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BASCOM COURSES SUMMER 2008
SPECIAL TOPICS COURSES FALL 2008
- Com Arts 610 - Freedom of Speech in Global Perspective
- Com Arts 613, Seminar 1 - Television Authorship: Who’s Running the Show?
- Com Arts 613, Seminar 2 - Film Sound: Theory and Criticism
- Com Arts 613, Seminar 3 - Audience and Fandom Studies - cancelled
- Com Arts 613, Seminar 4 - Mixed Race in Film and Media Culture
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Descriptions
A complete list of Communication classes follows. This
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Catalog Course Descriptions.
100 Introduction to Speech Composition.
I, II, SS; 3 cr (a-E).
Teaches students to give effective oral presentations
in a variety of public speaking situations and to become
better consumers of written and oral discourse. Students
will also learn basic composition and outlining skills
as well as library research techniques.
P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following courses may be taken for credit: Com Arts 100, 105, 109, 181. Students desiring honors should elect 181. Students may receive degree credit for only one Com A course.
105 Public Speaking. I, II,
SS; 2 cr (E).
Development of fundamental skills in the preparation,
delivery, and evaluation of the common forms of public
address.
P: Open to Fr.
Only one of the following courses may be taken for credit:
Com Arts 100, 105, 109, 181. Students desiring honors
should elect 181.
181 Elements of Speech-Honors
Course. I; 3 cr (a-E).
The process of oral communication; principles of effective
speaking; application of principles in selected speaking
and reading projects.
P: Open to Fr.
Only one of the following courses may be taken for credit:
Com Arts 100, 105, 109, 181. Students desiring honors
should elect 181. Students may receive degree credit
for only one Com A course.
198 Directed Study. I, II,
SS; 1-3 cr (E).
P: Open to Fr & So only.
Graded on a Cr/N basis; requires written cons inst.
199 Directed Study. I, II,
SS; 1-3 cr (E).
P: Open to Fr & So only.
Graded on a lettered basis; requires written cons inst.
236 Bascom
Course. II; 3 cr (b-E).
A low-enrollment course developing skills in critical
reading, logical thinking, use of evidence, and use
of library resources. Emphasis on writing in the conventions
of specific fields.
P: Successful completion of or exemption
from Com A requirement. Open to Fr.
250 Survey of Radio Television
and Film as Mass Media. I, II; 3 cr (H-E).
History, regulation, scope, social implications and
problems of American radio, television and film as mass
media.
P: Open to Fr. Not open to Seniors.
260 Communication and Human
Behavior. I, SS; 3 cr (Z-E).
Concepts and processes relevant to the study of communication and human behavior including approaches to communication inquiry, the dynamics of face-to-face interaction, and the pragmatic and artistic functions of public communication. P: Open to Fr. Not open to Seniors.
262 Theory and Practice of
Argumentation and Debate. I, II, SS; 3 cr (b-H-I).
Practice in preparation and delivery of various types
of argumentative speeches and debates.
P: Open to Fr.
263 Speech Composition. Irr.;
3 cr (b-I).
Application of rhetorical theory to composition, study
of model speeches, and writing of speeches.
P: Com Arts 100 or 181 or cons inst.
266 Theory and Practice of
Group Discussion. I, II, SS; 3 cr (b-S-E).
Structure and dynamics of small group decision-making.
Critical and creative problems in group interaction
processes.
P: Open to Fr.
Students may not receive credit for both Com Arts 276
& 266.
272 Introduction to Interpersonal
Communication. I, SS; 3 cr (b-S-E).
Survey of concepts, theories, and research concerning communication across all phases of interpersonal relationships, focusing on both theoretical and practical applications.
P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following crses may be taken for credit: Com Arts 272, 273, 276.
273 Theory and Practice of Interpersonal Communication. Irr.; 3 cr (S-E).
Survey of concepts, theories, and research concerning communication across all phases of interpersonal relationships, focusing on both theoretical and practical applications. Does not satisfy the Com B requirement. P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following crses may be taken for credit: Com Arts 272, 276, 273
288 Honors Seminar in Communication Arts. Irr; 3 cr (E).
Freshmen/Sophomore Honors seminar. Topic varies. P: Fr & So only
298 Directed Study. I, II,
SS; 1-3 cr (I).
