2008-2009 Academic Catalog

School of Humanities Communication Arts 66 Cedarville University 2008–09 Communication Arts Political Communication The political communication major provides students with a solid foundation to meet the diverse requirements of communication professionals in local, state, and national political contexts. This area of study begins with the fundamentals of political communication, then moves to develop proficiency in speech writing and constituent relations. The coursework is designed to stimulate problem-solving, leadership development, and critical thinking in political contexts. An important part of the curriculum is understanding the nature and implications of diversity in American society to enable students to communicate effectively and responsibly. Course requirements involve 48 semester hours including: Political Communication requirements....................................39 COM-1000 Introduction to Communication Arts........................ 3 COM-2000 Persuasive Theory.................................................. 3 COM-2050 Communication Theory.......................................... 3 COM-2200 Communication in Applied Contexts....................... 2 COM-2220 Research in Communication. ................................. 3 COM-2820 Political Communication......................................... 3 COM-3100 Advanced Public Speaking..................................... 3 COM-3120 Argumentation and Debate..................................... 3 COM-3150 Gender, Politics, and Communication..................... 3 COM-3240 Interpersonal Communication................................. 2 COM-3810 Political Speechwriting............................................ 3 COM-4210 Public Opinion and Polling...................................... 3 COM-4810 Research Pre-Seminar. .......................................... 2 COM-4820 Senior Research Project ........................................ 3 (or COM-4825 Senior Capstone Internship.......................... 3) COM-4830 Research Post Seminar.......................................... 0 Electives selected from the following........................................9 COM-2140 Intercultural Communication. .............................. 3 COM-2300 Voices of Diversity............................................... 3 COM-3220 Visual Communication........................................ 3 COM-4060 Organizational Leadership.................................. 3 COM-4120 Contemporary Rhetoric....................................... 3 COM-4610 Communication Ethics........................................ 2 POLS-2000 Intro to Political Science..................................... 3 POLS-2100 American Political Institutions............................ 3 POLS-3640 Campaigns and Elections.................................. 3 Political Communication Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements. ..........................................................0-5 General Education Requirements................................................49 Political Communication Major Requirements..............................48 Electives.......................................................................................31 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24. Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Political Communication First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.............................................3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.........................................................3 COM-1000 Introduction to Communication Arts.................................3 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.................................................3 COM-2200 Communication in Applied Contexts................................2 ENG-1400 Composition.....................................................................3 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...........................................3 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.........................................3 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..............................1 Biological Science Elective.............................................................3.5 History Elective..................................................................................3 Literature Elective..............................................................................3 Physical Education Activity Elective...................................................1 Total.............................................................................................. 34.5 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature................................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature...............................................3 COM-2000 Persuasive Theory...........................................................3 COM-2050 Communication Theory...................................................3 COM-2220 Research in Communication...........................................3 COM-2820 Political Communication..................................................3 COM-3120 Argumentation and Debate..............................................3 COM-3150 Gender, Politics, and Communication .............................3 Physical Science Elective...............................................................3.5 Quantitative Elective..........................................................................3 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3 Total.............................................................................................. 33.5 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development.................................2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration......................................2 COM-3100 Advanced Public Speaking..............................................3 COM-3240 Interpersonal Communication..........................................2 COM-3810 Political Speechwriting.....................................................3 COM-4210 Public Opinion and Polling...............................................3 COM-4810 Research Pre-Seminar....................................................2 Electives........................................................................................... 13 Total................................................................................................. 30 Fourth year: COM-2300 Voices of Diversity...........................................................3 (or another Humanities elective....................................................3) COM-4820 Senior Research Project..................................................3 (or COM-4825 Senior Capston Internship . ..................................3) COM-4830 Research Post-Seminar...................................................0 Political Communication Electives......................................................6 Electives........................................................................................... 18 Total................................................................................................. 30