UG in Communication Course Description 1 at Tiffin University Ohio
125 Oral Interpretation (3 hours)
Develops appreciation and understanding of a variety of literary modes by engaging students in literature through performance; introduces students to tools for literary analysis and fundamental performance techniques. Offered Fall odd numbered years
130 Introduction to Speech Communication (3 hours)
A survey course in spoken communication emphasizing the areas of interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking. A series of practical exercises and three speeches are required of all students.
Prerequisite:: ENG141 or concurrent Offered Fall, Spring
132 Visual Communication (3 hours)
Surveys the nature of visual communication, including perceptual limitations, visual literacy, and visual communication’s impact on social reality. Emphasis on the evolution, emergence, and impact of visual media and approaches to analyzing visual communication. Offered Fall odd numbered years
190, 290, 390 Special Topics (3 hours)
Topics will vary. Prerequisite: None, unless listed in the schedule of courses.
134 Digital Photography (3 hours)
Introduction to black and white and color photography in its applications as fine art and visual communication. Introduction to computer editing software.
Prerequisite: Digital or 35mm slr camera required (see instructor). Offered Fall
145 Electronic Information Sources (3 hours)
Sources and techniques of gathering information from electronic sources, including libraries, government documents, databases, and the World Wide Web.
210 Graphics of Communication (3 hours)
Creative and practical aspects of typography, layout and design of printed communication using computer software. Offered Spring odd numbered years
212 Introduction to Public Relations (3 hours)
Survey of the theory, philosophy, and function of public relations practices and programs in American institutions with special attention given to public relations in various fields.
Offered Fall even numbered years
218 News Writing (3 hours)
Methods of gathering and evaluating news and writing typical news stories. Practice work covering assignments and preparing copy. Offered Spring odd numbered years
222 Human Communication Theory (3 hours)
Surveys the questions, methods, and current status of knowledge in the communication discipline; Students will understand the range of concerns and explore specific areas of interest. Prerequisite: COM130 Offered Spring even numbered years
224 Argumentation Theory and Practice (3 hours)
Develops critical attitudes and practical skills for dealing with arguments in formal and informal situations; exercises include analysis and criticism of arguments and oral argumentation. Offered Spring odd numbered years
230 Presentational Strategies (3 hours)
A practical examination of the skills needed to become an effective public speaker. A series of speeches of various types will be required, with an emphasis on the development of organizational patterns, effective use of audio-visual aids, and audience analysis.
Prerequisite: COM130 Offered Fall even numbered years
241 Introduction to Mass Communication (3 hours)
A survey course examining the various media (i.e., newspaper, radio, television, film, etc.) comprising the mass media in contemporary American society. Emphasis is given to the history, structure, and potential effects of each medium.
Offered Fall even numbered years
318 Feature Writing (3 hours)
Newspaper features and special articles for general circulation magazines, business, and trade journal sources, materials, markets, and other factors pertinent to nonfiction writing. Students will analyze and write a variety of types of feature stories.
Prerequisite: ENG142 Offered Fall odd numbered years
324 Communicating across Cultures (3 hours)
Introduction to the study of cultural and intercultural theory and behavior, discussion of various culturally specific patterns of communication.
Prerequisite: Offered Fall even numbered years
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Graduates with a major in agricultural communication
are well-prepared for a variety of exciting careers in
agriculture, science, and business. They pursue careers
with agricultural magazines and other publications,
advertising and public relations agencies, farm radio and
television stations, agricultural commodity groups, and
government agencies.
Many graduates also are employed by community
newspapers and radio and television news operations
where their agricultural communication background helps
them organize and disseminate scientific and technical
information to farm and non-farm audiences. The degree
program is housed in the Department of Human and
Community Resource Development.
Pursuing Agricultural Communication at Ohio State
All students admitted to Ohio State are eligible to major
in agricultural communication. Students are encouraged to
have a
The primary criteria for admission to Ohio State are
completion of the applicant’s high school college
preparatory program, performance in that program as
indicated by class rank and/or grade point average, and
performance on either the ACT or SAT.
Upon admission to the university and completion of the
pre-major requirements, students may apply for admission
to the communication program. (Honors students may
be admitted directly into the major.) Prior to application,
students must have completed 45 hours of course work
at Ohio State including the following courses: Comm 101,
Comm 200, and Statistics 135 or 145 (see www.comm.ohiostate.
edu for application materials). Transfer students will
be considered after completing pre-major courses and a
minimum
Pursuing Journalism at Ohio State
The primary criteria for admission to Ohio State are the completion of the applicant’s high school college preparatory program, performance in that program as indicated by class rank and/or grade point average, and performance on either the ACT or SAT.
Upon admission to the university and completion of premajor requirements, students may apply for admission to the public affairs journalism program. (Honors students may be admitted directly to the major.) Prior to application, students must have completed a minimum of 45 hours of course work at Ohio State including the following courses: Comm 101, Comm 200, and
Pursuing Agricultural Communication at Ohio State All students admitted to Ohio State are eligible to major in agricultural communication. Students are encouraged to have a strong interest in agriculture and communication.
Once admitted to Ohio State, students may declare a major in agricultural communication by direct enrollment into the program. They may declare this major at the time they are admitted as freshmen, at the time of transfer from
another university or at the time of transfer from another department at Ohio State.
Agricultural Communication Requirements
• Required course work (53 credit hours)
Data Analysis
Introduction to Agricultural Communication Publication Design and Production Reporting and Editing
A professional communications internship is required
of all students. Other practical experiences come with
agricultural communication courses that involve writing,
editing, design, and production, such as the AgriNaturalist,
a college student magazine. Students also gain editorial
skills in a journalism course sequence associated with
the university student newspaper, The Lantern. In addition
students must select one of 20 minors in agriculture such as
animal science, horticulture, rural sociology, agribusiness,
and natural resources management.
Students are encouraged to join the Agricultural
Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), a national
student organization for those majoring in agricultural
communication. Ohio State’s chapter is very active and
provides excellent opportunities for students to develop
leadership skills, interact with students on other
Co-Curricular Opportunities
A professional communications internship is required of all students. Other practical experiences come with agricultural communication courses that involve writing, editing, design, and production, such as the AgriNaturalist,
a college student magazine. Students also gain editorial skills in a journalism course sequence associated with the university student newspaper, The Lantern. In addition students must select one of 20 minors in agriculture such as animal science, horticulture, rural sociology, agribusiness, and natural resources management.
Students are encouraged to join the Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), a national student organization for those majoring in agricultural communication. Ohio State’s chapter is very active and
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