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ACCT 20003 - (was 2310) Principles of Accounting I
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 2310. Introduction to the field of accounting, fundamentals of financial accounting, recording, summarizing, and reporting cycle. Principles of asset valuation and income measurement; accounting systems and internal controls. (ACTS Course Number ACCT 2003)
Prerequisites: 70% score on Information Technology Qualifying Exam and MATH 1302 .
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ACCT 20103 - (was 2330) Principles of Accounting II
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 2330. Accounting course. Continuation of ACCT 20003 . Reporting for external investors. Management accounting and decision making. (ACTS Course Number ACCT 2013)
Prerequisites: 70% score on Information Technology Qualifying Exam, and ACCT 20003 and MATH MATH 1302 . Note: A grade of C or higher is required in ACCT 20003 and ACCT 2330 to register in any higher level
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ACCT 30053 - (was 3311) Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 3311. Conceptual and historical framework underlying contemporary accounting and financial reporting; form and content of financial statements; revenue recognition; present value mathematics in accounting; measuring and reporting for cash and receivables; inventories; property, plant, and equipment.
Prerequisites: ACCT 20003 and ACCT 20103 , each with a grade of C or greater; MATH 1302 or equivalent; 70% score on the Accounting Qualifying Exam, 70% score on Information Technology Qualifying Exam.
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ACCT 30153 - (was 3312) Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 3312. Continuation of financial accounting. Measuring and reporting, current liabilities and contingencies, long-term liabilities, stockholders equity, income taxes, pensions, leases, cash flows, and special revenue recognition situations.
Prerequisites: ACCT 20003 , ACCT 20103 , and ACCT 30053 , each with a grade of C or greater.
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ACCT 30253 - (was 3330) Intermediate Cost and Managerial Accounting I
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 3330. Conceptual framework for managerial accounting, measurement, and reporting of cost information, including historical and standard cost systems, cost behavior analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, responsibility accounting, performance measurement, and management control systems.
Prerequisites: ACCT 20003 , ACCT 20103 , and ECON 2310 , each with a grade of C or greater; MATH 1302 ; 70% score on the Information Technology Qualifying Exam.
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ACCT 30553 - (was 3341) Accounting Information Systems
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 3341. Review of the evolution of accounting systems from manual systems to advanced automated systems, with emphasis on processing requirements and the EDP tools used in the automation of information systems; study of the internal control needs of accounting systems, both manual and EDP; microcomputer-based projects.
Prerequisites: ACCT 20003 , ACCT 20103 , and ACCT 30053 , each with a grade of C or greater.
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ACCT 32163 - (was 3321) Federal Taxation I
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 3321. Introduction to federal income taxation, with emphasis on personal business and investment income and deductions, property transactions, and other topics related to the taxation of individuals.
Prerequisites: ACCT 20003 and ACCT 20103 with C or greater or consent of the instructor.
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ACCT 36163 - (was 3361) Accounting for Governments, NotforProfits, and Other Financial Issues
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 3361. Fund accounting for governmental and not-for-profit entities. Financial and budgetary control, the budgetary process in government, special accounting, and reporting problems of the public and not-for-profit sector.
Prerequisites: ACCT 30053 with C or greater.
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ACCT 39163 - (was 3391) Cooperative Education in Accounting
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 3391. Provides experience in an organizational setting designed to integrate accounting theory and practice. A written project, designed in consultation with the faculty member, and a minimum of 200 hours working for a participating employer during a semester are required. The exact activities and responsibilities related to the work experience must be specified in written agreements between the student, faculty member, employer, and the Office of Cooperative Education. Course is offered on a credit/no credit basis only, with credit being equivalent to C or greater performance.
Prerequisites: ACCT 20003 , ACCT 20103 , and ACCT 30053 , each with a grade of C or greater; major in Accounting; junior standing; GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work completed; consent of Department Chair prior to registration.
Concurrent: ACCT 30053 permitted
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ACCT 41163 - (was 4311) Accounting Issues
Was ACCT 4311. This is the capstone course for the undergraduate accounting major. Topics to be covered include career planning, professional certifications, ethical standards for accountants, and emerging issues for the accounting profession. Accounting program assessment is done in this course.
Prerequisites: ACCT 20003 , ACCT 20103 , ACCT 30053 , ACCT 30153 , ACCT 32163 , ACCT 30253 , ACCT 30553 , ACCT 36163 , ACCT 41463 , and ACCT 45163 , each with a grade of C or greater.
