COMMUNICATION STUDIES (CST)
College of Liberal Studies
School of Arts and Communication
Department Chair: Linda Dickmeyer
344 Center for the Arts (starting August 2011,
4206 Centennial Hall)
608.785.8519
e-mail: dickmeye.lind@uwlax.edu
Professors: Gow, Leahy, R.;
Associate Professors:
Dickmeyer, L., Dickmeyer, S., Johnson, Niedzwiecki, Rodrick,
Tollefson;
Assistant Professors: Butler
Modaff, J., Docan-Morgan, S., Docan-Morgan, T., Huisman, Modaff,
D., Nelson, L., Turner; Senior Lecturers: Eberle, Putz;
Lecturers: Schuyler, Van Oss, Weir
To declare a CST major, students must fulfill
the following admission requirements: completion of a minimum of
45 semester credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.50, including
courses taken at other institutions; completion of CST 110, ENG
110 or 112 and CST 190 (or equivalent courses transferred from
other institutions) with grades of at least B (not B/C).
Students receiving a D or F in these courses on first attempt at
UW-L may retake them to achieve the B grade. Students receiving
less than a B in CST 110 at UW-L may obtain admission to the
program by receiving a B or better in CST 210. Students
receiving less than a B in ENG 110 or 112 may obtain admission
to the program by receiving a B or better in any 300 level ENG
writing course.
Students who have fulfilled these requirements
must see the CST department chair or a CST faculty adviser to
obtain approval to declare the major. A current transcript or
advisement report form must be submitted to document fulfillment
of admission requirements. The approval form then must be
submitted to the Office of the Dean of the College of Liberal
Studies.
Students choosing to declare a communication
studies major, but not yet meeting the requirements, may declare
a pre-CST major. Declaring a pre-CST major will identify the
student’s interest to the communication studies department and
insure assignment of a communication studies adviser.
To appeal admission requirements, students
must submit the following materials to the CST department chair
no later than midterm of the semester in which they want to be
considered for admission to the program: a persuasive letter
requesting waiver of the specific admission requirement(s) not
met, a copy of the student’s current transcript or advisement
report; and a resume documenting experiences and/or
qualifications that justify admission to the program in spite of
deficiencies in admission requirements.
CST majors may choose any minor offered by the
CST department that does not duplicate the emphasis they have
selected for their CST major. Courses counted toward the
39-credit major, while they may fulfill requirements for that
minor, may not be counted in the minor. An additional elective
course or courses in the minor must be taken to complete the 24
credits required in that minor. Students who combine a CST major
with a minor also offered by the CST department must complete 60
credits of courses in CST programs.
The communication studies department
incorporates a significant amount of writing through the
required courses instead of identifying particular courses as
writing emphasis courses. Students who complete the CST major,
including any of the emphases, will fulfill the university
writing emphasis requirement.
Communication Studies Major: Interpersonal
Communication Emphasis
(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification
programs) — 39 credits - Core requirement: CST 190, 301, 498,
499. Required: CST 230, 336, 430. At least three credits from
the following: CST 330, 332, 333, 334, 337, 338.
Nine credits of electives selecting a course
from each of the other emphasis areas:
Three credits: CST 260, 350, 351, 354, 360,
365, 380
Three credits: CST 210, 215, 310, 315, 317,
410, 412, 413, 415, 419
Three credits: CST 270, 271, 272, 274, 370,
371, 372, 374, 376, 378, 471, 480
Electives (minimum six credits) from any CST
course excluding CST 110.
Communication Studies Major: Organizational
and Professional Communication Emphasis
(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification
programs) — 39 credits - Core requirement: CST 190, 301, 498,
499. Required: CST 260, 350, 452. At least three credits from
the following: CST 351, 354, 360, 365, 380.
Nine credits of electives selecting a course
from each of the other emphasis areas:
Three credits: CST 230, 330, 332, 333, 334, 336, 337, 338
Three credits: CST 210, 215, 310, 315, 317, 410, 412, 413,
415, 419
Three credits: CST 270, 271, 272, 274, 370, 371, 372, 374, 376,
378, 471, 480
Electives (minimum six credits) from any CST
course excluding CST 110.
