COMM 432W  Film and Cultural Politics (3)

CRN 135
3-week Post Session (8/5 – 8/23)
M-F                                     9 – 11:40 a.m.                   KIPJ-218
Pierson, E.

This course looks at the role of film in responding to and defining culture and politics. It focuses on mainstream, commercial, and narrative film, and includes a focus on historical and ideological approaches to film criticism. Students will be encouraged to appreciate historically significant movies, learn sophisticated methods of film criticism, and assess the contributions contemporary films make to students’ understanding of themselves and others. It is recommended that students complete COMM 336 before enrolling in this course. Note: Course will be canceled if fewer than six (6) paid students enroll as of Monday, July 8. Limit 20

COMM 455      Interviewing and Negotiating: Principles and Practices (3)

CRN 192
3-week Pre Session (6/3 – 6/21)
M-F                                     1 – 3:40 p.m.                     KIPJ-215
Chung, L.

This course examines methods and techniques applicable to a variety of interviews and negotiations. Students prepare for, participate in, and critique employment, journalistic, and appraisal interviews. Students will use the techniques and principles of negotiating, which include alternative dispute resolution, distributive bargaining, and principled negotiation. Prerequisite: COMM 101. Note: Course will be canceled if fewer than six (6) paid students enroll as of Monday, May 6. Limit 30

COMM 463      Sports and Media (3)

CRN 134
6-week Mid Session (6/24 – 8/2)
M-Th                                   8:30 – 10:10 a.m.             KIPJ-215
Sullivan, D.

This course examines the numerous aspects of the sports-media relationship in the US, where many of the global trends and developments in sports communication have occurred. Drawing perspectives from popular criticism and scholarly research, the course surveys the development of sports media, the coverage and business of sports media audiences and fanship, and contemporary issues in sports media. Students are expected to enhance their understanding of social scientific, normative, and cultural studies approaches to media phenomena through a focused examination of mediated sports as a cultural artifact. Note: Course will be canceled if there are fewer than six (6) paid students enrolled as of Monday, May 20. Limit 30