2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities Communication Arts 2007-08 Cedarville University 75 Communication Arts COM-3230 Organizational Communication –Sp 3 hours The study using communication for organizational structure. The course focuses on major organizational theories, topics, and their communicative implications. The role of communication during conflict management, negotiation, crisis management, and small group process in the organizational context. (Fee: $10) COM-3240 Interpersonal Communication –Sp 2 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-3250 Interviewing –Fa,Sp 3 hours Focuses on the study of fundamental interviewing principles. Instruction and training are offered across a variety of interviewing situations, including informational, employment, and persuasive interviews. COM-3260 Organizational Negotiation –Sp 3 hours Focus on communication and the negotiation process in the organizational context, coverage of negotiation theories, elements of the negotiation process, and negotiation formats (e.g., salary negotiations, budget negotiations, collective bargaining, etc.). COM-3330 Organizational Training –Fa 3 hours 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-3230 Organizational Communication or permission of instructor. COM-3450 Forensics/Individual Events –Fa,Sp 1 hour Students receive individual coaching for participation in intercollegiate speech competition. Areas of competition include oral interpretation, public speaking, and limited preparation events. Prerequisite : permission of instructor . COM-3451 Debate Practicum –Fa,Sp 1 hour Students receive individual coaching for participation in intercollegiate debate competition. Prerequisite : permission of instructor . Credit/no credit; repeatable up to six times. COM-3500 Storytelling –Sp 1 hour The history, development, and usage of storytelling is presented in a format where the student participates in developing skills as a teller. Students are assisted in developing their own style and method for presenting stories. Open to all majors. COM-3650 2 hours Clinical Methods in Teaching Speech –Fa,Sp 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-3710 Communication and Cultural Literacy –Sp 3 hours Course content organized around a survey of American history with emphasis on the impact of religious beliefs and social forces on the formation of American social practice. Students are encouraged to critically consider and consciously embrace cultural anchors that guide ethical and effective cross-cultural communication. COM-3790 Cultural Immersion Clinic –Fa, Sp, Su 3 hours Encourages personal development toward intercultural sensitivity and adaptation. Requires regular contact with faculty monitoring immersion experience. P rerequisite : COM-2140 Intercultural Communication, SOC-2300 Principles of Sociology, or PYCH-1800 Cross-Cultural Psychology. (Fee $100) COM-3810 Political Speechwriting –Sp 3 hours This course focuses on the skills necessary to research for and effectively write a variety of political messages. Students will practice using the skills necessary for effective political communication in political speechwriting exercises. Theory that enriches the understanding of political messages will be presented and applied. Prerequisite : COM-3100 Advanced Public Speaking. COM-3840 Media Analysis –Sp 3 hours Overviews the study and application of theories that analyze and critique news, and film media. Theories of media criticism will be presented, along with a Christian view. Students will produce critiques of media using the theories presented and integrating a Christian worldview into their analysis. COM-4060 Organizational Leadership –Fa,Sp 3 hours Leadership as a societal role is addressed through analysis of theory and observation of practitioners. A chronology of methodological approaches to the study of leadership is presented. Students observe and evaluate leaders in a variety of disciplines. COM-4100 Advanced Argument –Sp 2 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-3120 Argumentation and Debate . COM-4110 History of Public Address –Fa 3 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-4120 Contemporary Rhetoric –Sp 3 hours A survey of rhetorical theory that has developed since WWII. Selected representative, contemporary rhetorical theories will be studied and applied to US political communication. Seeks to integrate the study of political messages and the current political culture. Prerequisite: COM-4110 History of Public Address or permission of instructor. Up-to-date facilities provide students with the equipment to learn and to gain hands-on experience.