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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

  
  Explores a variety of mass communication mediums that students may encounter in their professional careers. The course content focuses on the preparation and presentation of various mass communication formats and examines Message Construction, Message Framing, and Message Interpretation by (or from) print and electronic media, public relations, and advertising practioners. Students are to use grammar, spelling, and Associated Press (AP) News Style in their practice of writing public relations news releases, public information announcements, print, television and radio advertisements, as well as news stories and editorials. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106
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• COMM 241: Visual Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces students to a broad base of visual communication, graphic concepts, and tools used to create specific messages for identified audiences. Students are taught the fundamentals of typography, design, layout, visual imagery, and digital media for communication messages. In addition, students are taught design strategies for creating communication messages for intended audiences by utilizing emerging technology. Prerequisite: Completion of all developmental reading and writing courses required as a result of 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 251: Small Group Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides an overview of the communication process involved in small group interactions. This course investigates the theories of leadership, decision-making, and problem solving. This course allows students to develop competencies for future challenges. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into ENGL 101. 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 007, ENGL 102, ENGL 102H, ENGL 104, ENGL 106
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• COMM 252: Business and Professional Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Focuses on the development of oral skills in the business setting. Students study interpersonal relationships in the workplace, basic leadership and team communication, resume writing, interviewing, oral reporting, and the use of electronic media in professional presentations. Emphasis is placed on the development of communication habits that demonstrate professionalism. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and COMM 101 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ( ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) & ( COMM 101 or SPCH 101 )
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• COMM 253: Intercultural Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Explores global communication and culture, as well as examines how culture is reflected through languages, behaviors, rituals, and worldviews. This course investigates communication practices and attitudes that enhance communication between members of different cultures and co-cultures. In addition, students are to examine and describe their own cultural heritage and how they may respectfully interact with individuals of another culture. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. (S&BS) Prerequisite:    ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106
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• COMM 253H: Honors Intercultural Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Explores global communication and culture, as well as examines how culture is reflected through languages, behaviors, rituals, and worldviews. This course investigates communication practices and attitudes that enhance communication between members of different cultures and co-cultures. In addition, students are to examine and describe their own cultural heritage and how they may respectfully interact with individuals of another culture. Using a seminar of 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. (S&BS) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106
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• COMM 261: Public Relations Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides an overview of the skills needed for effective public relations (PR) writing. This course teaches students to write informatively and persuasively for diverse audiences using a variety of PR formats. These PR Formats include press releases, Public Service Announcements (PSA's), interviews, Media Alerts, Fact Sheets, features, public presentations, etc. used for a variety of media outlets such as print, broadcast, and the Internet. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher. It is recommended that students complete COMM 211 prior to enrolling into COMM 261. Prerequisite:    ( ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H or ENGL 102 or ENGL 102H or ENGL 104 or ENGL 106 ) & COMM 211
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