Communication & Media Studies Courses COM 105. INTRODUCTION TO
COMMUNICATION STUDIES (3) This course introduces students to the
history and development of human communication in all its forms,
from the introduction of the phonetic alphabet in ancient Greece
to the invention of virtual reality. Students are encouraged to
look for patterns of change and continuity while examining the
role of scribes; the introduction of the printing press; and the
pervasive communication technologies of the 20th century, from
the radio to the satellite. Relationships among technology,
ideas, social relations, and political realities will be
explored. Legal, philosophical, and ethical debates surrounding
the introduction and use of these technologies will be stressed.
Fall semester, repeated Spring semester. Burton, Turner, Marcus,
Zurawik. COM 132. WRITING FOR FILM, TELEVISION, AND RADIO (3)
(GEN. ED. #8) This course, an introduction to the various forms
of writing for radio, television, and film, will cover the basic
principle