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Bachelor of Arts
Communication at Aurora emphasizes courses of study that feature a combination
of practical skills and flexible critical thinking. There are basically two
tracks towards a 30 credit major in communications. The first track emphasizes
a media studies approach to analyzing and writing about the major forms of media
representation which occur in our culture. This track also features the opportunity
for extensive practical engagement with forms of video, audio and multimedia
communication. The second major track is centered around the idea of professional
practice and communication. In this track applied forms of writing such as journalism
and corporate communications are emphasized alongside exposure to courses like
organizational communication and the various theories of persuasion. A third,
more flexible, general communications track can be developed by the student
and advisor drawing together units from the two basic tracks in a way that best
fits the student's academic and professional requirements. All tracks include
a required core component of 15 credit hours that stresses basic theories of
communication, uses of technology, and speech/communication in the context of
a diverse culture. All majors are required to complete a capstone project-based
senior seminar course.
One of the prime attractions of communications as a major and minor subject
is its versatility with regard to career opportunities. Besides the obvious
jobs in areas such as public relations, journalism and media, effective communication
and writing skills are in demand across just about every area of the modern
economy. Internships are encouraged and supported.
Major Requirements
A total of 30 credit hours, 15 of which must consist of the 5 courses
in the core component. A major stressing the media studies track will draw 15
credits from that list. A major stressing the professional practice track will
draw 15 credits from that list. A combination major is available which allows
students to draw a total of 15 credits from either track, in addition to the
core units.
Required Core Courses - 15
semester hours
COM1500 Human Communication/Public
Speaking (3)
COM2400 Computer Technology and Communications
(3)
COM3500 Cross Cultural Communication
(3)
COM4000 Critical and Theoretical Perspectives
in Communication (3)
COM4990 Senior Seminar in Communication
(3)
Media Studies Track (majors emphasizing this track must select at least
5 courses from this list)
COM1600 TV and Visual Literacy (3)
COM2300 Introduction to American Film
(3)
COM/ART2670 Photography (3)
COM2800 Mass Communication and American
Culture (3)
COM3610 Video Production I (3)
COM3620 Video Production II (3)
COM3800 Popular Culture (3)
COM3810 Special Topics in Media Studies (3)
COM3840 Advanced Topics in Video Production
(3)
Professional Practice Track (majors emphasizing this track must select
at least 5 courses from this list)
COM/ENG1140 Journalism (3)
COM/ENG2040 Technical and Professional
Writing (4)
COM2140 Writing for the Mass Media
(3)
COM3000 Organizational Communication
(3)
COM3200 Persuasion (3)
COM3510 Corporate and Professional
Communication (3)
COM3540 Computerized Publication Systems
(3)
COM/ART3600 Media Technology for Instructional/Corporate
Settings (3)
COM3810 Special Topics in Professional Practice (3)
Combination Communications Track
Any mix of five courses (15 credits) from the above two tracks in addition to
the required core units may be selected in consultation with communication advisor.
Posted
31 December 2003
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