COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Communication Studies Major
Communication Studies Minor
Intercultural Communication Minor
Communication Arts &Literature Major

Course Descriptions

Performing Arts Center, Room 215 (507-457-5230)
www.winona.edu/communicationstudies
Edward Reilly (Chairperson)

FACULTY

Emilie Falc, Assistant Professor; B.A., University of Illinois; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio University; 2001 –
Lisa Glueck, Associate Professor; B.A., M.A., Washington State University, Pullman; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; 1993 –
Susan Hatfield, Professor; B.S., M.A., Miami University (OH); Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; 1981 –
Amy Hermodson, Associate Professor; B.A., Concordia College; M.A., Michigan State University; Ph.D., University of Denver; 2000 –
Kelly Herold, Associate Professor; B.C.S., Dickinson State University (ND); M.A., University of Northern Colorado, Greeley; Ph.D., University of
Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg; 1996 –
Daniel Lintin, Associate Professor; B.A., Buena Vista College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; 1994 –
Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest, Associate Professor; B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio University; 2000 –
Edward Reilly, Associate Professor; B.A., Northern Illinois University; M.A., University of Maine; Ph.D., Louisiana State University; 1997 –
Tammy Swenson Lepper, Associate Professor; B.A., Concordia College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; 2004 –
Jin Xu, Assistant Professor; B.A., Changsha Tiedao University, China; M.A., Southwest China Normal University, China; M.S., Ph.D., Bowling Green
State University; 2004 –

PURPOSE

The Department of Communication Studies (CMST) provides academic experiences conducive to intellectual, professional, and personal growth. Communication competence is increasingly recognized as necessary for personal and professional success. The department offers a major and minor in communication studies, as well as a minor in intercultural communication. CMST also offers a teaching major with the English Department; those requirements are listed in the English Department’s section of the catalog.
Graduates in communication studies are well prepared for employment in a service-oriented economy. Recent graduates enjoy careers in a variety of fields including training and development, consulting, personnel, human resource development, sales, and teaching. A significant number of graduates also attend graduate school in areas of communication, counseling, student personnel, and law.
The department offers minors designed especially for those students who recognize the importance of effective communication skills in their chosen careers. These minors should be of special interest to students majoring in business, education, history, mass communication, nursing, political science, psychology, and social work, and sociology; however, students from all majors will find the course sequence for the minor beneficial. Students with a minor in communication studies are required to meet with their academic advisor every semester. Students majoring in communication studies may not minor in the department.
Communication studies majors and minors are encouraged to join the Communication Club, a co-curricular group of students and faculty who meet regularly for academic discussions and social activities.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND HONORS PROGRAM
Scholarships for juniors and first-semester seniors are available through a fund established in the name of Gary Evans. Applications are taken early in the spring semester.
The department offers an Honors Program. Students with a minimum overall GPA of 3.20 and a minimum major GPA of 3.60 are encouraged to see the department chairperson for details. In addition, the department sponsors a chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the honorary society of the National Communication Association.

PASS/NO CREDIT (P/NC) COURSES
Except for CMST 399 (Internship), CMST majors and minors must take all courses in their major, minor, options, concentrations, and licensures on a grade-only basis. The P/NC option is available to non-majors except for CMST 191 and CMST 499. Courses offered on a pass/no credit only or grade only basis are so designated in the course descriptions.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students declaring a major or minor in CMST should anticipate a minimum of four academic semesters (not including summer sessions) to complete CMST courses in sequence. Students majoring in communication studies must earn a minimum GPA of 2.50 in their major; no grade below a “C” is accepted. These standards apply to both CMST courses and courses taken through other departments to fulfill CMST major requirements.

UNIVERSITY STUDIES FLAG REQUIREMENTS
Students may use flag courses to satisfy both University Studies and major requirements. Flag courses will usually be in the student’s major or minor program. The Department of Communication Studies offers the following flag courses in the University Studies Program:
FLAG
Oral #
CMST 451 Topics in Communication Studies (3)
CMST 452 Topics in Public Communication (3)
Math/Critical Analysis #
CMST 380 Communication Research Methods (3)
Writing #
CMST 371 Discussion and Small Group Dynamics (3)
CMST 485 Senior Seminar in Communication Theory (3)
Flag courses that can be used to satisfy Communication Studies major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required courses and electives in this section.

B.A. MAJOR - COMMUNICATION STUDIES (CS)
42 S.H. (Minor Required)

REQUIRED COURSES (33 S.H.)
Foundations (9 S.H.)
CMST 281 Intercultural Communication (3)
CMST 282 Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
CMST 283 Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (3)
Tools (9 S.H.)
# CMST 380 Communication Research Methods (3)
Choose one of the following:
# BUSA 220 Business Statistics (3)
# PSY 231 Statistics (3)
STAT 110 Fundamentals of Statistics (3) (Recommended)
STAT 210 Statistics (3)
Choose one of the following:
ENG 210 Advanced Expository Writing (3)
ENG 211 Writing in Communities (3)
# ENG 439 Technical Writing (3)
Theories (9 S.H.)
Choose three of the following:
CMST 366 Organizational Communication (3)
# CMST 371 Discussion and Small Group Dynamics (3)
CMST 375 Argumentation and Advocacy (3)
CMST 387 Interpersonal Communication (3)
CMST 389 Persuasive Communication (3)
Topics (3 S.H.)
# CMST 451 Topics in Communication Studies (3) OR
# CMST 452 Topics in Public Communication (3)
Capstone (3 S.H.)
# CMST 485 Senior Seminar in Communication Theory (3)

