2012-2013 Catalog ADVISING FORM GENERAL EDUCATION SKILLS: COMPOSITION - 6 HOURS ENGL 110C ENGL 111C, ENGL 211C, or ENGL 221C ORAL COMMUNICATION COMM 101R UPPER DIVISION OPTIONS: Opt. A = Minor (see the specific department); Opt. B = interdisciplinary minor (see catalog) Opt. C = Certification program; Opt D = 2 upper level courses (6 hours) from another college outside of and not required for major MATHEMATICS - 3 HOURS MATH 101M, 102M, 162M, OR STAT 130M LANGUAGE AND CULTURE - 0-12 HOURS* _ 101F/111F 102F 201/112F 202 INFORMATION LITERACY & RESEARCH - 3 HOURS CS 120G, CS 121G, HLTH 120G, IT 150G, STEM 251G (STEM 251D, CS 101D, 149D past catalogs) HUMAN CREATIVITY (formerly FINE & PERF. ARTS) ARTH 121A, ARTS 122A, MUSC 264A, DANC 185A, THEA 241A INTERPRETING THE PAST (formerly HISTORICAL) HIST 100H, 101H, 102H, 103H, 104H, or 105H 3 HOURS 3-6 HOURS ELECTIVES: LITERATURE - 3 HOURS ENGL 112L, 114L, OR FLET 100L PHILOSOPHICAL - 3 HOURS PHIL110P, 120P, 140P, 230E, 250E, 303E, 344E, 345E, 441E, OR 442E THE NATURE OF SCIENCE 8 HOURS IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY 3 HOURS HUMAN BEHAVIOR (Formerly SOCIAL SCIENCE) 3 HOURS FOR LANG: ARAB 111F-112, CHIN 111F-112, FARS 111F-112, FR 101F-102F, GER 101F-102F, ITAL 101F-102F, JAPN 111F-112, LATN 101F-102F, PRTG 101F-102F, RUS 101F-102F, SPAN 101F-102 NATL SCIENCE: BIOL 105N, 106N, 108N, 109N, 115N, 116N, CHEM 105N- 106N, 107N- 108N, 121N-122N, 123N- 124N, 137N- 138N, OEAS 106N, 107N, 110N, OR 111N, 112N, PHYS 101N, 102N, 103N, 104N, 111N, 112N, 231N, 232N HUM BEHAVIOR (SOC SCIENCE): AAST 100S, ANTR 110S, CRJS 215S, ECON 200S, 201S, 202S, GEOG 100S, 101S, FIN 210S, POLS 100S, 101S,102S, PSYC 201S, 203S, SOC 201S, WMST 201S IMPACTS OF TECH: COMM 372T, CS300T, DNTH 440T, EET370T, ENGL 307T, GEOG 306T, HIST 300T, 304T, 386T/SCI302T, HIST 389T, IT 360T, MUSC 335T,STEM 110T, 370T, PHIL 383T, POLS350T, WMST 390T
2012-2013 Catalog BACHELOR OF ARTS in COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENTAL REQUIREMENTS *Must earn grade of C (2.00) or better in all Major courses **Must complete at least one writing intensive course in the major (writing intensive courses: COMM 315W, 335W, 400W, 412W, 447W, 471W, & 479W) CORE COURSES 9 HOURS COMM 200S Intro to Human Communication COMM 260 Understanding Media And one of the following: COMM 301 Critical Methodologies COMM 335W Rhetorical Criticism COMM 445 Communication Criticism and Analysis Quick reference check list: Emphasis area chosen: Courses: Foundation: 1, 2 Applied Theories 3., 4., 5., 6., 7., 8. 2 courses outside of emphasis: 9., 10. Emphasis Areas in Communication (24 hours minimum) Eight of the ten courses required for the degree must be in an emphasis area. A total of 2 courses may come from either 100/200 level or from another emphasis area. LIFE SPAN COMMUNICATION: RELATIONSHIPS AND GROUPS Foundations: COMM 314 Nonverbal Communication COMM 326 Foundations of Group Communication COMM 412W Interpersonal Communication Theory and Research COMM 315W Communication between the Sexes COMM 323 Leadership and Events Management COMM 351 Interpersonal Communication in Organizations COMM 355 Organizational Communication COMM 401 Communication Theory COMM 421 Communication and Conflict Management COMM 423 Nonviolent Communication and Peace COMM 425 Family Communication Theory and Research COMM 426 Group Communication Theory and Research COMM 427 Children s Communication: Theory, Research Applications COMM 456 Organizations and Social Influence
INTERCULTURAL/INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION Foundations: COMM 300 International Sojourning COMM 306 Diplomatic Communication COMM 314 Nonverbal Communication COMM 337 Model League of Arab States COMM 400W Intercultural Communication COMM 405 Communication and Culture in the Middle East COMM 407 Communication and Culture in Southeast Asia COMM 434 African-American Rhetoric Voices of Liberation COMM 307 Understanding European Film COMM 340 Mass Media and Popular Culture COMM 366 Public Journalism in the Digital Age COMM 382 Reporting News for Television and Digital Media COMM 443 Hispanic Film COMM 444 German Cinema COMM 447W International Film History COMM 448 Transnational Media Systems COMM 471W International Film History COMM 472 New Media Topics: Theories and Practices COMM 473 Television and Society COMM 481 The Documentary Tradition
PUBLIC RELATIONS, ADVOCACY, AND PERSUASION Foundations: COMM 303 Introduction to Public Relations COMM 304 Advanced Public Speaking COMM 308 Public Relations Writing COMM 314 Nonverbal Communication COMM 323 Leadership and Events Management COMM 326 Foundations of Group Communication COMM 333 Persuasion COMM 33W Rhetorical Criticism COMM 351 Interpersonal Communication in Organizations COMM 355 Organizational Communication COMM 364 Radio COMM 365 Electronic News COMM 366 Public Journalism in the Digital Age COMM 382 Reporting News for Television and Digital Media COMM 400W Intercultural Communication COMM 403 Public Relations in Crisis Communication COMM 412W Interpersonal Communication Theory and Research COMM 421 Communication and Conflict Management COMM 426 Group Communication Theory and Research COMM 447W Electronic Media Law and Policy COMM 448 Transnational Media Systems COMM 455 Critical Analysis of Journalism COMM 456 Organizations and Social Influence COMM 465 Mass Media and the National Elections COMM 467 Media, Politics, and Civic Engagement COMM 468 Communication and Political Symbolism COMM 472 New Media Topics: Theory and Practice COMM 473 Television and Society COMM 478 Principles of Media Marketing and Promotion
