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  • COMM 101H: Honors Effective Speaking

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces the fundamentals of oral communication with emphasis on helping the student increase competence as a communicator in public speaking contexts. Using a seminar or discussion-based approach, this course encourages independent, creative and critical inquiry and prepares students for the practical application of information by emphasizing effective research strategies and technologies congruent with the field of study. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as as a result of the College Testing and Placement Program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • COMM 110: Introduction to Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces the fundamental questions, methods, history, and theories that define the communication discipline and professions in public relations, integrated (mass) media, and speech communication. This course addresses human communication related to organizations, public relations, journalism, and the role of the communicator, the audience, the medium, context, and the message. Students are given the ability to investigate career opportunities and are taught how to make informed decisions about career options. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. (FYS) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • COMM 120: Mass Media and Society

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Studies the structure and functions of the mass media in the United States. This course discusses the organization, role, content, and effects that various mass media outlets - newspapers, magazines, television, radio, books, the Internet, and films - have upon society, people, government, and institutions. It also provides both a historical and present-day overview of the interactions between mass media and society with particular focus on the social influences (e.g., economics, politics, technology, law, and culture) that can shape media messages. Discussions pertaining to the social, cultural and technological forces impacting media today are also conducted. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. (S&BS) Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • COMM 171: Workshop in News Writing and Reporting

    1.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Provides first-hand experience in the demands of a journalism or broadcasting career. Students select a specific area of mass communication - advertising or journalism, including writing for media in print, video, or the Internet - to explore. The workshop experience involves the student's participation as a staff member on the College's student newspaper, web page, or video podcasts for one semester. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( & ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • COMM 172: Workshop in News Writing and Reporting

    1.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Continues to provide students with first-hand experience in the demands of a journalism or broadcasting career. Students select a specific area of mass communication - advertising or journalism, including writing for media in print, video, or the Internet - to explore. The workshop experience involves the student's participation as a staff member on the College's student newspaper, web page, or video podcasts for one semester. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101 and completion of any reading courses required by the College Testing and Placement Program. Prerequisite:    (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ENGL 057 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • COMM 201: Communication Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Introduces students to communication as an academic discipline. This course explores how meaning is created and shared in multiple contexts, such as intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, organizational, public, mass mediated, and intercultural. In addition, students learn and evaluate the fundamental theories that are covered from each context and conduct research in the field. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. It is recommended that students complete COMM 110 prior to enrolling into COMM 201. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 Corequisite:    ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • COMM 203: Interpersonal Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Studies formal and informal communication between individuals with emphasis on developing effective communication skills in interpersonal contexts. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ( (( ENGL 003 or ENGL 007 ) & ( ENGL 051 ) ) or ( ENGL 051 or ESL 070 or ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 or ENGL 110 ) ) Corequisite:    ENGL 003, ENGL 101, ENGL 101H, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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  • COMM 211: Public Relations

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Covers the theories and foundations of public relations, as well as its function within organizations and society, and its impact on publics. This course examines the issues, concepts, and responsibilities of public relation practitioners working in various professional settings. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. It is recommended that students complete COMM 221 prior to enrolling into COMM 211. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106
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  • COMM 223: Writing for Journalism

    3.00 Credits
    Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

    Writing for Journalism Prerequisite:    ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106
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