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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: 04:189:101; 04:189:102 or 103: 04:192:200; 04:192:201. Open only to Major Corequisites: None
This course provides an overview of the field of political communication. Accordingly, we will analyze the role of advertising, polling, media coverage, image construction and ethics in political campaigns through a historical and case study perspective. We will also discuss the role of current communication theories and their effects on contemporary political messages. We will focus specifically on the communication dynamics of political campaigns.
Note: This course fulfills a requirement for the Leadership in Organizations and Community specialization within the Communication major.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the main areas of political communication research and their application in campaign dynamics.
- Apply the current communication theories associated with political communication.
- Construct effective political communication messages.
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: 04:547:201 Corequisites: None
An introduction to the various technical and administrative aspects of information security and assurance. This course provides the foundation for understanding the key issues associated with protecting information assets, determining the levels of protection and response to security incidents, and designing a consistent, reasonable information security system, with appropriate intrusion detection and reporting features.
The purpose of the course is to provide the student with an overview of the field of information security and assurance. Students will be exposed to the spectrum of security activities, methods, methodologies, and procedures. Coverage will include inspection and protection of information assets, detection of and reaction to threats to information assets, and examination of pre- and post-incident procedures, technical and managerial responses, and an overview of the information security planning and staffing functions.
Please note that this course was previously numbered 04:547:432; students who successfully completed 04:547:432 cannot also enroll in 04:547:333 for credit.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and prioritize information assets and threats to information assets.
- Define an information security strategy and architecture.
- Plan response to information security incidents.
- Present a disaster recovery plan for recovery of information assets after an incident.
- Describe legal and public relations implications of security and privacy issues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of a chosen security topic through a written research paper.
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Credits: 3 Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None
This course examines the relationship between media and popular culture and their impact on society. This course introduces students to the shifting trends, ideas, and competing forces that will lay the foundation for the cultural battleground of the future.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define popular culture based on theoretical models.
- Analyze and critique the following concepts: popular culture, high culture, mass culture, cultural values, semiotics, ideology, hegemony, resistance, hegemonic conflict, and consumer culture.
- Critically analyze popular culture commodities presented through varying media (literature, radio, film, television, and internet).
- Apply knowledge of relevant communication and cultural theories fundamental to understanding popular culture, cultural commodities, and consumption through successful completion of course assignments and exams.