Concurrent: ACCT 32163 , ACCT 36163 , ACCT 41463 , and ACCT 45163 permitted.
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ACCT 41463 - (was 4314) Advanced Financial Accounting
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 4314. Accounting for temporary and long-term investments, business combinations, consolidated financial reporting, and international operations.
Prerequisites: ACCT 30153 with a grade of C or better.
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ACCT 41663 - (was 4316) International Accounting
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 4316. This course examines international financial reporting developments, procedures, and standards (IFRS) with an emphasis on the convergence of US GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. Attention is also given to the financial reporting requirements of multinational enterprises operating in a global environment.
Prerequisites: ACCT 20003 , ACCT 20103 , ACCT 30053 , ACCT 30153 , and ACCT 41463 , each with a grade of C or greater.
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ACCT 42263 - (was 4322) Federal Taxation II
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 4322. Federal income tax topics related to partnerships and partners, corporations and shareholders, trusts and estates, research methods in tax practice, survey of the unified estate and gift tax law. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ACCT 52263 (Was ACCT 5322).
Prerequisites: ACCT 32163 with C or greater.
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ACCT 42363 - (was 4323) Research in Federal Taxation
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 4323. Methods and tools of tax research as applied to both closed fact and controllable fact cases. Methods for locating and assessing relevant authority on specific tax questions are emphasized.
Prerequisites: ACCT 32163 with C or greater.
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ACCT 45163 - (was 4351) Auditing Theory and Practice I
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 4351. Nature, history, and social role of auditing. Fundamentals of contemporary auditing theory and practice with emphasis on collection and evaluation of audit evidence and the audit report. Introduction to operations auditing, statistical sampling, and auditing EDP systems.
Prerequisites: ACCT 20003 , ACCT 20103 , ACCT 30053 , ACCT 30153 , ACCT 30253 , and ACCT 30553 , each with C or greater.
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ACCT 46663 - (was 4366) Federal Corporate Taxation
Was ACCT 4366. Study of federal income taxation provisions affecting the formation, operation, liquidation, acquisition, and reorganization of Subchapter C corporations. There will be an emphasis on research and tax planning.
Prerequisites: ACCT 32163 – ACCT 20003 , ACCT 20103 , ACCT 30053 , ACCT 30153 , ACCT 30253 , ACCT 30553 , and ACCT 42363 , each with a grade of C or greater.
Concurrent: ACCT 42363 is permitted.
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ACCT 48163 - (was 4381) Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Environment for Accountants
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 4381. A comprehensive overview of business law and ethics topics, such as the Uniform Commercial Code, accountant’s liability, government regulation of business, agency, contracts, debtor-creditor relationships, real property, insurance, and other topics covered in the CPA exam. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ACCT 58153 (was 5381).
Prerequisites: MKTG 2380 - Legal Environment of Business (or equivalent) with C or greater.
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ACCT 49263 - (was 4392) Internship
Three credit hours.
Was ACCT 4392. Practical experience in an organizational setting designed to integrate accounting theory and applications. A written report is required. Course is offered on a CR/NC basis only, with credit being equivalent to C or greater performance.
Prerequisites: At least 90 semester hours earned with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.00, B, or higher grade in all upper-level accounting courses completed to include a minimum of twelve-semester hours, consent of instructor and department chairperson.
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ACCT 49861 - (was 4199) Independent Study
Two or three credit hours.
Was ACCT 4199. Independent investigation under faculty supervision of topics not offered in regular courses.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, consent of instructor.
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ACCT 49962 - (was 4299) Independent Study
Two or three credit hours.
Was ACCT 4299. Independent investigation of topics not offered in regular courses under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, consent of instructor.
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ACCT 49973 - (was 4399) Independent Study
Two or three credit hours.
Was ACCT 4399. Independent investigation of topics not offered in regular courses under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, consent of instructor.
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COMM 10073 - (was ACOM 1300) Introduction to Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 1300. This course focuses on the development of effective and ethical communication skills needed to foster positive communication in a variety of contexts. Students will explore the basic principles of communication related to perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, interpersonal communication, and public speaking. Students have the opportunity to learn through service, writing, reading, discussing, listening, and participating in critical thinking and problem-solving activities.
