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Course ID	Course
MCOM 252	MCOM 252 Introduction to Public Relations Course Credits: 3 In this course, students examine the role of public relations within and among various sectors of society including business, government, and nonprofit organizations. Case studies are used to illustrate the profession and practice of public relations where possible, and ethical standards in public relations are emphasized. Media, consumer, employee, and community relations, as well as ethical standards in the public relations industry are examined.
MCOM 261	MCOM 261 It's Personal: Introduction to Narrative Nonfiction Course Credits: 3 You can't make this stuff up. Narrative nonfiction’s creative tools bring true stories to life. In this introductory workshop-style course, students analyze examples of compelling published literary memoir, personal narrative, and critical writing about pop culture. They interpret the author’s craft, study general editorial requirements, and formulate aesthetic principles for their own feature material. Students will write several pieces in a variety of nonfiction genres; critique each other’s work; and revise their own—with the intent to publish. Fulfills departmental writing competency requirement. Prerequisite(s): MCOM 191 NB: Required of all Professional Writing stream majors and Professional Writing minors.
MCOM 271	MCOM 271 Introduction to Leadership Communication Course Credits: 3 Leadership Communication introduces students to the art, science, and practice of influencing and being influenced by others in diverse contexts. The course explores the role of communication in building credibility, exercising power, motivating, and expressing one's leadership style. It also considers the topics of followership, the ethics of leadership, leadership development, and leading in times of crisis. The course serves as a foundation for future studies in the leadership communication stream within the Department of Media + Communication. NB: Required of all Leadership stream majors in second year.
MCOM 272	MCOM 272 Organizational Communication Course Credits: 3 This course introduces students to the importance of communication within organizations. Organizational communication theory is discussed as it relates to climate, dyads, small group, public, and mediated communication. Students apply theory in several business writing and speaking assignments. NB: Course fee
MCOM 281	MCOM 281 Public Speaking Course Credits: 3 This course requires students to research, create, and deliver speeches on topics and issues that reflect personal beliefs and values. In doing so they discern diverse materials, consider logical and ethical demands, and analyze their audience in order to create socially and globally responsible rhetorical messages. NB: Fulfils University core requirement for experiential and embodied inquiry. Required of all students majoring in this department.
MCOM 290	MCOM 290 Introductory Special Topics in Media & Communication Course Credits: 3 Topics vary from year to year. NB: Possible fee
MCOM 311	MCOM 311 Television & Culture Course Credits: 3 This course provides an in-depth look at television as a mass medium with particular financial and cultural constraints. Students examine the decision-making process behind television programming, learn criteria for viewing television critically, and ask how Christians may respond to television responsibly. Prerequisite(s): At least third-year standing NB: Course fee. Not offered every year.
MCOM 312	MCOM 312 Video Games & Culture Course Credits: 3 This course considers the social and cultural impact of video games in contemporary culture from a Christian perspective. Students play, read about, write about, and critically engage a wide variety of computer and video games. Prerequisite(s): At least third-year standing NB: Lab fee. Not offered every year.
MCOM 313	MCOM 313 Social Media: Theory & Practice Course Credits: 3 Prepares students to use social media professionally and to culturally engage these same tools of communication with a critical perspective. The course invites students to discover and analyze best practices in social media marketing and community building, as well as to apply theory to critical investigations of the cultural roles and impacts of current digital media, both in North America and around the world, with the goal of helping students become both effective communicators and highly-ethical and faithful global citizens who can positively impact their profession and their society. Prerequisite(s): At least third-year standing NB: Fulfils University core requirement for social and global inquiry. Not offered every year.

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