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Course Syllabus

COMM 2980 Special Topics in Communication

  • Division: Humanities
  • Department: Communications
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 1-3; Lecture: 1-3; Lab: 0
  • Repeatable: Yes.
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2026
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Fall 2030
  • End Semester: Fall 2031
  • Optimum Class Size: 20
  • Maximum Class Size: 25

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth study of a particular topic in Communications. The topic changes each semester and can vary between sections. These courses are designed for students wanting additional study beyond the standard lower-division courses in the discipline. These courses have variable credits, from one to three, and are repeatable.

Justification

This course is an effort to expand course offerings at this institution. It provides an opportunity for faculty to develop unique courses with flexibility in their approach and topic. The course could also be used to try out a class before permanently adding it to the college's catalog. Additionally, it provides students a chance to explore a variety of topics in greater depth. Similar courses are offered at other USHE institutions.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a fundamental knowledge of a particular topic in communications. After completing this course, students are prepared to recognize and identify different concepts central to the topic of the class.Specifically, any Special Topics course will meet one of three Communication program outcomes depending on that courses specific emphasis. Upon completing the course students may be able to employ communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts.
  2. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to reason analytically, critically, and creatively about a particular topic in the area of communications.
  3. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to read, retrieve, evaluate, interpret, and deliver information using a variety of media.

Course Content

As a Special Topics course, the content will vary from class to class. Faculty should ensure there is sufficient interest in the topic to create a class about it. Additionally, course content and assignments should align with sophomore-level demands rather than being the equivalent of an upper-division course at a four-year institution.