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 2025
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
53997	Lecture-Discussion	1	10:00AM -10:50AM	MWF	4051 Lincoln Hall	Jones Barbour, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 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?
66367	Lecture-Discussion	11	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	1027 Lincoln Hall	Miles, J	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Title: Comm and Coalition Building Section Info: Communication and Coalition Building provides students with essential skills for effective collaboration across business, nonprofit, and government sectors. This course emphasizes the importance of shared leadership, decision-making, and other communication strategies in fostering successful coalitions. Core topics encompass organizational dynamics, cross-sector partnerships, and leveraging collective resources for impact. As coalition-building becomes vital for addressing challenges like sustainability and innovation, this course prepares students to drive change and succeed in strategic roles within complex environments.
65151	Lecture-Discussion	3	11:00AM -11:50AM	MWF	1065 Lincoln Hall	Bishop, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Degree Notes: Global Classroom course. 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.).
53998	Lecture-Discussion	4	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	1060 Lincoln Hall	Hardy, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Title: Leadership in the Digital Age Section Info: In an increasingly technologically driven world, effective leadership demands strong communication, ethical decision-making, and navigating the evolving landscape of digital technologies. This course equips students with the tools to become impactful leaders by engaging a wide range of rhetorical techniques, including effective dialogue, active listening, argumentation and persuasion, building online presence and credibility, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Students will also analyze the impact of digital platforms on leadership and critical followership.
53999	Lecture-Discussion	5	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	1024 Lincoln Hall	Mustafaj, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 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.
66408	Lecture-Discussion	6	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	1022 Lincoln Hall	Mustafaj, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Title: Media and Wellbeing Section Info: This course explores the complex relationship between media and mental wellbeing, examining how different kinds of media (such as entertainment, social media, and news) can both support and challenge psychological health. Topics include mood regulation, media dependency, social comparison, doomscrolling, and mental health representation. Through research, reflection, and creative projects, students will analyze how media shapes emotions, behaviors, and mental health perceptions, developing strategies for more mindful engagement.
65641	Lecture-Discussion	7	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	1022 Lincoln Hall	Wright-Dixon, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Section Title: Applied Org Communication Section Info: Students in this course will read, analyze, discuss and write about major concepts and processes of strategic organizational communication. Students will learn about communication theories applied in organizational settings (internal and external), applied research and evaluation in strategic communication, theoretical research in strategic communication, management processes for strategic communication contexts for practice (business, nonprofits, education, government, etc.)
53506	Lecture-Discussion	8	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	1022 Lincoln Hall	Guyette, R	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 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.
53504	Lecture-Discussion	CHP	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	4051 Lincoln Hall	Finnegan, C	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/25/25-12/10/25 Degree Notes: Camp Honors/Chanc Schol, and Humanities - Lit & Arts course. Section Title: Photography and Public Life Section Info: This course examines the role of photography in public contexts, i.e., those complex spaces in which citizens engage matters of common concern. We will engage such questions as: How do photographs participate in public deliberation about social and political issues? How does photography shape who we imagine ourselves to be as citizens? In what ways has photography historically been used to intervene in public debate? How does the contemporary public engage photography today? Throughout the course, students will use written, visual, and multimedia communication to share ideas, prompt class discussion, and demonstrate their learning. Specific topics of the course include the relationship of photography to portraiture, stereotyping, war, health, climate, tourism, politics, social movements, and algorithmic culture. We will also explore the history of photography and learn how to analyze photographs’ composition as well as their historical contexts. Restriction(s): Restricted to Chancellor's Scholar-CHPHonors students.