Division of Communication and Humanities

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Division Purpose

The Division of Communications and Humanities is designed to give students a solid academic foundation encompassing critical thinking, public speaking, writing, and technological skills.  The programs in this division- Mass Communications, English, and Interdisciplinary Studies -  are designed to encourage students to examine the common issues and themes that run throughout our history, culture, and society, providing a well-rounded, human experience.  Attention is given to theoretical foundations, hands-on application, experiential learning, and the development of media skills.  The division strives to enhance students’ aesthetic and artistic awareness while improving skills in spoken, written and digital formats. 

In order to examine the range and depth of human thought, several platforms are used to expose and train students.  Those interested in audio production are supported through a student-run and student-produced show called The Blaze, a weekly radio broadcast.  The video production facility includes a TV studio and control room with a media lab, equipped with the latest editing software.  Students are able to design and produce video projects from conception through post production.  Those interested in print media are afforded an online-student newspaper called Shaw Bear Facts, which gives students an opportunity to gain practical reporting and writing experience.

A candidate for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications, English or Interdisciplinary Studies must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Total credits include at least 48 credit hours of General Education courses. Additional courses may be required to build fundamental concepts. A candidate must earn the grade of “C” or better in all major courses.

Programs

• English, BA
• Interdisciplinary Studies, BA
• Mass Communications, BA

• French Minor
• Spanish Minor

Courses

• ARA 151 Arabic I (3)
• ARA 152 Arabic II (3)
• ARA 153 Arabic III (3)
• ARA 154 Arabic IV (3)

• COM 205 Fundamentals of Human Speech (3)
• COM 210 Public Speaking (3)
• COM 300 Empowered Speech (3)

• ENG 110 College English and Composition I (3)
• ENG 111 College English and Composition II (3)
• ENG 112 College Composition and Argument (3)
• ENG 113 College Composition and Research (3)
• ENG 200 Introduction to Literature (3)
• ENG 211 Introduction to World Literature (3)
• ENG 215 Modern English Usage (3)
• ENG 300 Critical Analysis (3)
• ENG 309 Advanced Composition and Rhetorical Theory (3)
• ENG 310 Old English to Neoclassical Literature (3)
• ENG 311 Romantic to Modern Literature (3)
• ENG 312 American Literature: Colonial to the Civil War (3)
• ENG 314 African-American Literature (3)
• ENG 315 Introduction to Linguistics (3)
• ENG 400 Shakespeare and Media (3)
• ENG 402 Women Novelists of the 19th Century (3)
• ENG 404 History of the English Language (3)
• ENG 405 Post Colonial Literature and Theory (3)
• ENG 408 Origins of the Novel (3)
• ENG 410 Twentieth Century American Literature (3)
• ENG 415 Literature and Cultural Diversity (3)
• ENG 416 Contemporary American Fiction (3)
• ENG 421 The Harlem Renaissance (3)
• ENG 422 American Regional Dialects (3)
• ENG 423 The Black Arts Movement (3)
• ENG 429 African American Biographies (3)
• ENG 466 Young Adult Readings (3)

• EVR 300 Research and Portfolio Development (3)

• FRE 151 French I (3)
• FRE 152 French II (3)

• HIS 115 Intro to World Civilization (3)
• HIS 203 African American History I (3)
• HIS 204 African American History II (3)
• HIS 321 United States History I (3)
• HIS 322 United States History II (3)
• HIS 361 North Carolina History (3)

• HUM 201 Introduction to African-American Humanities (3)
• HUM 210 A Survey of the Arts (3)

• MCO 175 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 176 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 201 Introduction to Mass Media (3)
• MCO 210 Reporting & Writing (3)
• MCO 222 Audio Production I (3)
• MCO 223 Video Production and Theory (3)
• MCO 231 Multimedia Convergence (3)
• MCO 250 History of Journalism and Mass Communications (3)
• MCO 275 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 276 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 312 Communication Theory and Research (3)
• MCO 320 Media Writing (3)
• MCO 325 Mass Media Law (3)
• MCO 326 Television and Video Production (3)
• MCO 329 Audio Production II (3)
• MCO 331 Web and Desktop Design (3)
• MCO 341 Multicultural Media (3)
• MCO 350 Public Relations Writing (3)
• MCO 363 Broadcast Announcing (3)
• MCO 375 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 376 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 415 Film Criticism (3)
• MCO 421 Advanced Practicum (Capstone) (3)
• MCO 423 Film Production (3)
• MCO 431 Feature Writing (3)
• MCO 435 Media Management (3)
• MCO 475 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 476 Supervised Media Training (1)
• MCO 481 Mass Communications Seminar (3)
• MCO 485 Internship in Communication (3-6)
• MCO 486 Internship in Communication (3-6)

• MDS 216 Classics and Contemporaries (3)
• MDS 360 Special Topic in Liberal Studies (3)
• MDS 418 Senior Seminar in Liberal Studies (3)

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