Exploration of the types of writing associated with the discipline of communication. Development and improvement of the student's writing, research, and critical thinking skills. Fulfills Junior Year Writing requirement.

Exploration of the types of writing associated with the discipline of communication. Development and improvement of the student's writing, research, and critical thinking skills. Fulfills Junior Year Writing requirement.

Exploration of the types of writing associated with the discipline of communication. Development and improvement of the student's writing, research, and critical thinking skills. Fulfills Junior Year Writing requirement.

Lecture, lab (screening), discussion. A survey of key events and representative films that mark the history of motion pictures in the United States and other countries to 1950. In addition to identifying and providing access to major works, the course is designed to facilitate the study of the various influences (industrial, technological, aesthetic, social, cultural, and political) that have shaped the evolution of the medium to the advent of television.

Lecture, lab (screening), discussion. A survey of key events and representative films that mark the history of motion pictures in the United States and other countries to 1950. In addition to identifying and providing access to major works, the course is designed to facilitate the study of the various influences (industrial, technological, aesthetic, social, cultural, and political) that have shaped the evolution of the medium to the advent of television.

This course will explore the use of media (radio, television, Internet, video games, magazines, etc.) by young people in the United States, and discuss the role of media consumption in the formation of thoughts, attitudes, and behavior in children and teens. Among the topics discussed will be the amount of time young people spend with media, preferred content and opinions about media, and media effects on socialization. Developmental changes in childhood and adolescence will be explored in relation to relationships formed with media.

The technological developments that have influenced the growth and development of our electronic modes of communication. Forms of media including radio, television, telephones, videocassette recorders, satellites, cable TV, electronic mail, robotics, and computers. The basic approach to these forms is historical, with an examination of their social impact.

Introduction to concepts and techniques of television production, through lectures, lab exercises, and guided production projects. All three sections will meet together once a week for a 50-minute lecture with the course director. Each section will then meet once a week for a 3-hour lab session.

Introduction to concepts and techniques of television production, through lectures, lab exercises, and guided production projects. All three sections will meet together once a week for a 50-minute lecture with the course director. Each section will then meet once a week for a 3-hour lab session.

Introduction to concepts and techniques of television production, through lectures, lab exercises, and guided production projects. All three sections will meet together once a week for a 50-minute lecture with the course director. Each section will then meet once a week for a 3-hour lab session.