Admission to the Major
Requirements for the Major
Enrollment Information
Honors in the Major
Distinction in the Major
Special Facilities
Courses
6117 Vilas Hall, 821 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706; 608/262-2543; www.commarts.wisc.edu
Professors Curtin, Hilmes, Jacobs, Kepley, Lucas, Mortensen, Murphy, Pan, Smith; Associate Professors Asen, Doxtader, Singer, Zaeske; Assistant Professors Beltran, Conway, Garlough, Gruffat, Howard, Mares, Xenos
Undergraduate advisor in the major: Mary Rossa, 6068 Vilas Hall, 608/262-0992/2543, merossa@wisc.edu
Faculty diversity liaison: Erik Doxtader, doxtader@rhetoricaltheory.com
The Department of Communication Arts conducts teaching and research in the principal media and modes of human communication. The faculty offers a variety of courses to enhance the appreciation of communication in a number of forms. In the department, students can come to deepen their understanding of the communication process, and also increase their communication skills. Whether a course treats film, rhetorical discourse, mass media, or aspects of communication in an interpersonal context, it is designed to help students develop their own capacities for critical appraisal and reflection.
Communication arts majors should consult the advisor to discuss requirements and courses each semester. Students who intend to major in communication arts should consult the communication arts undergraduate advisor during their sophomore year. The department undergraduate office and Web site have explanatory material about the major requirements available at all times.
To be admitted to the communication arts major, students must apply during the semester in which they will complete their third communication arts class at the 200 level and above (exclusive of Directed or Independent Study) at UW-Madison. At the end of that semester only those students whose grade point average in communication arts courses at the 200 level and above (exclusive of Directed or Independent Study) is 3.0 or higher will be admitted to the major. An appeals process is available for exceptional circumstances. See the advisor for details. Students may not subsequently reapply for admission to the communication arts major, even if they continue to take classes in the Department of Communication Arts.
Transfer students also apply to the communication arts major during the semester in which they are completing their third communication arts class in residence at UW-Madison, regardless of course work completed elsewhere.
To apply for a communication arts major, students should bring a current, campus copy of their transcript to the Communication Arts Undergraduate Office or to the advisor's office and complete the application forms at least one month prior to enrollment. The department will retrieve grades as they are reported and confirm or cancel admission to the major during winter or summer recess. This procedure is very important; declared majors have priority enrollment for some courses.
Students majoring in communication arts concentrate in either (1) communication science and rhetorical studies or (2) radio-television-film. Students selecting one of the concentrations outlined below should verify with the department the present accuracy of this catalog. Concentrations in oral interpretation, journalism, advertising, and public relations are not offered in this department.
This program of study emphasizes the understanding of communication events and human interaction, in their psychological, social, and philosophical aspects. Students in this area focus on communication in interpersonal settings, in groups and organizations, in oratory and public address, and in the mass media, with attention to scientific methods as well as critical analysis. Students will be expected to master qualitative and quantitative research skills, conceptual and analytical thinking, and effective oral and written communication.
Fundamentals (1 course): 260
Core Courses (2 courses): 360, 370, or 372 and 361 or 368
Applied Communication (1 course): 262, 266, 272
Theory-History-Criticism (3 courses): 325, 360, 361, 368, 370, 371, 372, 374, 378, 402, 410, 470, 472, 475, 476, 525, 560, 562, 565, 568, 570, 571, 572, 575, 576, 610, 612, 616, 617, 667, 670, 671, 675
Radio-TV-Film (1 course): Any course from the Radio-TV-Film Concentration
Electives (2 courses): Any two Communication Arts courses numbered 200 and above (excluding 614, 615)
Total: 10 courses, 30 credits
This concentration provides an opportunity to study the history, theory, criticism, cultural uses, and production practices of radio, television, and film. While there is no production major, students are required to take a media production course in order to gain a concrete understanding of the possibilities of this medium. Critical analysis as well as creative and scholarly expression are emphasized.
