Announcements and Events
Communication, Journalism & Philosophy Department

Advising Sessions
These sessions are held by faculty for all undeclared majors who have an interest in the areas of communication, journalism, and philosophy as a major or minor course of study. This is a time to have your questions answered and to receive advice about course selection prior to each registration period each semester.

Senior Project (COMM 479)
All students majoring in communication are required to take this capstone course after completing Principles of Communication (COMM 175), Logical Argumentation (PHIL 100), and a theory course. Several theory courses serve to satisfy this requirement. They are: Theory of Communication and Rhetoric (COMM 36), Media History and Theory (JRN 310), Aesthetics (PHIL 350), and Film Theory (FILM 355).

Because the proposal for this semester-long research project is due on the first day of the class, advance planning and effort is necessary. To help you with this planning, we require that you attend a meeting about selecting your topic, choosing a theoretical framework, and completing the initial research. This course also has a performance requirement. To give you a sense of the completed projects and the expectations of this presentation requirement, we insist that you attend an evening of the Senior Project Presentations the semester before you begin your project. Contact Professor Beatriz Torres for scheduled dates at btorres@keene.edu .

Awards Ceremony
At the end of the spring semester, outstanding students in communication, journalism, and philosophy are recognized at a department luncheon attended by faculty and students. Plaques are awarded and the students' accomplishments are celebrated.