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  • CM 255: Media and Crime

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course explores the social construction of crime in the media; the framing of crime, criminals, and victims in media stories; media portrayals of law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections; and the impact of media on crime policy and practice. Students will learn about the conventions of news, entertainment, and social media - as well as the larger social and cultural roles of media - in order to develop a critical approach to understanding of media and crime. The role of race, class, and gender within the relationship between media and crime is a prominent theme throughout the course
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  • CM 260: Writing for the Media

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An examination of the principles and practice of writing for media. Students gain experience in writing tightly organized, concise, "hard news" stories. Students will learn interviewing and basic investigative skills, and they will practice writing for print and online media sources
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  • CM 300: Leadership & Teambuilding

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An examination of leadership as the process of managing meanings and influencing others. Students examine the mutually influential leader-follower relationship, competing theories and perspectives of leadership, the process of creating compelling vision, the language of leadership, charisma and communication, and strategies by which leaders motivate, influence, persuade, advocate, address crises, and create change. Also explores team building, the impact of gender/ethnic diversity on leadership, and the role of ethics in leadership. Case studies, discussions, and experiential learning are employed
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  • CM 307: Media Criticism

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An introduction to the aesthetic and social analysis of mass media, film, and television through critical writing and discussion
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  • CM 320: Conflict Management

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An investigation of theories, research, principles, and practices of conflict management. Topics include: the nature and functions of conflict; types and metaphors; conflict analysis and assessment frameworks; patterns of behavior, styles, strategies, and tactics used in productive and destructive conflicts; facework; power influences; and outcomes such as violence and forgiveness. In addition, third-party interventions including mediation are introduced. The course combines theory application and experiential skill development
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  • CM 325: Communication & Social Movements

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    A critical rhetorical examination of historical and contemporary social movements that combines political, sociological, and communication approaches to explain social movement activity. Students are presented with a range of theoretical tools, perspectives, vocabularies, and concepts, and then shown those concepts in action with case studies of specific movements. This course examines movements such as the women's rights, civil rights, anti-war, and environmental movements
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  • CM 360: Digital Storytelling

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    The purpose of this course is to build on skills introduced in CM 260 Writing for Media and to introduce and develop your knowledge and skills in digital storytelling. Students are introduced to the basics of storytelling (narrative), e-publishing, audio and video production as well as the strategic choices involved in the creation and online distribution of digital messages. Ultimately, this course will prepare you to become proficient in digital forms of communication that are essential for 21st Century communication practitioners
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  • CM 370: Communication & Health Care

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An investigation of the critical role of communication in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness and the promotion of wellness. Designed for any consumer of health care and/or potential employees in widely diverse health care industry contexts. Topics include: the influence of culturally diverse views of health, illness, and healing on communication patterns; communication strategies for designing, implementing, and evaluating persuasive health campaigns; impact of gender, race, class, and age on health communication; impact of media (news, entertainment, advertising) on health images and awareness; health advocacy methods to empower individual citizens and communities; patient/consumer-provider interactions, and ethical issues in health communication
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  • CM 380: Special Topics in Comm

    1.00 - 6.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    An analysis of selected topics in communication. The course is organized in any given semester to study particular subject matter or to take advantage of special competence by an individual faculty member. May be repeated for credit as content changes. Credits vary
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  • CM 382: Social Media Management

    3.00 Credits
    Carlow University

    This course examines the pervasive and evolving impact social media has on society, with specific interest in the implications and strategic use of social media for professional communication. Students will explore social media history, environment, and regulation, and learn to use social media tools to foster community, relationships, and personal and corporate branding
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