P: Com Arts 198 or Jr st.
Graded on a Cr/N basis; requires cons inst.
299 Directed Study. I, II,
SS; 1-3 cr (I).
P: Com Arts 199 or Jr st.
Graded on a lettered basis; requires cons inst.
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325 Mass Media and Human Behavior. I, II; 3 cr(S-I). Understanding how people use mass media and what effects such uses have on them. P: So st. Stds cannot receive cr for both 457 & 325.
346 Critical Internet Studies. I; II; 3 cr. (H-I) Traces the Internet's history, reception, audience, industries, rhetorics, fictional and filmic narratives, and potential as a purveyor and transmitter of culture and values. Prerequisites: So st
347 Race, Ethnicity, and Media. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (e-H-I).
Introduction to the changing images of race and ethnicity in U.S. entertainment media and popular culture. Surveys history, key concepts and contemporary debates regarding mediated representation of ethnic minorities. Critical and cultural studies approaches are emphasized.
P: Open to Fr
350 Introduction to Film. I, II,
SS; 3 cr (H-I).
Basic concepts of film analysis; exposure to classical Hollywood, avant-garde, documentary, and European art cinema. Emphasis on describing and analyzing film style.
P: Com Arts 250 or Com Arts major.
351 Introduction to Television.
I, II; 3 cr (H-I).
Basic concepts, functions, policies, and practices that guide the operation of television in the U.S. Focus on historical development, cultural uses, economic and regulatory structures, technological innovations, and programming practices.
P: Com Arts 250 or com arts major.
352 History of World Cinema.
I; 3 cr (H-I).
Development of cinema as a communication medium and art form. Attention given to contributions of various national cinemas and international film trends.
P: Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
353 Radio Programming and
Production. Irr.; 3 cr (I).
Preparation, production, and evaluation of programs,
including talk, discussion, interview, music, documentary
and special events; formulation of critical standards.
P: Com Arts 250 or cons. of instructor.
354 Film Styles and Genres.
II; 3 cr (H-I).
Critical, historical, and theoretical examination of
specimen film styles and genres.
P: Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
355 Introduction to Media
Production. I, II; 4 cr (I).
Theory and practice of media production and screenwriting.
P: So st.
358 History of Documentary
Film. I; 3 cr (H-I).
Development and history of documentary film and video from Lumiere to the present.
P: Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
360 Introduction to Rhetorical
Theory and Criticism. II; 3 cr (H-I) Introduces students
to major issues in rhetorical studies, including fundamental
concepts, the history of rhetorical theory, and elements
and methods of rhetorical criticism. P: So st.
361 Introduction to Quantitative
Research in Communication. I or II; 3 cr (r-S-I).
An introduction to social science research methods and
statistical analyses applicable to the study of communication
research and mass media effects
P: So st.
368 Theory and Practice of
Persuasion. I, II; 3 cr(S-I).
A theory-based examination of the role of communication
in attitude formation and planned social change. Analysis and creation
of persuasive messages.
P: So st.
370 Great Speakers and Speeches. II or II; 3 cr (H-I).
Significant speeches from throughout history, especially from the United States. Speakers studied include Pericles, Abraham Lincoln, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frederick Douglass, Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Barbara Jordan, Mahatma Gandhi.
P: Open to Fr.
371 Communication and Conflict
Resolution. I or II; 3 cr (S-I).
Examines intra- and interpersonal theories of the causes
and functions of conflict. Focuses on message strategies
for conflict resolution and/or management. Both theoretical
and applied issues
P: So st.
372 Rhetoric of Campaigns
and Revolutions. Irr; 3 cr (e-H-I).
Public discourse as it affects and reflects the process
of dynamic social change. Historical and contemporary
instances of rhetorical processes
P: So st.
