Communication Majors RAP - Fall 2008
All students entering UMass Amherst as a Communication Major are welcome to join this RAP! The Communication Majors RAP ( COMM RAP) is a wonderful opportunity for 30 first-year students who are motivated to connect with other Communication majors, meet faculty from the department and learn about the goals and opportunities within the department of Communication at UMass Amherst. COMM RAP students will have a specially designated small section of introductory communication classes in the residential area both fall and spring semesters. This gives the students a chance to get to know each other and engage in special projects and opportunities with the department as they begin their time at the university. Be sure to visit the How to Join page on this website to learn about the process and important timelines you must follow to become a member of this fantastic program! |
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When you join this RAP you will…
- Gain an understanding of communication processes—and departmental goals—ranging from the interaction of people across cultures to the ways new technologies affect society
- Take a unique seminar created just for this program
- Enroll in two courses that satisfy Communication Department requirements
- Share your living-and-learning experience with a community of high-achieving Communication Majors
Classes In the Fall semester, students will enroll in the following classes, both taught in the residential area:
In the Spring semester, students will enroll in:
Students will have the option to enroll in a section of College Writing 112 in the residential area either in fall or spring semester. |
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Location
Students will live together in Cance Hall in the Southwest area of campus. Students will have the option to live with fellow RAP students or with others living in Cance Hall.
