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Communication Courses

CMN 100 CMN 103 CMN 124 CMN 201 CMN 202 CMN 207 CMN 279 CMN 300 CMN 301 CMN 303 CMN 313 CMN 314 CMN 315 CMN 401 CMN 413 CMN 414 CMN 432 CMN 442

CMN 100 Communication: Communication in The Health Sciences Lab: 3 hrs.

This workshop course, especially designed for Health Science students, stresses effective written communication techniques. Using situations encountered by professionals in the field, the course covers the collection of data, the organization of information, and the formulation of recom-mendations.

CMN 103 Communication: Oral Communication in Fashion Lab: 3 hrs.

In this workshop course a variety of speech delivery methods are practised. Students learn how to analyze their audiences, and prepare and present their messages. Speeches are videotaped, replayed and critiqued. Listening and peer evaluation are an integral part of this course.

CMN 124 Communication: Written Communications Lab: 3 hrs.

This course emphasizes analysis, organization, tone, style and strategy in the development of effective written communications. Data collection and report documentation are included. This course is specifically designed for students in the Information Technology Management program.

CMN 201 Communication: Retail Management Communication Lab: 3 hrs.

This workshop course introduces students to the theory and strategies of successful written and oral communications in retail management. Students apply communication theory in a variety of activities based on specific professional situations, and practice selecting and organizing pertinent information. They learn to express ideas clearly, develop sensitivity to audience and tone, and produce oral and written messages that are well received and acted upon in the manner intended by the author.

CMN 202 Communication: Professional Writing in Fashion Comm Lab: 3 hrs.

In this written communication course for Fashion Communications Option, students will learn fundamental communication concepts and strategies. They will apply these in a workshop setting to correspondence, reports, media relations, and the job application process. The emphasis will be on analyzing audience and purpose; controlling language, style, and tone; and choosing communication structures for a variety of professional situations.

CMN 207 Communication: Communication in Hosp Lab: 3 hrs.

& Tourism Management. The workshop course, especially designed for students in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program, introduces students to the strategies of successful communication in professional practice. Students develop an awareness of audience and tone. They learn to select and organize pertinent information, and to express ideas clearly and persuasively.

CMN 279 Communication: Introduction to Business Communication Lab: 3 hrs.

This workshop course introduces students to the contemporary strategies of successful written and oral communication in business. Students practice selecting and organizing pertinent information. They learn to express ideas clearly, develop sensitivity to audience and tone, and produce a message that is acted upon.

CMN 300 Communication: Communication in the Computer Industry Lab: 3 hrs.

In this workshop course, students learn to present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences. The emphasis is on verbal presentation and written documentation of systems from the viewpoint of the user. In addition to short reports, correspondence, business proposals, and employment application documents are discussed.

CMN 301 Communication: Interpersonal Comm Lab: 3 hrs.

in Retail. In this workshop course, students participate in a variety of advanced group and individual exercises designed to develop, through experiential activities, the interpersonal skills necessary for effective management in retail. The course covers internal communication with superiors, subordinates and peers; external communication with the supply chain; management and group interviewing/listening; and understanding how cultural perspectives, personalities, and technology affect group processes such as meeting, decision making, conflict resolution and negotiation. Some sessions may be videotaped.

Prerequisite: CMN 201.

CMN 303 Communication: Communication in Fashion Design Lab: 3 hrs.

In this communication course for the Fashion Design option, students learn fundamental communication concepts and strategies which are applied in a workshop setting to correspondence, reports, media relations, and the job application process. The emphasis is on analyzing audience and purpose; controlling language, style, and tone; and choosing communication structures appropriate to a variety of professional situations.

CMN 313 Communication: Report Writing Lab: 3 hrs.

This workshop course focuses on the development and preparation of a formal analytical report. In-class exercises cover problem definition, application of effective primary and secondary research techniques, documentation, organization and presentation. (formerly CMN 112).

CMN 314 Communication: Oral Communication Lab: 3 hrs.

This practical course focuses on effective oral communication in individual presentations and group discussions. Analysis of speech content, structure and style is stressed together with improvement in delivery, poise and control. Videotape equipment is used for immediate feedback. Listening and peer evaluation are an integral part of this course. (formerly CMN 108).

