Course List
Roanoke College - Courses OfferedSpring Term 2013SP - Communications
COMM 101 A
Title: Intro to Communication Studies
Instructor: Prof Deborah H. SelbyBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 214
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. Anita TurpinBlock: 9
Time: T/TH 8:30AM-10:00AM
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 E
Title: Intro to Communication Studies
Instructor: Dr. Tiffany ShoopBlock: E1
Time: M/W 5:45PM-7:15PM
Room: MILL 213
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. Thomas J. CarterBlock: 1
Time: M/W/F 8:30AM-9:30AM
Room: MILL 114
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
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. Debra Burns MelicanBlock: 10
Time: T/TH 10:10AM-11:40AM
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 260 B
Title: Interpersonal Communication
Instructor: Dr. Anita TurpinBlock: 11
Time: T/TH 1:10PM-2:40PM
Room: MILL 113
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 311 A
Title: Video Field Production
Instructor: Mr. David MulfordBlock:
Time: M/W 6:30PM-8:00PM
Room: OLIN 312
Units: 1
Comments: Communication 250 or permission.
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 319 A
Title: Journalism
Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. CarterBlock: 4
Time: M/W/F 12:00PM-1:00PM
Room: MILL 114
Units: 1
Comments: COMM 202 and 250.
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 350 E
Title: Research Methods
Instructor: Dr. Tiffany ShoopBlock: E2
Time: M/W 7:30PM-9:00PM
Room: MILL 213
Units: 1
Comments: COMM 250
Catalog Description: Introduction 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. Erica F. CooperBlock: 2
Time: M/W/F 9:40AM-10:40AM
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 360 A
Title: St. in Intercultural Comm.
Instructor: Dr. Erica F. CooperBlock: 3
Time: M/W/F 10:50AM-11:50AM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: Communication 250, COMM 260 is strongly recommended.
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 411 A
Title: Senior Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Debra Burns MelicanBlock:
Time: W 2:20PM-5:20PM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: Communications 350 and 354.
Catalog Description: A seminar approach to selected topics for advancedstudents. (1)
COMM 411 B
Title: Senior Seminar
Instructor: Dr. Debra Burns MelicanBlock:
Time: M 2:20PM-5:20PM
Room: MILL 112
Units: 1
Comments: Communications 350 and 354.
Catalog Description: A seminar approach to selected topics for advancedstudents. (1)
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.
COMM 496 A
Title: Honors Project
Instructor: Dr. Thomas J. CarterBlock:
Time: TBA
Room:
Units: 1
Comments: Communications 350 & 354.
Catalog Description: To qualify for consideration for honots in themajor, a student in his/her senior year or in thesummer prior to the senior year must work underthe quidance of his/her committee. A writtenproposal and application must be approved by thecommittee and the department. A minimum GPA of3.4 in the major is required. Communication 350and 354; Communication 495 Honors Project isprerequisite for 497 Honors Project. (1)