ELECTIVES (9 S.H.)
Choose three additional CMST courses, excluding CMST 191. At least two courses must be at the 300- or 400-level. CMST 451 and/or 452 may be used more than once provided they cover different topics. Only three credits of CMST 399 can be used toward this requirement. Theory courses not used for the theory requirement may be used to meet this requirement.

B.A. MINOR - COMMUNICATION STUDIES (CS)
21 S.H.

REQUIRED COURSES (12 S.H.)
Foundations (6 S.H.)
CMST 282 Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
CMST 283 Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (3)
Foundations/Theories (6 S.H.)
Choose two of the following:
CMST 281 Intercultural Communication (3)
CMST 366 Organizational Communication (3)
# CMST 371 Discussion and Small Group Dynamics (3)
CMST 375 Argumentation and Advocacy (3)
CMST 387 Interpersonal Communication (3)
CMST 389 Persuasive Communication (3)

ELECTIVES (9 S.H.)
Choose three additional CMST courses, excluding CMST 191 and 399. At least two courses must be at the 300- or 400-level. CMST 451 and/or 452 can be used more than once provided they cover different topics. Foundation/theory courses not used for the foundation and/or theory requirement as listed above may be used to meet the elective requirement.

B.A. MINOR - INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (ITCO)
21 S.H.
Note: CMST 381 is offered every third semester, not including summer sessions. Students should check with the department to see what semester it will be offered. CMST 381 will not be offered as an arranged course or as an independent study. Students who plan to graduate before it will be offered should choose a different minor. CMST 281 is a prerequisite for CMST 381.

REQUIRED COURSES (15 S.H.)
CMST 281 Intercultural Communication (3)
CMST 381 Advanced Intercultural and International
Communication (3)
Choose one of the following:
CMST 282 Introduction to Communication Studies (3) OR
CMST 283 Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (3)
Take either two different topics in CMST 291 (total of 6 S.H.), or take CMST 290 and CMST 291:
CMST 290 Disability Communication Culture (3)
CMST 291 Topics in Multicultural Communication (3)

ELECTIVES (6 S.H.)
Choose one 300- or 400-level CMST course, not including CMST 381 or CMST 399.
Choose one of the following:
Geography – GEOG
211 Economic Geography (3)
213 Cultural Geography (3)
223 Geography of the Orient (3)
224 Geography of Africa (3)
225 Geography of Latin America (3)
233 Geography of the Middle East (3)
Global Studies – GS
200 Introduction to Global Studies
History – HIST
123 East Asian Civilization (3)
165 Latin American History (3)
170 African Civilization (3)
233 History of Mexico (3)
235 History of the American Indian (3)
320 North American Indian Civilization (3)
341 Modern Japan (3)
461 Latin American Social Revolution (3)
469 History of Brazil
Music – MUS
115 Music of East and Southeast Asia (3)
116 Music of the Americas (3)
Political Science – POLS
224 Politics and Society in Latin America (3)
226 Politics and Society in Africa (3)
270 Politics and Society in the Middle East (3)
332 European Political Systems (3)
335 Latin American Political Systems (3)
336 Post-Communist Political Systems (3)
337 Asian Political Systems (3)
390 Comparative Politics – Third World (3)
Sociology – SOC
201 Scandinavian Culture (3)
340 Social-Cultural Anthropology (3)
423 Race Relations and Minority Groups (3)

B.S. MAJOR - COMMUNICATION ARTS AND LITERATURE (Teaching) (CALT)

Requirements for this major are listed in English Department program description (page 104).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (CMST)
190 - Speech Activities (1-2 S.H.)
A concentrated laboratory course in a specific area of speech, closely coordinated with an instructor’s current project. May be taken for a total of 3 S.H. Offered yearly.
191 - Introduction to Public Speaking (3 S.H.)
Includes selection and organization of materials, delivery of common types of speeches, listening skills, and analysis and evaluation of presentations. Grade only. Offered each semester.
266 - Professional Communication Skills (3 S.H.)
Exploration of the theory and skills necessary for effective communication in professional situations. Emphasis on interviewing, group meetings, and oral communication including presentational speaking and use of presentational technology. Prerequisite: CMST 191. Offered yearly.
281 - Intercultural Communication (3 S.H.)
Investigates cultural processes influencing communication. Principles of communication theory and practice applied to intercultural communication situations including co-cultures within the U.S. as well as other cultures of the world. Offered each semester.
282 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3 S.H.)
Provides an overview of the basic communication theories applicable to a number of communication contexts (including small groups, interpersonal, and organizational). This course moves beyond CMST 191 by emphasizing theories instead of skills. Offered each semester.

