Arts and Humanities

Survey of Graphic Design

(3) A comprehensive survey of graphic design from ancient history to the present. This course will look at significant movements, figures and technological advancements. It will include a basic introduction to the language, issues, and concerns of graphic artists and the various communication vehicles used. F, S.

Web Design

See guidelines under Academic Regulations in this Catalog. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

History of Western Art II

(3)(=ARTH 106H)(Writing Intensive) A survey of the visual arts and their relevance to their times from the Renaissance to the present. S.

World Art

(=ARTH 107H) A survey of Non-Western art from prehistory to the present, including but not limited to African, Asian, Islamic, and Oceanic art as well as art of the Americas, exploring diverse cultural experiences from a visual perspective. F,S.

Media, Self and the World

(3)(=COMM 150H)Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influence the "real world" are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F,W,S,Su.

Persuasion

(3 credits) Introduces the study and practice of persuasion in various contexts. Topics made include how persuasion shapes attitudes, thoughts, decisions, arguments, and behaviors, with emphasis on source, message, medium, and audience impacts. Students learn to critically evaluate persuasive appeals in public addresses, marketing, news, social media, group, and interpersonal contexts. F,S,Su

Intro to Health Communication

(3 credits) Provides an overview of how health is communicated interpersonally and via media. Topics may include how health is understood culturally; patient-provider communication; and development, implementation, and evaluation of health communication campaigns. Students learn to apply communication principles as health care consumers or professionals. F,S

Communication Theory

(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*140) Provides in-depth understanding of theories in communication and media contexts. Students learn to understand, critique, and apply theory they will use in their later classes, research, and capstone. F,S,Su

Communication Research

(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*140) Provides in-depth understanding of research methods in communication and media contexts. Students learn to understand, critique, and apply methods they will use in their later classes, research, and capstone. F,S,Su

Organizational Communication

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Examines how organizations design and use communication. Topics may include communication methods, leadership, conflict management, diversity, and globalization. Students learn how to achieve individual and group goals in organizations and apply skills to their workplace and personal lives. F,S

Indep Study in Communication

(1-3 credits) Students complete scholarly work in an area not offered in traditional courses. This work can be a document performance, or body of work that reflects the student's research or knowledge developed. Designed for advanced and self-motivated students. May be repeated for up to 6 independent study credits; no two independent studies per student may be about the same topics. Offered as needed

Interactive Media and Society

(3 credits) Provides an overview of interactive media, with an emphasis on how people participate in gaining information and entertainment. Topics may include the evolution of media, and how models of journalism, news, creativity, production, and consumption have changed over time. Students learn to identify and critique the ongoing relationship between media and society. F,S

Comm Across Differences

(3 credits) This course provides an opportunity for in-depth understanding and application of theory and practice to communicate effectively across cultural and identity differences. Students develop an understanding of the complex cultural and sytemic issues that form their own identities as well as those that influence various cultures and communities and sustain inequalities. Students also develop advanced understanding of how race, gender, ability, and ethnicity, among other cultural and identity factors, influence access to equity and inclusion within communities, organizations, and cultural groups. F,S,Su

Media Uses and Effects

(3) Examines audiences' uses for and effects from media for individuals and societies. It covers topics such as: trends in media content and effects, personal and social characteristics facilitating effects, and the personal and social implications of effects. F,W,S,M,Su.

Applied Communication Capstone

(1-6 credits)(Prereq: COMM*500, COMM*575, COMM*576, Permission of program coordinator or instructor) The culmination of the program, wherein students, under the direction of a faculty advisor, synthesize coursework and apply their knowledge and education to a signficant project based on the students' plan of study and interests. The nature of this capstone is designed collaboratively between each student and the student's advisor (e.g. fundraising events, theory-driven research). Students must pass an oral defense in order to successfully complete this course. Repeatable for up to 6 credits. F,S,Su

Information Design

(3) An introductory course that provides students with an overview of the concepts and methods of information design, the process of presenting information in a clear and effective way. This course focuses on information design in the humanities, and covers topics ranging from an introduction to the basic principles of visual information representation to hands-on applications of those concepts in creating digital documents. Students will explore a wide variety of free and professional software applications used in information design, including online mapping applications such as Google Maps and ArcGIS Online, infographics applications such as Piktochart, and interactive presentation applications such as Prezi. F, S, Su.

Digital Storytelling for Web

Composition & Critical Reading

In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ongoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

Intro to Creative Writing

(3 credits) A course that introduces the fundamental elements of craft involved in composing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. Students are encouraged, though not required, to complete a college-level literature course before enrolling in ENGL*201. F,S,Su.

Film, New Media and Culture

(3 credits)(=NMDC*231)(=DCD*231) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students' imaginative and critical understanding of film and new media in various cultural contexts. The course promotes an active and critical engagement with film, new media texts, and media innovations as a means for analysis and critique within the broader framework of humanistic inquiry. Texts and films will vary by section. F,S

Intro to Business Comm

(=CBAD*290)(3 credits) Students will gain valuable experience with some of the most important types of written and oral communication required in a business and professional context. F,S,Su.

Forms of Creative Writing

(3)(Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of C or better) Students examine the history, movements and technical forms of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. F,S,Su.