374 The Rhetoric of Religion.
(Crosslisted with Relig St) I, II.; 3 cr (H-I).
Rhetorical character of religious controversy and sectarian
persuasion in Western religion.
P: So st.
378 The Rhetoric of African
American Discourse. I or II.; 3 cr (e-H-I).
Study of the rhetorical strategies of African Americans,
focusing on historically important documents of oratory,
argumentation, homiletic, and narrative.
P: So st.
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402 Psychology of Communication.
I or II; 3 cr (S-I).
The role and function of information processing in human communication
behavior.
P: So st.
410 Miscommunication. I or II;
3 cr (S-I).
Problematic aspects of miscommunication in the study
of face-to-face interaction. Course helps explain why
people often have so much difficulty understanding the
intentions, interpretations, and meanings of other people's
actions.
419 Latino/as and Media. I or II;
3 cr (e-H-I).
Critical and historical survey of the participation and representation of Latino/as in U.S. film, television, and popular culture, with a primary focus on Hispanic representation in Hollywood-produced imagery. The counter-images of Latino and Latina media producers also will be explored.
420 Asian Americans and Media. (Crosslised with Asian Am.) Irr, 3 cr (e-H-I).
Examines representations of Asian American in American media using historical, analytical, and critical approaches. Issues of cultural production, identity, race, politics, and gender are linked to examinations of specific media forms. P: Com Arts 347 or So st
450 History of Broadcasting.
I; 3 cr (H-I).
Examines U.S. broadcasting in historical perspective,
as industry and as institution of cultural identity.
Basic definitions, functions, and the development of
industry structures are analyzed and linked to the texts
they create and the audiences they serve.
P: Com Arts 351.
451 Television Criticism. I or
II; 3 cr (D).
Analysis of selected television programming, interpretation
of contemporary television programs, and survey of existing
critical approaches
P: Com Arts 351.
452 Media and Cultural Policy.
Irr.; 3 cr (H-I).
Examines the way that media are produced and regulated in an era of convergence, including institutional and regulatory structures, critical discourses, and citizen activism.
P: Com Arts 351.
454 Critical Film Analysis.
I or II; 3 cr (H-A).
Intensive analysis of selected films, using contemporary
critical theories and methods.
P: Com Arts 354 or cons inst.
455 French Film. I; 3 cr (H-A).
Survey of French cinema from 1895 to the present. Emphasis on aesthetic trends, film movements, film industry, and cultural context.
P: Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
456 Russian and Soviet Film.
Alt Yrs.; 3 cr (H-D).
Survey of Russian and Soviet cinema from the pre-Revolutionary
era to the present. Works by major filmmakers will be
viewed and discussed in the context of cultural politics.
P: Com Arts 350 or coursework in
Russian area studies.
458 Global Media Cultures.
Irr.; 3 cr (H-I).
Analysis of media systems, practices and uses from a
global perspective.
P: Com Arts 351.
459 New Media
and Society. II or SS; 3 cr (H-I).
Explores political, economic and cultural relationships between new media of communication and society, including issues of history, race, gender, class, globalization, national identity and everyday life.
P: Com Arts 351.
460 Italian Film. (Crosslisted with Italian) I or II or SS; 3 cr (H-A).
General survey of Italian film and of the relationship between film and the other arts. Consideration of film theory and of the Italian and European socio-political situation in the context of film production.
P: Stdts taking course for credit toward Italian major must have Ital 204 or equiv; all other students must have Com Arts 352 or cons inst.
462 American Independent Cinema. I.; 3 cr (A).
History of American independent narrative cinema with particular attention to the impact various art movements and subcultures have had on its development over the past 60 years.
P: Com Arts 354 or cons inst.
463 Avant-Garde Film. Alt yrs. 3
cr. (H-A)
This course examines the history and aesthetics of avant-garde/experimental
film from its beginnings in the early 1920s to the present.
Key aesthetic programs are studied with attention to
their relation to adjacent movements in art and critical
theory.
P: Com Arts 350 & 354.