Communication Studies Major: Advocacy and
Communication Criticism Emphasis
(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification
programs) — 39 credits - Core requirement: CST 190, 301, 498,
499. Required: CST 215, 315, and 412 or 413. At least three
credits from the following: CST 210, 310, 410, 412, 413, 415,
419.
Nine credits of electives selecting a course
from each of the other emphasis areas:
Three credits: CST 260, 350, 351, 354, 360, 365, 380
Three credits: CST 230, 330, 332, 333, 334, 336, 337, 338
Three credits: CST 270, 271, 272, 274, 370, 371, 372, 374, 376,
378, 471, 480
Electives (minimum six credits) from any CST
course excluding CST 110.
Communication Studies Major: Broadcast and
Digital Media Emphasis
(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification
programs) — 39 credits - Core requirement: CST 190, 301, 498,
499. Required: CST 272, 274, 370 or 374 (three credits), 471.
Nine credits of electives selecting a course
from each of the other emphasis areas:
Three credits: CST 230, 330, 332, 333, 334,
336, 337, 338
Three credits: CST 210, 215, 310, 315, 410,
412, 413, 415, 419
Three credits: CST 260, 350, 351, 354, 360,
365, 380
Electives (minimum six credits) from any CST
course excluding CST 110.
Communication Studies Minor: Advocacy and
Communication Criticism
(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification
programs) — 24 credits - Required: CST 190, 215, 315, and 412 or
413. At least three credits from the following: CST 210, 310,
410, 412, 413, 415, 419.
Nine credits of electives selecting a course
from each of the other emphasis areas:
Three credits: CST 260, 350, 351, 354, 360,
365, 380
Three credits: CST 230, 330, 332, 333, 334,
336, 337, 338
Three credits: CST 270, 271, 272, 274, 370,
371, 372, 374, 376, 378, 471, 480
Communication Studies Minor: Broadcast and
Digital Media
(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification
programs) — 24 credits – Required: CST 190, 272, 274, 370 or 374
(three credits), 471.
Nine credits of electives selecting a course
from each of the other emphasis areas:
Three credits: CST 230, 330, 332, 333, 334,
336, 337, 338
Three credits: CST 210, 215, 310, 315, 410,
412, 413, 415, 419
Three credits: CST 260, 350, 351, 354, 360,
365, 380
Communication Studies Minor: Interpersonal
Communication
(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification
programs) — 24 credits - Required: CST 190, 230, 336, 430. At
least three credits from the following: CST 330, 332, 333, 334,
337, 338.
Nine credits of electives selecting a course
from each of the other emphasis areas:
Three credits: CST 260, 350, 351, 354, 360,
365, 380
Three credits: CST 210, 215, 310, 315, 317,
410, 412, 413, 415, 419
Three credits: CST 270, 271, 272, 274, 370,
371, 372, 374, 376, 378, 471, 480
Communication Studies Minor: Organizational
and Professional Communication
(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification
programs) — 24 credits - Required: CST 190, 260, 350, 452. At
least three credits from the following: CST 351, 354, 360, 365,
380.
Nine credits of electives selecting a course
from each of the other emphasis areas:
Three credits: CST 230, 330, 332, 333, 334,
336, 337, 338
Three credits: CST 210, 215, 310, 315, 317,
410, 412, 413, 415, 419
Three credits: CST 270, 271, 272, 274, 370,
371, 372, 374, 376, 378, 471, 480
Communication Studies Minor: Sports
Broadcasting
(All colleges, excluding Teacher Certification
programs) - 24 credits - Required: CST 271or SOC 240; CST 272,
275, 374 (2 cr.), 370 or 471, and ESS 348 (repeat for a total of
four credits). Choose one course from the following: ESS 130,
CST 270 or 376. Complete five to seven credits from the
following (with at least three credits at the 300/400 level):
CST 270, 274, 291, 370, 374, 376, 471, 472, 474, 480, ESS 249,
259, 349, SOC 240.
+ above a course number indicates a
General Education course.
+
CST
110 Cr. 3
Communicating Effectively
This course introduces students to major topic
areas in communication, while encouraging them to become more
competent and culturally sensitive communicators. Students will
develop speaking, relational and listening skills as they are
exposed to the communication areas of interpersonal, group/teams
and public contexts. This course will help students become more
effective and ethical communicators in a highly diverse society.
Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
190 Cr. 3
Introduction to Communication Studies
An introduction to the professional study of
communication, including detailed exploration of factors
involved in the communication process, effects of media on the
communication process, and the importance of the communication
process in intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group,
organizational, and intercultural contexts. Prerequisite: CST
110. Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
210 Cr. 3
Presentational Speaking
This course is designed to enhance students’
abilities in developing, delivering, and evaluating oral
informative and persuasive presentations. In doing so, the focus
of theoretical discussion and practical application will be on
the use of audience analysis in adapting to presentational
situations, source material in developing oral messages,
effective organizational designs, oral rather than written
language style, advanced presentational aids including media
technology, enhanced vocal and physical presentational skills,
and appropriate criteria for evaluation. Prerequisite: CST 110.
Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
215 Cr. 3
Influence, Advocacy, and Social
Responsibility
We use communication to influence one another:
advocacy is persuasive communication. Persuasive communication
is an essential agent of change in human culture, especially in
democratic, capitalistic societies. This course reviews
essential strategies of persuasive messages and engages
participants in service learning opportunities to advocate for
change using those strategies. It establishes basic principles
of ethical persuasive communication and investigates the
responsibilities of both senders and receivers to evaluate
persuasive messages for effectiveness, adherence to ethical
principles of persuasion, and aesthetic quality. Prerequisite:
CST 110. Offered Fall.
CST
230 Cr. 3
Interpersonal Communication
A study of communication in relatively
unstructured situations, such as in conversation, on the job, in
peer groups, in relationships, and in the family. Students
participate in activities designed to enhance communicative
awareness and skills in interpersonal contexts. Factors such as
gender, culture, and ethnic origin are considered. Prerequisite:
CST 110. Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
260 Cr. 3
Professional Communication
This course is an introduction to professional
communication. The course focuses on developing communication
skills and learning communication principles important to an
organizational setting. Students will improve essential verbal
and nonverbal communicative skills that are needed to succeed in
their careers. While studying organizational processes, students
will enhance their abilities to plan and deliver professional
informative and persuasive messages. Students will also learn
how to conduct effective training sessions and how to use
current presentational software and technology. Prerequisite:
CST 110. Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
270 Cr. 3
Broadcast Announcing
An examination of broadcast communication
principles and effective announcing techniques. Laboratory and
broadcast experiences designed to cultivate announcing skills
and to lead to the development of an effective on-air
personality. Offered Spring odd-numbered years.
+
CST
271 Cr. 3
Contemporary Media in Everyday Life
This course offers an opportunity to explore
contemporary media and their economic, social, political and
cultural implications in everyday life. This course will
increase awareness of the motivations of media coverage, media
effects on social and cultural change as well as on audience
attitudes, the importance of social and cultural issues created
or sustained by the media, and the necessity of a critical
attitude while consuming media messages. Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
272 Cr. 3
Audio Production
Introduction to audio production for broadcast
and non-broadcast applications; analysis of audio programs and
audiences; directed experiences in writing, production,
directions, and performances of basic audio programs. Offered
Spring.
CST
273 Cr.
1-2
Applied Audio
Practical experiences in developing audio
presentation and production skills as staff members of the
student radio station or WLSU-FM radio. Pass/Fail grading.
Repeatable for elective credit — maximum two. Offered
occasionally.
CST
274 Cr. 3
Television Production
Theory and practice of television including
basic program types, equipment and staff organization, studio
procedures, and production problems. Lect. 2, Studio 2. Offered
Fall, Spring.
CST
275 Cr.
1-2
Applied Television
Practical experience in developing skills in
television programming as staff members of WMCM-TV. Repeatable
for elective credit — maximum two. Pass/Fail grading.
Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
291 Cr.
1-3
Participation in Communication Studies
Activities
Individual activities and projects that entail
intensive use of communication skills, such as Vanguards, Reach
and Share, UW-L Student Association committees or offices, UW-L
Raquet, volunteer work with community organizations, etc.
Prerequisite: completion of at least nine credits of CST courses
above CST 110. Must be approved and supervised by department
faculty. Repeatable for credit — maximum three. Pass/Fail
grading. Offered annually.
