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COMM-101 |
PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH |
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This course is designed to
provide the student |
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with an understanding of the
skills necessary to |
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communicate with others and
in groups. In |
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addition, the course will
prepare students to |
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present material orally and
visually. |
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COMM-195 |
PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATIONS |
1 |
12 |
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COMM-201 |
INTRODUCTION TO MASS
COMMUNICATION |
3 |
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An analysis of the forms and
purposes of mass
communication. The course
focuses on organization, |
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structure, management and
unique characteristics |
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of the broadcast, print, and
film media.
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COMM-202 |
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION |
3 |
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A study of skills aimed at
improving the
individual
student's communication in |
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interpersonal relationships
and in small group |
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settings. Includes
experiential methods through |
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experiences that exemplify
concepts taught: |
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self-image, self-disclosure,
listening skills, |
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nonverbal skills. This
course is writing |
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integrated.
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COMM-203 |
SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION |
3 |
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Variables and theories of
small group behavior,
structure, and interaction.
Emphasis on actual |
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experience in small groups.
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COMM-204 |
PUBLIC SPEAKING |
3 |
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Theory and practice to
facilitate basic competency |
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in public speaking through a
variety of types of |
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'one-to-many' speaking
situations: banquets, |
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panels and forums, sales
presentations, special |
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public ceremonies, political
action meetings.
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COMM-205 |
LOGIC AND ARGUMENTATION |
3 |
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The principles of deductive
and inductive logic,
how to present cogent
arguments, and how to |
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identify errors in
reasoning. Writing
integrated. |
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Cross-listed with PHIL 201.
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COMM-211 |
TELEVISION PRODUCTION I |
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Introduction to the
theoretical and practical |
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aspects of basic television
studio production.
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COMM-290 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN
COMMUNICATIONS
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3 |
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COMM-291 |
WORKSHOP IN COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
3 |
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COMM-292 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
3 |
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COMM-294 |
INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
12 |
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COMM-295 |
PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
12 |
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COMM-296 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
COMMUNICATION
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1 |
12 |
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COMM-297 |
EXPERIENTIAL BLOCK |
1 |
16 |
Students may be awarded
credit for previous |
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education, training, or work
experience using |
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Assessment of Prior
Experiential Learning. These |
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credits do not qualify
toward fulfilling the |
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residency requirements.
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COMM-299 |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP |
1 |
12 |
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COMM-301 |
MEDIA RELATIONS |
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A broad overview into the
different writing |
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principles and practices of
TV, radio and print |
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media. The course will cover
topic areas such as |
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using and understanding AP
style, writing for |
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general audiences, broadcast
writing, and writing |
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advertising copy. Also,
writing and editing |
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magazine and employee
publications, newsletters |
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and brochures, and planning
and implementing |
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special events. This course
is writing integrated. |
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Pre-requisite: ENGL
102.
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COMM-302 |
SCRIPTWRITING AND
PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING |
3 |
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This course explores the
various aspects of
planning and writing for
television/video/film and |
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radio productions. |
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Cross-listed with ENGL 303.
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COMM-310 |
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION |
3 |
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Study of the theory and
practice of communication
In organizations, as well as
the design and use of |
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instruments for assessing
the effectiveness of |
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organizational
communication.
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COMM-311 |
TELEVISION PRODUCTION II |
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4 |
This course acquaints the
student with field |
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production and
post-production techniques. |
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Pre-requisite:
permission of instructor
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COMM-312 |
VIDEO PRODUCTIONS |
1 |
4 |
This course is designed to
further the student's |
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knowledge of the theoretical
and practical aspects |
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of video field production. |
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Pre-requisite: COMM
311.
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COMM-320 |
PERSUASION |
3 |
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A comprehensive review of
the process of attitude |
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change. Classical through
contemporary views of |
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the persuasion process will
be examined. Students |
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will be asked to prepare and
make presentations in |
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a wide variety of advocacy
situations. |
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Pre-requisite: COMM
204. This course is writing |
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integrated.