283 - Introduction to Rhetorical Studies (3 S.H.)
Provides an introduction to the study of rhetoric and public address. The primary focus is on the manner in which people use communication to influence the behavior of others. It includes a broad survey of rhetorical theorists from Plato to the post-modernists. Prerequisite: CMST 191 or sophomore standing. Offered each semester.
287 - Conflict and Communication (3 S.H.)
This course examines the impact of communication behaviors on conflict escalation and resolution. Principles of negotiation and conflict management are examined within the context of interpersonal, inter-cultural, and international relationships. Offered yearly.
289 - Gender and Communication (3 S.H.)
A cultural approach to the study of males’ and females’ communication styles including language choice, creation of meaning, interpretation of reality, interaction patterns, nonverbal messages, and metaphors. Explores the similarities and differences between the male and the female communication culture in a variety of interpersonal and situational contexts including families, organizations, peer groups, friendships, and romantic relationships. Offered yearly.
290 - Disability Communication and Culture (3 S.H.)
Provides a comprehensive review of communication-based research examining disability in the contexts of interpersonal, organizational, and media with an emphasis in cultural communication differences. Offered alternate years.
291 - Topics in Multicultural Communication (3 S.H.)
A study of the communication and culture of groups from outside of the United States or of co-cultural groups within the United States. Each class will have a specific cultural focus. May be repeated with different topics. Offered two out of three semesters.
296 - Fundamentals of Interviewing (3 S.H.)
The interview as a specialized form of communication. Emphasis on skills and strategies of interviewer and interviewee in a variety of situations (survey, journalistic, helping, employment, etc.). Course tailored to meet specific needs of students. Prerequisite: CMST 191. Offered yearly.
366 - Organizational Communication (3 S.H.)
Facilitates understanding and promotes better communication in organizations. Emphasizes role of internal and external messages in the process of organizing, change, climate formation, culture and action. Prerequisites: CMST 191 and 282 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. Offered each semester.
371 - Discussion and Small Group Dynamics (3 S.H.)
The study of interaction patterns and networks to gain practical and theoretical perspectives upon small-group theory. Prerequisites: CMST 191 and CMST 282 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. Offered each semester.
375 - Argumentation and Advocacy (3 S.H.)
The study of “reason-giving” as a process for decision-making and the creation of social knowledge. Participants in the class use research, discussion, and practice in argumentative speaking and writing to develop critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: CMST 191 and CMST 282 or CMST 283 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. Offered yearly.
380 - Communication Research Methods (3 S.H.)
This course surveys the various qualitative and quantitative approaches used in communication research, providing a foundation for application in a research project of the student’s choosing. Prerequisites: One 300-level theory course. (See list of theory courses under major.) Offered each semester.
381 - Advanced Intercultural and International Communication (3 S.H.)
Continuation of CMST 281, but emphasizes how to handle communication breakdowns that occur because of different cultural norms, customs, attitudes, and values. Valuable to those who plan to study, travel, or work abroad. Prerequisite: CMST 281 or instructor’s permission. Offered every third semester.
387 - Interpersonal Communication (3 S.H.)
Designed to promote effective interpersonal communication through the study of theories such as self-perception, relationship development, and relationship deterioration. Topics may include conflict management, gender issues in communication, individual communication styles, and maintaining relationships. Prerequisites: CMST 191, CMST 282 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. Offered each semester.
389 - Persuasive Communication (3 S.H.)
Introduces students to the theories of persuasion and social influence. Source, message, receiver and environmental factors are studied, and their effects upon the persuasive process analyzed. Prerequisites: CMST 191, CMST 282 and CMST 283 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. Offered each semester.
399 - Internship (1-12 S.H.)
Supervised work experience designed by advisor, student, and employer. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission and a minimum major GPA of 2.50. CMST majors only. P/NC only. Offered on demand.
451 - Topics in Communication Studies (3 S.H.)
An in-depth specific course. Topics vary. Prerequisite: CMST 191 and 282 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. May be repeated with different topics. Offered yearly.
452 - Topics in Public Communication (3 S.H.)
An in-depth study of topics of concern in rhetoric and public address. Topics vary. Prerequisite: CMST 191 and 283 or instructor’s permission for non-majors. May be repeated with different topics. Offered yearly.
485 - Senior Seminar in Communication Theory (3 S.H.)
In-depth study and research on individually selected topics. Prerequisite: CMST 380, ENG 111, an additional 300-level theory course (see list of theory courses under major), and instructor’s permission. Offered each semester.
493 - Teaching and Coaching Oral Communication (3 S.H.)
Assists prospective teachers in exploring techniques common to classroom instruction in oral communication. Emphasis on enhancing students’ skills and knowledge and assessing students’ work. Involvement in coaching co-curricular speech, including organization and management of festivals and tournaments. Prerequisites: CMST 191, CMST 282, and EDUC 312. Offered yearly.
499 - Independent Studies in CMST (1-6 S.H.)
Offers advanced students an opportunity to study independently in an area of special interest to them. May be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours. A maximum of 3 semester hours may be applied toward electives in the major or minor. Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission. Grade only. Offered on demand.