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COMM 1300
Course Description
Introduction to visual communication theory. Examines how visuals influence our attention, perspectives, and understanding. Uses examples of visuals drawn from advertising, TV news, documentaries, entertainment ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Plant Science Building 233
Instructors
Won, A
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Additional Information
This class is available for pre-enrollment for Communication majors ONLY. However, other majors may take this course if there is room after the pre-enrollment period. To get onto a non-majors wait-list for the course, please follow the link and submit an application. Applications will be accepted on a rolling, first-come-first-served basis; however, priority will be given to Communication majors and minors. If you have any questions, you may email Heather Crespin at hec58@cornell.edu. https://goo.gl/forms/1WDGzSciZKzkV5wI2
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- M Kennedy Hall 213
Instructors
Won, A
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Class Number & Section Details
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- R Ives Hall 219
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Won, A
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- F Kennedy Hall 213
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Won, A
COMM 2010
Course Description
The course focuses on face-to-face, public communication, but the principles and practices addressed transfer to all purposeful communication situations. While many assume a good speech rests in how well ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Warren Hall 137
Instructors
Cohen, J
Kim, B
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Additional Information
Only Communication majors and CALS students can enroll online. If unable to enroll, you must attend the lecture you want to add the first day of classes, but this does not guarantee enrollment. Communication majors and CALS seniors will have priority. For questions, contact Heather Crespin hec58@cornell.edu.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Kennedy Hall 101
Instructors
Cohen, J
Stoll, B
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Additional Information
Only Communication majors and CALS students can enroll online. If unable to enroll, you must attend the lecture you want to add the first day of classes, but this does not guarantee enrollment. Communication majors and CALS seniors will have priority. For questions, contact Heather Crespin hec58@cornell.edu.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 101
Instructors
Cohen, J
Kim, B
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Additional Information
Only Communication majors and CALS students can enroll online. If unable to enroll, you must attend the lecture you want to add the first day of classes, but this does not guarantee enrollment. Communication majors and CALS seniors will have priority. For questions, contact Heather Crespin hec58@cornell.edu.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Warren Hall 113
Instructors
Cohen, J
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Additional Information
Only Communication majors and CALS students can enroll online. If unable to enroll, you must attend the lecture you want to add the first day of classes, but this does not guarantee enrollment. Communication majors and CALS seniors will have priority. For questions, contact Heather Crespin hec58@cornell.edu.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Warren Hall 113
Instructors
Cohen, J
Stoll, B
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Additional Information
Only Communication majors and CALS students can enroll online. If unable to enroll, you must attend the lecture you want to add the first day of classes, but this does not guarantee enrollment. Communication majors and CALS seniors will have priority. For questions, contact Heather Crespin hec58@cornell.edu.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 101
Instructors
Cohen, J
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Additional Information
Only Communication majors and CALS students can enroll online. If unable to enroll, you must attend the lecture you want to add the first day of classes, but this does not guarantee enrollment. Communication majors and CALS seniors will have priority. For questions, contact Heather Crespin hec58@cornell.edu.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Plant Science Building 143
Instructors
Cohen, J
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Additional Information
Only Communication majors and CALS students can enroll online. If unable to enroll, you must attend the lecture you want to add the first day of classes, but this does not guarantee enrollment. Communication majors and CALS seniors will have priority. For questions, contact Heather Crespin hec58@cornell.edu.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Comstock Hall-Academic II B108
Instructors
Cohen, J
Sannon, S
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Additional Information
Only Communication majors and CALS students can enroll online. If unable to enroll, you must attend the lecture you want to add the first day of classes, but this does not guarantee enrollment. Communication majors and CALS seniors will have priority. For questions, contact Heather Crespin hec58@cornell.edu.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 101
Instructors
Cohen, J
Sannon, S
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Additional Information
Only Communication majors and CALS students can enroll online. If unable to enroll, you must attend the lecture you want to add the first day of classes, but this does not guarantee enrollment. Communication majors and CALS seniors will have priority. For questions, contact Heather Crespin hec58@cornell.edu.
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COMM 2310
Course Description
Students develop skill in various writing styles and genres. This course explores communication practices and theories as they are observed and studied in personal and professional contexts. Assignments ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Caldwell Hall 250
Instructors
Chambliss, L
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: 3 credits college level writing courses and Comm 1101. The course is designed for Communication majors.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Caldwell Hall 250
Instructors
Chambliss, L
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: 3 credits college level writing courses and Comm 1101. The course is designed for Communication majors.