Development of English Languag

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in ENGL*101 and ENGL*102) A study of the origins and development of languages in general, and of English and related languages in particular. No previous knowledge of Old and Middle English neccessary. S

Children's Literature

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in ENGL*101 and ENGL*102) This course is designed to introduce you to the study of works appropriate for the elementary and middle school child.

Intro Cultural Herit Stds

(3)This course introduces students to the concepts of cultural heritage. It explores the range and breadth of cultural heritage, from physical structures to cultural traditions, from man-made objects to natural landscapes, and from the pre-historic to the modern world. Students are also presented with critical theory in the discipline and methods and approaches to the protection and preservation of cultural heritage. F,S

Press Project Workshop

(1-3) This course introduces students to and involves them in the hands-on work of a university press. Students will help to develop press projects and will work on a variety of print and digital components. Participants will learn and practice various steps in the publication process and the production of multimedia content. Activities and themes will change based on current press projects. This course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours. S.

Pre-Modern World

(3) This course explores historical interpretations of pre-modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su

Modern World

(3) This course explores historical interpretations of modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,My,Su

Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction

A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.

U.S. History

(3) This course explores the historical development of connections between individuals, societies and cultures in the Americas. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su

Intro Peace & Conflict Studies

(=PACS*207Q*)(3 credits) This course explores the major themes and concepts in peace and conflict studies. Topics may include peace, war, terrorism, counterterroism, nuclear weapons, diplomacy, individuals, group, states, leaders, human rights, and reconciliation. It also analyzes how these concepts and themes have shaped the contemporary world. F,S,Su

Historical Research & Writing

A course designed to teach both written and oral communication in history. Topics include compiling a scholarly bibliography on a historical topic interpreting primary and secondary sources, developing a clear thesis, ensuring academic integrity, using Chicago-style documentation, and presenting work in a scholarly fashion. A minimum of twelve pages of graded, written work, with substantial opportunities for revision, and at least one graded oral presentation required. Topics chosen by Professor. For History Majors, History 250 is a co-requisite or prerequisite for all upper-level courses.

Constitutional Debates

(3) This course explores the elements of historical thinking, analysis, and argumentation. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,M,Su

Renaissance Europe

A survey of renaissance culture as it emerged in the northern Italian city-states. Topics include republican and despotic governments, war and diplomacy, humanism, art, individualism, religion, the growth of secularism, gender, the family, and the Norther Renaissance.

Topics: Race & the Law

(3) This course introduces students to selected issues in the history of race and ethnicity. Topics may include the historical underpinnings of the legal, social, and political formation of race and ethnicity experienced by peoples and societies around the globe. May be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. Offered as needed.

Internship in History

(3-12)(Prereq: Permission of the advisor and department chair required) This course is open to history majors with a minimum 2.50 GPA and who have completed at least 30 credit hours at the time of enrollment. Off-campus internships may include additional requirements, including a minimum 3.00 GPA and completion of at least 12 credit hours of history. The internship requires 40 hours of employment per credit hour, a reflective journal, and a research report. The purpose of the internship is to provide students with practical training and experience in history-related work and to introduce them to local, regional and national employers in fields of applied history. The course may be repeated under different topics for up to 12 credit hours. Six credit hours of this course may be applied to upper-level history major requirements. F,S,May,Su.

Topics: Race & the Law

In depth readings and research selected in historical subjects; themes and/or methods not currently or regularly available in the graduate history curriculum. May be repeated for credit under different topics.

Intro Interdisciplinary Study

This course examines both theoretical approaches and practical application of interdisciplinarity in today's world, with special emphasis on the interdisciplinary research process. F, S.

Interdisc. Nature of Careers

(=UNIV 333) IDS/UNIV 333 will provide the student the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of operating in a consumer based economy. It will expose the student to a further understanding of the overall business environment and explore the student's role as employee/employer and consumer. The topics covered in the course will include a brief overview of organizational, management and motivational theory, personal ethics as it applies to decision making, selecting a major and planning a career, managing change in organizations and on an individual level, innovation and creativity affecting all individuals in all organizations. F,S.

Interdisc. Research Capstone

(Prereq: IDS 398) Capstone course required of all Interdisciplinary Studies students for graduation. Students plan and complete an original research project under the guidance and supervision of the instructor. The topic selected must be related to the student's Interdisciplinary Studies area of emphasis. Seminar sessions focus on the principles, procedures, and problems of executing a senior-level research project. Students present project results in both written and oral form. F,S,Su.

Italian Studies I

(5 credits) This class introduces students to the Italian language and the many facets of Italian culture. This course also helps students develop the basic language skills of speaking, listening, and communicating everyday situations in Italian culture. As a hybrid course, three credit hours are delivered face-to-face and two hours via distance learning activities. This course is desgined for absolute beginners and is not open to native speakers of Italian or students who already possess significant skills in the language as determined by the instructor. F,S,Su

Introduction to Journalism

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102) Covers basic journalism writing, video production and editing, and the AP Stylebook. F,S,Su

Principles of Journalism

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101) Covers the history and principles of journalism in the United States, including its development, functions, social influences, challenges, and directions for the future. F,S,Su

Media Relations

(3)(Prereq: JOUR 309 and JOUR 311) This course is a comprehensive study of media relations from the perspective of both proactive and reactive public relations practice. Particular emphasis is placed on writing for media, interacting with journalists, holding news conferences, understanding the role of the Internet and interactive media, responding to organizational crises, and evaluating media relations effectiveness. Student will gain proficiency in strategic writing and message composition and will refine their skills in making oral presentations. F,S.