Fundamentals (1 course): 250
Radio-TV-Film Core (2 courses): 350, 351
Production (1 course): 355, 465, 466, 467, 651, 659
Theory-History-Criticism (3 courses): 346, 347, 352, 354, 358, 419, 450, 451, 452, 454, 455, 456, 458, 460, 462, 463, 556, 557, 558, 613, 655, 662, 663, 664, 665
Communication Science and Rhetorical Studies (1 course): Any course from the Communication Science and Rhetorical Studies Concentration
Electives (2 courses): Any two Communication Arts courses numbered 200 and above (excluding 614, 615)
Total: 10 courses, 30 or 31 credits
Note: Communication Arts 100, 105, and 181 do not count toward admission to the major or work in the major. These courses count as part of the 80 credits done outside the department. Communication Arts 614 and 615, Field Experience in Communication, do not count toward work in the major, but do count as credits earned in the department. Students must earn 80 credits outside any one department, if they are completing the L&S degree requirements in effect prior to September 2007.
All students must fulfill the L&S requirement of at least 15 credits of upper-level work in the major completed in residence. All communication arts courses designated "I" (intermediate), "A" (advanced), or "D" (intermediate/advanced), with the exception of Com Arts 614 and 615, count toward this requirement.
Students are urged to read the information in the department's Timetable entry very carefully; priority enrollment for majors usually involves several days when nondeclared students will receive ineligibility messages when they try to enroll in certain communication arts classes. Important information about enrollment, instructors' course consents, and course authorizations will be sent to majors by e-mail.
Students who wish to pursue Honors in the Major in Communication Arts must first declare communication arts to be their major and then apply for admission to the department honors program. To be accepted into the honors track, students must have at least a 3.5 grade point average in their communication arts course work at the end of the semester in which they complete their third course. In order to graduate with honors in communication arts, students must complete a set of four advanced courses within their chosen concentration and write a senior thesis. The exact specification of these advanced courses will be determined in consultation with the department honors advisor and will be based on the particular area of study in which the student wishes to write his or her senior thesis (rhetoric, communication science, or film). After completing a certain number of these advanced courses, and maintaining a 3.5 grade point average in their communication arts courses, students must obtain the consent of a faculty member in their chosen area to serve as the senior thesis advisor. Students must obtain a thesis advisor no later than the end of the junior year. During the senior year, students pursuing Honors in the Major in Communication Arts must enroll in Com Arts 681 and Com Arts 682 in order to receive credit for work on the senior thesis. Please note that students must have an overall GPA of at least 3.3 in all courses completed at UW-Madison at the time of graduation to earn an honors degree.
Students should not assume that the requirements specified in this catalog are complete or fully described. Students should check with the department honors advisor at least once a year to make sure that requirements have not been modified, as well as to seek guidance about planning the Honors in the Major curriculum that best reflects their special interests.
Students not enrolled in the honors program who have earned a 3.75 or higher GPA within their communication arts courses are eligible for Distinction in the Major. Consult the undergraduate advisor for further information.
Information about the Center for Communication Research, the Instructional Media Center, production facilities, the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research, and the Mass Communications History Center is available on the Web site.
All classes listed in the course descriptions section will be offered regularly unless otherwise noted. Please check with the department office for specific information. Students enrolling in communication arts courses should read the department's entry in the Timetable for information about enrollment priorities and current courses.
100 Introduction to Speech Composition. I, II; 3 cr (a-E). Teaches students to give effective oral presentations in a variety of public speaking situations and to become better consumers of written and oral discourse. Students will also learn basic composition and outlining skills as well as library research techniques. P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following crses may be taken for credit: Com Arts 100, 105, 109, 181. Stdts desiring honors should elect 181. Stdts may receive degree cr for only one Com A crse.
105 Public Speaking. I, II, SS; 2 cr (E). Development of fundamental skills in the preparation, delivery, and evaluation of the common forms of public address. P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following crses may be taken for credit: Com Arts 100, 105, 109, 181. Stdts desiring honors should elect 181.