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COMM 21073 - (was ACOM 2310) Human Communication Concepts
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 2310. An introduction to the field of communication by an overview of communication theories and concepts, emphasizing how humans communicate to co-construct a social world with others. Students engage in practical and ethical application of concepts to their professional and personal lives.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 or consent of instructor; majors/minors should take in their first year in the program.
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COMM 21173 - (was ACOM 2311) Introduction to Communication Research
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 2311. Introduction to applied research methods, increasing students’ awareness of how such research is developed, conducted, and communicated. Topics include developing research questions, research ethics, types of research done in the field, and the role of case studies in applied communication research. Students will complete a case study project as part of the class.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: COMM 10073 or consent of the instructor; majors should take in their first year in the program.
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COMM 21473 - (was ACOM 2314) Communication Skill Center Undergraduate Internship
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 2314. An opportunity to apply communication concepts and skills in a professional setting. Interns gain experience working in the Communication Skill Center, assisting in its daily operation, and supporting the COMM 10073 program by being a peer mentor. An application and interview process must be completed before enrolling in this course. for up to 6 hours of credit.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 or consent of the instructor.
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COMM 23471 - (was ACOM 2134) Listening
One credit hours.
Was ACOM 2134. An introduction to the knowledge, theory, and skills needed to improve listening. Extensive exercises and tests to promote the learning of productive listening techniques, note taking, and types of listening skills.
Prerequisites: COMM 21073
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COMM 24071 - (was ACOM 2140) Applied Commun Ethics
One credit hours.
Was ACOM 2140. Analysis of ethical issues in communication at multiple levels (interpersonal, small group, organizational, and public speaking). The course offers situations in which students consider the implications of ethical decision making, respond to ethical alternatives and discuss the effects of various responses.
Prerequisites: COMM 21073
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COMM 30073 - (was ACOM 3300) Interpersonal Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3300. Enhances the student’s ability to understand and participate in effective interpersonal communication with a focus on positive communication as a way to encourage strong social relationships. Focus on using major interpersonal theories and concepts to develop a heightened awareness of relationship issues, as well as communication competence in relationships.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 or consent of the instructor.
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COMM 30173 - (was ACOM 3301) Honors Interpersonal Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3301. Enhances the student’s ability to understand and participate in effective interpersonal communication with a focus on positive communication as a way to encourage strong social relationships. Focus on using major interpersonal theories and concepts to develop a heightened awareness of relationship issues, as well as communication competence in relationships. This course replaces COMM 30073 in the Applied Communication major for honors students.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor; admission to UA Little Rock Honors College.
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COMM 31573 - (was ACOM 3315) Gender Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3315. An examination of gender constructs as they influence verbal and nonverbal interaction. Topics include the ways communication in families, schools, media, and society creates and perpetuates gender roles, and how socially created gender differences in public and private settings affect success, satisfaction, and self-esteem. Focus on using major gender communication theories and concepts to develop a heightened awareness of gender issues that relate to human interaction.
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COMM 31673 - (was ACOM 3316) Interviewing
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3316. This course develops the student’s ability to effectively prepare for and participate in a variety of interview situations. Topics include impression management, rapport building, interview organization, effective questions and answers, and effective listening. The focus is on using in-class activities to develop effective interviewing skills.
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COMM 32073 - (was ACOM 3320) Persuasive Presentations
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3320. This course develops the student’s ability to prepare and deliver an effective persuasive presentation. Topics include audience analysis, critical thinking and listening, the use of supporting materials and presentational aids, ethical implications of public presentations, and the development of a communication orientation to public speaking.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 or consent of the instructor; majors/ minors should take in their first year in the program.
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COMM 32171 - (was ACOM 3121) Parliamentary Procedure
One credit hours.
Was ACOM 3121. Principles of parliamentary procedure as used in most business and social organizations. Programmed cognitive learning and simulated practice in mock meetings.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073
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COMM 32183 - (was ACOM 3321) Honors Persuasive Presentations
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3321. This course develops the student’s ability to prepare and deliver an effective persuasive presentation. Topics include audience analysis, critical thinking and listening, the use of supporting materials and presentational aids, ethical implications of public presentations, and the development of a communication orientation to public speaking. This course replaces COMM 32073 in the Applied Communication major for honors students.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of the instructor; admissions to UA Little Rock Honors College; majors/ minors should take in their first year in the program.
