College of Arts and Sciences

2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

Communication and Journalism Courses

Course Number	Name	Description
Course descriptions may be updated periodically to reflect changes since the last published catalog.
CJN-101	Introduction to Communication	An introduction to the discipline addressing social science, humanitie ... Read More »
CJN-103	Presentations Skills	The development, delivery of oral presentations. Students develop skil ... Read More »
CJN-104	Show Time: an Introduction to Media Production	This course is designed as a hands-on introduction to digital video pr ... Read More »
CJN-112	Journalism I	An introductory news writing course designed to teach both the writing ... Read More »
CJN-114	Great Works of Journalism	An examination of important contributions to the literature of journal ... Read More »
CJN-177	Professional Communication	An introduction to the processes of professional communication, with e ... Read More »
CJN-210	Communication Research Statistics	The course develops an understanding of how statistics are used in the ... Read More »
CJN-212	Journalism II	Modern reporting techniques are examined and applied to writing of ful ... Read More »
CJN-213	Feature Writing	An exploration of narrative journalism. Students will learn narrative ... Read More »
CJN-214	Professional Writing	Provides students with the opportunity to develop their writing style ... Read More »
CJN-215	Interpersonal Communication	Analysis of communication behavior in individual and group environment ... Read More »
CJN-216	Intercultural Communication	An examination of the communication variations and cultural viewpoints ... Read More »
CJN-217	Gay and Lesbian Studies	Examines the portrayal of homosexuality in political, social and cultu ... Read More »
CJN-L218	Photojournalism	An introduction to the role of photography in the journalistic process ... Read More »
CJN-235	Argument & Advocacy	Modern applications of argument in political, social and legal situati ... Read More »
CJN-239	Media Law	Explores the legal rights, responsibilities, and constraints on the me ... Read More »
CJN-245	Forensics	Intensive research on topics in debate and active participation in the ... Read More »
CJN-247	Design Lab	Computer applications for Advertising and communication design. Using ... Read More »
CJN-253	Broadcast Journalism	Introduces students to newswriting, production and performance techniq ... Read More »
CJN-255	Introduction to Media	An introduction to the role of media in contemporary society, focusing ... Read More »
CJN-257	Advertising	Theoretical and practical applications of communication are considered ... Read More »
CJN-259	Sports Public Relations	The application of Public Relations strategies and techniques in colle ... Read More »
CJN-265	Small Group & Team Communication	Analysis of the concepts and theories of communication in small groups ... Read More »
CJN-275	Advanced Public Speaking	Intensive training in public speaking techniques employing a variety o ... Read More »
CJN-277	Public Relations	The basic principle techniques and processes of public relations are e ... Read More »
CJN-285	Media and Pop Culture I	Examines the influence of media upon contemporary society. Television ... Read More »
CJN-287	Media Criticism	Critical examination of various mass media including film, television, ... Read More »
CJN-288	Film Language: From Silents to Citizen Kane	Film history from 1895 - 1940. An introduction to the language and te ... Read More »
CJN-290	Women in Struggle on Film	Problems of women at work and at war, in love, marriage and pregnancy, ... Read More »
CJN-291	Film Studies: the Modern Era	Film history from 1940 until 1970. Includes an emphasis on film aesthe ... Read More »
CJN-293	Hong Kong Cinema	Conducted in a seminar format, we examine the film texts of Wong Kar-w ... Read More »
CJN-297	New Media New Markets	Explores current trends in advertising and public relations. Examines ... Read More »
CJN-301	Documentary Film and the Image of Conflict in the Middle East	This course will focus on some of the divisions and conflicts within I ... Read More »
CJN-313	Advanced Reporting	The principles and techniques of advanced news and investigative repor ... Read More »
CJN-317	Copy Editing	A study of the fundamentals of copy editing, newspaper typography, and ... Read More »
CJN-L318	Advanced Photojournalism	An in-depth analysis of the field of Photojournalism. Emphasis is plac ... Read More »
CJN-325	World Cinema	This course examines films from cultures around the globe, including m ... Read More »
CJN-335	Persuasion	Analysis of persuasive techniques particularly those used by communica ... Read More »
CJN-343	Advanced Feature Writing	Emphasizes in-depth development of articles in the style of narrative ... Read More »
CJN-347	Media Planning	The planning and purchasing of advertising space and time. The course ... Read More »
CJN-354	Digital Cinema	Students study cinematography techniques and theory, putting them into ... Read More »
CJN-355	Media Production	Practical exposure to methods of production and production equipment o ... Read More »
CJN-356	TV Studio Production	This course provides students with a hands-on introduction to the proc ... Read More »
CJN-358	Family Communication	This course will look at different family structures using communicati ... Read More »
