Communication, Culture, & Media

CCM majors in Language and Diversity learn how communication matters in local and global situations. Students study modern languages, intercultural communication, diversity in relationships, in teams, in organizations, in the workplace, and across cultures. This concentration emphasizes the knowledge and skills that help students become leaders and achieve success in an increasingly diverse world. Below is a sample list of classes related to the Language and Diversity concentration:

• HU 2400 - Intro to Diversity Studies in the United States
• HU 2920 - Language and Society
• HU 3261 - Topics in Communicating Across Cultures
• HU 3261 - Interpersonal Communication
• HU 3940 - Language and Identity
• HU 3910 - Global Language Issues

For further detail on additional credits, please see the appropriate Degree Audit form.

CCM majors in Media develop skills in digital imaging, graphic design, web design, game design, audio production, documentary, and more. Courses explore the institutions, theories, and cultural contexts behind media practices and productions. Below is a sample list of classes related to the Media concentration:

• HU 2642 - Introduction to Digital Media
• HU 3810 - Technology and Cultural Theory
• HU 3871 - New Media Theory
• HU 3882 - Media Industries
• HU 4800 - Media & Globalization

For further detail on additional credits, please see the appropriate Degree Audit form.

CCM majors in Contemporary Culture learn about the power of communication, creativity, and meaning-making. Students study popular culture, cultural history, technology, power, and language in a variety of contexts including relationships, the workplace, media practices and institutions, and daily life. Below is a sample list of classes related to the Contemporary Culture concentration:

• HU 2400 - Intro to Diversity Studies in the United States
• HU 3830 - Creativity, Culture, and Change
• HU 3840 - Organizational Communication
• HU 3850 - Cultural Studies 
• HU 3860 - Popular Culture

For further detail on additional credits, please see the appropriate Degree Audit form.

18 Credits

The Communication Studies minor provides a focused study of a wide array of communication practices, theories, and contemporary and global issues. Students can choose from such areas of study as: media production and critique; relational and workplace communication; communication and technology studies; language and society; communication in global contexts; cultural studies. The minor emphasizes communication competencies and critical awareness of communication practices in multiple contexts. For more information, consult the offcial minor audit form, which lists required courses for this minor. 

• HU 2820 - Communication and Culture
• HU 3800 - Communication Theory

CCM offers course work in these interrelated fields:

• Media studies
• Cultural studies
• Communication studies
• Diversity studies
• Linguistics