CST
301 Cr. 3
Theories of Communication
A survey of theories used in the field of
communication studies. Consideration is given to theories that
explain communication behavior in interpersonal, group, public,
media, intercultural, and gendered contexts. The role of theory
in research is examined through the development of a theory
driven review and synthesis of communication literature.
Prerequisites: CST 190 and completion of nine additional credits
in CST (excluding CST 110). Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
310 Cr. 3
Debate
An introductory course covering the concepts,
formats and strategies of debating. Emphasis is on the
development of personal skills of argumentation. Prerequisite:
CST 110. Offered annually.
CST
315 Cr. 3
Communication Criticism
Communication criticism, a fundamental
practice in communication studies, describes, explains, and
evaluates why messages succeed or fail in achieving their
intended purposes. Participants learn to conduct systematic
analysis of persuasive messages to describe their key elements:
language, organization, content, persuasive communication
strategies, visual images, and choice of medium. Analysis is
used to explain why particular elements were used in adapting
messages to intended audiences and specific cultural contexts of
those messages. Participants apply various qualitative methods
of communication criticism to significant cultural discourse,
such as speeches, commercials, public service announcements, and
Web pages to evaluate messages for effectiveness, ethical
acceptability, cultural impact, and aesthetic value.
Prerequisite: CST 190. Offered Spring.
CST
330 Cr. 3
Nonverbal Communication
This course is designed to explore the various
dimensions of nonverbal communication in human interaction.
Students will learn and practice nonverbal communication skills
(e.g., interviewing, deciphering), examine research on the
functions of nonverbal communication (e.g., expressing emotions,
sending relational messages), and explore how the different
nonverbal cues (e.g., touch, eye behavior) affect human
communication. Prerequisite: CST 190. Offered occasionally.
CST
332 Cr. 3
Intercultural Communication
The primary objective of this course is to
provide an overview of the study of cultures and their effects
on communication. Cultural, socio-cultural, psycho-cultural and
environmental influences will be explored in terms of how they
affect the communication process. Communication behavior (both
verbal and nonverbal) will be examined to determine its role in
other cultures. Students will learn to communicate more
competently with people from other cultures and ethnic groups.
Prerequisite: CST 190 or 230 or TSL 400. Offered annually.
CST
333 Cr. 3
Lying and Deception in Human Interaction
An in-depth exploration of the pervasive
communicative phenomenon of deception and lying. This course
explores the varieties of deceptive communication and their
causes and consequences in a wide range of contexts, including
romantic relationships, cyberspace, criminal justice,
advertising, mass media, and politics. Particular attention will
be given to opportunities and pitfalls in identifying
potentially deceptive behavior. Prerequisite: CST 190 or
permission of instructor. Offered occasionally.
CST
334 Cr. 3
Gender Communication
Explores the theory and practice of
communication among gender identities. Focuses on understanding
the similarities and differences of communicative behaviors
(verbal, nonverbal, power, conflict and listening) among gender
identities in various contexts such as intimate relationships,
friendships, educational settings, the work place and media.
Prerequisite: CST 230 or WGS 100. Offered annually.
CST
336 Cr. 3
Family Communication
Provides an investigation of how communication
relates to all aspects of family life, including such areas as
marriage types, power and intimacy in the marital relationship,
changes in the marital roles, myths and metaphors of the family,
and the transformation of the “typical” American family.
Prerequisites: CST 190 and CST 230. Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
337 Cr. 3
Communication and Race
Human understanding of ethnicity and race is
established, maintained, and changed by communication. Therefore
this course uses a communication perspective to examine
interpersonal and mediated messages about race. From the
perspective of communication studies, ethnicity and race are
continuously defined, interpreted, and acted out as we
communicate with one another on a daily basis in all contexts.
This course introduces students to communication research on
ethnicity race and other aspects of identity such as gender and
class. This course also provides exposure to related research in
other disciplines. Prerequisite: completion of at least nine
additional credits in CST (excluding CST 110). Offered
occasionally.
CST
338 Cr. 3
Sexuality and Romance in Media
This course examines the role of print and
electronic media in constructing and/or reinforcing unrealistic
mythic and stereotypic images and ideals of sex, love, and
romance and the impact of these portrayals on men, women, and
children. Multidisciplinary research and theory provide the
basis for the focus on practical applications. Students will
attempt to identify mass media myths and unrealistic portrayals.
