printer friendly pageCOMM 208: Media Processes and Effects (COMM 108)
(Graduate students register for
COMM 208.) The process of communication theory construction including a survey of social science paradigms and major theories of communication. Recommended: 1 or
PSYCH 1.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Bailenson, J. (PI)
COMM 211: Media Technologies, People, and Society (COMM 1A)
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COMM 211.) Open to non-majors. Introduction to the concepts and contexts of communication. A topics-structured orientation emphasizing the field and the scholarly endeavors represented in the department.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Turner, F. (PI)
COMM 222: Content Analysis: Studying Communication Artifacts (COMM 122)
An empirical and systematic investigation of documented messages in print, graphical, and audio-visual forms and observed human communication behaviors. Focuses on the design and execution of content analytic studies, including manifest vs. latent content, measurement issues, reliability and validity assessment, computer text analysis, and traditional human-coder techniques. Prerequisite: junior, senior or grad standing;
COMM 106/206 or an equivalent course in basic social science research. Limited enrollment; preference to doctoral students.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Voelker, D. (PI)
COMM 225: Perspectives on American Journalism (COMM 125)
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COMM 225.) An examination of the practice of American journalism, focusing on the political, social, cultural, economic and technological forces that have shaped the U. S. press since the early 1800s. Aimed at consumers as well as producers of news, the objective of this course is to provide a framework and vocabulary for judging the value and quality of everyday journalism.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Glasser, T. (PI)
COMM 268: Experimental Research in Advanced User Interfaces (COMM 168, COMM 368, ME 468)
Project-based course involves small (3-4) person teams going through all parts of the experimental process: question generation, experiment design, running, and data analysis. Each team creates an original, publishable project that represents a contribution to the research and practicum literatures. All experiments involve interaction between people and technology, including cars, mobile phones, websites, etc. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-5
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Bailenson, J. (PI)
COMM 273: Public Issues Reporting I
Reporting and writing on government and public policies and issues; their implications for the people and the press. Required for journalism M.A. students.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Brenner, R. (PI)
COMM 275: Multimedia Storytelling: Reporting and Production Using Audio, Still Images, and Video
Multimedia assignments coordinated with deadline reporting efforts in
COMM 273 from traditional news beats using audio, still photography, and video. Use of digital audio recorders and audio production to leverage voice-over narration, interviews, and natural sound; use of digital still cameras and audio to produce audio slideshows; and the combination of these media with video in post-production with Final Cut Pro. Prerequisite: Journalism M.A. student. Corequisite:
COMM 273.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Migielicz, G. (PI)
COMM 277Y: Specialized Writing and Reporting: Foreign Correspondence in the Middle East and Asia (COMM 177Y)
(Graduate students register for
COMM 277Y.) What's involved in working as a foreign correspondent in these important and volatile parts of the world, where in many cases journalists are not respected and may face danger -- taught by a journalist who has worked extensively in both regions. (no pre-requisites)
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Brinkley, J. (PI)
COMM 282: Social Media Issues (COMM 182)
(Graduate students register for
COMM 282.) Students will take away from this course a set of conceptual tools, a vocabulary, and an analytical framework with which to recognize, understand, and more effectively manage new social practices online, together with a familiarity with the literature regarding social media and identity, community, collective action, public sphere, social capital, networks, and social networks. Students will also develop skills at using online forums, blogs, microblogs, wikis for research, collaboration, and communication. Limited enrollment. Prerequisite: instructor consent. Go to
http://comm.stanford.edu/faculty/rheingold/ for application instructions.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Rheingold, H. (PI)
COMM 290: Media Studies M.A. Project
Individual research for coterminal Media Studies students.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
2 times
(up to 4 units total)
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