College Studies (COLL)
COLL-0900 Foundations–Fa, Sp
1 hour
Foundations is designed to orient students to the Cedarville
University learning community, explore academic and life goals,
and develop strengths to enhance academic success. The
one-credit hour may not be used toward the hours needed for
graduation. (Fee: $150)
COLL-1010 MAP
0 hour
MAP (academic probation course) — a unique avenue in which
to cultivate scholarship and discipline from a holistic approach for
students who are struggling academically. The course is designed
to help students in the context of relationship and accountability, to
enable students to learn within the dynamics of their lives, to bring
concrete strategies to the learning process and to develop skills
that will translate into other realms of living. (Fee: $200)
Communication Studies (COM)
COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech
–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Usually a prerequisite for other courses in speech, the
fundamental course offers theory and practice in basic speech
skills for extemporaneous speaking and the use of voice and
delivery in oral interpretation of prose and poetry. Students gain
extensive training in public speaking as an art.
COM-1120 Honors Speech–Fa
3 hours
Exposes students to and prepares them for competition in
the three general areas of intercollegiate forensic competition:
oral interpretation (prose, poetry, dramatic-duo), public speaking
(persuasion, informative, communication analysis), and limited
preparation events (impromptu and extemporaneous speaking).
Prerequisites: Audition; permission of instructor.
COM-1150 Communication Seminar
–Fa, Sp
1 hour
A foundational seminar to provide students with a background
in the discipline of communication and an orientation to the
professional standards of the discipline.
COM-1230 Voice for the Performer–Fa
3 hours
See course description for THTR-1230 Voice for the Performer.
COM-2000 Persuasive Theory–Fa
3 hours
Methods of applying contemporary communication theories
on attitudes, involvement, and change combined with classical
positions on the principles and methods of persuasive
communications. Attention is given to the study, analysis, and
delivery of persuasive speeches in a free society along with
background in the rhetorical criticism of logical, emotional, and
ethical proofs.
COM-2050 Communication Theory–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Introduction and critical assessment of communication theories
that underlie interpersonal, group, organization, public, mass
media, and cultural studies.
COM-2140 Intercultural Communication–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Provides the foundations of the way communication functions
in intercultural settings with a focus on the way culture affects
communication. Students learn to identify cultural differences,
understand adaptation processes and learn communication
effectiveness in cross-cultural contexts.
COM-2200
3 hours
Communication in Applied Contexts–Fa, Sp
Provides students with an opportunity to develop their speaking
skills beyond Fundamentals of Speech, emphasizing the use of
technology, professional use of public address, and preparation for
upper-level applied and speaking courses. Prerequisite: COM-1100
Fundamentals of Speech or COM-1120 Honors Speech.
COM-2220 Quantitative Research–Fa
3 hours
Students select samples, write surveys, conduct interviews, and
administer experiments to discover how communication works in
both personal and professional settings. Learning formal methods
of inquiry encourages critical thinking, problem solving, good
writing, and personal effectiveness. Quantitative research trains
students to seek explanations, find answers, and test solutions.
Prerequisite: COM-2050 Communication Theory.
COM-2225 Qualitative Research–Sp
3 hours
Students conduct interviews, observe interactions, and
analyze documents and discourse to understand the cultural
and organizational contexts in which they are a part. Learning to
know people, events, and organizations through interacting with
them requires commitment, rigor, transparency, and coherence.
Qualitative research produces knowledge that promotes effective
communication with unique people in particular situations.
Investigative techniques are useful to those anticipating careers in
counseling, consulting, administering, negotiating, marketing, and
ministry.
COM-2230 Group Discussion–Sp
2 hours
Group interaction and principles of directing effective groups are
studied to develop individual understanding of group processes.
Emphasis on the different aims of discussion situations.
COM-2300 Voices of Diversity–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Examination and critical analysis of the significant contributions
and issues related to women, people of color, cultural minority
groups, and the differently abled in the development of American
cultural history. Cultural, social, and artistic contributions are
examined and discussed. Field trips and guest performers/
speakers will be incorporated.
COM-2320 Theories of Mass Media–Fa, Sp
3 hours
Contemporary mass media is surveyed with attention to
the nature, role, structure, influence, operation, and problems
of newspapers, magazines, radio, and television-journalistic
activities. The course also examines issues involving new
communication technologies such as the web, personal digital
assistants, and digital broadcasting.
COM-2330
3 hours
Writing for Communication Professions
–Fa
This course covers the form and style of writing for internal
and external communications, including use of social media
and persuasive writing. Course work includes writing executive
summaries, memos, proposals, reports, grants, press releases,
and opeds as part of a semester-long project. Students will also
learn to manage communication in email, Twitter, and Facebook.
COM-2410 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation–Fa
3 hours
The study of literature through the medium of oral performance
involves development in analysis and performance skills.
Interpretation theories and techniques that deal with poetry, prose,
and dramatic literature are presented.
COM-2440 Advanced Forensics–Fa, Sp
1 hour
Advanced training for intercollegiate forensic competition. Focus
on literary and rhetorical criticism, extemporaneous speaking, and
the writing of original oratory. Repeatable up to six hours.
COM-2510 Media History–Sp
3 hours
This course offers the historical foundations of mass
communication from colonial America to the present. Focuses
on the growth of news and entertainment media within a social,
political, and economic framework of each era of development.
Particular attention is given to the interaction of minority and
mainstream media.
COM-2520 Virtual Communication
–Fa
3 hours
This course will teach students how to be successful biblical
and professional virtual communicators through hands-on practice
of successful online communication principles and techniques.
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