2001-2002 Academic Catalog

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. COM-230 Voices of Diversity-A,Sp 4 hours An examination and critical analysis of the significant contributions of, and issues related to, women, people of color, cultural minority groups, and the differently abled in the development of American cultural histoty. Cultural, social and artistic contributions are examined and discussed, and may include works from theatre, film, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays, and the visual arts. Field trips and guest performers/speakers will be incorporated, dependent upon availability. Prerequisite: Major/or Middle School or Adolescent and Young Adult Teacher Licensure, Com Arts, orpennissio11 ofinstruc– tor. COM-241 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation-A 5 hours See course description for THTR-241 Fundamentals of Oral Interpretation. COM-243 Principles of Acting-W 3 hours See course description for THTR-243 Principles of Acting. COM-244 Advanced Forensics 3 hours Advanced training for intercollegiate forensic competition. Focuses on literary and rhetorical criticism, extemporaneous speaking, and the writing of original oratmy. Repeatable to six hours. COM-310 Advanced Public Speaking-W,Sp 5 hours Emphasizes the creative, logical, and audience-centered thinking needed for excellent public address. Students exhibit logical communi– cation skills through writing and speaking assignments. Prerequisite: COM-220 Co11111111nication in Applied Contexts. COM-312 Argumentation and Debate--A 5 hours Study of principles and practices of debate. Course includes an overview of typical questions used in intercollegiate debate as well as the theoty involved in logical preparation and refutation of a case. (Fee: $20) COM-313 Rhetorical Criticism-Sp 3 hours To understand symbols in film, music, talking, or speaking, rhetorical criticism searches for meaningful connections between message, context, and speaker. Theory and method of rhetorical criticism are taught as thinking and writing skills. COM-314 Intercultural Communication-W,Sp 4 hours Survey of American cultural narratives reveals assumptions that, unconsciously or uncritically affirmed, often cause intercultural misunderstanding. Three models ofculture and communication provide paradigms for understanding, managing, and problem-solving the intercultural encounter. Dr. David Robey directs theatrical productions and advises senior recitalists. COM-315 Women in America-Sp 3 hours Surveys the unique voice ofwomen in the U.S. during the 20th century. Students will read works that discuss contemporary issues concerning women and will analyze them from the perspective of a Christian world-life view. COM-322 Visual Communication-A,W 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 themy as it applies to film, television, advertising, and theatre. COM-323 Organizational Communication-Sp 3 hours 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 ofcommunication 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,Sp 3 hours Focuses on the study of fundamental interviewing principles. Insh11ction and training 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 ofselected negotiation theories, selected elements of the negotiation process, and selected negotiation formats (e.g. salaty negotiations, budget negotiations, collective bargaining, etc.). COM-331 Communication in the Information Age--Sp 3 hours Survey of the "new media" in elech·onic 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 communication patterns in society; and the social and ethical issues raised by their use. COM-333 Organizational Training-W 4 hours 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 Co1111111111icatio11 or permission ofinstructor. 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 mclude oral interpretation, public speaking, and limited preparation events. Prerequisite: permission ofinstructor. 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 ofTeaching. 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 staffmembers will supervise all assignments. Credit/no credit. COM-406 Organizational Leadership-Sp 3 hours Leadership as a societal role is addressed through analysis of theory and observation of practitioners. A chronology ofmethodological 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 Arg11111e11tatio11 andDebate. (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 ofrhetoric 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.