Course List
Roanoke College - Courses Offered - Communications
COMM 101 A
Title: Intro to Communication Studies
Instructor: Prof Deborah H. SelbyBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: MILL 012
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. Anita TurpinBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: MILL 112
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: Dr. Thomas J. CarterBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: LUCS 107
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: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 113
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: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MILL 212
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Study of voice, production, and management in various forms of public address. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 220 B
Title: Public Speaking
Instructor: Dr. Erica F. CooperBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: MILL 113
Units: 1
Catalog Description: Study of voice, production, and management in various forms of public address. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 311 E
Title: Video Field Production
Instructor: Mr. David MulfordBlock: E5
Time: M 5:45PM-8:45PM
Room: OLIN 323
Units: 1
Comments: Any COMM 200-level course or Permission; Cross-list TART 311
Catalog Description: The study and practice of the fundamentals of professional videography. Students will receive instruction in practical applications in the areas of videography, editing, production, and media literacy. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 317 A
Title: Professional Communication
Instructor: Dr. Erica F. CooperBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: COMM 220
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 319 A
Title: Journalism
Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. CarterBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: COMM 202
Catalog Description: A practical introduction to journalism, with special emphasis on reporting skills and writing newspaper news and features, broadcast news, and public relations products. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 360 A
Title: St. in Intercultural Comm.
Instructor: Dr. Erica F. CooperBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: COMM 260
Catalog Description: An examination of major issues related to intercultural and cross-cultural communication. The course will explore those communication issues in particular cultures both within and beyond the United States. Lecture: 3 hrs/wk.
COMM 406 A
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Dr. Anita TurpinBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: COMM 101, 102 and one other COMM elective
Catalog Description: Supervised reading and research of a specific subject within media or communication studies resulting in a written report.
COMM 406 B
Title: Independent Study
Instructor: Mrs. Jeanne P. FishwickBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: COMM 101, 102 and one other COMM elective
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: Mrs. Jeanne P. FishwickBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Any COMM 200-level course or 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.