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COMM 32273 - (was ACOM 3322) Communicating & Working in Teams
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3322. The principles of group/team interaction are studied and applied in a series of group discussions dealing with information gathering, problem-solving, and decision-making. Activities identify the effects of an individual’s characteristics on the group and of group action on the individual. The focus is on using in-class and group activities to develop effective group interaction skills and presentation skills.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 or consent of the instructor
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COMM 32373 - (was ACOM 3323) Conflict Management
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3323. Development of the student’s ability to manage conflict in organizations, groups, and personal relationships effectively. Topics include theories, styles, patterns, and systems of conflict as well as conflict management techniques of negotiation and mediation. The course uses in-class activities to understand the factors and dynamics of conflict resolution better and to develop effective conflict management skills that include forgiveness and reconciliation.
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COMM 32473 - (was ACOM 3324) Honors Conflict Management
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3324. Development of the student’s ability to manage conflict in organizations, groups, and personal relationships effectively. Topics include theories, styles, patterns, and systems of conflict as well as conflict management techniques of negotiation and mediation. The course uses in-class activities to understand the factors and dynamics of conflict resolution better and to develop effective conflict management skills that include forgiveness and reconciliation. This course replaces COMM 32373 in the Applied Communication major for honors students.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of the instructor; admission to UA Little Rock Honors College.
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COMM 33073 - (was ACOM 3330) Professional Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3330. This course focuses on building positive relationships in organizations. Topics include effective leadership, coaching/mentoring, dealing with difficult people, and civility in the workplace. In-class activities, presentations, and case studies are used to develop effective professional communication skills.
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COMM 34073 - (was ACOM 3340) Communication Ethics
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3340. This course explores the relationship between positive communication, personal character, and the common ethical questions encountered in communication. These questions look at what principles should guide human behavior, what it takes to communicate wisely and ethically, and what the relational, cultural, social, and organizational consequences of ethical and unethical communicative behaviors are. The focus is on illustrating the importance of ethics through practical applications of communication-based principles.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 or consent of the instructor.
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COMM 34173 - (was ACOM 3341) Honors Communication Ethics
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3341. This course explores the relationship between positive communication, personal character, and the common ethical questions encountered in communication. These questions look at what principles should guide human behavior, what it takes to communicate wisely and ethically, and what the relational, cultural, social, and organizational consequences of ethical and unethical communicative behaviors are. The focus is on illustrating the importance of ethics through practical applications of communication–based principles. This course replaces COMM 34073 in the Applied Communication major for honors students.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 or consent of the instructor, and admission to UA Little Rock Honors College.
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COMM 35073 - (was ACOM 3350) Nonverbal Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 3350. Examination of codes of nonverbal communication within personal, interpersonal, and professional contexts. Topics include the role of appearance, body language, space, touch, paralanguage, artifacts, and time in communication, interpersonal attractiveness, credibility, dominance, and impression management. Focus on using major nonverbal communication theories and concepts to develop a heightened awareness of the role of nonverbal communication in human interaction.
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COMM 40073 - (was ACOM 4300) Senior Capstone Project
Was ACOM 4300. Integration of learning about human communication in various contexts, culminating in an applied qualitative research project and presentation. Intended to be taken in the last semester before graduation.
Prerequisites: COMM 21073 , COMM 21173 , COMM 30073 COMM 32073 , and COMM 34073 or consent of the instructor
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COMM 40171 - (was ACOM 4101) Independent Study
One credit hours.
Was ACOM 4101. Students will read and do research in a selected area of communication. Projects and papers must be approved by the instructor and department chair prior to registration.
Prerequisites: ACOM 2301 and COMM 21173 or consent of the instructor.
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COMM 40182 - (was ACOM 4201) Independent Study
Two credit hours.
Was ACOM 4201. Students will read and do research in a selected area of communication. Projects and papers must be approved by the instructor and department chair prior to registration. This may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites: COMM 21073 and COMM 21173 or consent of the instructor.
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COMM 40193 - (was ACOM 4301) Independent Study
Two credit hours.
Was ACOM 4301. Students will read and do research in a selected area of communication. Projects and papers must be approved by the instructor and department chair prior to registration. This may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites: COMM 21073 and COMM 21173 or consent of the instructor.
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COMM 41071 - (was ACOM 4110) Senior Portfolio
Was ACOM 4110. The course is designed to complement and enhance knowledge and skills acquired from previous courses and experience while majoring in Applied Communication, with an emphasis on personal, social, and professional development. Students will create a career portfolio of their work, representing the learning goals of the major.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: COMM 40073 .