Broadcast News

(3 credits) Covers the development and impact of broadcast news by examining key historic events and pioneers in the field. Students learn current broadcast news practices. Offered as needed.

Intro to IS: Transntnal Cinem

(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.

GrdWrtg:Docmtng&Presentation

(3 credits)(Prereq: Admissions to Graduate Study at CCU) Course allows students to hone composition and presentation skills necessary to complete a major project in their area of study. F,S,Su

Introduction to Music

(3 credits) A course open to all students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive appreciation of music through intelligent listening. Representative masterpieces of the various periods of musical composition are studied. Emphasis on correlation of music to other arts. No previous study of music is required. F,S.

Intro Peace & Conflict Studies

(=HIST*207Q*)(3 credits) This course explores the major themes and concepts in peace and conflict studies. Topics may include peace, war, terrorism, counterterrorism, nuclear weapons, diplomacy, individuals, groups, states, leaders, human rights, and reconciliation. It also analyzes how these concepts and themese have shaped the contemporary world. F,S,M,Su

Introduction to Philosophy

This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.

Introduction to Ethics

This course introduces students to the three main areas of philosophical ethics, metaethics, normative ethics and applied ethics. Students will explore metaethical issues such as ethical subjectivism and objectivism, moral skepticism, free will and responsibility; major normative theories such as consequentialism and deontologism; and applied ehtical issues such as animal rights, war, and cloning. The overarching goal will be for students to develop the skills necessary for thinking, writing, and speaking about ethical theories and problems while acquiring a basic understanding of these theories and problems.

Business Ethics

(3)(=PHIL 318H)(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F,S,Su.

World Religions

(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.

Hispanic Studies I

This class introduces students to the Spanish language and the many facets of Hispanic cultures. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in Hispanic cultures. As a hybrid course, three credit hours is delivered face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.

Topic Fine Arts: Music in Film

(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su

Designing for the Screen

(3 credits)(Prereq: ARTS*202) Beginning-level studio work in the design of interactive, screen-based media. Web, motion, and graphic design layout software are used to explore navigation, aethetics, strategy, concept, and project planning with an emphasis on the user experience. F,S,

History of Western Art II

(3)(=ARTH 106H)(Writing Intensive) A survey of the visual arts and their relevance to their times from the Renaissance to the present. S.

Concepts in Art History

(3)(Prereq: ARTH 105 or ARTH 106 or ARTH 107) This course provides an introduction to aesthetics, art theory, and art criticism, as well as a foundation in the practice of research and writing in the arts. We will read theoretical and critical writing on art and art history, explore questions about the nature of art, and work with a number of theories and methodologies by which to understand art. Students will be introduced to the skills necessary to think, research, and write clearly. F,S.

Ital Renais Art & Architecture

This course surveys the painting, sculpture, and architecture of the Italian peninsula c.1300-1550 and the revival of classical ideals and philosophies of visual representation. Focusing primarily on Florence, Venice, and Rome, the course examines the art and ideas of inspired, creative minds such as Giotto, Masaccio, Ghiberti, Brunelleschi, Alberti, Donatello, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Palladio, and many more. Cross-listed with HIST 323

Communcation & Public Speaking

(3 credits) Provides an overview of the study of communication. Topics may include interpersonal communication, group communication, and public speaking. Students learn about verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, and fundamental practices of public speaking. F,S

Media, Self and the World

(3)(=COMM 150H)Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influence the "real world" are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F,W,S,Su.

Persuasion

(3 credits) Introduces the study and practice of persuasion in various contexts. Topics made include how persuasion shapes attitudes, thoughts, decisions, arguments, and behaviors, with emphasis on source, message, medium, and audience impacts. Students learn to critically evaluate persuasive appeals in public addresses, marketing, news, social media, group, and interpersonal contexts. F,S,Su

Communication Theory

(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*140) Provides in-depth understanding of theories in communication and media contexts. Students learn to understand, critique, and apply theory they will use in their later classes, research, and capstone. F,S,Su

Intercultural Communication

(3 credits)(=LIS*301) Focuses on how culture influences communication. Topics may include rituals, social dramas, media content, or communication practies across and between cultures. Students participate in discussion of different worldviews to gain cultural competency. F,S

Imagery of Advertising

(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM 150 or JOUR 201) A study of the communicative power of advertisements; introduces concepts and techniques used by advertisers to create, target, and place advertisements through various media. Through critical inquiry and rhetorical analysis, students will be able to look beyond the surface of an advertisement and recognize what it is saying to the consumer and about our culture. F,S,Su.

Organizational Communication

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Examines how organizations design and use communication. Topics may include communication methods, leadership, conflict management, diversity, and globalization. Students learn how to achieve individual and group goals in organizations and apply skills to their workplace and personal lives. F,S

Composition & Critical Reading

In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ongoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

Intro to Creative Writing

(3 credits) A course that introduces the fundamental elements of craft involved in composing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. Students are encouraged, though not required, to complete a college-level literature course before enrolling in ENGL*201. F,S,Su.

