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Number		 Name Description
CJN-101 Intro to Communication An introduction to the discipline addressing social science, humanitie ... Read More »
CJN-103 Presentation Skills The development, delivery of oral presentations. Students develop skil ... Read More »
CJN-112 Journalism I An introductory news writing course designed to teach both the writing ... Read More »
CJN-114 Great Works of Journalism An examination of important contributions to the literature of journal ... Read More »
CJN-212 Journalism II Modern reporting techniques are examined and applied to the writing of ... Read More »
CJN-213 Feature Writing An exploration of narrative journalism. Students will learn narrative ... Read More »
CJN-214 Professional Writing Provides students with the opportunity to develop their writing style ... Read More »
CJN-215 Interpersonal Communication Analysis of communication behavior in individual and group environment ... Read More »
CJN-216 Intercultural Communication An examination of the communication variations and cultural viewpoints ... Read More »
CJN-217 Gay and Lesbian Studies Examines the portrayal of homosexuality in political, social and cultu ... Read More »
CJN-227 Film & Society The study of the relationship between film and society. The course fe ... Read More »
CJN-235 Argument & Advocacy Modern applications of argument in political, social and legal situati ... Read More »
CJN-239 Media Law Explores the legal rights, responsibilities, and constraints on the me ... Read More »
CJN-245 Forensics Intensive research on topics in debate and active participation in the ... Read More »
CJN-246 Directed Speaking Activities The emphasis areas in this performance-based course are on audience an ... Read More »
CJN-247 Design Lab Computer applications for Advertising and communication design. Using ... Read More »
CJN-253 Broadcast Journalism Introduces students to newswriting, production and performance techniq ... Read More »
CJN-255 Introduction to Media An introduction to the role of media in contemporary society, focusing ... Read More »
CJN-257 Advertising Theoretical and practical applications of communication are considered ... Read More »
CJN-259 Sports Public Relations The application of Public Relations strategies and techniques in colle ... Read More »
CJN-265 Small Group & Team Comm Analysis of the concepts and theories of communication in small groups ... Read More »
CJN-275 Advanced Public Speaking Intensive training in public speaking techniques employing a variety o ... Read More »
CJN-277 Public Relations The basic principle techniques and processes of public relations are e ... Read More »
CJN-285 Media and Pop Culture I Examines the influence of media upon contemporary society. Television ... Read More »
CJN-286 Media & Pop Culture II Examines the influence of media upon contemporary society. Television ... Read More »
CJN-287 Media Criticism Critical examination of various mass media including film, television, ... Read More »
CJN-288 Film Language: Silents to Kane Film history from 1895 - 1940. Includes an introduction to the langua ... Read More »
CJN-289 Film Studies I Film history from 1895-1940. Includes an introduction to the language ... Read More »
CJN-290 Women in Struggle on Film Problems of women at work and at war, in love, marriage and pregnancy, ... Read More »
CJN-291 Film Studies: the Modern Era Film History from 1940 until the present. Includes an emphasis on film ... Read More »
CJN-297 New Media New Markets Explores current trends in advertising and public relations. Examines ... Read More »
CJN-313 Advanced Reporting The principles and techniques of advanced news and investigative repor ... Read More »
CJN-315 Media Writing Development and integration of writing from concept to final media pro ... Read More »
CJN-317 Copy Editing A study of the fundamentals of copy editing, newspaper typography, and ... Read More »
CJN-319 Sportscasting Instruction in the methods and practice of sportscasting and sports ne ... Read More »
CJN-325 World Cinema Filmmaking around the globe, including masterpieces of cinema from Eur ... Read More »
CJN-326 Film Studies II Film history from 1940-1980, including the films of World War II, Euro ... Read More »
CJN-335 Persuasion Analysis of persuasive techniques particularly those used by communica ... Read More »
CJN-342 Internet Communication Introduces students to the various forms of communication on the Inter ... Read More »
CJN-343 Advanced Feature Writing Emphasizes in-depth development of articles in the style of narrative ... Read More »
CJN-347 Media Planning The planning and purchasing of advertising space and time. The course ... Read More »
CJN-350 Comm Ethics & Social Respon The study of the ethics of decision making in various communications f ... Read More »
CJN-355 Media Production Practical exposure to methods of production and production equipment o ... Read More »
CJN-359 Advertising Copy Continuation of Advertising, with special emphasis on practical advert ... Read More »