465 Editing and Post-production
for Video and Film. I or II; 3 cr (D).
Theory and practice of editing and post-production for
both video and film. Aesthetics of narrative and documentary
editing stressed. Students edit a substantial project.
P: Com Arts 355 & cons inst.
466 Writing for Television and Film. I or II; 3 cr (A).
Basic introduction to the elements of a successful dramatic screenplay. Particular emphasis placed on story concept, dramatic structure, character development, dialogue, and visual storytelling.
P: Com Arts 355 & cons inst.
467 Cinematography and Sound Recording. I, II; 3 cr (A).
Fundamentals of sync-sound moving image production. Technical and aesthetic study of motion picture cameras, sound recorders, lighting and grip equipment through group and individual projects.
P: Com Arts 355 & cons inst.
469 Interdisciplinary Studies
in the Arts. I, II, SS;1-4 cr.
Guest artists will offer interdisciplinary courses on
topics appropriate to their specializations.
P: Consent of department.
470 Contemporary Political Discourse. Irr.; 3 cr.
Examines themes, genres, and significant instances of contemporary political
discourse, as well as issues and concerns that arise in public discussions of political discourse. Case studies and theoretical analyses are considered. P: Jr st
472 Rhetoric and Technology.
I or II; 3 cr. (H-A)
Explores the influence of technology on rhetoric
from the invention of the written alphabet to the use
of network-based communication technologies, including
print media, audio and video recording, television,
video conferencing and network communication.
P: Jr st. or cons inst.
475 Non-Verbal Communication.
Irr.; 3 cr (S-I).
Analysis of nonverbal communication patterns in human
interaction; theory and research in kinesics, haptics,
proxemics, and paralinguistics as expressions of image,
effect, relationship, personality, and culture.
P: Any course in Com Arts with social studies
breadth or cons inst.
476 Nature of Criticism-The Public Arts of Communication. I or II; 3 cr (H I).
Systems of criticism; rationale of approaches to the critical act; analysis of representative criticism of radio, television, film, theatre, public address.
P: Jr st.
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513 Topics in Communication
Arts: Study Abroad. I, II; 1-6 cr (D).
A course carried with a UW-Madison study abroad program,
which has no equivalent on this campus.
P: Current registration in a UW-Madison
study abroad program.
525 Media, Public Deliberation, and Public Issues I or II; 3 cr. (S-A).
Theoretical and empirical approaches to both media effects in public deliberation and the uses of media as resources by political actors in shaping public issues. P: Com Arts 260 & 325, or cons inst
556 The American Film Industry
in the Era of the Studio System. I or II; 3 cr (A).
Influences of industrial structure, trade policies,
foreign markets and censorship on Hollywood's production
practices up to 1948.
P: Com Arts 350.
557 Contemporary Media Industries. Alt. yrs; 3 cr. (A)
Analysis of major trends in media industries since the 1970s with special emphasis on conglomeration, globalization, new technologies, and changing modes of production and distribution.
558 Public, Community, and
Alternative Media. (Crosslisted with Journ) Alt yrs.; 3 cr
(H-A).
Examination of media outside the dominant commercial
model, especially local and alternative practices, and
their cultural role.
P: Com Arts 351.
560 Communication Theory.
I; 3 cr (Z-A).
Introduction and survey of contributions of behavioral
science and philosophy to a unified theory of communication.
P: Com Arts 260 or consent of instructor.
562 Theories of Deliberation and Controversy. Alt. yrs.; 3 cr (H-A).
Examination of theories of deliberation and controversy.
Application of theories to public controversies.
P: Jr st & Com Arts 262 or cons inst.
565 Communication and Interethnic
Behavior. I or II; 3 cr (e-S-A).
The relation of communication processes to interethnic
and interracial attitudes and behavior. Social and psychological
foundations of interethnic communication and conflict,
group identification and communication processes, interpersonal
communication and culture, communication about race
and ethnicity, mass media content and effects.
P: Jr st or cons inst.