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COMM 41083 - (was ACOM 4310) Applied Communication Research
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4310. Examination of the applied role of communication research in a variety of contemporary organizations using quantitative and/or qualitative approaches. Focus on identifying the practical applications of research for organizational members by completing a quantitative or qualitative research study. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as COMM 51073.
Prerequisites: COMM 21173 or consent of the instructor.
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COMM 41173 - (was ACOM 4311) Organizational Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4311. Students develop an ability to understand and apply major theories and concepts from communication theories to varied organizational contexts. Topics such as leadership, motivation, planned change, conflict, diversity, and decision-making are explored through practical application to cases and during class activities. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as COMM 51173.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
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COMM 41273 - (was ACOM 4312) Intercultural Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4312. An exploration of the relationship between communication and varied ethnic and national cultures across multiple contexts, including work, community, medical, and interpersonal. Topics such as culture shock, language, conflict, and cultural identity are explored. Class activities and case studies focused on developing competent and ethical applications of major intercultural theories and concepts. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as COMM 51273.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
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COMM 41373 - (was ACOM 4313) Seminar: Studies in Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4313. Investigation of specific communication theories, skills, and practices. Focus is on an in-depth treatment of a content area not typically represented in other courses in the major. May be repeated for credit. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as COMM 51373.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
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COMM 41473 - (was ACOM 4314) Communication Skill Center Internship
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4314. An opportunity to apply communication concepts and skills in a professional setting within the department. Interns gain experience working in the Communication Skill Center, assisting in its daily operation. Focus is on experiencing and analyzing communication in real-world situations. An application and interview process must be completed before enrolling in this course. May be repealed for up to 12 hours of credit: 6 hours toward fulfillment of the major (3 hours for the minor) and 6 hours toward fulfillment of general electives.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 or consent of the Communication Skill Center director.
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COMM 41573 - (was ACOM 4315) Internship in Communication
One hundred fifty hours minimum of work for three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4315. An opportunity to apply communication concepts and skills in a professional setting outside the department. Focus on experiencing and analyzing communication in real-world situations. An application and interview process must be completed before enrolling in this course. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit. May be repeated up to 12 hours of credit: 6 hours toward fulfillment of the major (3 hours for the minor) and 6 hours toward fulfillment of general electives.
Prerequisites: junior standing; 2.50 overall GPA and 3.00 within the department, minimum of 18 hours in the program and approval of the internship director.
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COMM 41673 - (was ACOM 4316) Applied Comm at Work
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4316. The focus of this course is to apply and analyze relevant communication concepts, theories, and skills to a student’s workplace experience. Verification of employment and interview process must be completed before enrolling in this course. One hundred fifty (150) hours minimum of verified work for three credit hours. May be repeated up to 6 hours of credit: 3 hours toward fulfillment of the major (3 hours for the minor) and 3 hours toward fulfillment of general electives.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and approval of the instructor
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COMM 41773 - (was ACOM 4317) Honors Intercultural Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4317. An exploration of the relationship between communication and varied ethnic and national cultures across multiple contexts, including work, community, medical, and interpersonal. Topics such as culture shock, language, connection, and cultural identity are explored. Class activities and case studies focused on developing competent and ethical applications of major intercultural theories and concepts. This course replaces COMM 41273 in the applied communication major for honors students.
Prerequisites: COMM 10073 with a grade of “C” or better, or declared major/minor in International Studies, or consent of the instructor; admission to UA Little Rock Honors College.
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COMM 42073 - (was ACOM 4320) Public Add: Speakers/Aud
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4320. This course introduces students to theories and issues in the field of health communication and personal transformation practices. The focus is on using in-class activities to better understand the dynamics of meanings of health and to develop effective personal-management skills.
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COMM 42173 - (was ACOM 4321) General Semantics
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4321. Comprehensive examination of the way human beings use word symbols to define themselves, verbally map their environment, describe the past, and project the future. Study of the distortions that can occur between symbolic representation and actual events, the impact of this disparity on human behavior, and the means of adjustment. Survey of the origins of spoken symbols and the process of developing symbol systems.