181 Elements of Speech—Honors Course. I; 3 cr (a-E). The process of oral communication; principles of effective speaking; application of principles in selected speaking and reading projects. P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following crses may be taken for credit: Com Arts 100, 105, 109, 181. Stdts desiring honors should elect 181. Stdts may receive degree cr for only one Com A crse.
198 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (E). P: Open to Fr & So only. Graded on a Cr/N basis; requires written cons inst.
199 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (E). P: Open to Fr & So only. Graded on a lettered basis; requires written cons inst.
236 Bascom Course. II; 3 cr (b-E). A low-enrollment course developing skills in critical reading, logical thinking, use of evidence, and use of library resources. Emphasis on writing in the conventions of specific fields. P: Successful completion of or exemption from Com A requirement. Open to Fr.
250 Survey of Radio Television and Film as Mass Media. I, II; 3 cr (H-E). History, regulation, scope, social implications and problems of American radio, television and film as mass media. P: Open to Fr. Not open to Seniors.
260 Communication and Human Behavior. I, II; 3 cr (Z-E). Concepts and processes relevant to the study of communication and human behavior including approaches to communication inquiry, the dynamics of face-to-face interaction, and the pragmatic and artistic functions of public communication. P: Open to Fr. Not open to Seniors.
262 Theory and Practice of Argumentation and Debate. I, II, SS; 3 cr (b-H-I). Practice in preparation and delivery of various types of argumentative speeches and debates. P: Open to Fr.
266 Theory and Practice of Group Discussion. I, II, SS; 3 cr (b-S-E). Structure and dynamics of small group decision-making. Critical and creative problems in group interaction processes. P: Open to Fr. Stdts may not receive credit for both Com Arts 276 & 266.
272 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. I, II, SS; 3 cr (b-S-E). Survey of concepts, theories, and research concerning communication across all phases of interpersonal relationships, focusing on both theoretical and practical applications. P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following crses may be taken for credit: Com Arts 272, 273, 276.
273 Theory and Practice of Interpersonal Communication. Irr.; 3 cr (S-E). Survey of concepts, theories, and research concerning communication across all phases of interpersonal relationships, focusing on both theoretical and practical applications. Does not satisfy the Com B requirement. P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following crses may be taken for credit: Com Arts 272, 276, 273.
288 Honors Seminar in Communication Arts. Irr.; 3 cr (E). Freshman/Sophomore Honors seminar. Topic varies. P: Fr & So only.
298 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (I). P: Com Arts 198 or Jr st. Graded on a Cr/N basis; requires cons inst.
299 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (I). P: Com Arts 199 or Jr st. Graded on a lettered basis; requires cons inst.
325 Mass Media and Human Behavior. I, II; 3 cr (S-I). Understanding how people use mass media and what effects such uses have on them. P: So st. Stds cannot receive cr for both 457 & 325.
346 Critical Internet Studies. I, II; 3 cr (H-I). Traces the Internet's history, reception, audience, industries, rhetorics, fictional and filmic narratives, and potential as a purveyor and transmitter of culture and values. P: So st.
347 Race, Ethnicity, and Media. (Crosslisted with Chicla) Alt yrs.; 3 cr (e-H-I). Introduction to the changing images of race and ethnicity in U.S. entertainment media and popular culture. Surveys history, key concepts and contemporary debates regarding mediated representation of ethnic minorities. Critical and cultural studies approaches are emphasized. P: Open to Fr.
350 Introduction to Film. I, II, SS; 3 cr (H-I). Basic concepts of film analysis; exposure to classical Hollywood, avant-garde, documentary, and European art cinema. Emphasis on describing and analyzing film style. P: Com Arts 250 or com arts major.
351 Introduction to Television. I, II; 3 cr (H-I). Introduces the basic concepts, functions, policies and practices that guide the evolution and operation of television in the United States, and the cultural influences of television in U.S. society and in other parts of the world. P: Com Arts 250 or com arts major.
