1979-1980 Academic Catalog

11 Cedarville College 141 Introduction lo Dramatic Ari - A 3 hours The course involves a study of the history and development of the theatre: dramatic litera– ture from a production point of view: stagecraft, acting, and directing. 210 Advanced Public Speaking - W 5 hours Built on the premise that words are an essential part of thinking, relating, and influencing, this course encourages investigation and practice of how words and ideas work in public communication situations. The variables of speaker, message, and audience are considered for purposes of the major and non-major. 212 Argumentation and Debate - A 4 hours A study of principles and practices of debate, the course includes an overview of typical questions used in intercollegiate debate as well as the theory involved in logical preparation and refutation of a case. 223 Group Discussion - W 3 hours Group interaction and principles of directing effective groups are studied in an attempt to develop individual understandings of group processes. The different aims of discussion situa– tions are emphasized. 224 Interpersonal Communication - Sp 3 hours The course centers on the nature and function of interpersonal communication as it oper– ates within casual encounters, families, organizations and institutions. Implications for per– sonal, social and professional growth will be considered. 230 Broadcast Clinic - A, W, Sp 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 Sy!!tems - 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 MaH 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 hour!! This course acquaints the student with the concerns facing the management of a broad– cast station. Legal requirements of the FCC, personnel management and implementation of programming are among the areas stressed. Prerequisite: Sp 232. 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. (Credit-no credit) 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.