Prerequisites: COMM 21073
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COMM 42373 - (was ACOM 4323) Family Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4323. Study of communication phenomena in the family setting. Examination of how communication creates and influences the development, maintenance, and enhancement of family relationships. Case analysis and course activities focus on co-constructing family relationships with effective communication skills.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
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COMM 42473 - (was ACOM 4324) Organizational Communication Seminar
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4324. Special topics in organizational communication include but are not limited to organizational identification, risk and issue management, organizational change, or critical approaches to organizational communication. Focus on giving students an in-depth understanding of a specialized aspect of organizational communication. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as COMM 52473.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
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COMM 42673 - (was ACOM 4326) Transformations in Health Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4326. This course introduces students to theories and issues in the field of health communication and personal transformation practices. The focus is on using in-class activities to better understand the dynamics of the meanings of health and to develop effective personal-management skills. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as COMM 52673.
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COMM 42773 - (was ACOM 4327) Social Media and Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4327. This course is designed to help students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about social media and understand the ways in which social media influences communication in various personal and professional contexts. Specifically, it aims to address how different forms of computer-mediated communication are used in various contexts and how social media shapes the way we connect to and build relationships with others. Strategies are presented to help individuals and organizations use social media effectively and ethically. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as COMM 52773.
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COMM 43073 - (was ACOM 4330) Listening and Civil Dialogue
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4330. This course is designed to introduce students to perspectives on dialogue and deliberation with an emphasis on creating and maintaining ethical communication practices which value the worth of another person while being willing to interrupt narratives that can lead to intractable conflicts. Students will learn (a) intrapersonal skills to depolarize their own thinking, (b) interpersonal skills to help difficult interactions go more smoothly, and (c) intergroup skills to use when working in groups to bridge differences. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as COMM 53073.
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COMM 45073 - (was ACOM 4350) Effective Crisis Communication
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4350. This course investigates and analyzes instances of effective and ineffective crisis communication. Students will examine the internal organizational processes and the larger environment within which various organizations exist focusing on issues such as stakeholders, legal environments, and the larger social and cultural contexts. Focus on media, image, and resiliency theories of crisis communication and their practical implications for organizations. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as COMM 55073.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
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COMM 45773 - (was ACOM 4357) Communication and Managing Difference
Three credit hours.
Was ACOM 4357. This course explores communication and difference in such areas as race and ethnicity, social class, age, sexual orientation, and disability. By applying communication theories and ideas to our experiences in each of the targeted areas, we can emerge with tools to manage communication across lines of difference and create more positive social worlds. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as COMM 55773.
Prerequisites: Junior Standing
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ADLL 40103 - (was ADED 4301) Psychology of Adult Learning
Three credit hours.
Was ADED 4301. Examination of the research related to adult learning and development as it can be applied to the practice of adult education. Adult learning theories of the cognitivists, behaviorists, and humanists; stages and basic theories of development. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ADLL 50103.
Prerequisites: course work in adult education.
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ADLL 40303 - (was ADED 4303) Teaching Adults
Three credit hours.
Was ADED 4303. Examination of the teaching/learning process from planning to presentation. Micro-teaching involving the integration of adult learning principles will be conducted. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ADLL 50303.
Prerequisites: course work in adult education.
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ADLL 40403 - (was ADED 4304) Methods and Materials in Adult Education
Three credit hours.
Was ADED 4304. An overview of the methods used to create an adult learning environment and techniques that are considered most effective. A process used for evaluating adult education materials will also be considered. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ADLL 50403.
Prerequisites: course work in adult education.
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ADPR 30003 - (was ADVT 3300) Advertising: an IMC Approach
Three credit hours.
Was ADVT 3300. Fundamentals of local, national, and international advertising are covered, including social, ethical, and legal/regulatory aspects. Major members of the industry are discussed including advertisers, agencies, and the media. The advertising process is detailed, including research, strategic marketing planning, copyrighting, art direction, and media planning and selection.
Prerequisites: MKTG 3350 .
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ADPR 31003 - (was ADVT 3310) Advertising IMC Development
Three credit hours.
Was ADVT 3310. Fundamentals of advertising from the advertiser’s perspective as an integrated element of the promotion mix are covered, including the administration of advertising campaigns, budgets, media planning, and advertising research.
Prerequisites: ADPR 30003 .
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ADPR 34003 - (was ADVT 3340) Public Relations
Three credit hours.
Was ADVT 3340. The history and development of public relations as an influential part of the management function is discussed, including the public relations process of fact-finding, opinion research, planning, communicating, and evaluating. Decision-making and application of management policy as it relates to the organization’s various publics are covered.
Prerequisites: ADPR 30003 .
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ADPR 49002 - (was ADVT 4290) Independent Study
Two or three credit hours.