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Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Caldwell Hall 250
Instructors
Byrne, C
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Additional Information
Prerequisites: 3 credits college level writing courses and Comm 1101. The course is designed for Communication majors.
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COMM 2760
Course Description
Social influence and persuasion are the most basic and important functions of communication. The course covers characteristics of persuasive messages, message sources, and targets; interpersonal influence; ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Malott Hall 251
Instructors
Lewis, N
COMM 2850
Course Description
Environmental problems, public health issues, scientific research-in each of these areas, communication plays a fundamental role. From the media to individual conversations, from technical journals to ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: STS 2851
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MWF Plant Science Building 233
Instructors
Porticella, N
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Additional Information
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COMM 2990
Course Description
Intended for freshmen and sophomore students who are new to undergraduate research. Students may be reading scientific literature, learning research techniques, or assisting with ongoing research. The ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Schrader, D
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Additional Information
Students from all colleges must register for course by completing an Independent Study Form (Available in 450B Mann Library). Forms must be returned to 450B Mann Library.
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COMM 3010
Course Description
New media communication has been blurring the traditional roles of content creator and consumer. Professional communicators—such as journalists, screenwriters, advertising executives, documentarians, and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 103
Instructors
Byrne, C
COMM 3080
Course Description
Multi-semester course spring (weeks 1-14). 3 credits (awarded on completion of all classes in multi-semester course). R grades only (in progress). Students must enroll in both COMM 3080 and COMM 3081  to ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Multi-Term(Multi-Term Course: Not Graded)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R Warren Hall 113
Instructors
Chambliss, L
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Additional Information
For more information about the class, please visit: https://communication.cals.cornell.edu/undergraduate-program/engaged-cornell-enviro-comm/ The application can be found here: https://communication.cals.cornell.edu/content/comm-3080-application/
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COMM 3100
Course Description
Provides students with a greater understanding of information sharing, persuasion, and decision development in small work groups. Through practical exercises, class discussions, and lectures, students ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building 143
Instructors
McLeod, P
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: COMM 2760.
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COMM 3110
Course Description
Educational psychology is the application of psychological concepts to educational settings. This course examines the dynamic interaction between people as teachers and learners, schools as social and ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Choose one studio and one field studies. Combined with: EDUC 3110, HD 3110
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- M Riley-Robb Hall B15
Instructors
Duff, B
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Additional Information
Students enroll in EDUC/COMM/HD 3110 by choosing a fieldwork section and if a fieldwork section is full, they will need to select another in order to enroll.
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- M
Instructors
Duff, B
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Additional Information
This field option involves working with adolescents with special needs.
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- T
Instructors
Duff, B
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Additional Information
This field option involves working with children in grades K-3.
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Class Number & Section Details
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- W
Instructors
Duff, B
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Additional Information
This field option involves working with adolescents with special needs.
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Meeting Pattern
- W
Instructors
Duff, B
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Additional Information
This field option involves working with high school students.
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- R
Instructors
Duff, B
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Additional Information
This field option involves working with children in grades K-3.
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COMM 3200
Course Description
Media and culture are undergoing a series of transformations as new technologies, new forms of entertainment, new venues for political debate, and new models of public discourse emerge online. This course ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: INFO 3200
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building 233
Instructors
Duffy, B
COMM 3400
Course Description
This course explores personal connections in the digital age, and how information and communication technologies impact our lives and relationships. It focuses on how people manage interactions and identities, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: INFO 3400
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Hollister Hall 110
Instructors
Hinck, A
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: COMM 2820, COMM 2450
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COMM 3560
Course Description
Computers are powerful tools for working, playing, thinking, and living. Laptops, PDAs, webcams, cell phones, and iPods are not just devices, they also provide narratives, metaphors, and ways of seeing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: ANTHR 3061, INFO 3561, STS 3561, VISST 3560
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Malott Hall 253
Instructors
Ziewitz, M
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Additional Information
Course not open to Freshmen.
COMM 3760
Course Description
Provides a theoretical and practical overview of the audiences, messages, and evaluation of communication campaigns. The course considers common methods of data collection (e.g. in-depth interviews, surveys) ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Caldwell Hall 100
Instructors
Niederdeppe, J
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Additional Information
Prerequisite or corequisite: The instructor assumes that students have received at least one semester's instruction in research methods used in communication studies (COMM 2820) and have taken (or are currently taking) a course in basic statistics.
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COMM 4292
Course Description
What spaces are available for imagining non-normative sexualities and non-binary genders in mainstream and alternative media? This class moves beyond a simple consideration of how lesbians, gays, bisexuals, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: FGSS 4292
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Kennedy Hall 103
Instructors
Sender, K
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: Must have junior or senior standing.
