The University of New Mexico
CJ: Communication & Journalism Catalog Description

  Three Year Fall Semester Average
Course Catalog Description Enrollment Section
Capacity
Credits
CJ101   99.33 139.67 298.00
CJ101L Principles and concepts of various types of human communication including interpersonal, small group, organizational, public and mass communication. Two hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab.
CJ110 (Also offered as MA 110.) The development of the mass media with emphasis on television in the areas of programming, policy, regulations, economics and technology. Examination of the social, cultural and political impact of the mass media on contemporary society. 69.00 88.00 207.00
CJ115 (Also offered as AFAM 115.) An introduction to communication among people from different cultural backgrounds, emphasizing intercultural relations. The class seeks to identify, honor and enhance the strengths of different cultural perspectives. 6.67 16.67 20.00
CJ130 A performance course that deals with the analysis, preparation and presentation of speeches. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications (NMCCN 1113). 952.00 1,061.33 2,856.00
CJ171 Practical introduction to journalism, emphasizing journalistic conventions and the gathering and writing of news for the print and broadcast media. Language and typing skills required. Prerequisites: 15 hrs., 2.00 GPA, ENGL 102. 95.67 99.00 287.00
CJ171L . 81.00 84.00 0.00
CJ220 Concepts and practices of interpersonal, small group and public communication pertinent to classroom teachers at the elementary, middle and secondary levels of education. 50.33 61.00 151.00
CJ221 Analysis of a variety of interpersonal communication concepts, with special emphasis on the application of communication skills in different situations. Meets New Mexico Lower Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area I: Communications. 219.67 269.33 659.00
CJ225 Basic characteristics and patterns of communication in small groups. Includes attention to role theory, conflict resolution and creative decision-making methods. 50.33 66.67 151.00
CJ261 Camera and darkroom techniques for newspapers and magazines; editing of photos, including preparation of cutlines; production of all varieties of photos for publication, including photo stories.
CJ262 Verbal and nonverbal performance and message preparation skills related to both the audio and video components of the mass media. Emphasis on fundamentals of prepared, extemporaneous and interpretive speaking for radio and television. 4.33 10.67 13.00
CJ264 Open to staff members of KUNM-FM. May be taken three times. 0.00 0.33 0.00
CJ267 Continuation of 171L, with increased emphasis on writing for radio and television. Prerequisite: 171L, or consent of instructor. 16.00 22.67 48.00
CJ268 Introduction to theories of mass media and their influences. 72.33 88.33 217.00
CJ269 Exploration of visual images in the mass media, with emphasis on the design and theory of mediated imaging. Includes some practical training in still photography and video. Prerequisite: 171L. 60.33 70.00 181.00
CJ271 Continuation of CJ 171L with increased emphasis on gathering news from original sources and writing for the various print journalism outlets. Prerequisite: 171L. 16.33 22.67 49.00
CJ273 Open to staff members of the New Mexico Daily Lobo. May be taken three times. 13.67 42.00 13.67
CJ281 Continuation of 171L with increased emphasis on writing tasks required for public relations, such as news releases, position papers, backgrounders, newsletters and more. Prerequisite: 171L, consent of the instructor.
CJ292 Internships and service projects forstudents at the lower level. Cannot have credit for this course if already have taken 492 or 495 or 496 or 497 or 498 or 499. Restriction: permission of instructor. 0.00 0.33 0.00
CJ293   5.67 21.00 17.00
CJ300 Study of the nature of communication theories and theory development, theories of meaning, information processing and influence with applications to selected communication contexts. Prerequisite: 101. 34.33 40.00 103.00
CJ301 Quantitative and qualitative methods useful in investigation of communication processes and effects; concepts and techniques used in research design, data analysis, reporting and critically evaluating research. Prerequisite: 101. 44.67 50.00 134.00
CJ314 Examines cultural influences in communication across ethnic and national boundaries. 195.00 209.33 585.00
CJ318 Examination of the influence of language on perception, evaluations, mass media, creativity and interpersonal relations. 29.33 47.33 88.00
CJ319 (Also offered as ANTH 310 and LING 359.) Examination of the interrelations of language and speech with other selected aspects of culture and cognition. Prerequisites: ANTH 110 or LING 101 or LING 301. 9.67 12.67 29.00
CJ320 Includes an introduction to conflict-management techniques with workplace, classroom and personal applications. The basic mediation skills presented prepare students to mediate in a variety of situations. 89.00 119.33 267.00
CJ323 Theory, analysis and practice of a variety of nonverbal messages, including body movement and appearance, vocal cues and environmental cues. 152.33 156.00 457.00
CJ325  
CJ326 (Also offered as WMST 326.) Study of the relationship between gender and communication with specific attention to how gender affects language, verbal and nonverbal communication practices and how women's movements have attempted to transform gendered communication practices. 10.67 16.67 32.00
CJ327 Analysis, practice and evaluation of principles of attitude change for a variety of interpersonal and public communication situations. 105.67 131.67 317.00
CJ331 Examines historical and contemporary theories of argumentation. Emphasis placed on development of effective advocacy and criticism of arguments. 10.00 9.33 30.00
CJ332 Analysis, preparation and presentation of speeches common in business and professional settings. 43.33 52.67 130.00
CJ333 Focuses on the written and presentation skills needed to succeed in a professional environment. Lessons emphasize writing reports and proposals, acquiring social information, social interaction skills, the influence of audience on message design and business etiquette. 25.33 27.67 76.00
CJ334 Focuses on the theory and practice of political communication in speech making, campaigns, debates and town meetings, as reported through the mass media and via new technologies.
