1978-1979 Academic Catalog

Speech Communications 1 230 Broadcast Clinic - A, W, Sp hours An attempt to combine communication theory with practice, broadcast clinic provides the student with on-the-air experience on WCDR-FM. The student is trained in the diverse areas of broadcasting including production, traffic, news, sports, community service, and others. The course is repeatable to a total of six hours. Students should plan a minimum of six hours work in the station per week. Prerequisite: SP 130 (Credit/No Credit) 231 Broadcast Research Systems - W 3 hours A study of methods of audience analysis, program surveys, and public service studies de– signed to acquaint the student with systems and procedures available to test station penetra– tion and image. Prerequisite: Sp 130 232 Theories of Mass Media - Sp 5 hours A survey of contemporary mass media with attention to the nature, role, structure, influ– ence, operation, and problems to newspapers, magazines, radio, and television journalistic activities. 233 Broadcast Management - Sp 3 hours This course acquaints the student with the concerns facing the management of a broad– q1st station. Legal requirements of the FCC, personnel management and implementation of programming are among the areas stressed. Prerequisite: Sp 232. 234 Broadcast Journalism - Sp 3 hours With an emphasis upon newsgathering and reporting techniques which are unique to the electronic media, the course deals with interviewing, writing and structuring news programs. Documentaries and newscasts will be studied and developed. (Alternate Days) 240 Stagecraft - A, Sp 2 hours The theories and techniques of designing, building, painting, and lighting stage setting; or– ganization and operation of production crews; theories and methods of costuming produc– tions are stressed. 241 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation -A 5 hours The effective reading and interpretation of prose and poetry with expression is the goal of the oral interpretation course. The student studies the theories of several authors in the area and has a chance to practice applying the theories to specific literary works. 243 Principles of Acting - W 3 hours Study in the principle theories and methods of acting is balanced with practice of stage movement and voice. Principles of physical and emotional response on stage are taught along with the characteristics of various dramatic genres. 320 Intercollegiate Debate - A, W, Sp 2 hours Participation in intercollegiate tournaments at the novice level using the current debate propositions, will give the student a chance to apply his theory and ability to actual competi– tive debating. One of the oldest of the educational curricula, the course stresses the ethical theories of debate and attempts to allow the student to become involved in national issues as well. The course is repeatable to a total of six credit hours. 322 Persuasive Theory - W 5 hours Methods of applying contemporary communication theories on attitude, involvement, and change, are combined with classical positions on the principles and methods of persuasive communications. Al1ention is given to the study, analysis, and delivery of persuasive speeches in a free society. The student is given background in the rhetorical criticism of logi– cal, emotional and ethical proofs. Interpersonal communications problems, methods, and theories are dealt with. 323 Organizational Communication - Sp 3 hours A study of the usage of communication for the organizational structure including parlia– mentary procedure, problem solving, discussion, and commil1ee structures for the person potentially involved in either private or corporate organizations. The course will include the– ory and practice in both inter- and intra-organizational communication. 330 Advanced Broadcast Clinic - A, W, Sp 2 hours An advanced workshop in radio - See SP 230. Repeatable to a total of six hours. Prereq– uisite: 130 and 230 (Credit/No Credit)