Prerequisite: CST 230 or WGS 100. Offered as needed.
CST
350 Cr. 3
Organizational Communication
This course is an examination and exploration
of practical applications of communication theories within the
framework of an organization (e.g., industrial, educational,
governmental, or public service). Particular attention will be
given to techniques for diagnosing communication problems, as
well as strategies for implementing change in organizational
communication in order to increase organizational effectiveness.
Students will enhance their organizational communication skills
as participants and observers. Prerequisites: CST 190 and 260.
Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
351 Cr. 3
Interviewing: Principles and Processes
This course is designed to enhance
understanding of and participation in a range of interviews that
occur in our society. Students will increase their proficiency
by participating in interviews, both as interviewers and
interviewees. Emphasis is placed on learning effective
communication skills and practicing important communication
principles inherent in the following forms of interviews:
employment (including portfolio presentation), performance
review, information gathering, persuasive, and probing. Students
will also learn how to critically examine interview behaviors.
Prerequisites: CST 190 or 230 or 260; declared CST major or
minor. Offered annually.
CST
354 Cr. 3
Health Communication
This course provides students with basic
knowledge and skills essential for communicating in the health
and medical professions. Topics include the role of
interpersonal, group, organizational, and intercultural
communication in health care, ethical and legal aspects of
health communication, and communication strategies for
encouraging patient/client compliance and working with special
needs patients. Prerequisite: CST 110. Offered Fall.
CST
360 Cr. 3
Public Relations
An introductory study of the field of public
relations, dealing with the effect of public opinion on an
organization and its actions, the various publics of an
organization, and the channels of communication used in current
public relations practices. Prerequisite: CST 190. Offered
occasionally.
CST
365 Cr. 3
Communication in Teams
In this course, students will study group and
team communication theories and processes by observing and
participating in teams. As team members, students will apply
communication theory to enhance their effectiveness as team
members and leaders. Prerequisite: CST 110. Not open for credit
to students who have completed or are enrolled in PSY 343 (Group
Dynamics) and/or SOC 334 (Sociology of Small Groups). Offered
Fall, Spring.
CST
370 Cr. 3
Broadcast Media Writing
A laboratory course in the preparation and
presentation of news and continuity programs for the electronic
media. Consideration of and practice in writing interviews,
documentaries, newscasts, commercials, public service
announcements, and dramatic programs. Planning and preparation
of special audio and visual materials. Prerequisite: ENG 110 or
112. Offered Fall.
CST
371 Cr. 3
Audience Research
An introduction to the subject of making
decisions about media. The selection and use of media to fulfill
marketing objectives and strategy as well as audience studies to
describe appeals of the various media to the public; readership
and listenership. A discussion of studies to predict audience
behavior. Offered Fall even numbered years.
CST
372 Cr.
1-3
Audio Workshop
Specialized work in news, public affairs,
special events, programming, production, and operations on
student radio station or WLSU-FM. Students will work in the area
of their choice, refining skills in practical daily radio
station operation. Prerequisite: CST 273. Repeatable for credit
— maximum six. Offered occasionally.
CST
374 Cr.
1-3
Television Workshop
Specialized work in television, emphasizing
experience for students in the roles of producer, writer, and
executive producer for WMCM-TV. Students gain experience in
producing, writing, and reporting news stories, newscasts and
news features. They produce and write scripts for sports
features, promotions, as well as interview and talk programs
that are broadcast on WMCM-TV. In the laboratory environment,
assignments are directed toward providing students with the
abilities needed in producing/writing for programs in a typical
broadcast facility. Ethical considerations are emphasized in the
editorial decision-making process. Lect. 1-3, Studio 2-6.
Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
376 Cr. 3
Remote Video Operations
This course is an introduction to remote video
production. It is designed to give the student a theoretical and
practical background in on-location productions and basic
computer editing techniques. Remote productions may consist of
news packages, sports highlights, a mini-documentary, and
on-location interviews. Offered Fall, odd-numbered years.