352 History of World Cinema. I; 3 cr (H-I). Development of cinema as a communication medium and art form. Attention given to contributions of various national cinemas and international film trends. P: Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
354 Film Styles and Genres. II; 3 cr (H-I). Critical, historical, and theoretical examination of specimen film styles and genres. P: Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
355 Introduction to Media Production. I, II; 4 cr (I). Theory and practice of media production and screenwriting. P: So st.
358 History of Documentary Film. I, SS; 3 cr (H-I). Development and history of documentary film and video from Lumiere to the present. P: Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
360 Introduction to Rhetorical Theory and Criticism. II; 3 cr (H-I). Introduces students to major issues in rhetorical studies, including fundamental concepts, the history of rhetorical theory, elements of rhetorical criticism, and methods of rhetorical criticism. P: So st.
361 Introduction to Quantitative Research in Communication. I or II; 3 cr (r-S-I). An introduction to social science research methods and statistical analyses applicable to the study of communication research and mass media effects. P: So st.
368 Theory and Practice of Persuasion. I, II; 3 cr (S-I). A theory-based examination of the role of communication in attitude formation and planned social change. Analysis and creation of persuasive messages. P: So st.
370 Great Speakers and Speeches. I or II; 3 cr (H-I). Significant speeches from throughout history, especially from the United States. Speakers studied include Pericles, Abraham Lincoln, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frederick Douglass, Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Barbara Jordan, Mahatma Gandhi. P: Open to Fr.
371 Communication and Conflict Resolution. I or II; 3 cr (S-I). Examines intra- and interpersonal theories of the causes and functions of conflict. Focuses on message strategies for conflict resolution and/or management. Both theoretical and applied issues. P: So st.
372 Rhetoric of Campaigns and Revolutions. Irr.; 3 cr (e-H-I). Public discourse as it affects and reflects the process of dynamic social change. Historical and contemporary instances of rhetorical processes. P: So st.
374 The Rhetoric of Religion. (Crosslisted with Relig St) I, II; 3 cr (H-I). Rhetorical character of religious controversy and sectarian persuasion in Western religion. P: So st.
378 The Rhetoric of African American Discourse. I or II; 3 cr (e-H-I). Study of the rhetorical strategies of African Americans, focusing on historically important documents of oratory, argumentation, homiletic, and narrative. P: So st.
402 The Psychology of Communication. I or II; 3 cr (S-I). The role and function of information processing in human communication behavior. P: So st.
410 Miscommunication. I or II; 3 cr (S-I). Problematic aspects of miscommunication in the study of face-to-face interaction. Course helps explain why people often have so much difficulty understanding the intentions, interpretations, and meanings of other people's actions.
419 Latino/as and Media. (Crosslisted with Chicla) I or II; 3 cr (e-H-I). Critical and historical survey of the participation and representation of Latino/as in U.S. film, television, and popular culture, with a primary focus on Hispanic representation in Hollywood-produced imagery. The counter-images of Latino and Latina media producers also will be explored.
450 History of Broadcasting. I or II; 3 cr (H-I). Examines U.S. broadcasting in historical perspective, as industry and as institution of cultural identity. Basic definitions, functions, and the development of industry structures are analyzed and linked to the texts they create and the audiences they serve. P: Com Arts 351.
451 Television Criticism. I or II; 3 cr (D). Analysis of selected television programming, interpretation of contemporary television programs, and survey of existing critical approaches. P: Com Arts 351.
452 Media and Cultural Policy. Irr.; 3 cr (H-I). Examines the way that media are produced and regulated in an era of convergence, including institutional and regulatory structures, critical discourses, and citizen activism. P: Com Arts 351.
454 Critical Film Analysis. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Intensive analysis of selected films, using contemporary critical theories and methods. P: Com Arts 354.
