COM 100 Introduction to Human Communication. (3) F, S, SS
A topics-oriented introduction to basic theories, dimensions, and concepts of human communicative interaction and behavior. General Studies: SB.
COM 110 Elements of Interpersonal Communication. (3) F, S, SS
Demonstration and practice of communicative techniques in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships. Prerequisite: 2.25 GPA. General Studies: SB.
COM 207 Introduction to Communication Inquiry. (3) F, S, SS
Bases of inquiry into human communication, including introduction to notions of theory, philosophy, problems, and approaches to the study of communication. Prerequisites: COM 100; 2.50 GPA.
COM 222 Argumentation. (3) F, S
Philosophical and theoretical foundations of argumentation, including a comparison of models of advocacy and evidence. General Studies: L1.
COM 225 Public Speaking. (3) F, S, SS
Verbal and nonverbal communication in platform speaking. Discussion and practice in vocal and physical delivery and in purposeful organization and development of public communication. General Studies: L1.
COM 230 Small Group Communication. (3) F, S, SS
Principles and processes of small group communication, attitudes, and skills for effective participation and leadership in small groups, small group problem solving, and decision making. General Studies: SB.
COM 241 Introduction to Oral Interpretation. (3) F, S, SS
The communication of literary materials through the mode of performance. Verbal and nonverbal behavior, interface of interpreter with literature and audience, and rhetorical and dramatic analysis of literary modes. Prerequisite: 2.25 GPA. General Studies: L1/HU.
COM 250 Introduction to Organizational Communication. (3) F, S, SS
Introduction to the study of communication in organizations, including identification of variables, roles, and patterns influencing communication in organizations. Prerequisite: 2.25 GPA. General Studies: SB.
COM 251 Interviewing. (3) N
Principles and techniques of interviewing, including practice through real and simulated interviews in informational, persuasive, and employee-related situations. Not open to freshmen.
COM 259 Communication in Business and the Professions. (3) F, S, SS
Interpersonal, group, and public communication in business and professional organizations. Not open to freshmen and not available for credit toward the major.
COM 263 Elements of Intercultural Communication. (3) F, S, SS
Basic concepts, principles, and skills for improving communication between persons from different minority, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisite: 2.25 GPA. General Studies: SB, C, G.
COM 271 Voice Improvement. (3) N
Intensive personal and group experience to improve normal vocal usage, including articulation and pronunciation.
COM 281 Communication Activities. (1–3) F, S, SS
Nongraded participation in forensics or interpretation cocurricular activities. Maximum 3 semester hours each semester. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
COM 294 ST: Special Topics. (3) F, S, SS
Prerequisite: instructor approval.
With the exception of COM 300 and 400, enrollment in 300- and 400-level COM courses require a minimum cumulative ASU GPA of 2.50.
COM 300 CIS: Communication in Interdisciplinary Studies. (3) F, S, SS
Examination and analysis of communication in the context of other academic disciplines. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: COM 100 and 225 or COM 259.
COM 308 Empirical Research Methods in Communication. (3) F, S, SS
Examination of empirical research methods in communication, including experimental, survey, descriptive, and other quantitative approaches. Prerequisites with a grade of “C” or higher: COM 207; MAT 114 (or 117). General Studies: L2.
COM 310 Relational Communication. (3) F, S
Exploration of communication issues in the development of personal relationships. Current topics concerning communication in friendship, romantic, and work relationships. Prerequisite: COM 100 or instructor approval.
COM 312 Communication, Conflict, and Negotiation. (3) F, S
Theories and strategies of communication relevant to the management of conflicts and the conduct of negotiations. Prerequisite: COM 100 or instructor approval.
COM 316 Gender and Communication. (3) F, S
Introduction to gender-related communication. Verbal, nonverbal, and paralinguistic differences and similarities are examined within social, psychological, and historic perspectives. General Studies: SB, C.
COM 317 Nonverbal Communication. (3) F, S
The study of communication using space, time, movement, facial expression, touch, appearance, smell, environment, objects, voice, and gender/cultural variables. Not open to students with credit in COM 294 ST: Beyond Words.
COM 319 Persuasion and Social Influence. (3) F, S, SS
Variables that influence and modify attitudes and behaviors of message senders and receivers, including analysis of theories, research, and current problems. Prerequisite: COM 207 (or equivalent) or POS 401 or PSY 230 or QBA 221 or SOC 395 or STP 226 or instructor approval. General Studies: SB.
COM 320 Communication and Consumerism. (3) A
Critical evaluation of messages designed for public consumption. Perceiving, evaluating, and responding to political, social, and commercial communication. General Studies: SB.
COM 321 Rhetorical Theory and Research. (3) F, S
Historical development of rhetorical theory and research in communication, from classical antiquity to the present. Prerequisite: COM 207 (or equivalent) or POS 401 or PSY 290 or SOC 391 or instructor approval. General Studies: L2/HU, H.