CST
378 Cr. 3
Computer-Mediated Communication
This course is an overview of
computer-mediated communication (CMC) and new media
technologies, exploring the characteristics of CMC and its
technology together with its effects on the process and dynamics
of human communication and society. The dynamics of CMC will be
explored including its relationships to a variety of
communication contexts, including interpersonal, organizational,
small group, broadcasting, and public discourse. Students will
engage in introductory hands-on Web production and CMC exercises
and read critical essays about Internet culture and theories of
CMC. Prerequisite: CST 190. Offered occasionally.
CST
380 Cr. 3
Communicating Leadership
An in-depth exploration of the communicative
phenomenon of leadership. Theories and research methods used by
noted communication and leadership scholars will be discussed
and critiqued. Topics covered may include notions of leadership
and organizations as places of leadership. Additional topics
will focus on leaders as communicators, creators and sustainers
of organizational culture, decision makers, change agents, and
facilitators. Prerequisite: CST 190. Offered annually.
CST
391 Cr.
1-3
Practical Applications in Communication
Studies
Advanced individual applied activities and
projects that entail intensive use of developed communication
skills and specialized knowledge based on course work previously
completed in the communication studies program. Prerequisites:
CST major and completion of at least 15 credits of CST courses
above CST 110. Must be approved and supervised by department
faculty. Repeatable for credit — maximum three. Pass/Fail
grading. Offered annually.
CST
399 Cr.
1-3
Independent Study in Communication Studies
Directed individual communication studies
project under the supervision of a communication studies faculty
member. May be a performance-oriented project or a
research-based project to bring about a focused scholarly
outcome. Project must include a final report as determined
through consultation with supervising faculty. Project must be
approved and supervised by a department faculty member and have
prior consent of the executive committee of the department.
Prerequisite: junior standing. Repeatable for credit — maximum
six. Offered annually.
CST
410 Cr. 3
Advocacy and Argumentation
Examines elements and strategies of
argumentation. Focuses on evidence, reasoning, refutation,
fallacies, strategies, and methods of argument analysis.
Practice in individual and group argumentation, including
parliamentary procedure. Prerequisite: junior standing. Offered
occasionally.
CST
412 Cr. 3
Advocacy and Persuasion
Contemporary theory and research in
persuasion. Includes focus on persuasive strategies, appeals,
audience adaptation, and ethics across different communication
contexts. Prerequisites: CST 190 and junior standing. Offered
annually.
CST
413 Cr. 3
Advocacy and Persuasive Campaigns
Contemporary theory and research in persuasion
with a special focus on campaigns. Students will apply course
material while organizing and implementing a persuasive
campaign. This course examines the nature, role, and processes
of communication campaigns and movements. Prerequisites: CST 190
and junior standing. Offered occasionally.
CST
415 Cr. 3
Advanced Topics in Advocacy and Communication
Criticism
Participants apply methods of communication
criticism to significant examples of persuasive cultural
discourse in order to identify and describe their persuasive
strategies, explain why those strategies were used, and evaluate
their effects, ethical acceptability, cultural impact, and
aesthetic value. Methods applied and types of persuasive
cultural discourse analyzed vary depending on instructor’s and
participants’ interests. Participants conduct research projects
using selected qualitative critical methods and write critical
research reports about specific examples of the type of
persuasive cultural discourse selected. Prerequisites: CST 190
and junior standing. Offered annually.
CST
419 Cr. 3
Communication, Media, and Identity
Mass media frequently represent and perpetuate
stereotypes of social groups. When we are isolated from groups
different from ourselves, we tend to define these groups by how
they are represented in mass media. To some extent, we also
define ourselves in relation to mass media representations of
groups with which we identify. Communication among individuals
and social groups is influenced by mass media’s representations
of social groups. This course facilitates critical examination
of social stereotypes perpetuated by mass media and
investigation of the effects of these stereotypes on
communication in various social contexts. Prerequisite: CST 190.
Offered occasionally.
CST
430 Cr. 3
Advanced Topics in Interpersonal
Communication
An in-depth exploration of interpersonal
communication theories and applications in particular relational
contexts such as family, friendships, intimate relationships,
and work relationships. Theories and research methods used by
noted interpersonal communication scholars will be discussed and
critiqued. Topics covered may include attraction, relationship
development and dissolution, relationship maintenance,
dysfunctional relationships, intimacy, and friendship.
