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Fall 2020 Courses at the College of Communication

COM CI 394 Topics in Film and Literature

4 credits.

Major themes and techniques of filmmakers and writers are explored. May be repeated for credit if topic is different. Two topics for Spring 2019. Section A1: Film Noir: Intensive study of film noir in both its classic and revisionist periods, informed by readings in hard-boiled detective fiction. Topics include: gender divisions, fatal plotting, the death drive, sex and cigarettes. Weekly screenings. Mts w/ CAS CI 394 A1 and CAS EN 375 A1. Section B1: Melodrama in Japanese Cinema and Literature: Uses Japan as case study to examine melodrama in world film/literature. Considers how genre helps us to better understand a work of art, how cultural differences challenge that understanding, and how melodramatic works explore gender, cultural identity, morality, and sexuality. Mts w/ CAS CI 394 A1, CAS XL 470 C1, CAS LJ 470 B1.

COM CM 180 Understanding Media

4 credits. Either sem.

During the semester, Understanding Media course will trace the development, survey the literature, and explore the impact of media--whether traditional, interactive, social or mobile--examining conceptual, theoretical, and practical aspects of today's global media environment. The course will also review the factors that have shaped the nature of contemporary media, including their content, uses, functions, and audiences. Understanding Media provides students with a broad understanding of the social and psychological impact of mediated communication and empowers students to think originally and critically about how media technologies evolve, function, advance, and shape society, industry, and professional practices. It makes dynamic connections between theoretical frameworks, everyday life, and industry practices in a manner that can engage undergraduate students in Advertising, Media Science, and Public Relations and can inform them of the significance of using strategic approaches to constructing, disseminating, and evaluating media initiatives and media messages. (Formerly CM380, students should not take this if they have already taken CM380.)4 cr. Either sem.

Section A1, FALL 2020 Sep 3rd to Dec 10th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Amazeen	Independent	TR	11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM	GSU 219B

COM CM 211 Professional Presentation

4 credits. Either sem.

Oral and/or Signed Communication

Students will learn the essentials of effective presentation, from preparation, audience analysis, and content development to critical thinking when presenting. Students will incorporate theories and skills of effective communication in a variety of contexts (e.g., common business and social settings). Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Oral and/or Signed Communication. 4 cr. Either sem.

Section A1, FALL 2020 Sep 2nd to Dec 9th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Kath	Independent	W	06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM	COM 210

Section B1, FALL 2020 Sep 14th to Dec 7th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Dodge	Independent	M	06:30:00 PM–09:15:00 PM	CAS 203

Section C1, FALL 2020 Sep 14th to Dec 7th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Hines	Independent	M	02:30:00 PM–05:15:00 PM	HAR 302

COM CM 215 Principles and Practices of Public Relations

4 credits. Either sem.

An introduction to the field of public relations: its theoretical origins, scope, and principles. Discussion focuses on researching problems, setting objectives, identifying audiences, designing messages, choosing communication channels, and evaluating results for all types of organizations. Ethical decision making, on-line communication, and career opportunities are also analyzed case studies in the field. The format is a combination of informal lecture and small-group discussion, case analysis, and guest lecture. Open the freshmen. (Formerly CM301. Students cannot take this course for credit if they have already taken CM301.)4 cr. Either sem.

Section A1, FALL 2020 Sep 2nd to Dec 9th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Shanler	Independent	MWF	10:10:00 AM–11:00:00 AM	GSU 219A

Section B1, FALL 2020 Sep 2nd to Dec 9th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Shanler	Independent	MWF	11:15:00 AM–12:05:00 PM	GSU 219A

COM CM 217 Introduction to Advertising

4 credits. Either sem.

Explores the history, nature, function, and social and economic aspects of advertising: ethical responsibilities, psychological appeals, marketing, media research, product analysis, creative strategies, and agency operation. Students prepare comprehensive advertising plans, including marketing strategy and speculative advertising campaigns. Open to freshmen. (Formerly CM317. Students cannot take this for credit if they have already taken CM317.)4 cr. Either sem.

Section A1, FALL 2020 Sep 2nd to Dec 9th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Proulx	Independent	MWF	10:10:00 AM–11:00:00 AM	CGS 129

Section B1, FALL 2020 Sep 2nd to Dec 9th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Proulx	Independent	MWF	12:20:00 PM–01:10:00 PM	CGS 129

COM CM 280 Persuasion Theory

4 credits. Either sem. COM CM 180.

This course examines the role that communication--and especially mediated communication--play in the social influence process. This course is organized around theoretical persuasive approaches to the study of attitudinal and behavioral change. It uses these theories as a basis for teaching about persuasive strategies that can be implemented to lead to changes in others' attitudes and behaviors--whether in the areas of media campaigns, marketing communication, advertising, or public relations. The course includes discussion of the strategies that "professional persuaders" use when peddling their ideas, products, services, and philosophies. (This course replaces CM409 in the curriculum. You should not take CM280 in addition to CM409 without having received permission from the department.)4 cr. Either sem.

Section A1, FALL 2020 Sep 3rd to Dec 10th
Instructor	Type	Days	Times	Location
Hong	Independent	TR	11:00:00 AM–12:15:00 PM	NIP 320