Literature and Culture

(3 credits) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students' imaginative and critical understanding of literature in various cultural contexts. Text (in poetry, drama, fiction, and/or creative nonfiction) will vary by section. Each section will examine compelling themes, styles, and cultural arguments within their literary, historical, and philosophical contexts. F,S,Su

History Through Film

(3 credits) Exact topics vary, but each is an interdisciplinary seminar on topics related to film studies, which may include analysis, criticism, history and theory of film. This course may be repeated for credit under different topics. F,S,Su

Modern World

(3) This course explores historical interpretations of modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,My,Su

Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction

A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.

U.S. History

(3) This course explores the historical development of connections between individuals, societies and cultures in the Americas. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su

Vietnam: American Exper

The French colonial experience in Vietnam, the development of Vietnamese nationalism, the rise to power of Ho Chi Minh, the deepening American commitment, the anguish of the American experience, the collapse of a peace that never was, the end fo the American backed regime of Nguyen Van Thieu in 1975 and the aftermath of the War in the United States.

Interdisc. Research Methods

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to principles and characteristics of approaches and methodologies relevant to research in Interdisciplinary Studies. Students will begin designing their capstone research project for IDS 499.

Intelligence Operations

(3)(Prereq: INTEL 200 or permission of the instructor) This course is a survey of the limits, possibilities, and ethical dilemmas for the conduct of operations in support of the intelligence community. The course examines operations related to the collection of intelligence information including espionage, interrogation, imagery analysis, communications intelligence, and counterintelligence. Operations that are designed to have a direct policy effect - covert operations, direct action, and information operations are also considered. F,S,Su.

Principles of Journalism

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101) Covers the history and principles of journalism in the United States, including its development, functions, social influences, challenges, and directions for the future. F,S,Su

Intro to PR & Strategic Comm

(3 credits)(Prereq: JOUR*201) Introduces the concepts, strategies, and tactics of public relations, with a focus on organizations, media systems, and public opinion and behaviors. Students learn the history of research and practice of public relations as it relates to journalism, advertising, and marketing. F,S

Media Relations

(3)(Prereq: JOUR 309 and JOUR 311) This course is a comprehensive study of media relations from the perspective of both proactive and reactive public relations practice. Particular emphasis is placed on writing for media, interacting with journalists, holding news conferences, understanding the role of the Internet and interactive media, responding to organizational crises, and evaluating media relations effectiveness. Student will gain proficiency in strategic writing and message composition and will refine their skills in making oral presentations. F,S.

Intro to Intercultural Studies

(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.

Introduction to Music

(3 credits) A course open to all students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive appreciation of music through intelligent listening. Representative masterpieces of the various periods of musical composition are studied. Emphasis on correlation of music to other arts. No previous study of music is required. F,S.

Introduction to Philosophy

This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.

Introduction to Logic

(3) This course introduces students to formal logic. Students will learn to recognize deductive and inductive arguments. They will translate English statements to the language propositional deductive logic, construct truth tables, and use proof procedures such as natural deduction to demonstrate the validity of arguments. Common forms of inductive reasoning, such as analogical and probabilistic reasoning, may also be introduced. The formal reasoning skills acquired in this course may benefit students taking professional and graduate school admission tests. F,S,Su.

Bio-Medical Ethics

Ethical problems in medicine and biological research and the application of ethical principles to real-life situations involving patient autonomy, health care professionals, the beginning of life, the end of life, and human genetic experimentation.

Business Ethics

(3)(=PHIL 318H)(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F,S,Su.

World Religions

(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.

Topics in the Fine Arts

(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su

Communcation & Public Speaking

(3 credits) Provides an overview of the study of communication. Topics may include interpersonal communication, group communication, and public speaking. Students learn about verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, and fundamental practices of public speaking. F,S

Media, Self and the World

(3)(=COMM 150H)Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influence the "real world" are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F,W,S,Su.

Persuasion

(3 credits) Introduces the study and practice of persuasion in various contexts. Topics made include how persuasion shapes attitudes, thoughts, decisions, arguments, and behaviors, with emphasis on source, message, medium, and audience impacts. Students learn to critically evaluate persuasive appeals in public addresses, marketing, news, social media, group, and interpersonal contexts. F,S,Su

Intro to Sports Communication

(3 credits) Introduces the study of sport from various various communication perspectives. Topics may include the sports media complex and sport in relation to mythology; race, gender, ability, and equity; interpersonal relationships; family communication; leadership communication; violence; and crisis communication. Students learn analysis and critique of sport as a cultural space through communication theory and research. F,S

Intro to Health Communication

(3 credits) Provides an overview of how health is communicated interpersonally and via media. Topics may include how health is understood culturally; patient-provider communication; and development, implementation, and evaluation of health communication campaigns. Students learn to apply communication principles as health care consumers or professionals. F,S

Communication Research

(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*140) Provides in-depth understanding of research methods in communication and media contexts. Students learn to understand, critique, and apply methods they will use in their later classes, research, and capstone. F,S,Su

Media Effects

(3 credits) Examines how people are affected by media content. Topics may include what content affects people, what those effects are and how often they occur, and what situations make effects more likely to happen - for example, if violent content causes people to be violent. Students learn the history and major categories of effects, how to analyze and evaluate media content, and to help others avoid negative media effects. F,S

Organizational Communication

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Examines how organizations design and use communication. Topics may include communication methods, leadership, conflict management, diversity, and globalization. Students learn how to achieve individual and group goals in organizations and apply skills to their workplace and personal lives. F,S

Communication Capstone:Thesis

Students synthesize coursework previously conducted within the major; apply their knowledge and education to a significant research topic; and produce a thesis. They gain an understanding of how to compose/construct a theoretically driven thesis; refine their research library skills; and understand how to use proper documentation style.

