Understanding how Standard American English is used in Public Communications and developing the skills to apply that knowledge to writing and speaking.

Mass media and their functions. Contemporary problems of the media; legal, social, economic, and psychological implications of their relationships with society. Required of all students in the school.

Working in collaborative teams, students write, design and produce short fiction and non-fiction stories using digital media and the Internet. Emphasis on how story structures change with audience and delivery system.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Critical-thinking skills to distinguish news from other information, such as commentary and propaganda, and to judge quality of news and sources. For non-journalism majors.

Students will develop understanding of concepts such as social identity, stereotyping, ideology and hegemony. Apply concepts to areas such as news, sports media and contemporary music, through the use of case studies and online discussions.

Introduction of fundamental issues of diversity that confront media workers and audiences. Topics include roles, obligations, stereotypes, ownership of media in a multicultural society. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 346, 348, 350.

The issues that arise in the fashion industry and the messages that it communicates to the public through its associated media outlets. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 346, 348, 350.

Introduction to fundamental issues related to diversity and inclusion in the media industries as approached through the lens of particular topics, industries, and/or media products. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 346, 348, 350.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

A survey of legal issues relevant to advertising and public relations. Specific topics will include free speech, corporate speech, advertising regulations, political advertising, intellectual property, and defamation. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 408, 505, 506, 507, 509.

Digital Nation explores the impact of video in digital delivery and social media and how it is transforming the global media business. Students will learn content strategy, publishing, brand development, and the art of the pitch.

Students will learn how to use social platforms in a professional setting. This course is designed with live lectures, off-site field trips, and in-class workshops. Assignments will mirror tasks and deliverables expected when working in the field.

Course examines strategic use of digital and social media platforms and tools for professional communication purposes, with emphasis on hands-on experience and skill. Students learn to analyze social media for communication industries.

Students will develop skills that enhance a digital media property's social media and distributed content. Leading media properties such as Buzzfeed will rotate by section as industry partner. Additional work is required of graduate students.

Offered regularly through Syracuse Abroad. This course analyzes trends in media and communication practices across Europe and how they intersect with European political institutions. Topics include mass media, development of media systems, and the effects of the media on the public.

Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.

Practical experience in the NYC communications industry. Includes media-based internship along with required classroom sessions and guest speakers. Internship grade determined by internship supervisor performance evaluation, class assignments, journal, and final paper.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.

In-depth exploration of a problem or problems.  Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.

Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.

Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.

Survey of communications law emphasizing First Amendment issues: libel, privacy, confidentiality, access to information, etc. for journalists. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505,506,507, 509.

Survey of communications law emphasizing First Amendment and regulatory law as they pertain to television, radio, film. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505, 506, 507, 509.

Survey of communications law emphasizing applications to advertising and public relations. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505,506,507, 509.

The course covers the First Amendment; systems of media regulation; corporate speech and election-related speech; commercial speech (advertising regulation); defamation; privacy; access to places, documents and meetings; reporter/source confidentiality; and intellectual property. Students may not receive credit for more than one of the following: COM 505, 506, 507, 509.

Communication of news and opinion among nations and under varying types of social, political, and economic systems. Roles of mass media, news agencies, governments, and communications systems. Offered at SU Abroad Centers in London and Strasbourg.

Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.