CMN 315 Communication: Business Correspondence Lab: 3 hrs.

In this workshop course on business writing skills, students learn how to design a message that will be easily understood and acted upon. Emphasis is placed on effective organization of ideas and information, on clear language and appropriate tone. (formerly CMN 203).

CMN 401 Communication: Communication in Technical Production Lab: 3 hrs.

This workshop course meets the communication requirements of technical/production professionals. Analysis, organization, and expression of ideas and information in memoranda, correspondence, and individual presentations are covered. Exercises and assignments are related to the theatre/entertainment industry.

CMN 413 Communication: Corporate Communications Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.

In this lecture and workshop course students learn to handle challenging business situations calling for high-level communication skills. Students may also evaluate current developments in communication theory and research, and their applicability to the business world.

Prerequisite: Any one CMN course.

CMN 414 Communication: Interpersonal Communication in Management Lab: 3 hrs.

In this workshop course, students participate in a variety of group and individual exercises designed to develop the interpersonal skills necessary for effective management. Emphasis is placed on understanding how varied backgrounds, personalities, and cultural perspectives affect group processes such as problem solving, decision making, resolving conflict, and negotiating. Some sessions may be videotaped.

Prerequisite: Any one CMN course.

CMN 432 Communication: Technical Communication Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.

This workshop course focuses on the following topics: communication theory; technical and management writing style and standards; information retrieval, recording and organizing; documentation; memoranda, short report and employment application documents; graphics in communication; and oral presentations.

Corequisite: CVL 743 (for CLER, CLEC, CLEG).

CMN 442 Communication: Communication in Civil Engineering Lab: 3 hrs.

Topics: Communication theory, correspondence, and the major technical report. Workshops also concentrate on special problems in technical and scientific writing, such as definitions and descriptions of products and processes. This course completes the curriculum begun in CMN 432. (formerly second half of CMN 040). Prerequisites: CMN 432 and CVL 743. Corequisite: CVL 843. CMN 443 Communication: International Business Communication. This course focuses on current issues in international business communication. The various communication strategies and protocols essential to the effective conduct of international business are analyzed in the context of culture. Themes explored include language and nonverbal communication, temporal and spatial conceptions, contexting, authority conception, and environment and technology.

Prerequisite: Any one CMN course.

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CMN 100	Communication: Communication in The Health Sciences	Lab: 3 hrs.
This workshop course, especially designed for Health Science students, stresses effective written communication techniques. Using situations encountered by professionals in the field, the course covers the collection of data, the organization of information, and the formulation of recom-mendations.

CMN 103	Communication: Oral Communication in Fashion	Lab: 3 hrs.
In this workshop course a variety of speech delivery methods are practised. Students learn how to analyze their audiences, and prepare and present their messages. Speeches are videotaped, replayed and critiqued. Listening and peer evaluation are an integral part of this course.

CMN 124	Communication: Written Communications	Lab: 3 hrs.
This course emphasizes analysis, organization, tone, style and strategy in the development of effective written communications. Data collection and report documentation are included. This course is specifically designed for students in the Information Technology Management program.

CMN 201	Communication: Retail Management Communication	Lab: 3 hrs.
This workshop course introduces students to the theory and strategies of successful written and oral communications in retail management. Students apply communication theory in a variety of activities based on specific professional situations, and practice selecting and organizing pertinent information. They learn to express ideas clearly, develop sensitivity to audience and tone, and produce oral and written messages that are well received and acted upon in the manner intended by the author.

CMN 202	Communication: Professional Writing in Fashion Comm	Lab: 3 hrs.
In this written communication course for Fashion Communications Option, students will learn fundamental communication concepts and strategies. They will apply these in a workshop setting to correspondence, reports, media relations, and the job application process. The emphasis will be on analyzing audience and purpose; controlling language, style, and tone; and choosing communication structures for a variety of professional situations.

CMN 207	Communication: Communication in Hosp	Lab: 3 hrs.
& Tourism Management. The workshop course, especially designed for students in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program, introduces students to the strategies of successful communication in professional practice. Students develop an awareness of audience and tone. They learn to select and organize pertinent information, and to express ideas clearly and persuasively.