CJ335 (Also offered as SOC 335.) Mass communication in society with emphasis on Western industrial societies, the impact of mass communication on social movements and on sectors of the social structure and the social psychology of mass communication.
CJ336 Study of the rhetoric of agitators, demagogues and representatives of the establishment including analysis of the rhetoric of controversial issues. 28.00 29.33 84.00
CJ337 Historical survey of major contributors and contributions to the development of contemporary rhetorical theory. 27.33 30.00 82.00
CJ339 The course examines the ways we communicate about the environment and how this, in turn, impacts the way we view and treat the natural world.
CJ340 Examines current theories of organizational behavior with emphasis on communication patterns and practices. Attention to superior-subordinate communication, formal and informal communication networks, authority and power. 50.67 56.00 152.00
CJ344 Theory and practice of interviewing for informational, journalistic, employment and decision-making purposes. 62.00 78.33 186.00
CJ359  
CJ360 Gathering and reporting news for radio/television. Instruction in shooting and editing videotape; writing to picture; and writing, producing and anchoring short news programs. Prerequisite: 269 and 278.
CJ361 Camera reporting, color photography, weekly news assignments, scaling photos for reproduction and advanced black and white darkroom techniques. Restriction: CJ major. 7.33 13.33 22.00
CJ362 Examination of media production units and outlets from an organizational perspective. Study of the roles of management and administrative personnel, market analysis and advertising sales.
CJ364 Continuation of CJ 360. Students create longer, more elaborate programs with their own documentary segments, essays and in-studio interviews. Prerequisite: 360.
CJ365 The course will exlore the development of communication media in the United States and the social and cultural contexts within which media emerged and evolved over time.
CJ368 Evaluation of radio/television programming content from the perspective of the journalistic and academic critic. Examination of theoretical issues and production elements as they affect programming genres.
CJ371 Writing the editorial essay, the column and other interpretive matters. Prerequisite: 271.
CJ372 Practice in editing and presenting news copy by headlines, typography, page makeup and video display terminal. Pre- or corequisite: 271. 15.33 18.00 46.00
CJ373 The process of writing and marketing fiction and non-fiction for magazines. 10.67 25.00 32.00
CJ374 Introduction to writing, editing and designing newsletters and other short publications using personal computers and desktop publishing software. Emphasis will be on the layout and design of newsletters with special attention to readability. Basic competency in the use of personal computers is required. 26.33 26.67 79.00
CJ375 Emphasis on reporting public affairs, the news feature story, developing and covering beats and computer-assisted reporting. Prerequisite: 278.
CJ376 This course is designed to provide insights into the management and ownership aspects of running a media company. Attention will be given to leadership skills and the complex operations of media companies. 24.33 25.00 73.00
CJ380 Introduces the basic framework of advertising writing and strategy needed to excel in advanced courses as well as an understanding of how communication tools are used to propel products in the marketplace. 36.33 34.67 109.00
CJ381 Preparing a media plan and buying space and time effectively and efficiently. Prerequisite: 171L and 380.
CJ384 The accepted practices and skills used in conceptualizing, writing, designing, and producing advertising copy and visuals for a variety of media. Prerequisite: 171L and 380. 12.33 13.33 37.00
CJ385 Introduction to the public relations program, with emphasis on learning basic information about the history and practice of public relations. Students will focus on the history, ethics, practice contexts, and professional opportunities and challenges.