Communication Capstone:Projec

Students apply their knowledge and education to a significant reserach project involving the student/'s communication research interest. The course can be an external (community) or internal (within the university) project. Each project is outlined in a customized course syllabus with an outline of the work to be completed by the student.

Composition

In ENGL 101, students focus on the writing process, paying special attention to prewriting, writing, and revising strategies. The course also introduces elements of academic writing as well as the research process. This class prompts students to hone their critical reading and writing skills as they consider the rhetorical situations that shape all writing tasks. As a hybrid course, ENGL 101 includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which provides uniform and digitally delivered content reinforcing a common set of student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

Composition & Critical Reading

In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ongoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

Film, New Media and Culture

(3 credits)(=NMDC*231)(=DCD*231) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students' imaginative and critical understanding of film and new media in various cultural contexts. The course promotes an active and critical engagement with film, new media texts, and media innovations as a means for analysis and critique within the broader framework of humanistic inquiry. Texts and films will vary by section. F,S

Intro to Business Comm

(=CBAD*290)(3 credits) Students will gain valuable experience with some of the most important types of written and oral communication required in a business and professional context. F,S,Su.

French Studies I

This class introduces students to the French language and the many facets of French culture. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in French culture. As a hybrid course, this course will deliver three credit hours face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.

Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction

A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.

The French Revolution

(3 credits) A cretical examination of the French Revolution's origins, development and immediate consequences. F,W,S,Su.

The Ottoman Empire, 1281-1923

(3) This course will explore the major events and themes of the Ottoman Empire from the late 13th to the early 20th century. It will look at the empire's origins, expansion, stagnation, decline, reformation attemps, World War I, the War of Independence and the creation of the Turkish Republic, and, finally, the Ottoman legacy in the Balkans and the Middle East. F, S.

Internship in History

(3-12)(Prereq: Permission of the advisor and department chair required) This course is open to history majors with a minimum 2.50 GPA and who have completed at least 30 credit hours at the time of enrollment. Off-campus internships may include additional requirements, including a minimum 3.00 GPA and completion of at least 12 credit hours of history. The internship requires 40 hours of employment per credit hour, a reflective journal, and a research report. The purpose of the internship is to provide students with practical training and experience in history-related work and to introduce them to local, regional and national employers in fields of applied history. The course may be repeated under different topics for up to 12 credit hours. Six credit hours of this course may be applied to upper-level history major requirements. F,S,May,Su.

Interdisc. Research Capstone

(Prereq: IDS 398) Capstone course required of all Interdisciplinary Studies students for graduation. Students plan and complete an original research project under the guidance and supervision of the instructor. The topic selected must be related to the student's Interdisciplinary Studies area of emphasis. Seminar sessions focus on the principles, procedures, and problems of executing a senior-level research project. Students present project results in both written and oral form. F,S,Su.

Intelligence Communications

(3)(Prereq: INTEL 200 or permission of the instructor) This course is an examination of how intelligence information is communicated on both the organizational and individual levels. At the level of the organization, the course examines how intelligence is shared with various governmental and non-governmental actors. At the individual level, the course emphasizes the practical delivery of intelligence information in oral and written formats. F,S,Su.

Introduction to Journalism

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102) Covers basic journalism writing, video production and editing, and the AP Stylebook. F,S,Su

Principles of Journalism

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101) Covers the history and principles of journalism in the United States, including its development, functions, social influences, challenges, and directions for the future. F,S,Su

Jour Writing for News Media

(3)(Prereq: JOUR 304) Workshop on news media (both in paper and web format). Emphasis placed on writing news features, hard vs. soft news pieces, and profiles for audiences of both newspapers and web news venues that include photography or video links. F, S.

Intro to PR & Strategic Comm

(3 credits)(Prereq: JOUR*201) Introduces the concepts, strategies, and tactics of public relations, with a focus on organizations, media systems, and public opinion and behaviors. Students learn the history of research and practice of public relations as it relates to journalism, advertising, and marketing. F,S

Broadcast News/Sports Radio

(3 credits)(Prereq: JOUR*200 or JOUR*201) Covers journalism, enterntainment, and sports reporting over the radio. Students create and execute projects for on-air use. Students have the opportunity to use WCCU Radio, the department's internet radio station, as a workshop for classwork and assignments. Offered as needed

Intro to Intercultural Studies

(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.

Introduction to Music

(3 credits) A course open to all students who are interested in gaining a comprehensive appreciation of music through intelligent listening. Representative masterpieces of the various periods of musical composition are studied. Emphasis on correlation of music to other arts. No previous study of music is required. F,S.

Introduction to Philosophy

This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.

Introduction to Ethics

This course introduces students to the three main areas of philosophical ethics, metaethics, normative ethics and applied ethics. Students will explore metaethical issues such as ethical subjectivism and objectivism, moral skepticism, free will and responsibility; major normative theories such as consequentialism and deontologism; and applied ehtical issues such as animal rights, war, and cloning. The overarching goal will be for students to develop the skills necessary for thinking, writing, and speaking about ethical theories and problems while acquiring a basic understanding of these theories and problems.