568 Interpersonal Influence.
I or II; 3 cr (A)
The study of interpersonal influence is concerned with
the ways that individuals use messages to bring about
opinion and behavior change in others, primarily in
dyadic interactions.
P: Com Arts 361 or cons inst.
569 Interdisciplinary Studies
in the Arts. I, II, SS;1-4 cr.
Guest artists will offer interdisciplinary courses on
topics appropriate to their specializations.
P: Consent of department.
570 Classical Rhetorical Theory.
I or II; 3 cr (H-A).
Study of major theories of rhetoric from their origins in ancient Greece to Bacon, including theories of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Longinus, St. Augustine, and others.
P: Two of the following: Com Arts 262, 360, 370, 372, 374, 470, 472, or 562; or cons inst
571 Contemporary Rhetorical Theory.
I or II; 3 cr (H-A). Study of contemporary
theories of rhetoric and significant conceptual
issues in contemporary rhetorical inquiry. Attention
to theorists within field of rhetoric as well as others
who have influenced rhetorical theory.
P: Two of the following: Com Arts 262, 360, 370, 372, 374, 470, 472, or 562; or cons inst
572 Interpersonal Communication.
I or II; 3 cr (S-A).
Advanced understanding of theory and research concerning the initiation, management, and dissolution of interpersonal relationships. Primary focus on the communication processes that contribute to and constitute relationship development.
P: Com Arts 361or cons inst.
575 Communication in Complex
Organizations. Irr.; 3 cr (S-A).
Theoretical perspectives and research literature in
organizational science, with special attention to social
interaction.
P: Any course in Com Arts with social studies
or cons inst.
576 Principles of Rhetorical
Criticism. I; 3 cr (H-A).
Exploration of the nature, scope, and practice of rhetorical
criticism. Emphasis on critical theory and method.
P: Two of the following: Com Arts 262, 360, 370, 372, 374, 470, 472, or 562; or cons inst
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609 Special
Topics in Production. I or II; 3 cr. (A).
Specialized advanced subject matter in film, video or digital media production. P: Com Arts 355 or consent of instructor.
P: varies with topic.
610 Special
Topics in Rhetoric and Public Address. I or II; 3 cr (A).
Specialized subject matter of current interest in rhetoric and public address.
P: varies with topic.
612 Special
Topics in Communication Science. II; 3 cr (D).
Specialized subject matter of current interest in communication theory and research.
P: varies with topic.
613 Special Topics
in Broadcasting and Film. I, II; 3 cr (D).
Specialized subjects in history, impact, aesthetics of radio, television, or film.
P: varies with topic.
614 Field
Experience in Communication. I, II, SS; 1 cr (A).
Application of communication concepts to problems in
such professional field settings as business organizations,
media firms, political offices and organizations, and
governmental agencies.(Does not count toward the 30-credit
requirement for undergrad majors in Communication
Arts.).
P: Undergrad com arts majors only; approval of specific
internship design by com arts undergrad advisor.
615 Second Field Experience
in Communication. I, II, SS; 1 cr (A).
Application of communication concepts to problems in
such field settings as business organizations, media
firms, political offices and organizations, and governmental
agencies. (Does not count toward the 30-credit requirement for undergrad majors in Communication Arts.).
P: Com Arts 614; Undergrad com arts majors only;
approval of specific internship design by com arts undergrad advisor.
616 Mass Media and Youth.
(Crosslisted with Journ, LSc Com, Fam Com) I or II; 3 cr (S-D).
Children's and adolescents' use of mass media and mass media effects on them. Particular attention is given to changes in comprehension and other cognitive activities that give insights into media use and effects.
P: Journ 565 or Com Arts 325 or cons inst.
617 Health Communication in
the Information Age. (Crosslisted with Journ, L Sc Com, Fam Com) Irr; 3 cr (S-A).
This course will examine the role of communication in health, how the revolution in information technology has affected health communication, and the assumptions about health information and communication that drive current efforts to use technologies.
P: Journ 565 or equiv.
651 Advanced Video Production
and Direction. I, II; 3 cr (A).
