1988-1989 Academic Catalog

COM-312 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-313 Rhetorical Criticism-Sp 3 hours Theory and method of rhetorical criticism will be examined using historical and contemporary models. Rhetorical analyses of prominent speakers and speeches will be used as a basis for understanding the substance of formal oral communication. COM-314 Intercultural Communication-Sp 4 hours Unstated and often unconscious assumptions frequently determine opportunities and obstacles in communication. By featuring cultural values, this course encourages students to develop intercultural understandings, attitudes, and performance skills. COM-323 Organizational Commuuication-Sp 3 hours A study of the usage of communication for the organizational structure. The course focuses on major organizational theories, topics, and their communicative implications. In addition, the course focuses on the role of communication during interviews, conflict management, negotiation, crisis management, and small group process in the organizational context. COM-336 Issues and Ethics in Journalism-Sp 3 hours This course examines the ethical implications of the practice ofjournalism. After the establishment of a Biblical ethical base, current criticisms of the role and perfor– mance of journalism, particularly in its American context, are evaluated. (Alternate, odd years) COM-343 Principles of Play Directing-Sp 4 hours A practical study of play directing methods and techniques applied through class projects. Students will direct and perform play cuttings from a variety of dramatic literature types during the quarter. The class is especially helpful to education majors who will have to assist in educational theatre productions. No prerequisites. COM-350 Homiletics-A, W 5 hours Practice in the skills necessary for the preparation and delivery of sermons of the topical, textual, and expository modes, along with a study of the theory that is involved. Students participate in speaking situations. Prerequisite: COM-I JO Funda– mentals of Speech and BECE-260 The Inductive Method of Bible Study; junior or senior status. COM-360 Teaching Speech-A.Sp 2 hours To be taken by majors seeking certification in speech, the course involves discus– sion of methods directly related to the speech discipline. The course is supplemental to EDUC-316 Methods of Teaching. COM-361 Teaching Creative Dramatics for Children 3 hours For elementary education majors and secondary education majors seeking certifi– cation in speech. Involves discussion and practical application of teaching methods relating to creative dramatics and children's theatre productions. The course is supplemental to EDUC-316 Methods of Teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Edu– cation Department, Communication Arts majors. Communication Arts 87 COM-365 Clinical Methods in Teaching Speech-A, W,Sp 3 hours Students seeking certification for teaching speech will gain classroom experience. Twenty classroom hours will equal I credit hour. Assignments will be supervised by department staff members. (Credit/No Credit). COM-410 Advanced Argument-W 4 hours An advanced course in argumentation, public speaking, and writing, this seminar course will focus on the tools of practical logic, by studying the argumentative work of others and by allowing students to develop their own argumentative positions. Particularly beneficial for prelaw students. Prerequisite: COM-312 Argumentation and Debate. COM-411 History of Public Address-A 5 hours Classical rhetorical systems and theories are studied from the perspective of the rhetorical critic. The development of rhetoric is traced from the Greek period to the present. Analysis is made of the part rhetoric has played in the development of philosophies and nations. COM-442 Readers' Theater-W 3 hours The course is open to students interested in developing skills in arranging, directing, and performing literature. Theories and methods are presented through classroom instruction and school wide productions. COM-443 Dramatic Literature-A 4 hours An emphasis upon the relationships among styles, theory, criticism, and dramatic construction is gained from a survey of major drama, playwrights, dramatic critics and theorists from the Greek period to the present. This course can be applied to meet secondary English or speech requirements, but not to meet both fields for the same student. COM-461 through COM-465 Speech Seminar 3 hours Courses are available to the advanced student who desires intensive study in a particular area of speech communications. COM-461 Communication Ethics COM-462 Senior Project-Research-Repeat to 6 hours COM-463 Senior Project-Recital-Repeat to 6 hours Prerequisite: COM-123 Voice and Diction, COM-241 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation, and COM-243 Principles of Acting. COM-464 Special Topics COM-471 through COM-476 Independent Study in Speech 1-4 hours Taken to secure an in-depth background in one of the areas of speech communica– tion. Repeatable to a total of eight credit hours in the field. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. COM-471 Speech COM-472 Homiletics COM-473 Oral Interpretation COM-475 Drama COM-476 Forensics COM-431 Internship in Communications-A, W,Sp,Su 5-15 hours