Communication

Strategies and resources that promote college success are explored and applied to communication in this foundational course for communication majors. Students explore the fundamentals of human communication, especially the process of exchanging meaning. The course also examines aspects of communication including theory, interpersonal, nonverbal, mass media and organizational communication, and the impact of emerging technologies on communication. Students examine careers in the field, acquire technical competencies needed to be successful in communication, and conduct both academic and internet research. Prerequisite: A passing score on the college's reading and writing placement tests, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 091 or ENG 092, or permission of the program chair. Three lecture hours per week. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Critical Thinking, Information Literacy, and Written Communication.

In this course, students study and apply theoretical concepts of communicating in public settings to diverse audiences. Students research, organize, write, and deliver oral presentations for a variety of purposes. Techniques to address public speaking apprehension, critical thinking, information literacy, and technology skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, and active listening are covered in this course. Prerequisite: A passing score on the college's reading and writing placement tests, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 091 or ENG 092, or permission of the department chair. Three lecture hours per week. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Critical Thinking,Human Expression, Information Literacy and Oral Communication

This course focuses on the mass communication process and a survey of primary mass media such as books, newspapers, magazines, recordings, movies, television, radio, and the web. The course examines the development and power of the mass media and their role in contemporary society, and explores the potential impact of media consolidation, demassification, and technology on editorial direction and mass audiences. Pre or co-requisite: ENG 101. Three lecture hours per week. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Global and Historic Awareness.

Students learn principles and practices of news writing and reporting for contemporary media. The course examines the fundamentals of good journalism, the role of reporters and editors in the news organization, and decision-making in the newsroom. Students analyze the qualities of good news writing and develop their skills in writing leads and organizing stories. The course explores differences in reporting for print, broadcast, and web-based media, and examines how reporters cover the news on beats and specialty areas such as general assignment, police and fire, city hall, sports, health, and politics. Students consider issues related to ethics and fairness and the impact of media consolidation and rolling deadlines on news content. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Critical Thinking, Information Literacy and Written Communication.

The study of speaking and listening as it involves spoken language, nonverbal communication and feelings, specifically within interpersonal and small group settings. Pre or co-requisite: ENG 101. Three lecture hours per week. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Human Expression and Oral Communication. Oral Communication - Early Childhood, Elementary Education, and Human Services only.

This course is a study of speaking technique involving use and development of specific professional language, appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication, and visual aids within a variety of professional settings. Students study and apply theoretical concepts of communicating in public settings to the inherently diverse audiences in the professional work world. Students research, organize, write, and deliver oral presentations for a variety of purposes. Techniques to address public speaking apprehension, critical thinking, information literacy, and technology skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, and active listening are covered in this course. Speeches using appropriate visual aids are outlined, prepared, delivered and evaluated. Prerequisite(s): Passing scores on the College's writing and reading placement tests; or a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in ENG 091 or ENG 092. Three lecture hours per week. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Human Expression and Oral Communication.

This course covers the use of videography and audio to tell compelling stories. Students produce media using studio and field equipment while learning studio and control room operating procedures, basic lighting, camera operation, script writing, and nonlinear editing. The course addresses pre-production planning, shot composition, lighting and audio, and non-linear editing concepts and techniques. Students identify message, audience, and goal for each project and consider ethical aspects related to the field of television production. Image and sound manipulation, and other ethical challenges in the digital age, are discussed. Pre or co-requisite: ENG 101. Gen Ed Competencies met: Critical Thinking; Information Literacy.

This course provides intense writing for visual and audio news. Building on skills taught in COM 157 Television and Digital Production, students continue to develop news judgment as it relates to video and audio. Students apply concepts of digital video and audio field production and editing and gain hands-on experience through assignments that take them from initial planning of a project through location shooting and final editing. Emphasis is on pre and post production planning and editing and project completion. Students prepare their projects for distribution through different forms of media including broadcast on FRC Media, podcasts and streaming on the internet. Prerequisite: COM 157 or equivalent and ENG 101. Three lecture hours per week. Gen Ed Competencies met: Critical Thinking; Information Literacy.

This course focuses on the human communications process as it occurs at the intercultural level in order to assist the student to engage in successful cross-cultural interaction. Attention will be given to differences and similarities in the patterns of communication across national cultures (for example, Americans and Japanese), as well as between members of different cultures within the same nation (for example, Portuguese Americans and African Americans). Pre or co-requisite: ENG 101. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Human Expression, Oral Communication, and Multicultural and Social Perspectives.

This course focuses on social media and its significant and enduring impact on society and the field of communication. Students will examine social media, as a whole and by individual channels, and translate the various meanings, purpose and impact. Topics will include classifying types of social media, discussion of social media’s effects, identifying the intended audiences, selecting the proper social media for messaging. Through interactive classroom sessions and exercises, case studies and journals, students will identify and implement the strategic uses and practices of social media for personal and professional use. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101

This course provides students experiential learning through the production of the student newspaper, with targeted instruction and guidance by the instructor. This course will combine the academic study of journalism with the practical elements of an on-campus internship with the student newspaper. Students will develop and advance their skills in writing, editing, graphic design, photography and/or the business aspects of newspaper production. This will complement their academic preparation and will help build their portfolio and résumé.

In this course, students develop the communication skills required in business and industry. Students will learn how to define audiences and purpose, to choose the most effective communication tool for various situations, and to develop effective communications to achieve strategic communication goals. This course familiarizes students with the most prevalent forms of written and oral communication used by organizations to communicate with key stakeholders. Prerequisite(s): ENG 101. Three lecture hours per week. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Oral Communication.

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of public relations. Students review historical aspects of the discipline and the theoretical foundation that informs the practice. The course helps students identify the skills and expertise that public relations professionals develop in order to be effective for their agency, nonprofit organization, or corporation. The course examines how institutions relate to their various publics and explores traditional public relations functions such as media relations, publications, crisis communication, special events, community relations, and other areas. Course discussion addresses ethical dilemmas, 24/7 deadlines, growing global demands, and the significant effects of new technologies on the profession. This course gives students a foundation for entering careers in public relations. Prerequisite: ENG 101. Three lecture hours per week. Gen. Ed. Competencies Met: Critical Thinking, Information Literacy and Written Communication