CMN 396

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

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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 spring 2026
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
50882	Lecture-Discussion	B	11:00AM -12:20PM	TR	Lincoln Hall	Mustafaj, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 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.
50638	Lecture-Discussion	C	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	Lincoln Hall	Wright-Dixon, T	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Applied Org Comm 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.)
50647	Lecture-Discussion	D	12:30PM -1:50PM	TR	Lincoln Hall	Hardy, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 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.
50640	Lecture-Discussion	E	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	Davenport Hall	Wright, A	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Training and Development Section Info: Training employees to meet the needs of an organization requires a great deal of knowledge. This course uses a communication lens to introduce students to the principles and practices of training and development within organizations. Students will learn how to assess training needs, design and deliver a training program, and evaluate their effectiveness. By the end of the course, students will be able to design and implement evidence-based training initiatives that address real-world organizational challenges.
50644	Lecture-Discussion	F	2:00PM -3:20PM	TR	Lincoln Hall	Mustafaj, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/20/26-05/06/26 Section Title: Media and Wellbeing Section Info: This course explores the complex relationship between media and mental wellbeing. Topics span from mood management and parasocial relationships to doomscrolling and digital addiction. Through experiences like tracking personal media habits, analyzing a popular media portrayal of social technology, and designing an educational micro-course on digital wellbeing, students explore when technology supports wellbeing (through meaning-making and connection) versus harms it (through comparison and compulsion). Moving beyond "screen time" debates, the course provides research-based frameworks for understanding media's complex psychological effects.