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COM1011, Introduction to Communication
What is a competent communicator? This 10-week online course introduces students to the field of communication studies and enables them to increase their effectiveness and precision as everyday communicators. Students explore how their perceptions influence the way they communicate and how to use a wide variety of listening skills. They become aware of how verbal and nonverbal language can alter, detract from or enhance messages. Students also employ a variety of language strategies that promote inclusion, honesty, conflict resolution and support from within a group.

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COM2051, Intercultural Communication
Welcome to Intercultural Communication. This course focuses on the dynamics of culture and communication. The course is what may be called culture general in nature, meaning that most of the major concepts and ideas discussed have relevance regardless of the cultures involved in the interaction. The course integrates a variety of learning methods, including lecture, discussion, small group work, simulations, and films. The general goal of this course is to help you increase your understanding of how culture influences the communication process within and between different cultural groups.

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COM3084, Persuasion, the Art and Logic of Argument
Welcome to the Persuasion, the Art and Logic of Argument! One of the central functions of communication is persuasion.  Our journey this semester will focus broadly on the communication processes involved in intentional attempts to persuade. This class is designed to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of persuasion in everyday life.  Governments, organizations, businesses, political leaders, institutions, and so many social groups all utilize persuasion in today’s world.  An introduction to the role of persuasive messages both verbal and visual, specifically messages that attempt to change the values, attitudes and behaviors of audiences.  Special emphasis will be given to analyzing and constructing persuasive messages and speaking in everyday life.  The driving theme of this course is critical thinking, analysis, and ethical issues of persuasion in a variety of contexts.  Overall, be prepared to learn about how good communication works, practice persuasive arguments, and talk!

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JRN2021, Broadcast Journalism
By studying the practical and theoretical aspects of broadcast journalism, students in this course will learn the techniques for writing, producing, and presenting news and information for radio and television.  Students will investigate the various roles involved with creating newscasts, advertisements, and other programming along with studying the specific communication requirements entailed in this professional field.  Students will engage in experiential learning opportunities including producing work to be broadcast through Landmark College campus radio station and the Brattleboro Community Television station (BCTV).  Students will be introduced to topics ranging from the historical development of the “news” to ethical issues around news gathering and citing of sources.  In addition to writing “stories” for broadcast, students will produce a PowerPoint presentation about a well-known key broadcaster.

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COM1060, Introduction to Radio Training
This one credit course is a requirement for all students wishing to participate in the Landmark College Campus Radio Station, WLMC. In the course the "how-to" aspects of being a radio broadcaster and basic radio functioning will be covered. Direct instruction, observation and critique of performance will be provided. In addition, the station's policies and practices from the station manual will be reviewed in depth. This course will provide students with the skills and background toward developing potential future opportunities in mass media.

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COM2065, Radio Production
Radio programming through the use of the Landmark College radio station (WLMC).  Students will learn the professional and technical aspects of radio and how this media serves and enhances our college community. Specifically will learn to become disc jockey’s and radio producer’s and you will producing radio shows, advertisements, news, drama’s and other creative radio opportunities.  In addition to learning the technical aspects of the radio, it’s cultural impact, and target audiences will be examined and discussed.   
This course is project based, built around the opportunities and experiences created by WLMC.  Projects will be assigned consistently throughout the term giving students an opportunity to creatively explore the inner workings of both WLMC internet radio and the field of radio.   This is a “hands on” class with instruction and lab time provided to complete the projects assigned.   Be prepared to get creative and express your personality behind the mic!

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COM2071, Public Speaking
Numerous studies demonstrate that the number one phobia of people is public speaking (ranking higher than death!). Furthermore, approximately 80% of the general population has public speaking anxiety, and 20% of all college students are highly apprehensive about giving presentations. Let's be clear, public speaking can be learned, practiced, and improved.  Our experience this semester will focus on personal TRANSFORMATION and EMPOWERMENT by learning the art of building and delivering formal presentations. Overall we will concentrate on learning, practicing and strengthening the skills of a confident and competent presenter. 

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COM3074, Radio Broadcasting
This course builds on the learning outcomes from COM1011 (Introduction to Communication), 1060 (Introduction to Radio Training), and COM2065 (Radio Production and Programming). Within the context of the college radio station, students create and apply more advanced communication and leadership within the field of radio broadcasting. Specifically, students will perform various roles and responsibilities of radio station operations. Students will write and deliver broadcast copy, communicate through social media, and practice various advanced broadcaster skills. Students will focus on sound mixing, creating persuasive public service messaging, and delivering news objectively. They will utilize programming skills to build professional radio content. Current readings about the broadcast industry will familiarize students with professional radio standards.

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COM3075, Radio Programming
This course focuses on the production elements of broadcast radio including writing and delivering radio copy. Specifically, students will develop and produce their own on-air talent by delivering both pre-recorded and live programming in the context of the college radio. This course will focus on student leadership and team-based communication within the various roles and responsibilities of radio station operations.

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COM 4102 Radio Broadcasting Leadership
Students apply a variety of leadership knowledge and skills to narrow focus within radio broadcast. Management of a specific WLMC domain within production, promotion, and/or programming, such as news, social media, events, promotion, underwriting, etc. is expected. Students will critique existing programming practices at WLMC and engage in discussions about future decisions. Students will apply previously learned broadcasting and leadership skills, such as show preparation, interviewing, and writing scripts in the culminating radio course.

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COM2031 Small Group and Leadership Communication
This course is designed to help students gain an understanding of theoretical aspects and practical skills of leadership and small group communication.  Participation in this course will model the content.  Methodology for leading and participating in small groups will be introduced, implemented and reinforced.  Oral communication skills will be practiced through various experiential formats such as small group challenges, role-playing, fish bowl observations, and computer mediated communication. Current research and theory from a range of disciplines on topics such as self awareness, diversity, power, creativity, problem solving, and ethics will be provided. 

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COM3071, Professional Presentations
Description: In this course, students will expand upon their abilities to plan, organize and execute highly effective presentations within a variety of community, civic, business and academic settings. Students will examine contemporary presentation practices through interviews with professionals in the field. They will master multi-media resources used to augment and enhance their public presentations. On at least two occasions, in small groups, students will conduct audience analysis of off-campus organizations and give 40-60 minute public presentations to these audiences.

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RS095, Organizational Techniques
Students in this course are introduced to and given practice in techniques for the efficient management of their time, classroom assignments, study and living spaces and materials. They use specific daily planning methods for long-range planning and employ these skills across the curriculum. Throughout the course students are required to apply all study skills taught in previous classes. Further, students are introduced to the idea of metacognition to build self-knowledge. These include using active-reading strategies, taking two-column notes for class lectures and reading assignments, paraphrasing, summarizing and expanding vocabulary

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STRRSR010, Reading and Study Skills
This course will introduce students to the basic organizational, reading, and note taking skills that lead to success in college-level courses.  Students will learn about and practice these skills through class exercises and assignments and will apply them directly to assignments for “Identity Crisis: Exploring Conflicted Selves in American Literature” lecture course.

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SVEDU010: Narrowing the Gap

Through a structured, stimulating and supportive seminar, taught by experienced and skilled professors, this course will introduce you to a host of proven strategies and resources for improving your executive functioning, working memory, study skills and ability to meet commitments, as well as helping you to become your own best self-advocate in identifying and experimenting with the kinds of supports college offers that will help you be successful.

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