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Communication (3 cr)

Recommended: Eligible for ENGC 1101 and READ 1106.

A broad-based communication course which introduces the student to three areas of skills: interpersonal

communication, public speaking, and small group

communication. Students may still register for COMM 1101, 1111, or 1121 after taking 1100.

Fall, Spring MnTC Goal: 1

COMM 1101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr)

Recommended: Eligible for ENGC 1101 and READ 1106

Instruction and practical experience in the fundamentals of public speaking with each student expected to perform several speeches throughout the course.

Fall, Spring MnTC Goal: 1

COMM 1106 Introduction to Mass Communication (3 cr)

Recommended: Eligible for ENGC 1101 and READ 1106

The primary purpose of this course is to examine mass communication and its influence on society. Particular emphasis will be placed on the interplay between mass communication and economic, social, political, and cultural forces.

Fall, Spring MnTC Goals: 5 & 9

COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)

Recommended: Eligible for ENGC 1101 and READ 1106

The primary purpose of this course is to assist the student in examining and developing their competence as an

interpersonal communicator in different relationships and in various communication contexts in any one relationship.

Cognitive, behavioral, and affective interpersonal skills will be explored.

Fall, Spring MnTC Goal: 1

COMM 1113 Public Relations (3 cr)

Recommended: Eligible for ENGC 1101 and READ 1106

This course emphasizes the application of strategic communication practices including writing, planning, and presentation. It also examines the role of public relations in the modern world of communication, marketing,

businesses, and institutions. This is a writing-intensive course.

Fall, Spring

COMM 1115 Journalism Lab (1-3 cr)

Students earn credit for journalism experience gained as a member of the student newspaper staff. They may register for 1, 2 or 3 credits per semester; students may take the course more than once, but a maximum of 6 credits will be awarded.

Fall, Spring

COMM 1121 Small Group Communication (3 cr)

Recommended: Eligible for ENGC 1101 and READ 1106

Theory and practice in the application of skills learned in the study of small group communication principles. Students will spend a substantial part of their course time participating in groups, completing group projects, and analyzing group processes.

Fall, Spring MnTC Goal: 1

COMM 1131 Intercultural Communication (3 cr)

Recommended: COMM 1111 and eligible for ENGC 1101 and READ 1106

This course is designed to raise awareness of cultural values, beliefs and norms, and specifically addresses how culture affects communication choices on the interpersonal, group, cross-cultural, and global levels. Issues of race, ethnicity, class, gender, religion, etc. will be addressed. Fall, Spring MnTC Goal: 7

COMM 1141 Nonverbal Communication (3 cr)

Recommended: COMM 1101 or COMM 1111 and eligible for ENGC 1101 and READ 1106

Nonverbal messages as a formal message system used to communicate. Focuses on the major areas of nonverbal messages. Identifies how nonverbal messages differ according to gender, culture, and power and how this translates into various contexts such as education, business, environment, and interpersonal relationship development.

Fall, Spring MnTC Goal: 7

COMM 1421 Media Writing - Journalism (3 cr)

Prereq: Eligible for ENGC 1101 Recommended: Eligible for READ 1106

The primary purpose of this course is to develop skills in writing, reporting, and editing for the mass media. This is

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done through skill-building exercises and writing

assignments in varying formats for media audiences. News gathering techniques, media law and ethics, and media careers are also addressed.

Fall, Spring

COMM 1422 Media Writing - Video & TV (3 cr) The primary purpose of this course is to engage in the writing techniques, styles, and practices used for video and television production. Students will focus primarily on the theory and forms used in non-dramatic production (e.g., corporate and nonprofit video, PSAs, commercials), but will also be introduced to the writing techniques used by television and Internet drama. Client needs assessment, media law and ethics, and concept development and pitch technique will also be examined.

Fall, Spring

COMM 1440 Introduction to Digital Film and Video Production (3 cr)

Through a series of audio and video productions, students will explore and practice the aesthetic, technical, and communicative elements of digital film, video, and sound production. Particular attention is paid to the skills required to successfully bring a mediated story or message to an audience. This will include story development, the production process (audio and video recording), and post-production (editing). Students will learn to analyze and respond critically to a variety of media productions. Students are required to provide a data storage option for their projects.

Fall, Spring MnTC Goal: 6

COMM 1450 Interactive Digital Communication (3 cr)

This course is aimed at helping students master the latest interactive tools for communicating on the world wide web and the strategies and theories employed in their

development and use. Fall, Spring

COMM 1900 Topics in Communication (1-4 cr) Prereq: Topic-dependent

An examination of a special topic in the field of communication; intended for all interested students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.

COMM 2096 Internship in Communication (2-4 cr) Prereq: Previous coursework in Communication and consent of and consent of professor and the Center for Experiential Education

This internship course explores careers and training in a supervised work setting. Combines theory with field experience in work at sites such as TV stations, newspapers, cable broadcast, and public relations agencies. Students spend approximately 2.5 hours per week per credit on the job, complete academic work and meet with faculty.

Students may earn 2 to 4 credits per semester, with a maximum of 8 credits in any one discipline.

Fall, Spring

COMM 2111 Family Communication (3 cr) Recommended: COMM 1111 and eligible for ENGC 1101 and READ 1106

This course explores how communication functions within families to develop, maintain, enrich, or limit family relationships. Descriptive rather than prescriptive, the course emphasizes understanding families as unique communication systems embedded within sub-cultural and cultural ecosystems. Awareness of the functions of communication in families can help students understand more about how and why their families behave as they do. The course also provides several theoretical approaches to help students better understand the interactional dynamics occurring within their family or families.

Fall, Spring MnTC Goal: 5

COMM 2440 Media Production II (3 cr) Prereq: Eligible for COMM 1440

Students will continue to examine the aesthetic and technical elements of media production and

communication, with an emphasis on video production. They will gain practical skills in the effective operation of video production equipment and continue studying audio and video editing. They will continue to study the theory and technique of effective story and message structure, and will apply these concepts in a series of production projects reflecting the traditional narrative structures and aesthetics used by today's mass communicators.

Fall, Spring

COMM 2460 Practicum: 55423.info (3 cr) Prereq: Eligible for COMM 2440 and COMM 1421 or instructor permission.

In this active-learning course, students work as a group to plan, gather, produce, edit, and publish information in a variety of forms for an independent community news website.

Fall, Spring

COMM 2470 Practicum: NCC Studios (3 cr) Prereq: Eligible for COMM 2440 or COMM 1421 or COMM 1422 or permission of instructor.

Applying the theory and practice of previous media production courses, students will refine their media production skills by working in teams to create media projects for a variety of clients, both from within and outside the Normandale community. Projects will vary from

semester to semester, but may include service-learning opportunities, student-oriented projects, and media work for the college itself. (Course may be repeated once).

Fall, Spring

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COMM 2900 Topics in Communication (1-4 cr) Prereq: Topic-dependent

An examination of a special topic in the field of

communication; intended for second-year students. Topics courses do not satisfy goals of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.