COM-109: An Introduction to Public Relations

Course Description

A survey of the roles and responsibilities of the public relations professional in private and public organizations. Examination of the importance of the audience and audience research in public relations program planning, how public relations differs from advertising and the use of traditional publicity tools like press releases and press kits to reach targeted audiences. Exploration of the use of the Internet to reach key stakeholders and its use as a distribution channel for publicity. Recognition of the importance of ethics, integrity and relationship building as a cornerstone of public relations. Three class hours. .

COM-109 Sections for Fall 2010

With the following scheduling option(s)

4 Sections Offered

COM-109, Section 001

CRN #10664
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Mary-Jo Popovici

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 11, Room 103
Sep 7th, 2010 – Dec 23rd, 2010Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 am - 10:50 am
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 11, Room 103
Date(s) Sep 7th, 2010 – Dec 23rd, 2010
Day / Time Tuesday, Thursday
9:30 am - 10:50 am

COM-109, Section SL1

CRN #10667
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Thomas Proietti

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building SLN, Room TBA
Sep 7th, 2010 – Dec 23rd, 2010TBA
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building SLN, Room TBA
Date(s) Sep 7th, 2010 – Dec 23rd, 2010
Day / Time TBA

***Instructor permission is required to register for SLN sections as of the day before the official class start date. No permission is necessary prior to that date.***

COM-109, Section 181

CRN #14291
Traditional (In-Person)

Instructor(s)

Dresden Engle Olcott

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building 09, Room 243
Sep 7th, 2010 – Dec 23rd, 2010Tuesday
5:30 pm - 8:20 pm
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building 09, Room 243
Date(s) Sep 7th, 2010 – Dec 23rd, 2010
Day / Time Tuesday
5:30 pm - 8:20 pm

COM-109, Section SL2

CRN #16866
Online/Virtual Campus (asynchronous)

Instructor(s)

Thomas Proietti

Scheduled Meeting Times

TypeLocationDate(s)Day / Time
LectureBrighton Campus
Building SLN, Room TBA
Sep 7th, 2010 – Dec 23rd, 2010TBA
Type Lecture
Location Brighton Campus
Building SLN, Room TBA
Date(s) Sep 7th, 2010 – Dec 23rd, 2010
Day / Time TBA