Business Ethics

(3)(=PHIL 318H)(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F,S,Su.

World Religions

(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.

Hispanic Studies I

This class introduces students to the Spanish language and the many facets of Hispanic cultures. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in Hispanic cultures. As a hybrid course, three credit hours is delivered face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.

Topics in the Fine Arts

(3)(=VPA 103H) This course is designed to provide the student with the basic understanding of how the arts critically influence and culturally enhance our everyday experience. Each section will present a variety of modes that are rooted in artistic expression. Topics will draw from one or more of the following disciplines: Creative Writing, Music, Theatre, and the Visual Arts. F,S,May,Su

Survey of Graphic Design

(3) A comprehensive survey of graphic design from ancient history to the present. This course will look at significant movements, figures and technological advancements. It will include a basic introduction to the language, issues, and concerns of graphic artists and the various communication vehicles used. F, S.

World Art

(=ARTH 107H) A survey of Non-Western art from prehistory to the present, including but not limited to African, Asian, Islamic, and Oceanic art as well as art of the Americas, exploring diverse cultural experiences from a visual perspective. F,S.

Visual Arts & Culture

(3 credits) An introductory course in visual language and literacy. Through an exploration of various materials and approaches, the course includes a brief overview of methods of expression to examine the cultural, political, and social aspects of art. Instructors may emphasize different materials, topics, and approaches to art making. F,S,Su

Media, Self and the World

(3)(=COMM 150H)Examines the many ways media systems and mediated communication shape our understanding of ourselves and our world. How various media (e.g., television, internet, newspapers) interact and deliver content (e.g., entertainment, news, advertising) that influence the "real world" are examined. Also looks at how new technologies allow easier direct access to content. Special attention is given to how students can apply media literacy skills to their academic and personal lives. F,W,S,Su.

Persuasion

(3 credits) Introduces the study and practice of persuasion in various contexts. Topics made include how persuasion shapes attitudes, thoughts, decisions, arguments, and behaviors, with emphasis on source, message, medium, and audience impacts. Students learn to critically evaluate persuasive appeals in public addresses, marketing, news, social media, group, and interpersonal contexts. F,S,Su

Communication Theory

(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*140) Provides in-depth understanding of theories in communication and media contexts. Students learn to understand, critique, and apply theory they will use in their later classes, research, and capstone. F,S,Su

Communication Research

(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*140) Provides in-depth understanding of research methods in communication and media contexts. Students learn to understand, critique, and apply methods they will use in their later classes, research, and capstone. F,S,Su

Enticing Signs: Semiotics Adv.

(3 credits) A study of signs, sign systems, and the production of meaning in advertising messages from the perseptive of the field of semiotics. A vast array of advertisements influence and affect our lives in many ways. The class looks at various aspects of this form of discourse from the standpoint of semiotic analysis and related conceptual frameworks. It considers the signifying processes that underlie advertising messages in print, electronic, and digital form. F,S,Su

Organizational Communication

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Examines how organizations design and use communication. Topics may include communication methods, leadership, conflict management, diversity, and globalization. Students learn how to achieve individual and group goals in organizations and apply skills to their workplace and personal lives. F,S

Signs Among Us: Semiotics Cltr

(3)(=IDS 380) A study of the signs and sign systems produced, exchanged and interpreted in contemporary culture. From toys to cuisine, from comics to video games, from plastic to astrology, the course offers critical approaches to the mutliple spheres of meaning in which we move. F,S,May,Su

Interactive Media and Society

(3 credits) Provides an overview of interactive media, with an emphasis on how people participate in gaining information and entertainment. Topics may include the evolution of media, and how models of journalism, news, creativity, production, and consumption have changed over time. Students learn to identify and critique the ongoing relationship between media and society. F,S

Composition

In ENGL 101, students focus on the writing process, paying special attention to prewriting, writing, and revising strategies. The course also introduces elements of academic writing as well as the research process. This class prompts students to hone their critical reading and writing skills as they consider the rhetorical situations that shape all writing tasks. As a hybrid course, ENGL 101 includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which provides uniform and digitally delivered content reinforcing a common set of student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

Composition & Critical Reading

In ENGL 102, students read and respond to a variety of texts written across disciplinary lines. As they interpret and evaluate these texts by composing functional, rhetorical, and critical analyses, students extend their understanding of the writing process, consider the importance of context, and refine their approaches to research. This hybrid course includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which builds upon the content taught in ENGL 101 and continues to digitally deliver uniform content that stresses an ongoing set of common student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

Literature and Culture

(3 credits) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students' imaginative and critical understanding of literature in various cultural contexts. Text (in poetry, drama, fiction, and/or creative nonfiction) will vary by section. Each section will examine compelling themes, styles, and cultural arguments within their literary, historical, and philosophical contexts. F,S,Su

Intro to Tech/Profess Writing

(3 credits) Students read and analyze examples of technical, scientific, and professional writing. Writing assignments may include formal and informal reports, sets of instructions, research papers, annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, process analyses, position papers, or mechanism descriptions. Revising and editing skills are taught. F,S,Su

Forms of Creative Writing

(3)(Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of C or better) Students examine the history, movements and technical forms of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. F,S,Su.

