Undergraduate

COMM 1101. Introductory Speech. (3) For students who want to upgrade their oral communication skills. Opportunity to study theory and practice of public speaking. Special emphasis placed on constructing and delivering speeches. (Fall, Spring, Summer) (Evenings)

COMM 1107. Introduction to Communication Contexts. (3) A survey of the nature and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group, intercultural, organizational, public relations, and mass communication contexts.(Spring)

COMM 2100. Introduction to Communication Theory. (3) Introduces students to traditional and contemporary theories about human communication processes including the nature of theory building, and major theoretical developments within the field of communication. (Fall)

COMM 2101. Introduction to Rhetorical Theory. (3) Evolution of rhetorical theory from ancient to modern times and examination of major rhetorical theorists. Emphasis on using rhetorical theory to better understand contemporary persuasive messages. (Fall, Spring)

COMM 2102. Advanced Public Speaking. (3) Prerequisite: COMM 1101 or permission of the instructor. Advanced theory and practice of speaking in public. Research, composition, and delivery of various types of speeches and presentations. (Spring)

COMM 2103. Argumentation and Debate. (3) Introduction to the basic theory and skills of argumentation and debate. Assumptions of argumentation, evidence, reasoning, argument construction, cross- examination, refutation and ethics included. (Fall)

COMM 2105. Small Group Communication. (3) Principles of discussion and deliberation in small groups. Practice in organizing, leading and participating in various forms of group communication. Emphasis on problem solving and leadership skills. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM 2107. Interpersonal Communication. (3) Study of the dynamics of one-to-one human communication. The relation of language to human communication, perception and reality, self-concept, nonverbal communication codes, development of trust and self-disclosure, and development of positive communication style. (Fall, Spring)

COMM 2491. WFAE Radio Practicum. (2-3) Prerequisites: COMM 1101 or equivalent and permission of station manager. On-the-air announcing, board operations, and production work at public radio station WFAE. Pass/No Credit grading only. No more than three hours of COMM 2491 may be used toward requirements for the minor. Credit only for work done while registered for the course. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

COMM 3050. Topics in Communication Studies. (3) Prerequisite: COMM 1101. Timely and important areas relevant to communication studies. May be repeated for credit with permission of the major adviser. (On demand)

COMM 3100. Communication Research Methods. (3) Prerequisites: COMM 2100 and STAT 1222. Methods for systematic investigation of communication behavior in all primary communication contexts including utilization of library materials and quantitative and qualitative techniques for data analysis. (Fall, Spring)

COMM 3101. Persuasion. (3) Emphasis on the theory and practice of persuasion. Topics include attitude modification, theories of persuasion, source credibility, persuasive strategies, ethics and audience analysis. (Fall, Spring)

COMM 3120. Communication and Mass Media. (3) A survey of the function and history of print and electronic media as forms of communication, their influence upon society, and the legal and economic environments in which they operate. (Fall, Spring)

COMM 3121. Mass Communication and Society. (3) Examines important issues involving mass communication. Critical study of the effect mass communication exacts on society. (Spring)

COMM 3130. Communication and Public Advocacy. (3) Examination of how symbols are used in public advocacy from both applied and theoretical perspectives with emphasis on rhetorical uses of language and non-verbal symbols in the creation and transmission of public messages. (Fall, Spring)

COMM 3131. African-American Oratory. (3) Oratory by African-Americans using in-depth study of speech texts and video and general rhetorical principles to examine historic as well as lesser known speeches. (Spring)

COMM 3141. Organizational Communication. (3) Examines the importance of the operation of communication processes within organizations and between organizations and their environments. (Fall)

COMM 3145. Communication and Public Relations. (3) Examines the role of communication in the field of public relations. Special emphasis given to the relationships between communication and the functions of public relations. (Fall, Spring)

COMM 3403. Debate Practicum. (2) Prerequisites: COMM 2103 or equivalent and permission of instructor. Application of debate principles and practices as a member of UNC Charlotte Debate Team. Research, argument construction and tournament competition required. Can be repeated four times. No more than four hours of COMM 3403 may be used toward requirements for the minor. (Fall, Spring)

COMM 3880. Independent Study. (1-3) Prerequisites: COMM 1101, permission of instructor and major adviser. Area of study beyond the scope of current offerings to be devised by student and faculty member. May be repeated. Three hours of COMM 3880 may be used toward the minor with prior approval of the departmental chairperson. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Undergraduate/Available for Graduate Credit

COMM 4101. Media and the Law. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: At least junior standing or consent of instructor. Survey of legal rights, restrictions, and ethical considerations in field of communication including the First Amendment, libel, invasion of privacy, obscenity law, regulation of electronic media, relationships between media and judiciary. (Fall, Spring)

COMM 4102. Federal Interpretation of the First Amendment. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: At least junior standing or consent of instructor. In-depth case analysis of tests determining Constitutional boundaries of expression, including clear and present danger, prior restraints, fighting words/symbolic speech, strict scrutiny, obscenity, indecency. (Fall, Spring)

COMM 4141. Advanced Organizational Communication. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: COMM 3141. Critical examination of the communication practices of organizations which accomplish such tasks as establishing organizational identification influencing organizational members, and making decisions. Includes application of research methods to assess and analyze an organization's communication practices. (Spring)

COMM 4145. Public Relations Lab. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: COMM 3145. Lectures, workshops and guest speakers provide knowledge to enable students to research, design, implement, and complete public relations projects for community-based, not-for-profit organizations. The class is structured and run in a manner similar to a professional public relations agency with students assumingappropriate agency roles. May be repeated once. (Fall, Spring)