Was ADVT 4290.
Prerequisites: prior consent of instructor, marketing or advertising/public relations major or minor with a minimum 3.00 GPA.
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ADPR 49103 - (was ADVT 4390) Independent Study
Two or three credit hours.
Was ADVT 4390.
Prerequisites: prior consent of instructor, marketing or advertising/public relations major or minor with a minimum 3.00 GPA.
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ADPR 49703 - (was ADVT 4397) Internship
Three credit hours.
Was ADVT 4397.
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ANTH 11503 - (was 1315) Physical Anthropology
Three credit hours.
The origin, Development, and Evaluation of human beings and biological organisms.
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ANTH 11534 - (was 1415) Biological Anthropology
Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory per week. Four credit hours.
Was ANTH 1415. A hands-on examination of the study of past and present human and nonhuman primates as biological organisms. Topics include human genetics, variation and osteology, nonhuman primate taxonomy and behavior, forensic anthropology, and the human fossil record.
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ANTH 20103 - (was 2316) Understanding Cultures
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 2316. Examines the concept of culture, cultural processes, and anthropological theories. Topics include subsistence strategies, politics, religion, gender, ethnicity, economics, marriage, stratification, and socialization. Case studies from both small-scale and large-scale societies. Required for majors. (ACTS was ANTH 2013)
Prerequisites: RHET 1311 recommended.
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ANTH 20133 - (was 2301) World Cultures
Was ANTH 2301. A study of the traditional culture of major world areas emphasizing values and systems that lead to cultural unity and cultural diversity, followed by a study of the modernization of each culture and the extent to which the cultures have interacted and changed as a result of intercultural contact during the 19th and 20th centuries.
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ANTH 21003 - (was 2310) World Regions
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 2310. World regional patterns of population, natural resources, and economic activities.
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ANTH 31303 - (was 3313) Archaeology
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3313. What do we know about past human cultures from the remains they left behind? This course is an introduction to the methods and goals of archaeological discovery. How and why do archaeologists choose research questions and what techniques do they use to answer them? What is archaeology’s role in addressing cultural heritage issues and other contemporary social concerns? The course will develop problem-solving skills, ethics, and a greater understanding of the diversity of human ways of life. Lecture, discussion, and activities.
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ANTH 31633 - (was 3316) Japanese Culture/Society
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3316. The anthropological and sociological study of Japanese culture and society; covers Japanese history, major social institutions, and aspects of culture which are unique to Japan.
Prerequisites: ANTH 20103 or SOCI 2300
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ANTH 31703 - (was 3317) Intro To Study Of Lang
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3317. An introductory linguistics course. Includes phonology, syntax, and semantics.
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ANTH 31803 - (was 3318) Sexuality, Society, and Culture
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3318. This course provides a social scientific examination of the nature of sexuality cross-culturally and in Western society. Examines sexuality in a broader sociocultural context and cultural construction used from prehistoric to postmodern eras as a form of reproduction and a means for the deep expression of intimacy with others and as a device for the domination and exploitation of people of various social categories.
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ANTH 31903 - (was 3319) Cultures of the Middle East
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3319. The anthropological study of Middle Eastern culture and society; covers the political conflicts and cultural adaptations in the region. The course also focuses on ethnic differentiation and the influence of Islam upon all the cultures and peoples of the Middle East.
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ANTH 32003 - (was 3320) Buried Cities, Ancient Lives
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3320. Asking the question “How did we get here?”, this course offers a long-term perspective on human diversity and the forces of cultural change by examining the archaeological record. Why, how, and where did early cities and states arise? What did ancient cultures contribute to today’s world? Investigation of the daily lives of past peoples, technological innovations, ancient religions, and the emergence of complex economic, agricultural, and political systems. Lecture and discussion.
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ANTH 32103 - (was 3312) North American Indians
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3312. A study of Indian cultures from the Arctic to northern Mexico from immediately after European contact to the present.
Prerequisites: ANTH 20103 .
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ANTH 33303 - (was 3333) Women In Changing Society
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3333. An analysis of the socialization of women for their ascribed roles, with emphasis on the molding forces of culture and the changes taking place in women’s roles in contemporary, US, and other societies.
Prerequisites: SOCI 2300
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ANTH 34003 - (was 3340) Exprnces Black Americans
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3340. The experiences of blacks in America are subdivided into significant periods with corresponding motifs. Attempts will be made to conceptualize the major influences from each motif-period in the struggle of blacks for sociopolitical and economic equality in a dominantly white society.