455 French Film. I; 3 cr (H-A). Survey of French cinema from 1895 to the present. Emphasis on aesthetic trends, film movements, film industry, and cultural context. P: Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
456 Russian and Soviet Film. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-D). Survey of Russian and Soviet cinema from the pre-Revolutionary era to the present. Works by major filmmakers will be viewed and discussed in the context of cultural politics. P: Com arts 350 or coursework in Russian area studies.
458 Global Media Cultures. Irr.; 3 cr (H-I). Analysis of media systems, practices and uses from a global perspective. P: Com Arts 351.
460 Italian Film. (Crosslisted with Italian) I or II or SS; 3 cr (H-A). General survey of Italian film and of the relationship between film and the other arts. Consideration of film theory and of the Italian and European socio-political situation in the context of film production. P: Stdts taking crse for cr toward Ital major must have Ital 204 or equiv; all other stdts must have Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
462 American Independent Cinema. I; 3 cr (A). History of American independent narrative cinema with particular attention to the impact various art movements and subcultures have had on its development over the past 60 years. P: Com Arts 354 or cons inst.
463 Avant-Garde Film. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). This course examines the history and aesthetics of avant-garde/experimental film from its beginnings in the early 1920s to the present. Key aesthetic programs are studied with attention to their relation to adjacent movements in art and critical theory. P: Com Arts 350 & 354.
465 Editing and Post-production for Video and Film. I or II; 3 cr (D). Theory and practice of editing and post-production for both video and film. Aesthetics of narrative and documentary editing stressed. Students edit a substantial project. P: Com Arts 355 & cons inst.
466 Writing for Television and Film. I or II; 3 cr (A). Basic introduction to the elements of a successful dramatic screenplay. Particular emphasis placed on story concept, dramatic structure, character development, dialogue, and visual storytelling. P: Com Arts 355 & cons inst.
467 Cinematography and Sound Recording. I, II; 3 cr (A). Fundamentals of sync-sound moving image production. Technical and aesthetic study of motion picture cameras, sound recorders, lighting and grip equipment through group and individual projects. P: Com Arts 355 & cons inst.
469 Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts. I or II; 1-4 cr (I). Guest artists will offer interdisciplinary courses on topics appropriate to their specializations. P: Consent of department.
470 Contemporary Political Discourse. Irr.; 3 cr (H-I). Examines themes, genres, and significant instances of contemporary political discourse, as well as issues and concerns that arise in public discussions of political discourse. Case studies and theoretical analyses are considered. P: Jr st.
472 Rhetoric and Technology. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Explores the influence of technology on rhetoric from the invention of the written alphabet to the use of network-based communication technologies, including print media, audio and video recording, television, video conferencing and network communication. P: Jr st or cons inst.
475 Non-Verbal Communication. Irr.; 3 cr (S-I). Analysis of nonverbal communication patterns in human interaction; theory and research in kinesics, haptics, proxemics, paralinguistics as expressions of image, effect, relationship, personality, and culture. P: Any crse in Com Arts with social studies breadth or cons inst.
513 Topics in Communication Arts: Study Abroad. I, II; 1-6 cr (D). A course carried with a UW-Madison study abroad program which has no equivalent on this campus. P: Current reg in a UW-Madison study abroad prgm.
525 Media, Deliberation, and Public Issues. I or II; 3 cr (S-A). Theoretical and empirical approaches to both media effects in deliberation and the uses of media as resources by political actors in shaping public issues. P: Com Arts 260 & 325, or cons inst.
556 The American Film Industry in the Era of the Studio System. I or II; 3 cr (A). Influences of industrial structure, trade policies, foreign markets and censorship on Hollywood's production practices up to 1948. P: Com Arts 350.
557 Contemporary Media Industries. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (A). Analysis of major trends in media industries since the 1970s with special emphasis on conglomeration, globalization, new technologies, and changing modes of production and distribution. P: Com Arts 350 or 351.