Business and Professional Comm

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102 with a grade of 'C' or better) Designed to improve practical communication, both written and oral. Students learn business style and formats (the letter, memo, resume, and report), as well as strategies for presenting neutral, negative, and persuasive messages. Students will speak on business and professional topics. F,S

Ancient & Medieval World

(3) This course explores historical interpretations of pre-modern human experiences. Topics will be chosen by the instructor and may be repeated for up to six credit hours under different topics. F,S,May,Su

Hist US/Discov-Reconstruction

A general survey of the United States from the era of dis covery to the present, emphasizing major political, economic, social, and intellectual developments. 201: Discovery through Reconstruction. 202: Reconstruction to the present.

Mod China Reform/Rev Mod Age

(3 credits) A survey of Modern China from the rise of the Qing Dynasty in 1644 to the economic boom of the post-Deng 1990's. Students examine China's experience of Western incursions since the 1830's, though the course gives primacy to the impact of domestic-born institutional and cultural innovation that presaged the arrival of Western Powers. An investigation of China's inner-history of reform and revolution enables students to appreciate the way in which Modern china was as much the product of domestic processes as it was the result of changes wrought by the West.

Introduction to Journalism

(3 credits)(Prereq: ENGL*101 and ENGL*102) Covers basic journalism writing, video production and editing, and the AP Stylebook. F,S,Su

Intro to Intercultural Studies

(3) In this course students will have the opportunity to view and appreciate the distinctive character of different lands and peoples and acquire a basic intercultural communicative awareness that will prepare them for the study of a language. In addition, students will become familiar with scholarly approaches used in the discipline, which may include linguistics, second language acquisition, cultural studies, film studies, literary studies, interdisciplinary approaches, and/or pedagogy. Content will focus on a particular topic or theme within the context of non-English-speaking cultures. F,S.

Introduction to Philosophy

This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.

World Religions

(3) This class introduces students to the academic study of religion and surveys the global range of religious traditions. It examines various worldwide patterns of religious beliefs and practices, and investigates particular traditions, communities, and their respective histories and development. The course also investigates the role of religion in the modern world. F,S,Su.

Survey of Graphic Design

(3) A comprehensive survey of graphic design from ancient history to the present. This course will look at significant movements, figures and technological advancements. It will include a basic introduction to the language, issues, and concerns of graphic artists and the various communication vehicles used. F, S.

World Art

(=ARTH 107H) A survey of Non-Western art from prehistory to the present, including but not limited to African, Asian, Islamic, and Oceanic art as well as art of the Americas, exploring diverse cultural experiences from a visual perspective. F,S.

Gender Communication

(3 credits) Examines connections between gender, identity, culture, and communication. Students learn the multiple ways gender roles are created and sustained through communucation, including in contexts such as families, schools, the workplace, and media. Offered as needed

Sports Media

(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM*206) Provides understanding and application of theory to the critical study of sports media. Topics may include cultural and systemic issues in sports news media, sports ownership, broadcast rights, social media, and how athletes are presented through media content. Students learn how communication of sport relates to race, gender, sexuality, ability, nationality, and other identities. S

Popular Media and Health

(3 credits) Explores the relationship between media-based messages (in popular shows, movies, social media, news, and online) and individual and public health. Focuses on health communication theory and strategy for critiquing and maximizing campaign message effectiveness, improving health outcomes, and reducing health disparities. Students learn practical tools and theoretical knowledge to improve their roles as future health care consumers or professionals. F

Imagery of Advertising

(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM 150 or JOUR 201) A study of the communicative power of advertisements; introduces concepts and techniques used by advertisers to create, target, and place advertisements through various media. Through critical inquiry and rhetorical analysis, students will be able to look beyond the surface of an advertisement and recognize what it is saying to the consumer and about our culture. F,S,Su.

Communication Activism

(Prereq: Juniors and Seniors only and successful completion of 60 credit hours) This seminar requires students to work with non-governmental, governmental, and/or grass roots advocacy groups engaging in public service, social justice, and/or other applied communication projects often now collectively referred to as Communication Activism. Utilizing a variety of communication skills- including but not limited to message design for foundational, educational, and/or preventive campaigns - students will research, publicize, advocate against, and/or intervene in a social justice project with a community service organization. This is an active, intensive course that combines service learning with perspectives and practices from communication, health promotion, social science, and journalism. As such, this course is designed for students committed to social activism. F, S.

Interpersonal Comm Foundations

(3 credits)(Prereq: COMM 140) Covers communicating with friends, co-workers, peers, and various general publics. Topics may include nonverbal communication, conflict management, listening, communication and self-concept, and language and cultural differences. Offered as needed

Organizational Communication

(3)(Prereq: COMM 140) Examines how organizations design and use communication. Topics may include communication methods, leadership, conflict management, diversity, and globalization. Students learn how to achieve individual and group goals in organizations and apply skills to their workplace and personal lives. F,S

Interactive Media and Society

(3 credits) Provides an overview of interactive media, with an emphasis on how people participate in gaining information and entertainment. Topics may include the evolution of media, and how models of journalism, news, creativity, production, and consumption have changed over time. Students learn to identify and critique the ongoing relationship between media and society. F,S

Technology and Humanity

(3) Technologies play a central role in our culture, in the decisions we make, in our social relationships, in our health, in our safety, in conflict resolution, in the careers we pursue, in the way we work, play and live. Given this, part of what it means to be human is to be a user of technololgy. Gaining a clearer and more well- articulated understanding of the moral and social-political implications of technologies thus allows for a more considered view of our place in the world and our progress as a human civilization (scientifically, ethically, and socially). The course considers technololgies from different human perspectives. F,S.

