Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Communications
COMM 101 A
Title: Intro to Communication Studies
Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. CarterBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Introduction to oral communication and communication theory. Course includes study of various communication models and situations and the processes and techniques that function within them. It also examines cultural, symbolic, and perceptual variants and their effects on the communications process. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 101 B
Title: Intro to Communication Studies
Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. CarterBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Introduction to oral communication and communication theory. Course includes study of various communication models and situations and the processes and techniques that function within them. It also examines cultural, symbolic, and perceptual variants and their effects on the communications process. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 101 C
Title: Intro to Communication Studies
Instructor: Prof Deborah H. SelbyBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MILL 212
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Introduction to oral communication and communication theory. Course includes study of various communication models and situations and the processes and techniques that function within them. It also examines cultural, symbolic, and perceptual variants and their effects on the communications process. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 202 A
Title: Mass Communication
Instructor: Dr. Anita TurpinBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: Comm 101.
Catalog Description: A survey of the theories, processes, effects, and media of mass communication. The course will focus on issues of concern principally to the mass media within the United States, but issues of globalization will be addressed. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 220 A
Title: Public Speaking
Instructor: Prof Deborah H. SelbyBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: MILL 212
Units: 1
Comments: GST 102 INQ 110, INQ 120, HNRS 105
Catalog Description: Study of voice, production, and management in various forms of public address. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 250 A
Title: Communication Theory
Instructor: Dr. Erica F. CooperBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: Communications 101.
Catalog Description: An introduction to the most important contemporarytheories of human communication. This course willexplore general issues concerning the nature oftheory and communication, the relation betweentheory and practice, and the influence of cultureand gender. Students will critically examine howthe communication process contributes to thedevelopment of information and meaning, selfhood,interpersonal relationships, social influence, andculture. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
COMM 250 B
Title: Communication Theory
Instructor: Dr. Debra Burns MelicanBlock: 7A
Time: M/W 2:20PM-3:50PM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: Communications 101.
Catalog Description: An introduction to the most important contemporarytheories of human communication. This course willexplore general issues concerning the nature oftheory and communication, the relation betweentheory and practice, and the influence of cultureand gender. Students will critically examine howthe communication process contributes to thedevelopment of information and meaning, selfhood,interpersonal relationships, social influence, andculture. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
COMM 260 A
Title: Interpersonal Communication
Instructor: Dr. Erica F. CooperBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: Comm 101.
Catalog Description: An introduction to issues in interpersonal communication, examined from the perspective of communication competence. Using scientific concepts and theories, students will be asked to become critics of everyday conversation. Students will also use theoretical principles to improve personal effectiveness, appropriateness, and adaptability in conversing with others. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 317 A
Title: Professional Communication
Instructor: Dr. Erica F. CooperBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: COMM-101, COMM-220, COMM-250 is strongly recommended
Catalog Description: The study and practice of communication theories,concepts, and skills as they apply to business andprofessional settings including interpersonal andgroup dynamics, written communication, businessand professional presentations and meetingmanagement skills. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 330 E
Title: Small Group Communication
Instructor: Dr. Tiffany ShoopBlock: E1
Time: M/W 5:45PM-7:15PM
Room: MILL 013
Units: 1
Comments: Communications 250 & 260.
Catalog Description: Introduction to and practice in the structured small group, with primary emphasis on preparation for, analysis of, and participation in problem-solving oriented groups. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 350 A
Title: Research Methods
Instructor: Dr. Debra Burns MelicanBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: COMM 250
Catalog Description: Introdution to the principles and basic skillsnecessary to criticize research literature. Inthis course students will develop descriptive andexperimental studies using data collection,analysis and presentation techniques incommunication research. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
COMM 354 A
Title: Rhetorical Theory & Criticism
Instructor: Dr. Debra Burns MelicanBlock: 12
Time: T/TH 2:50PM-4:20PM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: Communications 250.
Catalog Description: In this course students will think, analyze, andwrite carefully about public messages thatinfluence our experience, professions, lives andcultures. This course will explore thepossibilities and difficulties of forming, using,and evaluating messages that individuals or groupsuse to influence or change a large publicaudience. (1) Lecture: 3hrs/wk.
COMM 406 A
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. CarterBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: One 300-level Communications course.
Catalog Description: Supervised reading and research of a specific subject within media or communication studies resulting in a written report.
COMM 416 A
Title: Internship
Instructor: Ms. Jennifer O. RostiBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: One 200-level Communications course and permission.
Catalog Description: Experience in a field of applied communications (for example, newspaper, radio, television), under supervision from the agency involved and the course instructor. Laboratory: 10 hrs/wk.
