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CO 466 Nonverbal Communication (Fall/Spring: 3) Satisfies one of two writing intensive courses required within the Communication major This course will explore different aspects of nonverbal communication (body language, facial expression, physical appearance, etc.) and the many ways in which they impact our lives. Class activities and discussions will be applicable directly to relationships with friends, family, and romantic partners. By the time you complete this course you will have acquired a resource-base to (1) understand why and how nonverbal signals are used to communicate, (2) understand the role of theory related to nonverbal communication, and (3) improve your ability to apply these principles to your day-to-day interpersonal relationships and work settings. Jonathan Bowman CO 468 Organizational Communication (Fall/Spring: 3) Satisfies one of two writing intensive courses required within the Communication major This course analyzes the ways human communication and interactions organize social life as well as the roles and forms of communication in organizations. The course begins by reviewing the different metaphors framing the meanings of, and relationships between, organization and communication. These frames are then used to explore topics such as culture, power and politics, decision-making, technology, and diversity and globalization. James Olufowote CO 478 Producing Documentaries (Fall: 3) This course is advanced for learning and practicing the role of producer in planning, making, and transmitting television/video documentaries. In addition to studying the role of producer, students will develop skills to handle practical requirements of the production process. Each student will co-produce one or more documentaries, working with a production crew made up of class members and Channel 46 staff. Student crew assignments will be decided after consulting Channel 46 staff and based on the teachers assessment of students background, experience, progress during the semester, and personal interest. Kevin F. Kersten, S.J. CO 485 Advanced Intercultural: studyabroad.com (Fall: 3) Prerequisites: CO 442 or equivalent, enrolled in BC-sponsored international program, and permission of instructor For a complete description of the course and its assignments, check the website at http://www2.bc.edu/~matelski/ This is a web-based, advanced intercultural communication course intended for those studying abroad. Offered by permission only, students allowed into this class are strongly recommended to have taken CO 442 or its equivalent as a prerequisite, and should be enrolled in a BC-sponsored international program. Marilyn J. Matelski CO 500 Debate Practicum (Fall/Spring: 1) Prerequisites: Participation on the intercollegiate debate team and permission of the instructor Advanced discussion of argumentation theory and debate practice with an emphasis on contemporary intercollegiate debate. John Katsulas CO 501 Communication Internship (Fall/Spring: 1) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor This course is a one-credit pass/fail internship available for sophomore, junior, and senior Communication majors. See Internship Director for details. Roger Woolsey CO 520 Media Workshop (Fall/Spring: 3) Prerequisites: Senior standing, 3.2 in major, six completed BC communication courses (including core requirements), and permission of the instructor This course may not be repeated. This course gives senior communication majors an opportunity to pursue a partial internship in the electronic or print media. Practical experience will be supplemented by discussions of relevant theoretical constructs. Adherence to professional protocol is expected. A field research paper is required. Roger Woolsey CO 592 Honors Thesis (Fall/Spring: 3) A research course under the guidance of a faculty member for those writing an Honors Thesis. The Department CO 597 Readings and Research Communications (Fall/Spring: 3) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor This course may be repeated. This course is intended to provide an opportunity for students to explore topics not currently covered in the curriculum. Students will work on a specific research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The defining characteristics of the course are that (1) it must involve extensive readings, and (2) it must include a formal term paper of twenty or more pages. The Department CO 598 Teaching Assistantship (Fall/Spring: 3) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Open only to seniors. This course is intended to provide undergraduate students with teaching experience. Students assist a professor in planning and implementing various aspects of a course. The Department CO 599 Advanced Independent Research (Fall/Spring: 6) Prerequisite: Permission of the department This course is for seniors only. The Department Computer Science Faculty Peter G. Clote, Courtesy Appointment, Professor; B.Sc., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University; These dEtat, University of Paris James Gips, Courtesy Appointment, Professor, John R. and Pamela Egan Chair; S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University Howard Straubing, Professor; A.B., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley Peter Kugel, Associate Professor; A.B., Colgate University; Ph.D., Harvard University ARTS AND SCIENCES The Boston College Catalog 2006-2007 89

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