CMN 279	Communication: Introduction to Business Communication	Lab: 3 hrs.
This workshop course introduces students to the contemporary strategies of successful written and oral communication in business. Students practice selecting and organizing pertinent information. They learn to express ideas clearly, develop sensitivity to audience and tone, and produce a message that is acted upon.

CMN 300	Communication: Communication in the Computer Industry	Lab: 3 hrs.
In this workshop course, students learn to present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences. The emphasis is on verbal presentation and written documentation of systems from the viewpoint of the user. In addition to short reports, correspondence, business proposals, and employment application documents are discussed.

CMN 301	Communication: Interpersonal Comm	Lab: 3 hrs.
in Retail. In this workshop course, students participate in a variety of advanced group and individual exercises designed to develop, through experiential activities, the interpersonal skills necessary for effective management in retail. The course covers internal communication with superiors, subordinates and peers; external communication with the supply chain; management and group interviewing/listening; and understanding how cultural perspectives, personalities, and technology affect group processes such as meeting, decision making, conflict resolution and negotiation. Some sessions may be videotaped.
Prerequisite: CMN 201.

CMN 303	Communication: Communication in Fashion Design	Lab: 3 hrs.
In this communication course for the Fashion Design option, students learn fundamental communication concepts and strategies which are applied in a workshop setting to correspondence, reports, media relations, and the job application process. The emphasis is on analyzing audience and purpose; controlling language, style, and tone; and choosing communication structures appropriate to a variety of professional situations.

CMN 313	Communication: Report Writing	Lab: 3 hrs.
This workshop course focuses on the development and preparation of a formal analytical report. In-class exercises cover problem definition, application of effective primary and secondary research techniques, documentation, organization and presentation. (formerly CMN 112).

CMN 314	Communication: Oral Communication	Lab: 3 hrs.
This practical course focuses on effective oral communication in individual presentations and group discussions. Analysis of speech content, structure and style is stressed together with improvement in delivery, poise and control. Videotape equipment is used for immediate feedback. Listening and peer evaluation are an integral part of this course. (formerly CMN 108).

CMN 315	Communication: Business Correspondence	Lab: 3 hrs.
In this workshop course on business writing skills, students learn how to design a message that will be easily understood and acted upon. Emphasis is placed on effective organization of ideas and information, on clear language and appropriate tone. (formerly CMN 203).

CMN 401	Communication: Communication in Technical Production	Lab: 3 hrs.
This workshop course meets the communication requirements of technical/production professionals. Analysis, organization, and expression of ideas and information in memoranda, correspondence, and individual presentations are covered. Exercises and assignments are related to the theatre/entertainment industry.

CMN 413	Communication: Corporate Communications	Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
In this lecture and workshop course students learn to handle challenging business situations calling for high-level communication skills. Students may also evaluate current developments in communication theory and research, and their applicability to the business world.
Prerequisite: Any one CMN course.

CMN 414	Communication: Interpersonal Communication in Management	Lab: 3 hrs.
In this workshop course, students participate in a variety of group and individual exercises designed to develop the interpersonal skills necessary for effective management. Emphasis is placed on understanding how varied backgrounds, personalities, and cultural perspectives affect group processes such as problem solving, decision making, resolving conflict, and negotiating. Some sessions may be videotaped.
Prerequisite: Any one CMN course.

CMN 432	Communication: Technical Communication	Lect: 1 hr./Lab: 2 hrs.
This workshop course focuses on the following topics: communication theory; technical and management writing style and standards; information retrieval, recording and organizing; documentation; memoranda, short report and employment application documents; graphics in communication; and oral presentations.
Corequisite: CVL 743 (for CLER, CLEC, CLEG).

CMN 442	Communication: Communication in Civil Engineering	Lab: 3 hrs.
Topics: Communication theory, correspondence, and the major technical report. Workshops also concentrate on special problems in technical and scientific writing, such as definitions and descriptions of products and processes. This course completes the curriculum begun in CMN 432. (formerly second half of CMN 040). Prerequisites: CMN 432 and CVL 743. Corequisite: CVL 843. CMN 443 Communication: International Business Communication. This course focuses on current issues in international business communication. The various communication strategies and protocols essential to the effective conduct of international business are analyzed in the context of culture. Themes explored include language and nonverbal communication, temporal and spatial conceptions, contexting, authority conception, and environment and technology.
Prerequisite: Any one CMN course.