Below each course is listed with a brief description of content. You will also find links to the instructors who teach the course and the course syllabus where available. To aid in navigation simply click on the course number to go directly to that course.

130. Writing for the Mass Media
The mechanics and techniques of reportorial writing. Prerequisites: typing ability; Engl 101, 111, or equivalent. (3F,W,Sp) Instructor: Staff, (Sample Syllabus).

206. Photo and Electronic Journalism
Emphasis on functions of pictures in newspapers, magazines, television, and advertising. Practice in picture taking and darkroom procedures. Students furnish cameras and some materials. (3F,Sp) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

210. Public Affairs Reporting
Skills and techniques of interviewing, researching public records, and reporting for media of mass communication. Prerequisite C+ or better in Comm 121 and 130. (3F,W,Sp) Instructors: Bill Sedivy, Nancy Williams, Syllabus.

225. Introductory Communication Internship
Lower division, on-campus internship. Students work with media-related campus units. Approval of instructor required; may not be repeated. (1-2F,W,Sp,Su) Instructor: arranged, Syllabus.

232. Introduction to Research Methods.
Proceeds from an examination of the rationale underlying scientific method to a consideration of experiments, quasi-experiments, and surveys as tools of social science/communication research. (3W) Instructor: Don Cundy, Syllabus.

283. Introduction to Broadcasting.
Introduction to broadcasting, including technical, legal and production concepts. (3F,W) Instructors: Steve Anderson, Penny Byrne , (Sample Syllabus).

302 Community Journalism.
A pro-seminar which explores the processes and problems of news gathering and reporting in local communities. Repeatable for a total of 3 credits. (1F,W,Sp,Su), canceled

310. Reporting Practicum.
Lab work in reporting news for print and broadcast media. Must be taken concurrently with Comm 302. Prerequisite: Comm 210. (2F,W,Sp,Su) Instructor: Bill Sedivy, Syllabus.

317. Public Opinion, Persuasion, and Propaganda.
Impact of media on the formation of public opinion through persuasion and propaganda. Techniques of media influence on thought and behavior. (3Sp) Instructor: James Derry, Syllabus.

321. Editing and Copy Reading.
Laboratory work in editing news copy for style, usage, and presentation. Must be taken concurrently with Comm 302. Prerequisite: Comm210 (2F,W,Sp) Instructor: Ted Pease, (Sample Syllabus).

330. Advanced Public Affairs Reporting.
Coverage of local, state, federal courts; municipal, state, and federal government administration in the local community. Prerequisites: PolSc 111 (American State and Local Government and Politics) and Comm 210. (3F) Instructor: Nancy Williams, Syllabus.

370. Television Production.
Lab work in studio production; use of studio and control room equipment. Must be taken concurrently with Comm 302. (2F,W,Sp) Instructor: Al Hofmeister, Syllabus.

375. Television Control Room Operations.
Lab work in use of control room equipment; includes switching and video taping for operation of cable channel. Must be taken concurrently with Comm 302. (2F,W,Sp) Instructors: Steve Anderson, Penny Byrne , Syllabus.

383. Newspaper Production Laboratory.
Lab course in design, layout, and pasteup of newspapers. To be taken concurrently with Comm 302. Prerequisite: Comm 210. (2W) Instructors: Bill Sedivy, Nancy Williams , Syllabus.

384. News and Documentary Writing.
Newsroom organization and operations; selection of news stories; the newscast; the TV documentary; special events, features, commentary, and analysis. (3F) Instructors: Steve Anderson, Penny Byrne , (Sample Syllabus).

385. Radio and TV Performance.
Lab work in radio and TV announcing and improvement in voice articulation. Must be taken concurrently with Comm 302. (2F,W,Sp) Instructor: Gerald Allen, Syllabus.

387. Audio Production.
Laboratory work in use of voice, music, and sound to create radio programs. Must be taken concurrently with Comm 302. (2F,W,Sp) Instructor: Gerald Allen, Syllabus.