CJ386 Public relations writing, with emphasis on gathering material from various sources and writing for print and broadcast media, and internet stories. Public relations writing with strong emphasis on learning media style expectations. Prerequisite: 171L. 19.67 23.33 59.00
CJ393   25.33 42.00 76.00
CJ393A  
CJ400 In this capstone course, seniors assess the theories, concepts and skills learned throughout their communication major and apply them to real-world situations as well as to the fulfillment of professional, personal and social goals. Prerequisites: 300 and 301 and (332 or 333). 29.00 28.33 87.00
CJ413 Intensive study of theory and research in intercultural communication concerning interactions between members of specific cultures chosen by the instructor. Content varies from semester to semester, may be repeated with different content. Prerequisite: 314. 7.67 20.00 23.00
CJ421 Advanced analysis of theories and research in interpersonal communication with emphasis on communication processes, relational development and conflict resolution. Prerequisite: 221. 18.33 28.00 55.00
CJ425 Major concepts, theories and research in small group communication with attention given to decision-making, group formation and development, and communication processes and networks. Consideration of applications in a variety of contexts. Prerequisite: 225.
CJ430 (Also offered as RELG 430.) The roles of religious communication during the Puritan period, the first and second awakenings and the period of media evangelism. The course examines various types of communicators, messages, audiences and channels of persuasion. 9.33 15.00 28.00
CJ435 Using historical trials as case studies, the course investigates the various communicative functions of litigation including media coverage, opening statements, direct and cross-examination, closing arguments, judge's instructions and appellate arguments.
CJ443 Intensive study of one area of theory and research in organizational communication chosen by the instructor, e.g., conflict and negotiation, information technology, organizational cultures. Content varies from semester to semester; may be repeated with different content. Prerequisite: 340.
CJ443A  
CJ446 Identification and analysis of communication problems in organizations. Attention to problems and requirements of communication training and development in organizational settings. 3.33 11.33 10.00
CJ450 Concepts and strategies for preventive health communication in such contexts as provider-patient interaction, health campaigns, social marketing, health images in the mass media and communication in health care organizations.
CJ454 The spread of new ideas, especially technological innovations, among the members of a system. Sources of innovations, importance of interpersonal networks in diffusion and consequences of technological innovations.
CJ460 Continuation of CJ 360. Students create longer, more elaborate programs with their own documentary segments, essays and in-studio interviews. Prerequisite: 360. 18.00 20.00 54.00
CJ461 Evaluation of radio/television programming content from the perspective of the journalistic and academic critic. Examination of theoretical issues and production elements as they affect programming genres. 9.00 18.67 27.00
CJ463 Intensive study of one area of theory and research in mass communication chosen by the instructor, e.g., rating systems, programming, economics, regulation, social effects. Content varies from semester to semester; may be repeated with different content.
CJ464 Advanced ENG production and television programming, with emphasis on investigation of subject matter and visual approaches to reporting in series and in longer, in-depth segments. Prerequisite: 460.
CJ465 The power and problems of communications media and the fields of advertising and public relations with emphasis on evolving ethical standards. 69.00 71.67 207.00
CJ467 The structure and role of international and national media in molding public attitudes and in policy making. Development of opinion on central issues in international relations and in nations other than the U.S.
CJ468 First Amendment, sources of law, law of defamation, invasion of privacy, Freedom of Information Act, copyright, advertising regulations, broadcasting and the FCC. Emphasis on laws and policies that directly affect news gathering and dissemination. 38.00 40.00 114.00
CJ469 (Also offered as WMST 469.) Exploration of how gender, race, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity and other social positions affect media coverage, portrayals, production and reception. The course focuses on theories, methods of analysis and topics of current interest. 18.00 23.00 54.00
CJ475 The creation and maintenance of a news website. The understanding of software, in-depth reporting, and multimedia platforms to produce news information in all forms. Prerequisite: 360 and 375. 18.33 25.33 55.00
CJ479 Introduction to writing and designing electronic publications using personal computers and online publishing software. Emphasizes use of graphics and text to communicate with users of the Internet. Competency with personal computers required. 17.67 20.00 53.00
CJ482 Develops the fundamental skills needed to analyze, evaluate, develop, and write integrated communication plans. Prerequisite: 381 and 384. 30.67 30.00 92.00
CJ485 Introduction to analytic foundations of public relations practice, with emphasis on the Langdell case study used in legal education. Objectives, policies, and materials as analytic structure of campaigns. Prerequisite: 385 and 386.