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COMM 4400
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: INFO 4400
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Upson Hall 142
Instructors
Leshed, G
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: COMM/INFO 3450 or permission of instructor. To add yourself to the waitlist for this class, please follow this link bit.ly/4400WaitSP19
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COMM 4450
Course Description
Focuses on reading and evaluating the theories and research methodologies used to investigate communication via computer systems. Assignments include student collaborations using electronic conferencing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COMM 6450, INFO 4450, INFO 5450, INFO 6450
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Upson Hall 142
Instructors
Fussell, S
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: COMM 2450 or permission of instructor.
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COMM 4660
Course Description
Explores the structure, meanings, and implications of "public communication of science and technology" (PCST). Examines the contexts in which PCST occurs, looks at motivations and constraints of those ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: STS 4661
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Plant Science Building 141
Instructors
Lewenstein, B
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: COMM 2850, or COMM 3020, ENGRC 3500, or permission of instructor
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COMM 4970
Course Description
Individual study under faculty supervision. Work should concentrate on locating, assimilating, synthesizing, and reporting existing knowledge on a selected topic. Attempts to implement this knowledge in ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. May be repeated up to 6 credits with different supervising faculty member. Students must register using independent study form Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study.
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COMM 4980
Course Description
Periodic meetings with the instructor cover realization of course objectives, evaluation of teaching methods, and student feedback. In addition to aiding with the actual instruction, each student prepares ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
1-3 credits; may be repeated to 6 credits with different courses. Intended for undergraduates desiring classroom teaching experience. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing; 3.0 GPA (2.7 if teaching assistant for skills development course); permission of faculty member who supervises work and assigns grade. Students must register using independent study form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study).
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COMM 4990
Course Description
Permits outstanding students to conduct laboratory or field research in communication under appropriate faculty supervision. The research should be scientific: systematic, controlled, empirical. Research ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: 3.0 GPA. Enrollment limited to: seniors. May be repeated to 6 credits. Students must register using independent study form (Available online: http://cals.cornell.edu/academics/registrar/policies/#independent-study).
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COMM 5660
Course Description
This weekend workshop trains researchers in the sciences (including natural sciences, engineering, experimental social sciences, etc.) to communicate effectively with nonscientists such as policy makers, ... view course details
Seven Week - First.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Plant Science Building 143
- Mar 1, 2019
Instructors
Lewenstein, B
- SSu Plant Science Building 143
- Mar 2 - Mar 3, 2019
Instructors
Lewenstein, B
COMM 6100
Course Description
Reviews theories and research on communication and social networks in groups, organizations, and communities. Students will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret social network data using ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- T Mann Library 463
Instructors
Yuan, C
COMM 6450
Course Description
Focuses on reading and evaluating the theories and research methodologies used to investigate communication via computer systems. Assignments include student collaborations using electronic conferencing ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: COMM 4450, INFO 4450, INFO 5450, INFO 6450
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Upson Hall 142
Instructors
Fussell, S
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Additional Information
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COMM 6710
Course Description
Revolution: a change in organizational structure or power balance; turn-around; modification of an existing constitution. Current technologies and media are revolutionizing the way we think, what we know, ... view course details
Regular Academic Session. Combined with: INFO 6710
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- W Warren Hall 137
Instructors
Schrader, D
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Additional Information
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COMM 6810
Course Description
Development of, and contemporary issues in, communication theory. Discusses the interaction between communication and society, social groupings, and mental processing. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- MW Mann Library 495
Instructors
Shapiro, M
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: COMM 6800 or graduate standing.
COMM 6830
Course Description
Reviews qualitative methods used in communication research, including interviews, focus groups, fieldwork (ethnography), and case studies. Students practice the various methods so they can learn to apply ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
3 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- F Fernow Hall G01
Instructors
Humphreys, L
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Additional Information
Prerequisite: COMM 6820 or by approval from instructor.
COMM 7970
Course Description
Individual study concentrating on locating, assimilating, synthesizing, and reporting existing knowledge on a selected topic. view course details
COMM 7980
Course Description
No description available. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-3 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA
Instructors
Staff
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Additional Information
Enrollment limited to: graduate students. Permission of faculty member who will supervise work and assign grade is required. (Students must use faculty member's section number to register)
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COMM 7990
Course Description
Small-group or individual research based on original, empirical, data-based designs regarding topical issues in communication not otherwise examined in a graduate field course. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-9 Credits Graded(Letter grades only)
COMM 9900
Course Description
Dissertation research for Ph.D. candidates. view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat(Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)