390. Selling Media Space and Time.
Instruction in the planning and preparation of media advertising sales presentations. Lab exeperience in the selling and servicing of actual accounts. To be taken concurrently with Comm 302. (2W) Instructor: Scott Chisholm, Syllabus.

417 (d617). Persuasion, Political Campaigns, and the Mass Media.
Examines the role played by the mass media in American Political campaigns with particular emphasis on paid political advertising. (3F) Instructor: Don Cundy, Syllabus.

420 (420H). Feature Writing.
Instruction and practice in writing the newspaper feature story and short magazine article. Prerequisite: Comm 210 or consent of instructor. (3W) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

425. Communication Internship.
Supervised in-service training for print or broadcast students. By permission only. Repeatable to a total of 6 credits. (1-3F,W,Sp,Su) Instructor: arranged, Syllabus.

432. Editorial Writing.
Study of the editorial and opinion functions of mass media. Planning, research, and writing editorials. Prerequisite: C or better in Comm 210. (2F) Instructor: Nancy Williams, Syllabus.

452. Public Relations.
Media and methods used in public relations work as required by corporations, public institutions, service organizations, and governmental agencies. Prerequisite: Comm 210 or instructor's consent. (3F) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

480. Commercial and Continuity Writing.
Creative aspects of commercial copy and dramatic scripts; writing, evaluating, and revising scripts; analysis and critique of local and national material. (3W) Instructor: Penny Byrne, Syllabus.

484. Electronic News.
Practice in use of electronic news gathering equipment and production of visual news materials. Must be taken concurrently with Comm 302. (2F,W,Sp) Instructors: Steve Anderson, Penny Byrne , Syllabus.

490. Promotion and Distribution.
Examination of the theory and practice of how media products, including newspapers, magazines, radio, and television, are promoted and distributed, with an emphasis on management and marketing functions. Must be taken concurrently with Comm 302. (2W) Instructor: Scott Chisholm, Syllabus.

497H. Senior Thesis.
An in-depth paper or project culminating in a formal presentation. Required of all students for graduation from the Honors Program in communication. Students must also complete HASS 480H. (1-5F,W,Sp,Su) Instructors: arranged, Syllabus.

499. Special Topics.
Study of special topics in print, broadcast, photojournalism, or media management. (1-3F,W,Sp,Su) Instructors: arranged.
Courses taught*:

Writing for Public Relations	Corporate Communications	Crisis/Conflict Management
Campaigns & Case Studies in Public Relations	Advanced Corporate Communication

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500. Projects in Communication.
Individualized reading and projects. Prerequisite: consent of student's adviser. Maximum of 6 credits may be counted toward a degree. (1-5F,W,Sp,Su) Instructors: arranged, Syllabus.

502 (502H). Communication Ethics.
Ethical theory and practice in interpersonal, group, organizational, and mass communication. (3Sp) Instructor: Nancy Williams, Syllabus.

503 (503H). Mass Media and Society.
Study of the criticisms, challenges, impact, and responsibilities of mass communications in modern society. Emphasis on performance and ethics of practitioners. (3W) Instructors: Scott Chisholm, Ted Pease, Syllabus.

504. School Publications.
Problems of advising staffs of school newspapers, yearbooks, and magazines. (3Su) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

506. Advanced Photojournalism.
Laboratory work in use of cameras to communicate news and to make social statements. Prerequisites: Comm 130 and 206. (3W) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

510. Advanced Editing Practicum.
Senior editorial staff providing editorial content for a weekly community newspaper. Prerequisite: only by permission of instructor. Repeatable to maximum of 4 credits. (1F,W,Sp,Su), canceled.

513 (513H). Mass Media Law.
Principles of the law of libel, privacy, copyright, press freedom, and responsibility as they apply to the news media. (3F) Instructor: Penny Byrne, Syllabus.

530. Magazine Article Writing.
Lectures and practice in preparing feature articles for magazines. Analysis of periodical markets. Prerequisite. Comm 210 or permission of instructor. (3F) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

531 (531H). In-depth Reporting.
Researching and reporting public affairs in depth. Prerequisite: Comm 210. (2Sp) Instructor: Bill Sedivy, Syllabus.