Prerequisites: CST 190, 230 and at least one of the following
300 level CST courses: 330, 332, 333, 334, 336, or 338; junior
standing. Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
450 Cr.
1-6
Internship in Communication Studies
An academically relevant work experience
focusing on career development through professional contexts.
Students pursue practical applications of course work in
government, public or social service, public relations,
business, industry, or related areas. A written report assessing
the internship experience in relation to the student’s academic
preparation is required. Credit depends on the demands and
complexity and the duration of the work that the student
performs. Each student must work with an appropriate faculty
supervisor in his/her selected emphasis area. Evaluation is a
joint effort of the cooperating firm or group, the faculty
supervisor, and the cooperative education internship liaison.
Prerequisite: senior CST major, at least 24 completed credits in
CST, prior consent of an appropriate faculty supervisor, and
prior departmental approval of the internship. Students and
faculty supervisors are responsible for submitting internship
proposals for departmental approval prior to registration.
Contact the department for information about the approval and
registration process. Repeatable for credit — maximum six.
Pass/Fail grading. Offered annually.
CST
452 Cr. 3
Contemporary Approaches to Organizational
Communication
This course is an investigation of
state-of-the art theoretical approaches to understanding
organizational communication. Particular attention is paid to
how changes in our metaphorical understanding of organizations
transform the nature of both communicating in organizations and
the organizing process. The impact of new technologies on
organizational communication is also considered. Students will
learn how to use multiple perspectives to enhance their
understanding of organizational communication. Prerequisite: CST
350. Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
460 Cr. 3
Planning, Implementing and Evaluating the
Public Relations Campaign
This course examines the nature, role and
processes of public relations. Research, planning, and
evaluation will be used to implement a public relations
campaign. Teams of students will plan and implement a complete
public relations campaign for an organization or company.
Prerequisite: CST 360. Offered occasionally.
CST
471 Cr. 3
Broadcast and Digital Media Management
A study of the operation and management
functions of the broadcast and digital media. Special emphasis
on the problematic situations confronted by managers of the
various departments within the broadcast industry. Prerequisite:
CST 190 or 275. Offered Spring.
CST
472 Cr. 3
Advanced Audio Production
Students carry out advanced creative problems
in audio production and direction. Preparation, production and
evaluation of various audio programs. Lect. 2, Studio 2. Offered
occasionally.
CST
474 Cr. 3
Advanced Video Production
The advanced theories and practices in video
communications are studied. Students carry out advanced creative
problems in video production and direction. The preparation,
production, and evaluation of various program styles are
examined. Lect. 2, Studio 2. Prerequisite: CST 274 or 374.
Offered Spring even-numbered years.
CST
480 Cr. 3
Broadcast Media and Modern Society
This course is designed to explore the
interrelationships which exist between the telecommunication
media and the diverse facets of modern society; to examine the
rights, responsibilities and characteristics of the media and
the media practitioner, as well as the characteristics and
responsibilities of the audience and of the society.
Prerequisites: CST 271 and junior standing. Offered
occasionally.
CST
491 Cr.
1-3
Special Topics in Communication Studies
Study in a selected area of communication
studies. Varying topics will be offered at intervals, with a
specific title assigned to each. For current content and credit
assignment, consult the instructor or department chair.
Repeatable for credit — maximum seven. Offered occasionally.
CST
498 Cr. 3
Research Methods in Communication
Examines the application of research methods
for answering communication research questions in all
communication studies emphases. Investigates qualitative,
quantitative, and critical approaches, as well as underlying
assumptions of all communication research. Prerequisites:
CST 301 and completion of at least 12 additional credits in CST,
with official acceptance into the CST Major. No Pre-CST or non
majors. Offered Fall, Spring.
CST
499 Cr. 3
Senior Project in Communication Studies
Either an individual investigation of a
specific research question resulting in a formal written
research report and its oral presentation to the faculty, or an
individual applied production project accompanied by a formal
written record of the production process and its oral
presentation to the faculty. In addition to the course
instructor each student must work with an appropriate faculty
mentor in his/her selected emphasis area. Prerequisites: must
receive a "C" or better in CST
498; completion of 24 additional credits in CST with official
acceptance into the CST Major. No Pre-CST or non majors. Offered
Fall, Spring.