CLMU-2750 Performance Seminar
–Fa, Sp
0 hours
A once-per-semester seminar, that may take the form of a
lecture, masterclass, or recital.
CLMU-2760 Performance Portfolio
–Fa, Sp
0 hours
The student will assemble and present materials, that
demonstrate performance achievement and professional
awareness. The portfolio may include documentation of
performances, masterclass, and repertoire.
CLMU-2800 Introduction to Music Composition
–Fa
2 hours
Designed to introduce the student to the foundational concepts
of musical composition. Students will gain facility with the tools of
composition and will begin composing in various styles.
CLMU-2850 Composition Seminar
–Fa, Sp
0 hours
A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students
to aspects of the compositional art that are not part of general
course material. The seminar may take the form of a lecture,
masterclass, or recital.
CLMU-2860 Composition Portfolio
–Fa
0 hours
Designed as an opportunity for students to receive guidance
and feedback on preparing, assembling, and presenting a
composition portfolio. The portfolio may include documentation of
performances, masterclasses, and completed compositions.
CLMU-3110 Choral Repertoire
–Fa
2 hours
This course exposes the student to exemplary repertoire for
choirs of all levels and voicings. Most class sessions are devoted
to sight-reading and discussing a large number of choral pieces as
well as evaluative listening to recordings. Open to all music majors,
minors, and to all CU ensemble members. For music majors, it is
recommended that this course be taken concurrently with CDMU-
3630 Choral Methods.
CLMU-3120 Vocal Literature
–Sp
3 hours
Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of
Thoroughbass to the 21st century. Includes major repertoire in
Italian, French, English, and German, along with important works
in other languages. Analysis of song and aria scores will be
complemented by recordings and live performance. (even years)
CLMU-3130 Opera and Oratorio literature
–Sp
3 hours
Survey of opera and oratorio literature from Monteverdi’s Orfeo
and Carissimi’s Jephte to works of the 21st centry. Analysis of
scores will be complemented by recordings, live performance,
libretti studies, and historical background. Crosslisted with HLMU.
CLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music
–Fa
2 hours
This course introduces students to the practice of traditional
Irish music through study of primary tune forms, experience of
the social context of Irish music-making, and acquaintance with
leading performers within the tradition. The class culminates in
an Irish music festival held at a local coffee shop. Crosslisted with
HLMU-3410 Traditional Irish Music. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. (Fee: $30)
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.
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