CJN-365 American Cinema A study of classic American narrative cinema, from silent films throug ... Read More »
CJN-366 Great Film Directors An in-depth examination of the work of great film directors. The cour ... Read More »
CJN-367 Deviant Communication An examination of incidents of communication deviance and the theories ... Read More »
CJN-368 Great Foreign Film Directors
CJN-375 Organizational Communication Historical development of the theory of organizations, examination of ... Read More »
CJN-376 Film Genre This course examines the elements of a specific film genre, Film Noir ... Read More »
CJN-378 Event Planning and Promotion Examines how conferences are built, promoted, managed, and assesses, w ... Read More »
CJN-381 Business of Media Explores how media in the 21st century are managed. Students learn con ... Read More »
CJN-385 Globalization of Media & Telec Explores the development of global media and telecommunication corpora ... Read More »
CJN-387 Media Relations Examines the relationships among the public and private sector organiz ... Read More »
CJN-398 Photojournalism in Toscania This course will be an in-depth analysis of the field of Photojournali ... Read More »
CJN-400 Media Effects & Audiences Explores the theoretical and practical research on major issues in the ... Read More »
CJN-403 Issues in Journalism Each time this course is offered it examines a different in Journalism ... Read More »
CJN-405 Communication Theory An interdisciplinary examination of the development of communication t ... Read More »
CJN-410 Legal Writing & Comm Students learn firsthand the role of the video producer by taking a pr ... Read More »
CJN-413 Media History Survey of American mass media from an historical perspective, with an ... Read More »
CJN-415 Review Writing Analysis and critique of movies, theater, music, art and food. 1 term ... Read More »
CJN-421 Media Seminar Conducted in an interactive and intensive seminar format, students exa ... Read More »
CJN-427 New Media & New Markets Explores current trends in advertising and public relations. Examines ... Read More »
CJN-435 Debate The practical applications of argument as applied in a debate setting. ... Read More »
CJN-437 Ad Campaigns Principles of advertising campaigns. Students design, plan and produce ... Read More »
CJN-455 Advanced Media Production Focus on specialized production techniques including integration of li ... Read More »
CJN-457 Integrated Marketing Commun Examines the integration of advertising, promotion, public relations a ... Read More »
CJN-475 Organizational Culture Focuses on the theories of organizational evolution from a communicati ... Read More »
CJN-477 Public Relations II Public Relations campaign marketing. The focus is on the application ... Read More »
CJN-479 Environmental Public Relations An examination of the public issues involving the environment. Focuses ... Read More »
CJN-480 Documentary Production Students produce, write, direct, crew, edit, and serve as talent in sh ... Read More »
CJN-485 Rhetoric of Protest & Reform Examines the persuasive strategies of social reform movements with spe ... Read More »
CJN-487 MEDIA RELATIONS Examines the relationships among public and private sector organizatio ... Read More »
CJN-489 Political Communication Examination of special circumstances created by politics and their imp ... Read More »
CJN-490 Temple Street Project Students write, direct, crew, edit and serve as talent in producing th ... Read More »
CJN-491 Special Topics-Communications Current issues in the field of communication. 1 term - 4 credits. Nor ... Read More »
CJN-492 Special Topics in Public Rela Current issues in Public Relations. 1 term - 4 credits. Normally offer ... Read More »
CJN-493 Special Topics in Film Specialized courses in film theory, history, criticism and genre. 1 te ... Read More »
CJN-494 Special Topics in Journalism Specialized courses in print and broadcast journalism. 1 term - 4 cred ... Read More »
CJN-496 Special Topics in Media Produc Specialized courses in writing, editing, producing, directing, and oth ... Read More »
CJN-497 Special Topics in Media Specialized courses in media trends, history, theory,and criticism 1 t ... Read More »
CJN-503 Experiential Learning in Comm Internships, practicum, and independent study experiences in Communica ... Read More »
CJN-505 Journalism Practicum Practicum and Internship projects are available prior to the start of ... Read More »
CJN-506 Honors Seminar Senior CJN majors meeting requirements for Departmental Honors are inv ... Read More »
CJN-H177 Honors Professional Comm. An honors-level introduction to the processes of professional communic ... Read More »
CJN-L218 Photojournalism An introduction to the role of photography in the journalistic process ... Read More »
CJN-L318 Advanced Photojournalism An in-depth analysis of the field of Photojournalism. Emphasis is plac ... Read More »
CJN-L491 Lab Special Topics Current issues in the field of communication and journalism. 3 semeste ... Read More »
CJN-177 Professional Communication An introduction to the processes of professional communication, with e ... Read More »