565 (565H). Mass Communication Theory.
Intensive study of major theories and issues using models and research techniques. Application of these theories to significant societal problems. (3Sp) Instructor: James Derry, Syllabus.

580 (580H). Mass Media Management.
Examines the methods, techniques, and principles of managing the media organization, including newspapers and broadcast stations. (3F). Instructor: Scott Chisholm, Syllabus.

582 (582H). International Communications.
Study of mass communications within and between countries. Systems and techniques of mass communication. Possibilities of bringing about better understanding between countries and cultures. (3W) Taught 1995-96. Instructor: James Derry, Syllabus.

583 (583H). Advanced Television Production.
Projects to develop the imagination, creativity, and aesthetic judgment for different types of television programs, and to develop and perfect skill in television production. Prerequisite: Comm 370. (3Sp) Instructor: Penny Byrne, Syllabus.

587. Educational Television and Radio.
Production of radio and television materials for educational uses; methods for effective classroom utilization of audio and visual materials and programs. (3W,Su) Instructor: Penny Byrne, Syllabus.

601. Introduction to Mass Communication Graduate Study.
A combination diagnostic and planning course that presents students with a series of basic print, broadcast, and media management assignments. (2F,W,Sp,Su) Instructor: James Derry, Syllabus.

602. Seminar in Community Journalism.
Explores processes and problems of news reporting. To be taken concurrently with coursework or assistanship assignment related to laboratory media outlets. Repeatable to a total of 3 credits. (1F,W,Sp,Su), canceled.

610. Communication Theory and Technology for International Agricultural Extension.
Use of communication theory and technology by extension field workers in less developed countries. (3Sp) Instructor: James Derry, Syllabus.

611. Internship.
Supervised in-service training. Limited to graduate students. Registration only with instructor's permission and placement in an internship. (1-6F,W,Sp,Su) Instructor: arranged, Syllabus.

617. (d417). Persuasion, Political Campaigns, and the Mass Media.
Examines the role played by the mass media in American political campaigns with particular emphasis on paid political advertising. (3F) Instructor: Don Cundy, Syllabus.

620. Feature Article.
An intensive newspaper feature writing course, presenting students with profile, sidebar, social services, education, and service feature assignments. (3W) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

625. History of Communication.
In-depth focus on an aspect of communication's history chosen from ancient Greece to present. (3F) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

630. Reporting on Arts and Culture.
Techniques and principles relating to writing for print and/or broadcast materials about artistic and cultural events and activities. Includes writing critical reviews. (3W) Instructor: Nancy Williams, Syllabus.

635. News Analysis, Commentary, and Editorials.
Writing analysis, commentary, and opinion with emphasis on major regional and national issues. (3F) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

640. Seminar in Mass Media Issues.
Variable topic seminar. Repeatable to 6 credits. (1-3W) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

650. Regional Issues.
Reporting on Intermountain West issues, including environment, federal-state conflicts, Native Americans, and economic concerns. Emphasis on finding and using appropriate news sources. (3F) Instructor: Nancy Williams, Syllabus.

670. Introduction to Research.
Introduction to the major research techniques used in the field of communication. Involves research design and methods of data generation. (4F) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

680. Research Seminar.
Special topics seminar focusing on research problems and methodology. Repeatable to 6 credits. (3Sp) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

683. Television Direction.
Seminar/lab. Students produce and direct both studio and field productions. Aesthetics and technical concepts of production included. (3Sp) Instructor: Penny Byrne, Syllabus.

685. Problems in Media Practice.
Researching problems and issues in community journalism, broadcasting, and other media. Repeatable to 6 credits. (3F,W,Sp,Su) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

687. Legal Issues in Mass Media.
Regulation and control of mass media. (3W) Instructor: Staff, Syllabus.

690. Research Studies.
Advanced research in communication (1-5) Instructor: arranged, Syllabus.

697. Thesis. (1-9) Instructor: arranged, Syllabus.

699. Continuing Graduate Advisement. (1-3) Instructor: arranged, Syllabus.

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