CJN-359	Advertising Copy	Continuation of Advertising, with special emphasis on practical advert ... Read More »
CJN-361	Television News Producing	Students produce news segments, series, and/or specials leading to bro ... Read More »
CJN-365	American Cinema	Trends in American and International filmmaking from 1970 onwards, inc ... Read More »
CJN-366	Great Film Directors	An in-depth examination of the work of great film directors. The cour ... Read More »
CJN-375	Organizational Communication	Historical development of the theory of organizations, examination of ... Read More »
CJN-377	Public Relations II: Strategic Research and Writing for PR	An applied course that focuses on Public Relations research methods, t ... Read More »
CJN-378	Event Planning and Promotion	Examines how conferences are built, promoted, managed, and assesses, w ... Read More »
CJN-381	Business of Media	Explores how media in the 21st century are managed. Students learn con ... Read More »
CJN-383	Online Advertising	All forms of online advertising are explored, including paid search, w ... Read More »
CJN-385	Globalization of Media and Telecommunications	Explores the development of global media and telecommunication corpora ... Read More »
CJN-387	Media Relations	Examines the relationships among the public and private sector organiz ... Read More »
CJN-389	Social Media	Social media sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter are examined ... Read More »
CJN-390	Screenwriting	Students learn the basic principles of writing for the screen by close ... Read More »
CJN-397	New Media and New Markets II	A continuation of New Media and New Markets I, this course focuses on ... Read More »
CJN-398	Special Topics: Photojournalism In Toscania	This course will be an in-depth analysis of the field of Photojournali ... Read More »
CJN-400	Media Effects & Audiences	Explores the theoretical and practical research on major issues in the ... Read More »
CJN-403	Issues in Journalism	Each time this course is offered it examines a different in Journalism ... Read More »
CJN-405	Communication Theory	Senior standing; CJN majors only. An interdisciplinary examination of ... Read More »
CJN-415	Review Writing	Analysis and critique of movies, theater, music, art and food. Normall ... Read More »
CJN-421	Media Seminar	Conducted in an interactive and intensive seminar format, students exa ... Read More »
CJN-437	Ad Campaigns	Principles of advertising campaigns. Students design, plan and produce ... Read More »
CJN-455	Advanced Media Production	The course focus is on specialized production techniques including adv ... Read More »
CJN-457	Integrated Marketing Communication	Examines the integration of advertising, promotion, public relations a ... Read More »
CJN-465	Film and Society	The study of the relationship between film and society. The course fea ... Read More »
CJN-466	Seminar in Film	An intensive examination of filmmaking, theory and criticism from the ... Read More »
CJN-467	Film Genres	Theories of genre as applied to a specific film genre, with a differen ... Read More »
CJN-477	Public Relations II	Examines case students and typical public relations problems experienc ... Read More »
CJN-479	Environmental Public Relations	An examination of the public issues involving the environment. Focuses ... Read More »
CJN-480	Documentary Film Production	Students analyze contemporary documentaries and study documentary hist ... Read More »
CJN-481	Making the Short Film	This advanced class works together as a crew for the creation of a sho ... Read More »
CJN-483	Suffolk TV News	Students write, direct, crew, edit and serve as talent in producing th ... Read More »
CJN-485	Rhetoric of Protest & Reform	Examines the persuasive strategies of social reform movements with spe ... Read More »
CJN-490	Temple Street Project	Students write, direct, crew, edit and serve as talent in producing th ... Read More »
CJN-491	Special Topics in Communications	Current issues in the field of communication. Normally offered every s ... Read More »
CJN-492	Special Topics in Public Relations	Current issues in Public Relations. Normally offered yearly. ... Read More »
CJN-493	Special Topics in Film	Specialized courses in film theory, history, criticism and genre. Norm ... Read More »
CJN-494	Special Topics in Advertising	Current issues in the field of advertising. Normally offered every sem ... Read More »
CJN-496	Special Topics in Media Production	Specialized courses in writing, editing, producing, directing, and oth ... Read More »
CJN-503	Experiential Learning in Communication	Internships, practicum, and independent study experiences in Communica ... Read More »
CJN-505	Journalism Practicum	Practicum and Internship projects are available prior to the start of ... Read More »
CJN-506	Honors Seminar	Senior CJN majors meeting requirements for Departmental Honors are inv ... Read More »
CJN-507	Advertising Internship	Students obtain practical advertising work experience in the community ... Read More »
CJN-510	Independent Study	Internships, practicum, and independent study experiences in Communica ... Read More »
CJN-H177	Honors Professional Communication	An honors-level introduction to the processes of professional communic ... Read More »
CJN-H457	Honors Integrated Marketing Coomunication	Examines the integration of advertising, promotion, public relations a ... Read More »