COMM 4951

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COMM 4951
Communication Industries: SiliComm

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

This fall semester seminar introduces students to the world of professional communication. Students meet communication alumni working in media, technology, public relations, brand management, marketing, and civil services. Students learn about alumnis' roles in the changing professional communication landscape. Students create a resume and learn interview skills, in addition to preparing an ePortfolio. In preparation for a required trip to visit companies in California, the course will cover relevant background information about each company and will include Skype meetings with other communication and media firms.


Permission Note Enrollment limited to: Communication majors.

Outcomes

  • Identify the roles of each firm in the communication industry, its challenges, and key drivers for the future.
  • Discuss professional opportunities with working alumni through a variety of networking channels.
  • Evaluate yourself navigating a career within communication industries.
  • Construct and present an ePortfolio which demonstrates key communicative skills.
  • Evaluate how communication industries can contribute to sustainable development goals.

When Offered Fall (weeks 8-14).

Comments Students must enroll in both COMM 4951 (fall) and COMM 4952 (winter) to receive a final letter grade. Students will receive a placeholder grade (R) in the fall and upon completion of COMM 4952, the R grade will be replaced with a letter grade. Contact professors for more information.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit Multi-Term

  • 18474 COMM 4951   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Fall graduating seniors are not eligible to enroll. Students are required to enroll in COMM 4952 during Winter including a trip to California, January 8th through January 11th, 2019.

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