CJ489 Concepts and principles of public relations techniques and application of those techniques in campaigns. Attention to history, evolution and present structure of public relations. Prerequisite: 485. 23.00 38.00 69.00
CJ490 Restriction: permission of department chairperson. 14.67 558.67 41.33
CJ491 Review of recent developments in course content, teaching materials and instructional strategies; simulated classroom experience with analysis of teaching behavior using media. Restriction: permission of department chairperson. 18.00 558.33 54.00
CJ492 Internships in communication arranged with individual faculty members. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, completion of 9 hours in CJ, to include at least one 300-level course and one course in the area of the internship. Six hours maximum of any CJ internship credit is allowed. Restriction: permission of instructor. Offered on CR/NC basis only. 1.33 213.33 3.67
CJ494   0.33 213.33 1.00
CJ495 Internships in advertising arranged with individual faculty members. Maximum of 3 hours per semester. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, 9 hours CJ to include at least one 300 level course, and 380 or 381 or 384 or 482. Restriction: permission of the instructor. 5.00 50.00 14.00
CJ496 Internships in broadcasting arranged with individual faculty members. Maximum of 3 hours per semester. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, 9 hours CJ to include at least one 300 level course, and 360 or 362 or 364. Restriction: permission of the instructor. 7.00 108.67 18.67
CJ497 Internships in public relations arranged with individual faculty members. Maximum of 3 hours per semester. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, 9 hours CJ to include at least one 300 level course, and 385 or 485 or 489. Restriction: permission of the instructor. 5.33 58.33 14.67
CJ498 Internships in print journalism arranged with individual faculty members. Maximum of 3 hours per semester. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, 9 hours CJ to include at least one 300 level course, and 372 or 375 or 475. Restriction: permission of the instructor. 1.00 58.33 2.33
CJ499 Internships in mass communication arranged with individual faculty members. Maximum of 3 hours per semester. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA, 9 hours CJ to include at least one 300 level course. Restriction: permission of the instructor. 0.00 58.33 0.00
CJ500 Survey and analysis of concepts, models and perspectives in the development of theories of communication; attention to philosophical, critical, historical and scientific bases for the study of communicative processes. Required of all M.A. students.
CJ501 Review and evaluation of various forms of research and scholarly writing in the field of communication; identification of conceptual and paradigmatic problems in interpretation of research results; attention to skills in writing and reporting research.
CJ506 Introduces contemporary critical and cultural studies from a historical perspective. Analysis and criticism of cultural practices, including discourse, allocation of resources, political interests, and the structural organization of society.
CJ507 Designing empirical research in communication, with special reference to applications of experimental design to communication research, methods of data analysis and developing a research report. 13.00 19.00 39.00
CJ509 Introduces students to the ideas, history, and literatures of the communication discipline, the areas of concentration in C&J, the faculty research, the expectations in the field. It develops students' research and weriting abilities. Restriction: graduate student in CJ 3.67 5.00 3.67
CJ510 Second part of a general introduction to graduate studeies in communication. Introduces students to the ideas, history, and literatures of communication, areas of concentration in CJ, expectations of field. Develops students as researchers and writers. Prerequisite: 509. Restriction: graduate student in CJ. 3.67 5.00 7.33
CJ512 Intensive study of theory and research in intercultural communication concerning interactions between members of specific cultures chosen by the instructor. Content varies from semester to semester, may be repeated with different content. 6.67 12.67 20.00
CJ512A  
CJ514 Theories and evidence on factors that facilitate and inhibit communication between representatives of different cultural groups, across national boundaries and among people of different ethnic backgrounds.
CJ515 Explores gender as a cultural lens through which to understand the processes, theories, and practices in the discipline of communication, including how this perspective challenges and transforms lived experience. 3.67 5.00 11.00
CJ516 This course studies the ways culture is created, maintained and changed through discursive practices. Content varies from semester to semester; may be repeated with different content.
CJ516A This course studies the ways culture is created, maintained and changed through discursive practices. Content varies from semester to semester; may be repeated with different content.
CJ518 Theories and evidence on relationships among speech, language and behavior; special focus on the pragmatic dimension of semiotics, including general semantics, socio- and psycho-linguistics and communication systems.
CJ518A  
CJ521 Theories and research on the components and dynamics of interpersonal interaction and comparative analysis of approaches to the study of interpersonal communication.
CJ522 Intensive study of theory and research in one area of interpersonal communication chosen by the instructor. Content varies from semester to semester, may be repeated with different content.
CJ522A  
CJ531 Approaches of different rhetorical theorists to the analysis of rhetorical discourse. 3.33 5.00 10.00
CJ532 Intensive study of theory and research in one area of rhetorical communication chosen by the instructor. Content varies from semester to semester, may be repeated with different content.
