CM 703 Begins a graduate level, two-semester immersion in American English communication writing. Portfolio finale serves as a bridge assignment to CM 707 Writing for Media Professionals in the spring semester. Introduces basic communication writing formats, including news releases, social media, features, profiles. Emphasizes interviewing, target marketing and publication options. Stresses tenets of plagiarism across media. Strong focus on creating quality copy in American English, which necessitates extensive work in grammar exercises and brainstorming workshops, quizzes, presentations, class participation, collaborative projects. Students fine-tune their writing and speaking skills as they analyze and rewrite their own copy.
FALL 2025 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
A1 |
Drepanos |
SOC B67 |
M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm |
All seats are reserved for incoming 1st year COM graduate students. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
B1 |
Sutherland |
CGS 111B |
W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm |
All seats are reserved for incoming 1st year COM graduate students. |
FALL 2025 Schedule
Section |
Instructor |
Location |
Schedule |
Notes |
D1 |
Odenwald |
COM B29 |
T 6:30 pm-9:15 pm |
All seats are reserved for incoming 1st year COM graduate students. |
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