Prerequisites: SOCI 2300
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ANTH 35303 - (was 3378) Medical Anthropology
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3378. Comparison of non-Western and Western medical systems, definitions of health and disease, kinds of treatment, and varieties of cures; examination of the problem of how to adapt Western medicine to the needs of diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
Prerequisites: ANTH 11534 or ANTH 20103 .
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ANTH 36603 - (was 3366) Religious Counterculture
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3366. A cross-cultural survey of sects and cults throughout history, emphasizing contemporary groups in America. Examination of relevant issues concerning cults; the definitions of sect and cult; the relationship between cults and main line religions; brainwashing, deprogramming, government regulation.
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ANTH 38103 - (was 3381) Social Statistics
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3381. Basic statistical techniques and their corresponding theoretical premises often used in statistical reasoning in sociology. Qualitative variables, characteristics of attributes, measures of their variation, correlation, and tests of significance are stressed.
Prerequisites: Recommended: MATH 1321 or MATH 1301 or equivalent.
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ANTH 38303 - (was 3383) Human Paleontology
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3383. Study of the fossil evidence for human evolution and the scientific principles that apply to that study, interpretation of morphological patterns in a functional and adaptive framework, and the interaction of cultural and biological aspects of hominid development.
Prerequisites: ANTH 11534 or BIOL 10004 , BIOL 10104 , or BIOL 10284 , or permission of instructor
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ANTH 38803 - (was 3388) Relatives and Relations: Anthropology of Kinship, Marriage, and Family
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 3388. Systematic treatment of marriage, descent, and alliances on a cross-cultural basis. Examination of social behavior and terminologies related to kinship systems drawn from traditional and modern societies.
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ANTH 40006 - (was 4600) Archaeological Field Research
Six credit hours.
Was ANTH 4600. Introduction to methods and theory of archaeological research, Arkansas prehistory, and public archaeology through excavation, laboratory experience, and lectures. Meets daily, off campus.
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ANTH 40503 - (was 4305) Environmental Quality
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 4305.
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ANTH 41003 - (was 4310) Urban Anthropology
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 4310. A survey of urbanization throughout the world, with emphasis on urban adaptation of rural migrants and the phenomenon of urbanization in emerging nations.
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ANTH 41103 - (was 4311) Environment & Culture
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 4311.
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ANTH 41203 - (was 4312) Eating Cultures
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 4312. Are we what we eat? Where does our food come from? Broad exploration of human foodways from local to global scales. Students will learn to critically consider issues including social and cultural food diversity, early foodways, traditional diets, nutritional anthropology, small-scale vs. industrial food production, the relationship of food to the environment, hunger and obesity, local food movements, and food as a means of social negotiation and communication. Special emphasis on food issues in the US and Arkansas today.
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ANTH 41333 - (was 4313) Race and Human Variation
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 4313. This course explores the role of genetics, evolution, and adaptation in producing modern human biological variation. It will also focus on how this variation is/was interpreted around the world in general and in modern and historic North America in particular. We will explore the fallacy of biological race and the simultaneous importance of the cultural concept of race. Dual listed in the Graduate Catalog as ANTH 51333 (was 5313).
Prerequisites: ANTH 11534 and ANTH 20103
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ANTH 41603 - (was 4316) Linguistic Anthropology
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 4316. Introduction to the subfield of linguistic anthropology. Examines the impact of linguistic structure on culture, socioeconomic factors in linguistic variation, and intercultural/intracultural verbal and nonverbal communication. Also examines the theories and methods of descriptive anthropological linguistics applied to non-Indo-European languages and introduces the student to structural linguistic analysis. Required for majors.
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ANTH 42003 - (was 4320) Sociocultural Change
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 4320. Sociocultural change resulting from contact of acculturation, the question of acceptance and rejection, pressures toward change, the role of the individual, appraisal of anthropological information and theory in a changing world.
Prerequisites: Either ANTH 20103 or SOCI 2300 are suggested
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ANTH 42103 - (was 4321) Religion, Society, and Culture
Three credit hours.
Was ANTH 4321. Introduction to the role of shamans, witches, diviners, cultic and magic belief systems, the functions of myth, ritual, religious symbolism, the meaning of spirit possession, revitalization, and ancestor worship in tribal, peasant, and modern societies.
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