1990-1991 Academic Catalog

RTV-402 Seminar in Religious Broadcasting- W 3 hours Intensive study in religious broadcasting. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. RTV-407 Internship in Broadcasting--A, W, Sp, Su 5-15 hours RTV-408 Independent Study in Broadcasting 1-4 hours Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. RTV-431 Broadcast Management-Sp 3 hours Acquaints the student with the concerns facing the management of a broadcast station including legal requirements of the FCC, personnel management, and implementation of programming. Prerequisite: RTV-301 Broadcast Research Systems. co1mnmn1caltion Arts COM-110 Fundamentals of Speech-A, W, Sp 5 hours Usually a prerequisite for other courses in speech, the fundamental course offers theory and practice in basic speech skills for extemporaneous speaking, and the use of voice and delivery 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 intercollegiate forensic competition: oral interpretation (prose, poetry, dra– matic-duo), public speaking (persuasion, informative, communication analysis), and limited preparation events (impromptu and extemporaneous speaking). Prerequisite: Audition and permission of instructor. COM-123 Voice and Diction- W 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-Sp 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 periods, dealing with philosophy, 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 Communications Arts directed play may receive one hour of credit to be applied to the quarter immediately following the specified production. Request for credit must be made to the director at the beginning of rehearsals for the production. (Credit/No Credit). Repeatable up to 4 hours. COM-200 Persuasive Theory-W 5 hours Methods of applying contemporary communication theories on attitudes, involvement, and change are combined with classical positions on the principles and methods of persuasive communications. Attention 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, methods, and theo– ries are considered. COM-205 Philosophy ofCommunication-W 3 hours An introduction and critical assessment of the theories which underlie interpersonal, group, organizational and mass communication practice and research. COM-222 Research in Communications-A 4 hours Forms and methodology for research and writing in communication are studied using empirical, historical-critical, and specialized formats. The course is required for majors choos– ing 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 processes. The different aims of discussion situ– ations are emphasized. COM-232 Theories ofMass Media-Sp 5 hours Contemporary mass media is surveyed with attention to the nature, role, structure, influ– ence, operation, and problems of newspapers, magazines, radio, and television-journalistic activities. 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. (Credit/No Credit). COM-241 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation-A 5 hours The study of literature through the medium of oral performance involves development in analysis and performance skills. Interpretation theories and techniques are presented dealing with poetry, prose, and dramatic literature. COM-243 Principles ofActing- W 3 hours Study in the principal 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. COM-310 Advanced Public Speaking-W, Sp 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. The variables of speaker, message, and audience are considered for purposes of the major and non-major. COM-312 Argumentation and Debate-A, W 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-W 3 hours Used daily to understand symbols in film, music, talking or speaking, rhetorical criticism searches for meaningful connections between message, context, and speaker. Theory and method ofrhetorical criticism are taught as thinking and writing skills. COM-314 Intercultural Communication-Sp 4 hours Unstated and often unconscious assumptions frequently determine opportunities and ob– stacles in communication. By featuring cultural values, this course encourages students to develop intercultural understandings, attitudes, and performance skills. COM-323 Organizational Communication - Sp 3 hours A study of the usage of communication for the organizational structure. The course fo– cuses on major organizational theories, topics, and their communicative implications. In addition, the course focuses on the role of communication during interviews, conflict man– agement, negotiation, crisis management, and small group process in the organizational context.