CMN 396

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Credit: 3 hours.

Special topics in communication not treated in regularly scheduled courses. See Class Schedule for current topics.

May be repeated as topics vary.

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CMN 396 class schedule data for fall 2024
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
53997	Lecture-Discussion	1	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	1060 Lincoln Hall	Jones Barbour, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/24-12/11/24 Section Title: Communication & Leadership Section Info: Leaders must be adept communicators who can speak across contexts to diverse audiences. In this course we will explore different theories of leadership and develop a clearer understanding of the role that communication plays in leadership. Taking a communication perspective we ask and answer the question, what makes an ethical, effective leader?
65151	Lecture-Discussion	3	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	136 Armory	Bishop, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/24-12/11/24 Section Title: Listening Section Info: This is a skills course that emphasizes improving listening skills through continual practice. Students will first practice basic listening components. Then, students will learn how to and practice various types of listening (active, empathetic, etc.), as well as practice listening in various situations (conflict management, mediation, etc.).
53999	Lecture-Discussion	5	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	1024 Lincoln Hall	Mustafaj, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/24-12/11/24 Section Title: Media Stories & Society Section Info: The stories we see in the media (be they in entertainment, advertisements, or news) can shape our actions and how we see the world. In this course, you’ll learn why and how these stories influence us and see firsthand how storytelling is used in different contexts. During the course, you will apply what you learn to real-world examples and create your own persuasive narrative content. Through analyzing how narratives work, you'll gain valuable skills in understanding the societal influence of the stories that surround us daily.
66367	Lecture-Discussion	7	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	4053 Lincoln Hall	Coles, S	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/24-12/11/24 Section Title: Media and Crime Section Info: Depictions of crime, police, and the criminal legal system more broadly are ubiquitous throughout our mass media ecosystem. How are these various objects portrayed across different media, and what effect do they have on the attitudes of media users? In this course, students will explore the sociopolitical implications of news coverage and entertainment depictions of crime and the criminal legal system. We will also examine how media industry practices and the activities of political elites at various levels of government contribute to such depictions.
53506	Lecture-Discussion	8	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	1057 Lincoln Hall	Guyette, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/26/24-12/11/24 Section Title: Leading Nonprofits Section Info: This course provides students with the knowledge and communication skills required for leading nonprofit organizations. The primary focus is on the leadership of nonprofits, but the course also will cover general principles and practices of effective leadership communication more broadly.