant to a broad range of interpersonal settings.

ComSt 203. Introduction to Communication Research Methods. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. An introduction to analyzing and conducting communication research. Includes theory development, statistics, and methodologies.

ComSt 214. Professional Communication. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Communication theory and skill development in organizational settings. Emphasis on: interpersonal skill development, team and meeting facilitation, informational interviewing, and team presentations and self-assessment.

ComSt 218. Conflict Management. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Exploration of communication theories, principles and methods associated with effective conflict management in interpersonal and organizational contexts.

ComSt 301. Human Communication Theory. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 101. Examination of the major theories related to human communication; with particular emphasis on theories underlying interpersonal, small group, organizational, and intercultural communication.

ComSt 310. Intercultural Communication. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 101 or 102, 203, 301. Examines the theories, principles and research on intercultural communication to enhance cultural sensitivity and to recognize, accept, and adapt to cultural diversity. Interactive assignments.

ComSt 311. Interpersonal Communication: Theory and Research. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 102, 203, 301. A study of contemporary interpersonal communication theories and research. Emphasis on relational development research including initiation, maintenance, conflict management, and dissolution.

ComSt 314. Organizational Communication. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 101 or 102, 203, 301. Theory and research in organizational communication; strategies for assessing and improving individual and organizational communication effectiveness; an understanding of how organizational meaning is created and sustained through human communication.

ComSt 317. Small Group Communication. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 101 or 102, 203, 301. Theory and research in small group communication; application to group decision-making and leadership. Includes communication analyses of groups and teams.

ComSt 325. Nonverbal Communication. (Same as Ling 325, Sp Cm 325.) (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: 101 or 102, 203, 301. Theory and research in nonverbal communication; exploration of nonverbal codes and covert subcodes; function of nonverbal communication in various contexts; student-designed investigations.

ComSt 404. Seminar in Communication Studies. (Dual-listed with 504.) Cr. 3. Prereq: a 3 credit 300-level ComSt course, plus the appropriate 300-level course (as indicated in parenthesis below).

A. Communication Theory or Research (any 300-level 3-credit course)
B. Interpersonal Communication (ComSt 311)
C. Small Group Communication (ComSt 317)
D. Organizational Communication (ComSt 314)
E. Intercultural Communication (ComSt 310)
F. Nonverbal Communication (ComSt 325)
G. Training and Development (ComSt 314)

ComSt 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S.SS. Prereq; 9 credits in communication studies and junior classification. Application must be submitted for approval the semester prior to the independent study.

ComSt 499. Professional Internship. Cr var. 1 to 3 each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S. Four hundred hours of on-site work is required for 3 hours credit. Registration by application only. Application must be submitted to Communication Studies faculty adviser for approval the semester prior to the internship.

Courses Primarily for Graduate Students, Open to Qualified Undergraduates
ComSt 504. Seminar in Communication Studies. (Dual-listed with 404.) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Graduate standing.

A. Communication Theory and Research
B. Interpersonal Communication
C. Small Group Communication
D. Organizational Communication
E. Intercultural Communication
F. Nonverbal Communication
G. Training and Development

ComSt 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 4 each time taken. Application must be submitted for approval the semester prior to the independent study.