1989-1990 Academic Catalog

86 Communication Arts RTV-402 Senlinar in Religious Droadcastlng- lV 3 hours Intensive study in religious broadcasting. Prerequisite: Pennission of instructor. RTV-407 Internship in Broadcasling --A, lV, Sp, S11 5-15 hours RTV-408 Independent Study In Broadcasting 1-4 hours Prerequisite: Pennission of instructor. RTV-431 Broadcast l\1anagement-Sp 3 hours Acquaints the student with the concerns facing the managenicnt of a broadcast station including legal requirements of the FCC, personnel management, and implementation of progranuning. Prerequisite: RTV-202 Broadcast Research Systems. Communication Arts COM-110 Fundamentals of Speech-A, \V, Sp 5 hours Usually a prerequisite for other courses in speech, the fundrunental course offers theory and practice in basic speech skills for extemporaneous speaking, discussion, debate, and the use of voice and aclion in oral interpretation of prose and poetry. Students gain extensive training in public speaking as an art. COM-112 Honors Speech-A 5 hours The course will expose the student to and prepare the student for competition in the three general areas of inter-collegiate forensic competition: oral interpretation (prose, poetry, dra– matic-duo) public speaking (persuasion, infomrntive, comn1unkation analysis) and lin1ited preparation events, (in1promptu and extemporaneous speaking). Prerequisite: Audition and pem1ission of instructor. COM-123 Voice and Diction- lV 3 hours Knowledge of voice production, including breathing, projection and articulation, is ap– plied to the vocal needs of the student through class lectures and individually structured practice drills. COM-141 Introduction to Dramatic Art-A 3 hours The course involves study of the history and development of theater: drrunatic literature is considered as a reflection of man and culture during various pericxls, dealing with philoso– phy, religion, and socio-political thought. A brief look at acting skills is also offered. COM-146 Dramatic Participation 1 hour Students who perform in a Con1munications Arts directed play nrny receive one hour of credit to be applied to the quarter imn1ediately following the specified production. Request for credit 1nust be nrnde to the director at the beginning of rehearsals for the prcxluction. (Credit/No Credit), Repeatable up to 4 hours. COM-200 Persuasi't·c Theory-lV 5 hours Methcxls of applying contemporary communication theories on attitudes, involvement, and change are combined with classical positions on the principles and 1nethods of persua– sive communications. Attention is given to the study, analysis, and delivery of persuasive speeches in a free society. Tite student is given background in the rhetorical criticisnt of logical, eniotional, and ethical proofs, Interpersonal communications problems, methcxls, and theories are considered. COM-210 Advanced Public Speaking-lV 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 commmunication situations. 1l1e variables of speaker, message, and audience are considered for pwposes of the major and non-major. COJ\1-222 Research in Con1n1unkations-A 4 hours Pom1s and 1nethcxlology for research and writing in conununication are studied using empirical, historicaJ-critical, and specialized fonnats. 1l1e course is required for majors choos– ing a research project. COJ\f-223 Group Dlscussion-\V 3 hours Group interaction and principlc.s of directing effective groups are studied in an attempt to develop individual understandings of group processes. 1l1e different aims of discussion situations are emphasized. COJ\.1-224 Interpersonal Con1n1unkation-Sp 3 hours Tiie course centers on the nature and function of interpersonal communication as it oper– ates within casual encounters, fmnilies, organizations, and institutions. Implications for per– sonal, social, and professional growth will be considered. COJ\.1-225 Inter\•iewing-lV 3 hours Tiiis course focuses on the study of fundmnental interviewing principles. Instruction and training are offered across a variety of interviewing situations, including infon11ational, employn1ent, m1d persuasive interviews, COM-232 Theories of Mass l\fedia-Sp 5 hours Conten1porary n1ass 1nedia is surveyed with attention to the nature, role, structure, influ– ence, operation, and problems of newspapers, 1nagazincs, radio, and television-journalistic activities. COl\f-240 Stagecraft-A, \V, Sp 1or2 hours 1l1e theories and techniques of designing, building, painting, and lighting stage selling; orgm1ization and operation of prcxluction crews; theories and n1ethcxls of makeup. {Credit/ No Credit). COM-241 Fundainentals of Oral Interpretalion-A 5 hours The study of literature through the medimn of oral perfom1mlCe involves development in anaJysis and pcrfom1ance skills. Interpretation theories and techniques are presented dealing with poetry, prose, and dramatic literature, COM-243 Principles ofAcling-H' 3 hours Study in the principal theories and methods of acting is balanced with practice of stage n1ovemcnt m1d voice. Principles of physical mid en101ional response on stage are taught, along with the characteristics of various dramatic genres. Basic conununication skills for the 1najor and non-major are expanded. COM-245 Forensics/Individual EYents-A, IV, Sp 1to2 hours Students receive individual coaching for participation in intercollegiate speech competi– tion. Areas of competition include oral interpretation, public speaking, and limited prepara– tion events. Prerequisite: pennisslon of inslructor, COl\f-312 Argun1enfalion and Debate-A 5 hours A study of principles and praclices of debate, the course includes an overview of typical questions used in intercollegiate debate as \\'ell as the theory involved in logic.11 preparation and refu!ation ofa case. COl\f-313 Rhetorical Critldsn1- IV 3 hours Used daily to understand symbols in filn1, music, talking or speaking, rhetorical criticisn1 searches for mcm1ingful connections between niessage, context, and speaker. Theory m1d n1ethcxl ofrhetorical criticism are taught as thinking and writing skills.