COM 323 Communication Approaches to Popular Culture. (3) F, S, SS
Critical analysis of popular culture within social and political contexts; emphasis on multicultural influences and representations in everyday life. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: COM 100 or instructor approval. General Studies: C.
COM 325 Advanced Public Speaking. (3) F, S
Social and pragmatic aspects of public speaking as a communicative system: strategies of rhetorical theory and the presentation of forms of public communication. Prerequisite: COM 225 or instructor approval. General Studies: L1.
COM 341 Social Contexts for Performance. (3) N
Adaptation and performance of literature for the community outside the university. Research into the practical uses of performed literature.
COM 344 Performance of Oral Traditions. (3) N
Cultural beliefs and values studied through ethnographic research and performance of personal narratives, folklore, myths, legends, and other oral traditions. Lecture, fieldwork, research paper. General Studies: HU, C.
COM 357 Communication Technology and Information Diffusion. (3) F
Study effects of new communication technology on society, organizations, and individuals. Hands-on experience plus critical analysis of theory and research. Prerequisites: COM 250 (or MGT 301 or PGS 430 or SOC 301) and CSE 180 (or equivalent) or instructor approval. General Studies: SB.
COM 371 Language, Culture, and Communication. (3) F, S
Cultural influences of language on communication, including social functions of language, bilingualism, biculturalism, and bidialectism. Prerequisite: COM 263 or instructor approval. General Studies: SB, C, G.
COM 382 Classroom Apprenticeship. (1–3) F, S, SS
Nongraded credit for students extending their experience with a content area by assisting with classroom supervision in other COM courses (maximum 3 semester hours each semester). Prerequisite: instructor approval.
COM 400 CIP: Communication in Professions. (3) F, S, SS
Specialized study of communication processes in professional and organizational settings. May be repeated for credit. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisites: COM 100 and 225 or COM 259.
COM 404 Research Apprenticeship. (3) F, S
Direct research experience on faculty projects. Student/faculty match based on interests. Lecture, apprenticeship. Prerequisite: COM 308 or instructor approval.
COM 407 Advanced Critical Methods in Communication. (3) S
Examination of critical approaches relevant to communication, including textuality, social theory, cultural studies, and ethnography. Lecture, discussion. Prerequisite: COM 308.
COM 408 Quantitative Research Methods in Communication. (3) F, S
Advanced designs, measurement techniques, and methods of data analysis of communication research. Prerequisites: COM 308 and General Studies N2 (EDP 454 or POS 401 or PSY 230 or QBA 221 or SOC 395 or STP 226) or instructor approval.
COM 410 Interpersonal Communication Theory and Research. (3) F, S, SS
Survey and analysis of major research topics, paradigms, and theories dealing with message exchanges between and among social peers. Prerequisites: COM 110 (or 310) and 308 or instructor approval. General Studies: SB.
COM 411 Communication in the Family. (3) A
A broad overview of communication issues found in marriage and family life, focusing on current topics concerning communication in the family. Prerequisites: COM 110 (or 310) and 207 or instructor approval. General Studies: SB.
COM 414 Crisis Communication. (3) N
Role of communication in crisis development and intervention.
COM 417 Communication and Aging. (3) N
Critical study of changes in human communicative patterns through the later adult years, with attention on intergenerational relationships and self-concept functions.
COM 421 Rhetoric of Social Issues. (3) F, S
Critical rhetorical study of significant speakers and speeches on social issues of the past and present. Prerequisites: COM 308 and 321 or instructor approval. General Studies: HU.
COM 422 Advanced Argumentation. (3) N
Advanced study of argumentation theories and research as applied to public forum, adversary, scholarly, and legal settings. Prerequisite: COM 222 or instructor approval.
COM 426 Political Communication. (3) F
Theories and criticism of political communication; including campaigns, mass persuasion, propaganda, and speeches. Emphasis on rhetorical approaches. General Studies: SB.
COM 430 Leadership in Group Communication. (3) N
Theory and process of leadership in group communication, emphasizing philosophical foundations, contemporary research, and applications to group situations. Prerequisite: COM 230 or instructor approval.
COM 441 Performance Studies. (3) F, S, SS
Theory, practice, and criticism of texts in performance. Emphasis on the interaction between performer, text, audience, and context. Prerequisites: COM 241 and 308 or instructor approval. General Studies: HU.
COM 445 Narrative Performance. (3) N
Theory and practice of performing narrative texts (e.g., prose fiction, oral histories, diaries, essays, letters). Includes scripting, directing, and the rhetorical analysis of story telling. Prerequisite: COM 241 or instructor approval. General Studies: HU.
COM 446 Interpretation of Literature Written by Women. (3) N
Students explore, through performance and critical writing, literature written by
women. General Studies: HU, C.
COM 450 Theory and Research in Organizational Communication. (3) F, S, SS
Critical review and analysis of the dominant theories of organizational communication and their corollary research strategies. Prerequisites: COM 250 and 308 or instructor approval. General Studies: SB.
