Introduction to the interactions of living organisms and the environment, with an emphasis on human interactions. Environmental science principles, consequences of environmental pollution and resource depletion that lead to environmental degradation are presented. Global environmental challenges, such as global stratospheric ozone depletion and biodiversity loss are examined, along with air and water pollution and population issues. May not be used to satisfy requirements for the environmental health science major.
Fundamentals of writing for media, including basic script formats and other forms of media content including public service announcements, advertisements, continuity, public relations materials, news and dramas.
tudy of the factors that motivate and determine communication or non-communication among individuals, of the psychological barriers and inducements to open communication and of the effects of these factors upon the people involved.
Designed to provide extensive exposure to, and practice in, the preparation and presentation of messages. Emphasizes the nature, methods and principles of public address including persuasive, informative and special occasion presentations.
Fundamentals of media writing applicable across multiple storytelling platforms, including inverted pyramid and hard news, feature and narrative writing.
Gain field experiences in a variety of on-campus and off-campus organizations. Earn credit working with groups related to the student's communication track.
Study of correctable communication problems caused by cultural differences. Analysis of problems from communication and cultural perspectives. Emphasis on ways to avoid and correct such problems.
Examines the role of communication in interpersonal contexts where there is a need to manage conflict. Explores how communication can reflect, create and transform conflict. Analyzes the role of power, climate, emotions and other factors that contribute to destructive or constructive conflict patterns. Emphasizes conceptual understanding and basic skills in diagnosing conflict, making recommendations, monitoring one's own behavior and third party intervention.
Investigates interviewing situations based on giving and/or getting information and influencing the behavior of others through persuasion. Includes exercises demonstrating most commonly used forms of the interview.
Studies the basic principles and procedures for the effective management of small- and large-scale conferences and meetings in a variety of contexts, including education, sales and marketing, professional associations and government. Will apply the knowledge gained through readings and lecture to actual and simulated conferences. Students will be involved in the actual planning and management of a conference.
Introduction to the study of persuasion and argumentation. Focus on how changes in attitudes and behavior may generally result and how various factors may contribute to persuasive outcomes. Examines practical reasoning in the construction of persuasive argument. Course includes practice in oral and written argument.
Study of the concepts and techniques associated with dramatic fiction writing for media. Students acquire skills through analysis of sample screenplays, movies and TV programs and through developing short motion picture and television screenplays and treatments.
Considers the role of cinema in American history and culture. Explore the evolution of representation of race, gender and class on film since 1895; the role of genre in shaping audience preconceptions; as well as the role of changing exhibition environments on audience engagement.
Study of problems facing today's managers in an ever-changing media landscape. Topics include economics, ownership, leadership, conflict management, programming, advertising, community relations and Federal Communications Commission rules and regulations.
Integrates health communication theory and practice to understand the intersections of culture and medicine and to explore the fundamental role of communication in a range of health care contexts.
