General Information

• Name: Special Topics in Communication
• Discipline: Communication (COM)
• Units (Credits): 1–3
• Schedule History: See when this course was offered over the last three years.
• Transfer Information: Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor.
• Academic Division: Communications and Fine Arts
• Prerequisites: None

Course Outline

I: Catalog Course Description

Investigates a special topic or technique of speech communication.

II: Course Objectives

Course objectives vary according to particular topics. COM 299 is designed for in-depth study of focused subjects.

III: Course Linkage

Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome.

Once approved by the appropriate committee, the specific offering of Special Topics in Communication can be used for all degrees and certificates at WNC. It is most strongly linked to the missions for general education and the two primary transfer degrees: AA and AS.

• have college-level skills in reading and writing
• have effective and efficient learning skills
• have problem solving, creative, and critical thinking skills.
• understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.
• interest and commitment to each specific offering of COM 299.