COM 453 Communication Training and Development. (3) A
Examination of the procedures and types of communication training and development in business, industry, and government. Prerequisite: COM 250 or instructor approval.
COM 463 Intercultural Communication Theory and Research. (3) F, S, SS
Survey and analysis of major theories and research dealing with communication between people of different cultural backgrounds, primarily in international settings. Lecture, discussion, small group work. Prerequisites: COM 263 and 308 or instructor approval. General Studies: SB, G.
COM 465 Intercultural Communication Workshop. (3) N
Experientially based study of communication between members of different cultures designed to help students improve their intercultural communication skills. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
COM 480 Methods of Teaching Communication. (3) N
Analysis, organization, and presentation of textual and other classroom materials. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
COM 484 Communication Internship. (1–12) F, S, SS
Prerequisites: COM 225, 308.
COM 494 ST: Special Topics. (1–3) F, S, SS
COM 501 Research Methods in Communication. (3) F
Critical analysis of systems of inquiry in communication, focusing on the identification of variables and approaches to conducting research in communication. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
COM 504 Theories and Models in Communication. (3) F
Theory construction, metatheoretical concerns, models, construct definition, and comparative analysis of current theories in communication. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
COM 508 Quantitative Research Methods in Communication. (3) F
Empirical research designs, measurements, and statistical strategies and techniques in analyzing and evaluating experimental and descriptive research in communication. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 504 or instructor approval.
COM 509 Qualitative Research Methods in Communication. (3) S
Qualitative research methods, including interviewing, field methods, and other nonquantitative techniques for analyzing communication. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 504 or instructor approval.
COM 510 Interpersonal Communication Theory and Research. (3) A
Contemporary theories and research in interpersonal communication. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 504 or instructor approval.
COM 512 Death, Society, and Human Experience. (3) N
Examines dying, death, bereavement, and suicide from both individual and sociocultural perspectives in terms of options for communication and action in death-related situations. Prerequisite: instructor approval.
COM 521 Rhetorical Criticism of Public Discourse. (3) N
History and significance of rhetorical theory and criticism in the analysis of public discourse. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 504 or instructor approval.
COM 529 Theories of Persuasion. (3) A
Analysis of representative theories and models of persuasive processes and their implications for communicative behavior. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 504 or instructor approval.
COM 531 Theories of Small Group Communication. (3) N
Theory and research in small group interaction and decision making, focusing on communicational variables which affect small group output. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 504 or instructor approval.
COM 541 Research in Performance Studies. (3) N
Supervised research in the historical and contemporary relationships between the performer, the text, and the audience. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 504 or instructor approval.
COM 555 Communicative Processes in Organizations. (3) N
Systematic analysis of communicative interactions between organizational structure, information flow, and human behaviors in the organizational setting. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 504 or instructor approval.
COM 563 Intercultural Communication. (3) A
Analysis of contemporary theory and research concerning the effects of a variety of cultural variables on communication between people. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 504 or instructor approval.
COM 575 Language and Message Systems. (3) N
Sign/symbol systems; personal, functional, and contextual aspects of message systems; measurement of “meaning.” Prerequisites: COM 501 and 504 or instructor approval.
COM 584 Communication Internship. (1–12) F, S, SS
COM 596 Pro-Seminar in Communication. (0) F
Discussion of research projects with the faculty. Prerequisite: admission to the graduate program.
COM 604 Theory Construction in Communication. (3) F
Review and analysis of philosophical problems inherent in communicative research and of metatheories designed to deal with these problems. Prerequisite: COM 504 or instructor approval.
COM 607 Contemporary Rhetorical Methods. (3) S
Analysis of issues in the practice of rhetorical communication research, including criticism and scholarship. Seminar.
COM 608 Multivariate Statistical Analysis of Data in Communication. (3) S
Statistical analysis of communication research data. Multivariate procedures used in communication research and methods of causal analysis. Prerequisites: COM 501 and 508 or equivalents.
COM 609 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods in Communication. (3) F
Analysis of issues in the practice of qualitative communication research, including data gathering, fieldwork issues, analysis strategies, and reporting results. Prerequisite: COM 509 or instructor approval.
COM 680 Practicum: Research in Communication. (3) S
Guided practice in the conduct of communication research. Topic identification; procedures, formats, and ethics of publishing. Prerequisite: COM 604.
COM 691 Seminar. (1–12) F, S
Seminar topics such as the following may be offered:
| (a) | Current Organizational Approaches to Communication |
| (b) | Examination of Privacy and Disclosure |
| (c) | Intercultural Aspects of Communication |
| (d) | Interpersonal and Relational Communication |
| (e) | Research in Performance Studies |
| (f) | Rhetorical Issues |
| (g) | Social Influence |
COM 799 Dissertation. (1–15) N
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