Global Communication Major (Bachelor of Arts)

A student majoring in global communication must complete the major core requirements and one emphasis for a total of 72 hours (plus cognates), the general studies program, and all baccalaureate degree requirements as outlined in this bulletin.

Core Requirements:

COMM 145Communication and Languages in a Global Society

4

COMM 325Multicultural Communication

3

COMM 357Media Law

4

COMM 375Communication Theory

3

COMM 487Senior Project

1

COMM 495Communication and Languages Colloquium

0

COMM 496Communication Research I

3

COMM 497Communication Research II

1

JOUR 245Media Writing

4

LANG 406Language and Culture

3

LANG 490Internship

0-4; 4

PREL 481/MKTG 481Public Relations

4

SPCH 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication

4

SPCH 310Interpersonal and Nonverbal Communication

3

SPCH 453Rhetoric of Western Thought

3

Electives

10

Total Credit Hours:52-56

COMM 495: four colloquia required

LANG 490: This is an international internship to be completed in a country where the language of emphasis is spoken. Additional coursework required if completed in the United States.

Electives may be chosen from:

 

DRMA 242Acting

4

FLTV 135Introduction to Filmmaking

4

JOUR 257Introduction to Photojournalism

2

JOUR 345Specialized Writing

3

JOUR 349Social Media Strategies

3

MKTG 488/MGMT 488Global Management and Marketing

4

PREL 333/MKTG 333Strategies for Fundraising

4

PREL 350Writing for Public Relations

3

SOCI 420Immigration and Identity

4

SPCH 207Small Group Communication

3

SPCH 407Advanced Small Group Communication

3

Electives must be chosen in consultation with and approved by the academic advisor assigned by the department chair. Writing courses should be from JOUR unless otherwise designated.

MGMT 371 is a prerequisite for MKTG 488.

Cognates:

ANTH 225Cultural Anthropology

4

or

SOCI 236Privilege and Oppression

4

RELH 303World Religions

4

Emphases

Each emphasis requires 20 upper division language credit hours; 1 quarter (minimum) must be taken abroad. Additional study abroad is recommended to enhance language ability and cultural understanding. Consult with a language faculty advisor prior to planning study abroad.

Francophone Emphasis:

Upper division language electives completed abroad

16

Select 4 credits from the following courses:

FREN 394French Directed Reading

1 - 2; 4

FREN 409French Culture and Civilization

4

FREN 410Francophone Culture and Civilization

4

Total Credit Hours:20

Hispanic Emphasis:

Upper division language electives completed abroad

16

Select 4 credits from the following courses:

SPAN 394Spanish Directed Reading

1-2; 4

SPAN 409Spanish Culture and Civilization

4

SPAN 410Latin American Culture and Civilization

4

Total Credit Hours:20