Communication 191COMM1 - FYS - First Year Seminar

This is a graded introduction to the Communication major, designed to welcome first year students into the major and inform them of opportunities for their advancement in the department and beyond. The course introduces students to the five subject areas offered in the major and provides a brief overview of the field of communication as well as the major issues and topics that motivate the inquiries conducted in courses and in research. Finally, the course identifies and helps students access the opportunities to enrich their experience in their coming years at the University by learning about various campus resources and working closely with fellow students to produce applied projects.

Class Requisite: Freshmen COMM majors only. Questions can be directed to Course Director Professor Mari Castaneda (mari@comm.umass.edu).