1996-1997 Academic Catalog

Arts COM-314 Intercnltural Communication-W,Sp 4 hours A survey of American cultural narratives reveals assumptions that, unconsciously or uncritically affirmed, often cause intercultural misunderstanding. Three models of culture and communication provide paradigms for understanding, managing, and problem– solving the intercultural encounter. COM-315 Women in America-Sp 3 hours Surveys the unique voice that women have spoken with in the U.S. during the 20th century. Students will read works that discuss contemporary issues, which concern women and will analyze them from the perspective of a Christian world-life view. COM-322 Visual Communication-A 4 hours Centers on the analysis of how we, as individuals and societies, shape, communicate, receive, and interpret visual images. Particular emphasis is given to visual and aesthetic the01y as it applies to film and theater. COM-323 Organizational Communication-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 conflict management, negotiation, crisis management, and small group process in the organizational context. COM-324 Interpersonal Communication-Sp 3 hours Centers on the nature and function of interpersonal communication as it operates within casual encounters, families, organizations, and institutions. Implications for personal, social, and professional growth will be considered. COM-325 Interviewing-W 3 hours Focuses on the study of fundamental interviewing principles. Instruction and tr·aining are offered across a variety of interviewing situations, including informational, employment, and persuasive interviews. COM-326 Organizational Negotiation-W 4 hours Focuses on communication and the negotiation process in the organizational context. Includes coverage of selected negotiation theories, selected elements of the negotiation process, and selected negotiation formats (e.g. salary negotiations, budget negotiations, collective bargaining, etc.). COM-331 Communication in the Information Age-Sp 3 hours A survey of the "new media" in electronic communication with an emphasis on the structures of the new media; their use in such areas as politics, education, business, and health care; the resulting changes in co111111unication patterns in society; and the social and ethical issues raised by their use. COM-333 Organizational Training-W 4 homs Effective organizational training programs must be properly planned, implemented, and managed. Focuses on trainer skills essential for training the adult employee in an organizational setting. Techniques and learning resources are presented to aid the trainer in assessing training needs. Prerequisite: COM-323 Organizational Communication. 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. COM-345 Forensics/Individual Events-A,W,Sp 1-2 hours Students receive individual coaching for participation in intercolle– giate speech competition. Areas of competition include oral interpretation, public speaking, and limited preparation events. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. COM-346 Advanced Acting-Sp 3 hours Designed to build upon knowledge and training learned in COM-243 Principles of Acting. Attention will be given to scene study, acting theo1y, and audition principles. (odd years) COM-360 Teaching Speech-A,Sp 2 hours For majors seeking certification in speech, the course involves discussion of methods directly related to the speech discipline. Supplements EDUC-316 Principles of Teaching. COM-361 Teaching Creative Dramatics 3 hours For elementary and secondary education majors seeking certifica– tion in speech. Acquaints students with creative dramatics and educational theatre productions for pre-K through grade 12. Includes role playing, improvisation, storytelling, theatre games, play therapy, pantomime, and drama production. Prerequisite: admission to Education Department and/or major in communication arts. COM-362 Teaching Secondary Drama-W 2 hours For majors seeking certification in speech education. Designed as an elective to meet the needs of students planning to teach second– ary school drama classes and direct school plays and drama competitions. English education students may also be admitted to the course to meet the needs of English teachers who teach and direct secondary drama. Prerequisite: introduction to education block or permission of instructor. COM-365 Clinical Methods in Teaching Speech-A,W,Sp 3 hours Students seeking certification for teaching speech will gain classroom experience. One credit hour equals 20 classroom hours. Department staff members will supervise all assignments. Credit/no credit. COM-406 Organizational Leadership-Sp 3 hours Leadership as a societal role is addressed through analysis of the01y and observation of practitioners. A chronology of method– ological approaches to the study of leadership is presented. Assigned reading and class processing of ideas and theories prepares the student for observation and evaluation of leaders in a variety of disciplines. COM-410 Advanced Argument-A 4 hours Prepares students for intercollegiate debate. Focuses on research and the creation and development of argumentative claims. Class members compete in intercollegiate tournaments. Prerequisite: COM-312 Argumentation and Debate. (Fee: $40) 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-413 Dramatic Literature-Sp 4 hours A study of the historical development of dramatic styles, theory, criticism, and construction. Can be applied to meet English or speech requirements, but not both. 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-Sp 3 hours Journaling life experience, discussing American moral traditions, and performing biblical narratives are the activities by which students realize the ethical basis for communication and the communication basis for ethics. (even years) COM-464 Special Topics-A,W,Sp,Su 3 hours Topics of important interest are examined on an as-needed basis. Repeatable to six credit hours. 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 communication. Repeatable to a total of eight credit hours in the field. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. COM-471 Speech COM-472 Special Topics COM-473 Oral Interpretation COM-475 Drama COM-476 Forensics COM-481 Internship in Communications-A,W,Sp,Su 5-15 hours Students are placed with professional organizations to gain experience in actual career situations. Internships depend upon availability.