• COJO 5233: Race,Ethnicity,Gender in Media

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Examine the role mass media plays in the Black community and other racial, ethnic, gendered, and socioeconomic communities. Students will develop a critical understanding of the way the mass media uses stereotypes and prejudice to influence society's views about ethnic minorities and women in in contemporary United States society. Cross-listed with AAST 5233 and WMST 5233. Dual-listed with COJO 4233. Prerequisites: AAST 1000, any AAST 2000-level course, or three hours of any level of WMST courses, or three hours of any level COJO courses; WB or COM2, and junior/senior standing.
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• COJO 5250: Sem In Org Comm

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Intensive examination of the historical and contemporary theoretical approaches and empirical research in organizational dynamics. Attention primarily focuses on how the institutionalized collective affects and is affected by other social systems. Dual listed with COJO 4250. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• COJO 5260: Rhetoric and Social Justice

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Analyzes concepts of ableism, anti-Semitism, heterosexism, racism, sexism, and socioeconomic class through a critical/social construction framework. It attempts to develop a "working" definition of these concepts by analyzing historical and current conceptualizations and identifying marginalization and disenfranchisement as it is woven in the fabric of American society. Cross listed with AAST 5260. Dual listed with COJO 4260 and AAST 4260. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• COJO 5270: Documentaries

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  This film theory/film studies class explores the history of documentaries, the unique aspects that define and differentiate documentaries from other genres, various techniques used in documentary films, and other related topics. We will view, analyze and discuss several documentaries throughout the semester. Dual listed with COJO 4270. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
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• COJO 5310: Sem: Mass Communications

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The study of contemporary, historical, critical and behavioral theories of mass communication processes. Attention primarily on the social functions performed by mediated messages. Prerequisite: graduate standing or consent of the instructor.
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• COJO 5530: Adv New Media

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Addresses the theory and logistics of web design and online interactivity. Will create and maintain a professional portfolio website that showcases their communication and design talents. It is applicable to journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, photography, and any other media-related career path that uses new media. Dual listed with COJO 4530. Prerequisites: COJO 1000 and 9 hours in the department.
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• COJO 5540: Sem: Comm Theory

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  An intensive examination of various metatheoretical assumptions and theoretical models used in the study of communicative dynamics. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• COJO 5590: Sem: Persuasion

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  Participants in this seminar engage in dialog directed toward both 1) understanding the issues raised in contemporary persuasion research and 2) exploring potential solutions and ideas for future research. This should prompt the participants to begin their own research ventures designed to contribute to the study of communication and social influence. Dual listed with COJO 4590. Prerequisite: COJO 2090 and 3070.
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• COJO 5600: Mass Media Ethics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The study of ethical theory with special emphasis on how that theory can be applied to problem solving in the media. Examines major ethical perspectives and requires the application of those perspectives to actual case studies. Graduate students are expected to follow a rigorous project. Dual listed with COJO 4600. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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• COJO 5620: Intergroup Communication

  3.00 Credits

  University of Wyoming

  
  The course will provide an overview of theory and research on intergroup relations to demonstrate how communication both affects and reflects our social group memberships. The objective is to provide students with the theoretical foundation to view various contexts of communication through an "intergroup lens." Dual listed with COJO 4620. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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