CJ535  
CJ538 Survey of methods for analyzing symbols rhetorically as an approach to answering research questions in communication.
CJ542 Intensive study of one area of theory and research in organizational communication chosen by the instructor, e.g., conflict and negotiation, information technology, organizational cultures. Content varies from semester to semester, may be repeated with different content.
CJ544 Intensive survey of classical and contemporary organizational communication theory emphasizing current research trends. Advanced readings in such topics as organizational innovation, intercultural organizations, critical theory applications to organizations, computer mediated communication and employee participation. 6.67 10.00 20.00
CJ550 Concepts and strategies for preventive health communication in such contexts as provider-patient interaction, health campaigns, social marketing, health images in the mass media and communication in health care organizations.
CJ552 Intensive study of theory and research in one area of health communication chosen by the instructor. Content varies from semester to semester, may be repeated with different content. 2.33 5.00 7.00
CJ553 Focuses on the design, implementation and evaluation of communication programs for addressing health issues. Provides an overview of relevant theory and research and opportunities to study, design, implement, and evaluate actual health communication campaigns. 2.00 5.00 6.00
CJ554 The spread of new ideas, especially technological innovations, among the members of a system. Sources of innovations, importance of interpersonal networks in diffusion and consequences of technological innovations. 7.67 10.00 23.00
CJ557 Theories and research on the processes by which behavioral and attitudinal change are produced primarily by messages.
CJ557A Theories and research on the processes by which behavioral and attitudinal change are produced primarily by messages.
CJ561 Analysis of theories and methodological approaches used to examine media impact on society. Current media topics may be selected for class analysis.
CJ562 Intensive study of one area of theory and research in mass communication chosen by the instructor, e.g., rating systems, programming, economics, regulation, social effects. Content varies from semester to semester, may be repeated with different content.
CJ562A  
CJ563 Introduces media systems, textual practices, and audience reception throughout the world, including ideological, policy and regulatory, and cultural practices that affect media use.
CJ565 Exploration of how gender, race, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity and other social positions affect media coverage, portrayals, production and reception. The course focuses on theories, methods of analysis and topics of current interest. 4.00 5.00 12.00
CJ583 Current issues associated with teaching introductory courses focusing on the role of graduate teaching assistants. 18.67 40.00 18.67
CJ593 Independent study on questions and issues beyond those covered by regularly approved seminars. Plan must be prepared and approved by a faculty member who agrees to direct the study. Approval by department chairperson required. 14.00 508.33 30.67
CJ595  
CJ598 Plan II students only. Having registered for the project plan, the student must continue to register for a minimum of 1 hour of 598 during each regular semester (exclusive of summer) until the project is completed and approved. Restriction: permission of advisor. Offered on CR/NC basis only. 2.00 491.67 8.67
CJ599 Plan I students only. Having registered for the thesis plan, the student must continue to register for a minimum of 1 hour of 599 during each regular semester (exclusive of summer) until the thesis is approved. Offered on CR/NC basis only. 9.67 491.67 33.67
CJ600 Advanced study of the modern history and philosophical foundations of the study of human communication with attention to contributions of both humanistic and social science traditions and consideration of contemporary controversies concerning theory and research.
CJ601 Advanced study of concepts, models and perspectives in the development of theories of communication with attention to the reciprocal relationship between theory building and theory testing in the study of human communication processes. 8.67 15.00 26.00
CJ607 Advanced study of methods, techniques and instruments useful in investigations that employ quantitative analysis of human communication processes.
CJ608 Advanced study of methods, techniques and procedures useful in investigations that employ qualitative analysis of human communication processes. 11.33 10.00 34.00
CJ614 The relationship between culture and communication with implications for intercultural encounters, historical roots of intercultural communication and theories of intercultural communication. 8.00 15.00 24.00
CJ664 Surveys theories dealing with the production, content, and reception of mass communication. Analyzes the theories and their metatheoretical assumptions in light of their structural/functional, cultural/critical, behaviorist/effects and postmodern paradigmatic characteristics. 2.00 8.33 6.00
CJ699 Having registered for the dissertation, the student must continue to register for a minimum of 1 hour of 699 during each regular semester (exclusive of summer) until the dissertation is completed and approved. Restriction: permission of advisor. Offered on a CR/NC basis only. 21.00 491.67 166.00

"CJ: Communication & Journalism "Three Fall Subject Average - Enroll: 3,421.67 Capacity: 7,876.33 Credits: 10,037.00'