COM 259 - Strategic Communication in Sports

Department: Communication

Description: Examines principles and practices of strategic communication in sports organizations that span professional leagues, media organizations, equipment manufacturers, and others.

Credit Hours: 3

Current Offerings

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Fall 2025

001 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Tom Lamonica - 3.00 hour(s)

Meeting Times:

08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025 : M W 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM - Moulton Hall 210 (MLT 210)
08/18/2025 - 12/06/2025 : TBD TBD - Hybrid Class (HYBRID )

Instructor: Tom Lamonica

Class Notes: This class will have a few synchronous Zoom sessions to accommodate guest speakers. Please review the class syllabus for details.

Book Title

ISBN

Author

Edition

Publisher

MSRP

Notes

STRATEGIC SPORTS COMMUNICATION (Required)

ISBN9780367898724

AuthorCOOMBS & HARKER

Edition1

PublisherROUTLEDGE

MSRP $50.19

Spring 2026

001 - Lecture (Hybrid): M W 3:35 PM - 4:50 PM , Tom Lamonica 3.00 hour(s) , Majors Only

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: State Farm Hall of Busine 366 (SFHB 366)

Instructor: Tom Lamonica

Course Specification: Majors Only

Class Notes: This class will have a few synchronous Zoom sessions to accommodate guest speakers. Please review the class syllabus for details.

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.