COMM 4951

Communication Industries: DC COMM

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This fall semester seminar introduces students to the world of professional communication. Students meet communication alumni working in media, technology, public relations, brand management, marketing, and civil services. Students learn about alumni' roles in the changing professional communication landscape. Students create a resume and learn interview skills, in addition to preparing an ePortfolio. In preparation for a required trip to visit companies in DC, the course will cover relevant background information about each company and will include Zoom meetings with other communication and media firms.

Enrollment Information REF-F25 Enrollment limited to: Communication majors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2023FA, 2022FA, 2021FA, 2020FA

Learning Outcomes REF-FA25

• Identify the roles of each firm in the communication industry, its challenges, and key drivers for the future.
• Discuss professional opportunities with working alumni through a variety of networking channels.
• Evaluate yourself navigating a career within communication industries.
• Construct and present an ePortfolio which demonstrates key communicative skills.
• Evaluate how communication industries can contribute to sustainable development goals.

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