1980-1981 Academic Catalog

118 Cedarville College 141 Introduction lo Dramatic Ari -A 3 hours The course involves study of the history and development of theater: dramatic literature is considered as a reflection of man and culture during various time periods - dealing with philosophy, religion, and socio-political thought. A brief look at acting skills is also offered. 210 Advanced Public Speaking - W 5 hours Built on the premise that words are an essential part of thinl<ing, 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 experience in a broadcasting lab. 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 clinic 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 (Alternate, even years) 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 Writing - Sp 3 hours Covers the form and styles of writing for the electronic media. Work in the course includes writing music continuity, advertising copy and scripts for programs. (Alternate even years) 235 Broadcast Journalism - W 3 hours With an emphasis upon writing broadcast news, the course also deals with interviewing and structuring news programs. Newscasts and news programs will be studied and devel- oped. Prerequisite: SP 231 (Alternate odd years) 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. Basic communication skills for the major and non-major are expanded.