1985-1986 Academic Catalog

ous dramatic genres. Basic communication skills for the major and non– are expanded. Forensics/Individual Events-A, W, Sp 1-2 hours Students receive individual coaching for participation in intercol– legiate speech competition. Areas of competition include oral interpreta– tion, public speaking, and limited preparation events. Prerequisite: Per– mission of Instructor. Kll1et4[)ri1cal Criticism - Sp 3 hours Theory and method of rhetorical criticism will be examined using his– torical and contemporary models. Rhetorical analyses of prominent speakers and speeches will be used as a basis for understanding the sub- stance of formal oral communication. (Alternate, odd years) 81-323 Communication Sp 3 hours A study the usage of communication for the organizational struc- ture. The course includes parliamentary procedure, problem-solving, discussion, and committee structures for the person potentially involved in either private or corporate organizations. The course also includes theory and practice in both inter- and intra-organizational communica– tion. 81-330 Advanced Broadcast Clinic - W 4 hours An advanced workshop in radio which is repeatable to a total of six hours. Prerequisite: 81-230 Broadcast Clinic (Credit/No Credit). 81-331 in the Information W 3 hours A survey of the "new media" in electronic mass communication, with an emphasis on cable television. Includes discussions of the structures of the new media, their place in the media environment, their potential im– pact on conventional broadcasting and the resulting changes in com– munication patterns in society. 81-333 Broadcast Advertising and Sales - W 4 hours The sales structure of broadcasting including the roles of salesmen, sales management, and sales promotion is examined. Research princi– ples are applied to sales and the creative work in advertising including copywriting are explored. Prerequisite: 81-232 Theories ofMass Media. (Alternate, even years) 81-336 Issue and Ethics in Journalism -Sp 3 hours This course examines the ethical implications of the practice of jour– nalism. After the establishment of a Biblical ethical base, current criti– cisms of the role and performance ofjournalism, particularly in its Amer- ican context, are evaluated. (Spring, odd years) 81-343 Principles of Play - Sp 4 hours A practical study of methods used the direction of dramatic presen– tations, with some practice included. The class may be especially helpful to education majors who may have to assist in student theatre produc– tions. 81-344 of Productions - W 3 in the development, and staging of reli- gious programs for church ministry. A philosophy of Christian staged programs is developed in relation to program theme, purpose, and composition. 81-345 ,u_.~ .. ;~.~ for Oral W 3 The student receives practical study in the acquiring, adapting, and writing of literature suitable for oral reading. 81-350 -A, W hours Practice in the skills necessary for the preparation and delivery of ser– mons of the topical, textual, and expository modes, along with a study of the theory that is involved. Students participate in speaking situations. Prerequisite: 81-110 Fundamentals of Speech and 21-260 The Inductive Method of Bible Study; junior or senior status. 81-353 History of Pulpit - W 3 hours The development of homiletic systems is studied with emphasis upon great preachers throughout history. Trends and styles in sermon presen– tation will be examined. 81-360 Teaching Speech -A, Sp 2 hours To be taken by majors seeking certification in speech, the course in– volves discussion of methods directly related to the speech discipline. The course is supplemental to 31-316 Methods of Teaching. 81-365 Clinical Methods Teaching -A, W, Sp 3 hours Students seeking certification for teaching speech will gain classroom experience. Twenty classroom hours will equal I credit hour. Assign– ments will be supervised by department staff members. (Credit/No Credit). 81-411 History of Public Address-A 5 hours Classical rhetorical systems and theories are studied from the perspec– tive of the rhetorical critic. The development of rhetoric is traced from the Greek period to the present and the student is encouraged to develop further expertise on a particular period of his or her own choice. Analysis is made of the part rhetoric has played in the development ofphilosophies and nations. Required for 81-430 in B:n[)a«llca:stiiu?.-A, W, Sp, Su hours 81-431 in -A, W, Sp, Su 5-15 hours 81-432 Mass Law - W 4 hours Development of First Amendment protections and present legal re– quirements for media are studied. Emphasis is placed upon court deci– sions on First Amendment freedoms for both broadcast and print jour– nalists, as well as regulations imposed upon the broadcaster.