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COMM-330 |
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION |
3 |
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Designed for individuals who
are planning a
Business
or professional career.
Professional |
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credibility, responsive
listening, dealing with |
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conflict, giving and taking
criticism, team |
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building, responsibility
attribution, and |
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nonverbal components of the
communication |
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atmosphere will be included. |
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Pre-requisite: COMM
204; COMM 202 recommended.
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COMM-340 |
AESTHETICS OF VISUAL
PRODUCTION |
3 |
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Examines the aesthetic
elements of media
production. It will focus on
theoretical and |
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practical aspects in the
construction and |
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deconstruction of visual
imagery.
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COMM-345 |
INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATON |
3 |
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Analytic study of the
similarities and differences
in verbal and nonverbal
communication of various |
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cultures. Includes language
or code systems and |
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the perception of relational
and intent aspects of |
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messages.
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COMM-357 |
CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN
CULTURE IN FILM |
3 |
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Examines various aspects of
European culture
through
the medium of film and
provides a |
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comparative view of the
diverse subcultures that |
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are included in European
countries. Emphasizes |
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the significance of foreign
cinema as a medium of |
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communication and
complements studies of |
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intercultural communication.
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COMM-360 |
HISTORY OF MOTION PICTURES |
3 |
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Examines the history and
development of motion
picture art. Cross-listed
with HIST 360 |
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COMM-370 |
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION |
3 |
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Focuses on communication as
the essence of the |
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political process. By
examining such topics as |
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political campaigning, the
press-government |
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relationship, and the
rhetoric of political |
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leaders, the implications of
political |
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communication are addressed
from the perspectives |
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of politicians, the press,
and the public. |
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Cross-listed with POLS 370.
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COMM-380 |
ETHICAL ISSUES IN
COMMUNICATION |
3 |
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An exploration of ethical
issues in communication.
Includes an examination of
media standards through |
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the use of case studies,
readings, and class |
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discussion.
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COMM-384 |
COMMUNICATION THEORY |
3 |
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Integrates the major
theoretical contributions to |
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the communication
discipline. Scientific, |
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social/scientific, and
humanistic influences on |
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the development of
communication theory.
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COMM-390 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN
COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
3 |
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COMM-392 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
3 |
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COMM-394 |
INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
12 |
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COMM-396 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
COMMUNICATION
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1 |
12 |
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COMM-399 |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP |
1 |
12 |
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COMM-411 |
VIDEO PRODUCTION UNIT |
1 |
4 |
An advanced video production
course designed to |
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allow students to apply the
skills learned in COMM |
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211/311.
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COMM-412 |
VIDEO PRODUCTION UNIT |
1 |
4 |
Introduces the student to
the theoretical and |
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practical aspects of
editing. |
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Pre-requisite: COMM
411. |
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COMM-490 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN
COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
3 |
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COMM-491 |
WORKSHOP IN COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
3 |
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COMM-492 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN
COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
3 |
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COMM-494 |
INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
12 |
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COMM-495 |
PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATIONS
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1 |
12 |
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COMM-496 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
COMMUNICATION
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1 |
12 |
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COMM-498 |
SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT
DESIGN |
3 |
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A required senior course
which introduces students
to rhetorical, critical, and
social science |
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research methodologies.
Students prepare and |
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present a research proposal
in their area of |
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emphasis for completion in
COMM 499, Senior |
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Research Project. This
course is writing |
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integrated. |
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Pre-requisite: senior
standing.
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COMM-499 |
RESEARCH PROJECT AND SEMINAR
IN
COMMUNICATIONS |
3 |
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Capstone senior course for
Communication majors.
Synthesizing college
coursework, students
complete
and present a research
project in their area of |
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emphasis. The senior
communication portfolio is |
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also completed and
presented. This course is |
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writing integrated.
Pre-requisite: COMM 498. |