Information Design

(3) An introductory course that provides students with an overview of the concepts and methods of information design, the process of presenting information in a clear and effective way. This course focuses on information design in the humanities, and covers topics ranging from an introduction to the basic principles of visual information representation to hands-on applications of those concepts in creating digital documents. Students will explore a wide variety of free and professional software applications used in information design, including online mapping applications such as Google Maps and ArcGIS Online, infographics applications such as Piktochart, and interactive presentation applications such as Prezi. F, S, Su.

Composition

In ENGL 101, students focus on the writing process, paying special attention to prewriting, writing, and revising strategies. The course also introduces elements of academic writing as well as the research process. This class prompts students to hone their critical reading and writing skills as they consider the rhetorical situations that shape all writing tasks. As a hybrid course, ENGL 101 includes a parallel online component, Coastal Composition Commons, which provides uniform and digitally delivered content reinforcing a common set of student learning outcomes. F,S,Su.

Intro to Creative Writing

(3 credits) A course that introduces the fundamental elements of craft involved in composing poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. Students are encouraged, though not required, to complete a college-level literature course before enrolling in ENGL*201. F,S,Su.

Intro to Tech/Profess Writing

(3 credits) Students read and analyze examples of technical, scientific, and professional writing. Writing assignments may include formal and informal reports, sets of instructions, research papers, annotated bibliographies, literature reviews, process analyses, position papers, or mechanism descriptions. Revising and editing skills are taught. F,S,Su

Film, New Media and Culture

(3 credits)(=NMDC*231)(=DCD*231) This course is designed to provoke and cultivate students' imaginative and critical understanding of film and new media in various cultural contexts. The course promotes an active and critical engagement with film, new media texts, and media innovations as a means for analysis and critique within the broader framework of humanistic inquiry. Texts and films will vary by section. F,S

Intro to Business Comm

(=CBAD*290)(3 credits) Students will gain valuable experience with some of the most important types of written and oral communication required in a business and professional context. F,S,Su.

Forms of Creative Writing

(3)(Prereq: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of C or better) Students examine the history, movements and technical forms of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction using a combination of example readings and writing workshops. F,S,Su.

Adolescent Literature

(3 credits)(Prereq: A grade of 'C' or better in ENGL*101 and ENGL*102) An extensive study of works appropriate for the adolescent. Required of all Secondary English Education students.

Rsrch Mthds African Diaspora

(3) This course provides an introduction to a range of qualitative research methods as they are applied to the study of the African diaspora, especially the peoples of African descent in the Americas. Students examine theoretical and conceptual issues and develop skills with methodologies employed when conducting humanities research. Students investigate the ways that texts and other discourse medium have represented people of African descent in literature, media images, and in history. Students prepare a preliminary research plan followed by an original research paper employing the methods and theories learned in the class. Offered as needed.

U.S. History 1917-1945

Political, economic, social and cultural development during World War I, the "Roaring Twenties," the Depression, and the Second World War. F.

Intro Interdisciplinary Study

This course examines both theoretical approaches and practical application of interdisciplinarity in today's world, with special emphasis on the interdisciplinary research process. F, S.

Interdisc. Research Methods

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to principles and characteristics of approaches and methodologies relevant to research in Interdisciplinary Studies. Students will begin designing their capstone research project for IDS 499.

Intro to PR & Strategic Comm

(3 credits)(Prereq: JOUR*201) Introduces the concepts, strategies, and tactics of public relations, with a focus on organizations, media systems, and public opinion and behaviors. Students learn the history of research and practice of public relations as it relates to journalism, advertising, and marketing. F,S

Broadcast News/Sports Radio

(3 credits)(Prereq: JOUR*200 or JOUR*201) Covers journalism, enterntainment, and sports reporting over the radio. Students create and execute projects for on-air use. Students have the opportunity to use WCCU Radio, the department's internet radio station, as a workshop for classwork and assignments. Offered as needed

News Feature/Magazine Writing

(3 credits)(Prereq: JOUR*304) Covers how to produce journalism feature articles for newspapers, magazines and online media. Topics may include writing nonfiction articles as a freelance writer. Students research, conduct interviews, and write a variety of feature articles and review examples of excellent feature writing. Offered as needed

Studies in World Film

Introduction to Philosophy

This course is an introduction to the central problems of philosophy. Topics may include logic, God, mind, justice, personal identity, freedom and determinism, knowledge, skepticism, morality and responsibility. The course provides an introduction to argumentation, critical thinking, conceptual analysis and problem solving skills.

Business Ethics

(3)(=PHIL 318H)(Prereq: Sophomore standing or higher, or permission of the instructor) Ethical theory is presented and applied to business cases involving individual, corporate, and governmental rights and responsibilities. F,S,Su.

Hispanic Studies I

This class introduces students to the Spanish language and the many facets of Hispanic cultures. This course also helps students develop the basic skills of speaking, listening, and communicating in everyday situations in Hispanic cultures. As a hybrid course, three credit hours is delivered face-to-face and two hours via a distance learning format. F,S.