Remote video production in both documentary and narrative
genres.
P: Com Arts 355 & written cons inst.
653 Television Dramatic Production
and Direction. Irr.; 3 cr (A).
Studio dramatic television production; and formulation
of critical and aesthetic standards in relation to television
genres.
P: Com Arts 355 and written cons inst.
655German Film. (Crosslisted
with German) Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A).
Important filmmakers from 1910 to the present; their
relation to German cultural and social history of the
period.
P: For German cr: one 300 level course or
above; or cons inst. For com arts cr: Com Arts 350.
659 Advanced Motion Picture
Production Workshop. Alt yrs.; 3 cr (A).
Advanced 16mm filmmaking; individual and/or group projects
in a studio workshop.
P: Com Arts 656 & written cons inst.
662 Media and Cultural Theory. Alt yrs., 3 cr (H-A).
Survey of major theories, scholars, and debates in the field of cultural studies with special emphasis on the Birmingham School. Offers a set of working premises and methods for the study of media and popular culture.
P: Sr st & cons inst.
663 Media and Cultural Theory. Alt yrs., 3 cr (H-A).
Studies the diverse ways in which critics have reflected upon mass media since 1900. As a companion to Communication Arts 662, the course eschews cultural studies and instead surveys theories of media from a broad range of related disciplines.
P: Sr st & cons inst.
664 Classical Film Theory.
Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A).
Principal theories of cinema from the silent era to the 1960s.
P: Com Arts 350 or cons inst.
665 Contemporary Film Theory.
Alt yrs.; 3 cr (H-A).
A survey and analysis of film theory from the mid-1960s
to the present.
P: Cons inst.
667 History of American Public
Address. Irr.; 3 cr (H-A).
Public discourse of selected movements and periods in
American history.
P: Two of the following: Com Arts 360, 370, 372, 374, 470, 472, 570, 571, 576, or 675; or cons inst
669 Interdisciplinary Studies
in the Arts. I, II, SS;1-4 cr.
Guest artists will offer interdisciplinary courses on
topics appropriate to their specializations.
P: Consent of department.
670 Rhetoric and Political
Theory. Alt yrs.; 3 cr. (A) Theoretical explorations
of the intersections of rhetoric and politics.
Detailed examination of key concepts in a discursive
approach to politics, including notions of the public
sphere, citizenship, and deliberative democracy.
P: Com Arts 570, 571, 576, 667, or 675; or cons inst
671 Communication and Social Conflict.
Irr.; 3 cr (A).
Survey of current theory and research on conflict in
face-to-face interaction.
P: Com Arts 572 or 560 or cons inst.
674 Rhetorical Analysis. Irr.;
3 cr (H-A). Advanced criticism; comparisons of the discourse
of diverse types and cultures.
P: Jr st & Com Arts 476 or 576 or cons
inst.
675 Rhetoric of Women's Social
and Political Discourse. I or II; 3cr (A). This course explores
obstacles women have faced throughout American history
in their struggle to obtain influence and equality in
politics and society. Through the analysis of significant
rhetorical texts, it identifies major discursive strategies
employed by women and the impact of these strategies.
P: Two of the following: Com Arts 360, 370, 372, 374, 470, 472, 570, 571, 576, or 667; or cons inst
681 Senior Honors Thesis.
I, II; 3 cr (A).
P: Sr st. Member of the honors program &
cons inst.
682 Senior Honors Thesis.
I, II; 3 cr (A).
P: Sr st. Member of the honors program &
cons inst.
691 Senior Thesis. I, II;
2-3 cr (A).
P: Sr st & 3.25 GPA and written cons
inst.
692 Senior Thesis. I, II;
2-3 cr (A).
P: Com Arts 691 & written cons inst.
698 Directed Study. I, II,
SS; 1-3 cr (A).
P: Jr or Sr st. Graded on a Cr/N basis;
requires written cons inst.
699 Directed Study. I, II,
SS; 1-3 cr (A).
P: Jr or Sr st. Graded on a lettered basis;
requires written cons inst.
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