Communication & Rhetoric: Courses
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Each course in the Communication and Rhetoric program is unique and provides a wide range of theoretical and practical knowledge that gives students a firm foundation in the field. For more information on an individual course, click its name to visit the Nazareth course catalog.
Core Requirements:
- ENGW 253W—Foundations of Communication & Rhetorical Theory I
- ENGW 254—Foundations of Communication & Rhetorical Theory II
- COMM 201—Introduction to Mass Communication
- COMM 202—Communication Ethics & Law
- COMM 301—Communication Research Methods
- COMM 353—Persuasion in the Public Arena
- COMM 482—Communication and Rhetoric Internship I
- COMM 483—Communication and Rhetoric Internship II
- COMM 450—Senior Seminar
Electives:
- COMM 203—Speechmaking and Society
- COMM 204—History of Communication Technologies
- COMM 310—Feminist Theory
- COMM 311—Race, Representation and the Media
- COMM 320—Medieval/Early Modern Rhetoric
- COMM 340—Cinema Studies
- COMM/ENGW 352—Linguistics & Communication
- COMM/ENGL 389—International Graphic Novel
- COMM 410—Gender, Sexuality & the Media
- COMM 411—Contemporary Rhetorical Theory
- COMM 420—Humor and Mass Communication
- COMM 434—Rhetoric of Popular Culture
Praxis Strand Descriptions:
Public Relations/Marketing Strand (COMM 374 & MGT 216)
- COMM 374—Public Relations Writing
- MGT 216—Principles of Marketing
Journalism Strand (ENGW 270 & ENGW 271)
- COMM/ENGW 270—Journalism I
- COMM/ENGW 271—Advanced Journalism
- COMM/ENGW 270/271L—Practicum
Technical Writing and Editing Strand (ENGW 351 & ENGW 356)
- ENGW 351—Tech Writing
- ENGW 351L—Technical and Professional Writing Computer Lab
- ENGW 356—Editing for Publication
Multimedia Strand (ART 154 & ART 355)
- ART 154—Digital Imaging Foundation
- ART 355—Web-Based Visual Design
Video Production Strand (COMM 356 & COMM 357)
- COMM 356—Fundamentals of Video Production and Editing
- COMM 357—Advanced Video Production and Editing
Screenwriting Strand (COMM/ENGW 340 & COMM/ENGW 341)
- COMM/ENGW 340—Fundamentals of Screenwriting
- COMM/ENGW 341—Advanced Screenwriting
Adolescence Education Strand (ENGE 357 & ENGE 457)
- ENGE 357—Theories of Grammar and the Composing Process
- ENGE 457—Curriculum Methodology, Middle School and Senior High