Courses

Selected Communication Arts courses appear below. A complete Undergraduate School course list can be found at UW Catalog Course Descriptions.

200 Level

236 Bascom Course. II; 3 cr (b-E).
A low-enrollment course developing skills in critical reading, logical thinking, use of evidence, and use of library resources. Emphasis on writing in the conventions of specific fields.
P: Successful completion of or exemption from Com A requirement. Open to Fr.

250 Survey of Radio Television and Film as Mass Media. I, II; 3 cr (H-E).
History, regulation, scope, social implications and problems of American radio, television and film as mass media.
P: Open to Fr. Not open to Seniors

260 Communication and Human Behavior. I, SS; 3 cr (Z-E).
Concepts and processes relevant to the study of communication and human behavior including approaches to communication inquiry, the dynamics of face-to-face interaction, and the pragmatic and artistic functions of public communication.
P: Open to Fr. Not open to Seniors

262 Theory and Practice of Argumentation and Debate. I, II, SS; 3 cr (b-H-I).
Practice in preparation and delivery of various types of argumentative speeches and debates.
P: Open to Fr.

263 Speech Composition. Irr.; 3 cr (b-I).
Application of rhetorical theory to composition, study of model speeches, and writing of speeches.
P: CA 100 or 181 or cons inst

266 Theory and Practice of Group Discussion. I, II, SS; 3 cr (b-S-E).
Structure and dynamics of small group decision-making. Critical and creative problems in group interaction processes.
P: Open to Fr.
Students may not receive credit for both CA 276 & 266.

272 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication. I, SS; 3 cr (b-S-E).
Survey of concepts, theories, and research concerning communication across all phases of interpersonal relationships, focusing on both theoretical and practical applications.
P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following crses may be taken for credit: CA 272, 273, 276.

273 Theory and Practice of Interpersonal Communication. Irr.; 3 cr (S-E).
Survey of concepts, theories, and research concerning communication across all phases of interpersonal relationships, focusing on both theoretical and practical applications. Does not satisfy the Com B requirement.
P: Open to Fr. Only one of the following crses may be taken for credit: CA 272, 276, 273

288 Honors Seminar in Communication Arts. Irr; 3 cr (E).
Freshmen/Sophomore Honors seminar. Topic varies.
P: Fr & So only

298 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (I).
P: CA 198 or Jr st
Graded on a Cr/N basis; requires cons inst

299 Directed Study. I, II, SS; 1-3 cr (I).
P: CA 199 or Jr st
Graded on a lettered basis; requires cons inst