1987-1988 Academic Catalog

86 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 logical, emotional, and ethical proofs. Interpersonal communications problems, problems, methods, and theories are considered. COM-205 Philosophy of Communication 3 hours The epistemology of communication is the focus of a study of histori– cal rhetorical theory and criticism. The course is designed as a founda– tional theory course in the study of speech. COM-210 Advanced Public Speaking - W 5 hours Built on the premise that words are an essential pai1 of thinking, relat– ing, and influencing, this course encourages investigation and practice of how words and ideas work in public communication situations. The vari– ables of speaker, message, and audience are considered for purposes of the major and non-major. COM-212 Argumentation and Debate -A 5 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. COM-214 Intercultural Communication - Sp 4 hours Unstated and often unconscious assumptions frequently determine op– portunities and obstacles in communication. By featuring cultural values, this course encourages students to develop inter-cultural under– standings, attitudes, and performance skills. COM-222 Research in Communications -A 4 hours Forms and methodology for research writing in communication are studied using empirical, historical-critical, and specialized formats. The course is required for majors choosing a research project. COM-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 pro– cesses. The different aims of discussion situations are emphasized. COM-224 Interpersonal Communication - Sp 3 hours The course centers on the nature and function of interpersonal communication as it operates within casual encounters, families, organi– zations, and institutions. Implications for personal, social, and profes– sional growth will be considered. COM-225 Interviewing - W 3 hours This course focuses on the study of fundamental interviewing princi– ples. Instruction and training are offered across a variety of interviewing situations, including informational, employment, and persuasive inter– views. RTV-230 Broadcast Clinic -A, W, Sp 2 hours An attempt to combine communication theory with practice, broadcast clinic provides the student with experience in a broadcasting laboratory. The student is trained in the diverse areas of broadcasting, including pro– duction, traffic, news, sports, community service, and others. The course is repeatable to a total of six hours. Students should plan a mini– mum of six hours work in the clinic per week. Prerequisite: RTV-130 Introduction to Broadcasting. RTV-231 Broadcast Research Systems- W 3 hours A study of methods of audience analysis, program surveys, and public service studies designed to acquaint the student with systems and proce– dures available to test station penetration and image. Prerequisite: RTV-130 Introduction to Broadcasting. (Alternate, even years) COM-232 Theories of Mass Media -Sp 5 hours Contemporary mass media is surveyed with attention to the nature, role, structure, influence, operation, and problems of newspapers, magazines, radio, and television-journalistic activities. RTV-234 Broadcast Writing-Sp 3 hours Covers the form and style of writing for the electronic media. Work in the course includes writing music continuity, advertising copy, and scripts for programs. (Alternate, even years) RTV-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 new programs are studied and developed. (Alternate, odd years) RTV-236 Television Camera Clinic -A, W, Sp 2 h9Urs "Hands-on" training with television equipment at a local Christian sta– tion is designed to orient the student to most of the equipment normally used for television broadcasting. The student is required to spend six hours per week working for credit at assigned tasks. Prerequisite: RTV- 237 Television Production. RTV-237 Television Production -A 4 hours Techniques and methods of television program production are taught from a producer's perspective. Basic television-related jobs are de- scribed and production definitions are explained. ·· COM-240 Stagecraft-A, W, Sp 1or2 hours The theories and techniques of designing, building, painting, and lighting stage setting; organization and operation of production crews; theories and methods of makeup. (Credil/No Credit). COM-241 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation -A 5 hours The study of literature through the medium of oral performance in– volves development in analysis and performance skills. Interpretation theories and techniques are presented dealing with poetry, prose, and dramatic literature. COM-243 Principles of Acting - Sp 3 hours Study in the principal theories and methods of acting is balanced with practice of stage movement and voice. Principles of physical and emo– tional response on stage are taught, along with the characteristics of vari– ous dramatic genres. Basic communication skills for the major and non– major are expanded. COM-245 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 oflnstructor.