MEDIA STUDIES Foundations: COMM 303 Introduction to Public Relations COMM 307 Understanding European Film COMM 321 Production Management for Television and Stage COMM 330 The Short Script COMM 340 Media and Popular Culture COMM 346 Screenwriting I COMM 364 Radio COMM 365 Electronic News COMM 366 Public Journalism in the Digital Age COMM 371 History of Animation COMM 372T Introduction to New Media Technologies COMM 382 Reporting News for Television and Digital Media COMM 441 The Music Industry and Communication COMM 443 Hispanic Film COMM 444 German Cinema COMM 447W Electronic Media Law and Policy COMM 448 Transnational Media Systems COMM 455 Critical Analysis of Journalism COMM 465 Mass Media and the National Elections COMM 467 Media, Politics, and Civic Engagement COMM 468 Communication and Political Symbolism COMM 471W International Film History COMM 472 New Media Topics: Theories and Practices COMM 473 Television and Society COMM 478 Principles of Media Marketing and Promotion COMM 479W American Film History COMM 481 The Documentary Tradition COMM 482 Screenwriting II COMM 485 Film and Television Genres
FILM STUDIES Foundation: COMM 346 Screenwriting I COMM 370 The Video Project COMM 471W International Film History COMM 479W American Film History COMM 330 Short Script COMM 371 History of Animation COMM 380 The Video Documentary I COMM 443 Hispanic Film COMM 444 German Cinema COMM 480 The Video Documentary II COMM 481 Documentary Tradition COMM 482 Screenwriting II COMM 483 Advanced Video Project COMM 485 Film and Television Genres COMMUNICATION FOUNDATIONS: Students will take 2 courses in each of the five tracks. Students cannot major in this emphasis without making an application and gaining the approval of a departmental advisor. Additional elective (does not include required course for B.A. or B.S. These are options for the 2 courses of choice.) COMM 103R Voice and Diction COMM 112R Introduction to Interpersonal Communication COMM 311 Communication & the Classroom COMM 369 Research Practicum COMM 402 Communication Research Methods II COMM 469 Communication Education Practicum Internships and Practica: Students may apply only three (3) credit hours of COMM 368 Internship toward the major in Communication. In addition, students may apply only six (6) credits total from the following classes toward the major: COMM 367 Cooperative Education, COMM 368 Internship, COMM 369 Research Practicum, and COMM 469 Communication Education Practicum. Special Topics Classes: Special Topics in Communication courses (Comm 395, 396, 495, 496) and Communication Tutorials courses (COMM 497) may be included in a given emphasis when and where appropriate.
PLEASE NOTE: 1. COMM 305 Professional Communication will NOT count in this degree program (this course is part of the Teletechnet degree program in Professional Communication, and is ONLY for students pursuing that degree). 2. Students may not apply any course taken to satisfy major requirements toward general education requirements. Thus, Film Appreciation (COMM/THEA 270A) may not be used to satisfy the Fine and Performing Arts Perspective. In addition, Introduction to Human Communication (COMM 200S) cannot be used to satisfy the Social Science Perspective. 3. Students are strongly encouraged to review the course description and prerequisites in the University Catalog for all classes into which they wish to enroll. Failure to do so may lead to problems in registering for classes.
To prepare to graduate with a BA or BS Degree in COMM: In order to graduate, you must complete an application for graduation and a departmental certification form for graduation with your advisor; this should be done prior to the semester when you are aiming to graduate (by November for May graduation, by May for August or December graduation). To facilitate your advising session where you complete your departmental certification form for graduation, it is recommended that you complete the following information: Term of graduation: May or August or December of 20 Courses Completed, and grade earned in departmental requirements (must earn C or better in all major courses): CORE COURSES: COMM 200S_ COMM 301, 335W or 445 (BA REQ.)_ COMM 260 _ COMM 302 (BS REQ.)_ Emphasis Area Courses (30 hours minimum - at least 24 hours must be at the 300-400 level and from the declared emphasis). At least one course must be Writing Intensive if working under catalogs since 1998: COMM 315W, 335W, 400W, 412W, 447W, 471W, and 479W: Emphasis: Overall grade point average in the major: (minimum required: 2.0) Courses Completed, and grade earned in courses required outside of the department: ENGL 111C, 211C or 221C (with a C or better) FOREIGN LANGUAGE: through the 202 level for the BA degree UPPER DIVISION GENERAL EDUCATION: MINOR, Opt. D, OR INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE (If you are pursuing a minor or international certificate, you must go to the department housing that program to complete the certification form for your minor/international certificate, in order to graduate; if completing a cluster, your major advisor must declare and certify you for graduation): Other requirements: Application to graduate completed?* http://www.odu.edu/ao/registrar/graduation/candidates/applying.shtml Senior Assessment Test complete? Note: Minimum total number of hours to graduate is 120. *Graduation application deadlines: May graduation Nov. 30 August graduation Feb. 28 Dec. graduation June 30