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Global Communication uses readings and discussion to focus on global media issues, including news flow, cultural imperialism, political economy, and mass media's role in nation building.

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Examines key theoretical and empirical readings in the area of race/ethnicity and media.

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Graduate seminar investigating specific mass communication topics, including framing effects and news coverage of social movements, culminating in an independent research project.

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A graduate colloquium series featuring teaching presentations on theoretical and practical approaches to teaching and learning in communication and information studies.

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A graduate colloquium where students work directly with journalists and communication professionals to build a WordPress-based media portfolio and learn industry craft.

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THESIS is an advanced course offering mentored reading and research for Journalism students with dissertator status.

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Independent Research Problems offers advanced level mentored reading and research for dissertators.

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Introduction to data visualization covering major concepts, specific tools for data analysis, and skill application in a final project.

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An advanced course exploring journalism's content, purposes, cultural values, institutional relationships, and contemporary professional challenges through scholarly critique and written projects.

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Technology and Society considers the effects of new communication technologies on everyday life and political mobilization.

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Examines the role of communication in American politics, covering elite communication, media effects on political attitudes, regulation of political communication, and related policy issues.

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Lecture-demonstration course covering guidelines, assessment methods, and motivation strategies for fitness, nutrition, and stress reduction to support health and well-being.

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Aquatics course focusing on swimming stroke efficiency, fundamental aquatic skills, and physiological, mechanical, and kinesiological principles related to aquatic performance.

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Explore career pathways in health and wellness by engaging with guest speakers, researching industry trends, and completing personal reflections to understand opportunities.

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First Aid and Basic Life Support course covering techniques for airway obstruction, CPR, AED use, injuries, and medical emergencies.

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Introduction to kinesiology covering physical activity, health, and career opportunities in the field at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Living Well: Lifestyle Redesign and Health Promotion for College Students applies biological, cultural, and social theory to lifestyle change through lectures, experiential learning, and class assignments.

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Adapted Fitness and Personal Training is a fitness class focused on developing individualized personal goals, accommodating persons with disabilities or medical conditions.

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Introduction to athletic healthcare covering health care systems, interprofessional teams, and injuries in active populations, emphasizing team-based patient care.

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Covers principles of resistance training and physiological effects via lectures and demonstrations for practitioners seeking detailed scientific understanding.

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Overview of social factors affecting US health, covering health education approaches, determinants of disparities, and intervention models.

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Introduction to physical activity programming for diverse abilities, focusing on promoting physical activity for individuals with disabling conditions through adapted fitness and community settings.

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Introduction to Clinical Anatomy of Human Movement provides foundational knowledge in musculoskeletal anatomy and anatomical considerations related to human movement and physical activity.

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Principles and methods of health coaching using ACE curriculum, covering behavior change, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and lifestyle medicine.

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Physiology of Exercise covers fundamental knowledge of how human physiological systems adapt to meet various exercise demands.

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Covers parameters, instruments, and concepts for assessing physical activity, health-related fitness, and psychological traits, plus basic statistics and action research.

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Explores foundations, assessment, and pedagogy for physical activity with individuals with disabilities, emphasizing individual differences, life-span development, and self-actualization.

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Biomechanics of Human Movement analyzes human action by applying mechanical principles to understand forces, muscle activity, and motion.

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Measuring Physical Activity & Fitness in Individuals with Disabilities focuses on applying research-based practices to promote physical activity for people with various disabling conditions.

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Group Development and Behavior Management teaches group development participation and behavior management strategies for maintaining safe, productive teaching environments.

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