NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

329 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. CHEM 4990G Independent Study in Chemistry (G) (1–12 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and the division director. CHIN—Chinese CHIN 1210 Elementary Mandarin Chinese I (3 credits) Essentials of Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese language with emphasis on reading and oral skills and a limited amount of writing. Introduction to Chinese cultures. Not open to native speakers. CHIN 1220 Elementary Mandarin Chinese II (3 credits) Continuation of essentials of Modern Standard Mandarin Chinese language with emphasis on reading and oral skills and a limited amount of writing. Introduction to Chinese culture. Not open to native speakers. Prerequisite: CHIN 1210. COMM—Communication COMM 2010 Introduction to Print Journalism (3 credits) This course centers on instruction in the forms, methods, and styles of news and information writing for print publications. Emphasis will be placed on journalistic research methods, style conventions, and journalistic ethics. Prerequisite: COMP 2000 or 2020 or COMP 2000H. COMM 2040 Public Relations Writing (3 credits) This course focuses on the process of writing in the practice of public relations, including research and composition of the following types of documents/ publications: annual reports, news releases, brochures, communication audits, direct mail campaigns, newsletters, PSAs, and organization profiles. Prerequisite: COMP 2000 or COMP 2000H or COMP 2020. COMM 2100 Mass Media (3 credits) An examination of the impact of technology on the way we receive and process information and images, the basic legal and economic structure of the mass media, historical precedents and events of mass media, the new cultural forms that have emerged from mass media, and the nature and implications of developing media technologies. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H. COMM 2200 Introduction to Broadcast Journalism (3 credits) Training in the elements of broadcast reporting with emphasis on the modern electronic news story. Students will learn the elements of broadcast news, the style and structure of broadcast news writing, and the technology of radio production. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H. COMM 2300 Intercultural Communication (3 credits) The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of communication across cultural boundaries and the role of diversity in interpersonal, public, and mass communication. Students will study communication differences across cultures and the importance of being rhetorically sensitive when communicating with diverse audiences. Prerequisite: COMP 1500 or COMP 1500H. COMM 2800 Introduction to Field Video Production (3 credits) This course offers an introduction to electronic field production equipment and techniques for various types of microphones, cameras, and editing equipment, including portable field camera set-up, operation, transportation, and maintenance video editing, lighting, scripting, media aesthetics, and logistics. Students will learn how to produce top-quality audio and video footage using shoot preparation, direction, and production techniques. Students will develop both their creative and technical skills by engaging in a combination of production exercises, projects, readings, and critiques. COMM 2900 Research Methods in Communication (3 credits) This course teaches the student to understand and interpret research applications, methods and results, and practice basic research writing skills. Students will become familiar with qualitative and quantitative research methods commonly required in communication studies. Prerequisites: One COMM or SPCH course and COMP 2000 or COMP 2020 or COMP 2000H. COMM 3100 Gendered Images in Popular Culture (3 credits) This course examines gendered images in popular media other than literature, including film, music videos, television, and comic books, and their impact on mainstream America. Prerequisites: one GEST or COMM course; and COMP 2000 or COMP 2010 or COMP 2020 or COMP 2000H. COMM 3110 Communication Theory (3 credits) This course focuses on different theories of communication at the levels of interpersonal, public, and mass communication. Students will learn numerous perspectives on the role and value of human interaction from fundamental communication theories and models to