558 Public, Community, and Alternative Media. (Crosslisted with Journ) Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Examination of media outside the dominant commercial model, especially local and alternative practices, and their cultural role. P: Com Arts 351.
560 Communication Theory. I; 3 cr (Z-A). Introduction and survey of contributions of behavioral science and philosophy to a unified theory of communication. P: Com Arts 260 or cons inst.
562 Theories of Deliberation and Controversy. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Examination of theories of deliberation and controversy. Application of theories to public controversies. P: Jr st & Com Arts 262 or cons inst.
565 Communication and Interethnic Behavior. I or II; 3 cr (e-S-A). The relation of communication processes to interethnic and interracial attitudes and behavior. Social and psychological foundations of interethnic communication and conflict, group identification and communication processes, interpersonal communication and culture, communication about race and ethnicity, mass media content and effects. P: Jr st or cons inst.
568 Interpersonal Influence. I or II; 3 cr (A). The study of interpersonal influence is concerned with the ways that individuals use messages to bring about opinion and behavior change in others, primarily in dyadic interactions. P: Com Arts 361 or cons inst.
570 Classical Rhetorical Theory. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Study of major theories of rhetoric from their origins in ancient Greece to Bacon, including theories of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Longinus, St. Augustine, and others. P: Two of the following: Com Arts 262, 360, 370, 372, 374, 470, 472, or 562; or cons inst.
571 Contemporary Rhetorical Theory. I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Study of contemporary theories of rhetoric and significant conceptual issues in contemporary rhetorical inquiry. Attention to theorists within the field of rhetoric as well as to others who have influenced rhetorical theory. P: Two of the following: Com Arts 262, 360, 370, 372, 374, 470, 472, or 562; or cons inst.
572 Interpersonal Communication. I or II; 3 cr (S-A). Advanced understanding of theory and research concerning the initiation, management, and dissolution of interpersonal relationships. Primary focus on the communication processes that contribute to and constitute relationship development. P: Com Arts 361 or cons inst.
575 Communication in Complex Organizations. Irr.; 3 cr (S-A). Theoretical perspectives and research literature in organizational science, with special attention to social interaction. P: Any crse in Com Arts with social studies or cons inst.
576 Principles of Rhetorical Criticism. I; 3 cr (H-A). Exploration of the nature, scope, and practice of rhetorical criticism. Emphasis upon critical theory and method. P: Two of the following: Com Arts 262, 360, 370, 372, 374, 470, 472, or 562; or cons inst.
610 Special Topics in Rhetoric and Public Address. I, II; 3 cr (A). Specialized subject matter of current interest in rhetoric and public address. P: Varies with topic.
612 Special Topics in Communication Science. II; 3 cr (D). Specialized subject matter of current interest in communication theory and research. P: Varies with topic.
613 Special Topics in Broadcasting and Film. I, II; 3 cr (D). Specialized subjects in history, impact, aesthetics of radio, television, or film. P: Varies with topic.
614 Field Experience in Communication. I, II, SS; 1 cr (A). Application of communication concepts to problems in such professional field settings as business organizations, media firms, political offices and organizations, and governmental agencies. (Does not count toward the 30-credit requirement for undergrad majors in communication arts.). P: Undergrad com arts majors only; apprvl of specific intrnshp design by com arts undergrad advisor.
615 Second Field Experience in Communication. I, II, SS; 1 cr (A). Application of communication concepts to problems in such field settings as business organizations, media firms, political offices and organizations, and governmental agencies. (Does not count toward the 30-credit requirement for undergrad majors in communication arts.). P: Com Arts 614; Undergrad com arts majors only; apprvl of specific intrnshp design by com arts undergrad advisor.
616 Mass Media and Youth. (Crosslisted with Journ, L Sc Com, Fam Com) I or II; 3 cr (S-D). Children's and adolescents' use of mass media and mass media effects on them. Particular attention is given to changes in comprehension and other cognitive activities that give insights into media use and effects. P: Journ 565 or Com Arts 325 or cons inst.
