TSAS Communication

COM 209 - Expository Writing and Reading
Credits: 4.00
Weekly writing and individual conferences. Frequent reading assignments related to the writing. 3 lec/1 tutoria

COM 210 - Public Speaking
Credits: 2.00
Frequent speaking exercises to develop the skill and confidence to speak in a variety of public situations. 2 le

COM 211 - Critical Reading
Credits: 2.00
Frequent readings of short nonfiction and fiction. Class discussions and writing assignments designed to develop skill in reading with critical discernment. 2 lec.

COM 212 - Technical Writing
Credits: 2.00
Practice in various forms of technical writing: technical instructions and descriptions, reports, proposals, business letters, and more, with particular emphasis on the importance of layout and design. 2 lec.

COM 291 - Studies in Communications
Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
Students who have the ability and adequate preparation to work independently may propose a contract to design a course or research project on a topic not available through existing course offerings. The purpose of this research or scholarly endeavor is to explore new areas in the student's field of study or to pursue course materials in greater depth. Work is supervised by an appropriate faculty/staff member and credit varies depending on the proposed project/research. Areas may include the art of persuasive speaking, writing, literature, or technical reporting. Permission required.

COM 292 - Studies in Communications
Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
See description for COM 291.