617 Health Communication in the Information Age. (Crosslisted with Journ, L Sc Com, Fam Com) Irr.; 3 cr (S-A). This course will examine the role of communication in health, how the revolution in information technology has affected health communication, and the assumptions about health information and communication that drive current efforts to use technologies. P: Journ 565 or equiv.
651 Advanced Video Production and Direction. I, II; 3 cr (A). Remote video production in both documentary and narrative genres. P: Com Arts 355 & written cons inst.
653 Television Dramatic Production and Direction. Irr.; 3 cr (A). Studio dramatic television production; and formulation of critical and aesthetic standards in relation to television genres. P: Com Arts 355 and written cons inst.
655 German Film. (Crosslisted with German) Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Important filmmakers from 1910 to the present; their relation to German cultural and social history of the period. P: For German cr: one 300 level crse or above; or cons inst. For com arts cr: Com Arts 350.
659 Advanced Motion Picture Production Workshop. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (A). Advanced 16mm filmmaking; individual and/or group projects in a studio workshop. P: Com Arts 656 & written cons inst.
662 Media and Cultural Theory I. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Survey of major theories, scholars, and debates in the field of cultural studies with special emphasis on the Birmingham School. Offers a set of working premises and methods for the study of media and popular culture. P: Sr st & cons inst.
663 Media and Cultural Theory II. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Studies the diverse ways in which critics have reflected upon mass media since 1900. As a companion to Communication Arts 662, the course eschews cultural studies and instead surveys theories of media from a broad range of related disciplines. P: Sr st & cons inst.
664 Classical Film Theory. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). Principal theories of cinema from the silent era to the 1960s. P: Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
665 Contemporary Film Theory. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A). A survey and analysis of film theory from the mid-1960s to the present. P: Cons inst.
667 History of American Public Address. Irr.; 3 cr (H-A). Public discourse of selected movements and periods in American history. P: Two of the following: Com Arts 360, 370, 372, 374, 470, 472, 570, 571, 576, or 675; or cons inst.
669 Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts. Irr.; 1-4 cr (I). Guest artists will offer interdisciplinary courses on topics appropriate to their specializations. P: Consent of department.
670 Rhetoric and Political Theory. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (A). Theoretical explorations of the intersections of rhetoric and politics. Detailed examination of key concepts in a discursive approach to politics, including notions of the public sphere, citizenship, and deliberative democracy. P: Com Arts 570, 571, 576, 667, or 675; or cons inst.
671 Communication and Social Conflict. Irr.; 3 cr (A). Survey of current theory and research on conflict in face-to-face interaction. P: Com Arts 572 or 560 or cons inst.
674 Rhetorical Analysis. Irr.; 3 cr (H-A). Advanced criticism; comparisons of the discourse of diverse types and cultures. P: Jr st & Com Arts 476 or 576 or cons inst.
675 Rhetoric of Women's Social and Political Discourse. I or II; 3 cr (A). This course explores obstacles women have faced throughout American history in their struggle to obtain influence and equality in politics and society. Through the analysis of significant rhetorical texts, it identifies major discursive strategies employed by women and the impact of these strategies. P: Two of the following: Com Arts 360, 370, 372, 374, 470, 472, 570, 571, 576, or 667; or cons inst.
681 Senior Honors Thesis. I, II; 3 cr (A). P: Sr st. Member of the honors program & cons inst.
682 Senior Honors Thesis. I, II; 3 cr (A). P: Sr st. Member of the honors program & cons inst.
691 Senior Thesis. I, II; 2-3 cr (A). P: Sr st & 3.25 GPA and written cons inst.
692 Senior Thesis. I, II; 2-3 cr (A). P: Com Arts 691 & written cons inst.
698 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (A). P: Jr or Sr st. Graded on a Cr/N basis; requires written cons inst.
699 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (A). P: Jr or Sr st. Graded on a lettered basis; requires written cons inst.