CLMU-3120 Vocal Literature–Sp 3 hours Survey of literature for the solo voice from the onset of Thoroughbass to the 21st century. Includes major repertoire in Italian, French, English, and German, along with important works in other languages. Analysis of song and aria scores will be complemented by recordings and live performance. Crosslisted with HLMU. (even years) CLMU-3130 Opera and Oratorio Literature–Sp 3 hours Survey of opera and oratorio literature from Monteverdi’s Orfeo and Carissimi’s Jephte to works of the 21st century. Analysis of scores will be complemented by recordings, live performance, libretti studies, and historical background. Crosslisted with HLMU. College Studies (COLL) COLL-0900 Foundations–Fa, Sp 1 hour Foundations is designed to orient students to the Cedarville University learning community, explore academic and life goals, and develop strengths to enhance academic success. The one-credit hour may not be used toward the hours needed for graduation. (Fee: $150) COLL-0930 MK/TCK PATHways to Success–Fa 1 hour This course is designed to help Missionary Kid (MKs) and Third Culture Kid (TCKs) students transition and adapt to expectations of “American” culture and academics while discovering their own potential for proactively managing and excelling in all facets of college life. The class is designed to give each student a successful start with proven cultural adjustment and academic strategies and skills to navigate being the ‘invisible immigrant.’ It will address challenges such as plagiarism, intercultural communication, and cultural intelligence while promoting growth in their spiritual walk. The course is a semester long extension of International-MK-TCK student orientation and sets the foundation for student success, retention, and persistence. This course does not count toward hours for graduation. (Fee:$150) COLL-0950 International GATEways to Success–Fa, Sp 1 hour This course is designed to help international students adapt to college-level learning in the American classroom and to help them transition to the expectations of “American” time while discovering their own potential to proactively manage and excel in all facets of college life. The class is designed to teach proven cultural adjustment and academic strategies, and address challenges such as plagiarism, intercultural communication, and cultural intelligence while promoting growth in their spiritual walk. The course will build on their new student orientation and provide the foundation for student success, retention, and persistence. This one credit hour course does not count toward the hours needed for graduation. (Fee:$300) COLL-1010 MAP 0 hours MAP (academic probation course) — a unique avenue in which to cultivate scholarship and discipline from a holistic approach for students who are struggling academically. The course is designed to help students in the context of relationship and accountability, to enable students to learn within the dynamics of their lives, to bring concrete strategies to the learning process and to develop skills that will translate into other realms of living. (Fee: $200) Communication Studies (COM) COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech–Fa, Sp 3 hours Public speaking and strong verbal communication skills are critical components of many careers. Students learn to inform others about ideas, advocate for a position, work in groups and teams, listen and critique messages, and practice conflict resolution. These skills are imperative to prepare students for an increasingly diverse workforce. COM-1120 Honors Speech–Fa 3 hours Exposes students to and prepares them for competition in the three general areas of intercollegiate forensic competition: oral interpretation (prose, poetry, dramatic-duo), public speaking (persuasion, informative, communication analysis), and limited preparation events (impromptu and extemporaneous speaking). Prerequisites: Audition; permission of instructor. COM-1150 Communication Seminar–Fa, Sp 1 hour A foundational seminar to provide students with a background in the discipline of communication and an orientation to the professional standards of the discipline. COM-2000 Persuasive Theory–Fa 3 hours Methods of applying contemporary communication theories on attitudes, involvement, and change are studied along with classical positions on the principles and methods of attitude change and advocacy. COM-2050 Communication Theory–Fa, Sp 3 hours Introduction and critical assessment of communication theories that underlie interpersonal, group, organization, public, mass media, and cultural studies. COM-2140 Intercultural Communication–Fa, Sp 3 hours Provides the foundations of the way communication functions in intercultural settings with a focus on the way culture affects communication. Students learn to identify cultural differences, understand adaptation processes and learn communication effectiveness in cross-cultural contexts. COM-2200 3 hours Communication in Applied Contexts–Fa, Sp Provides students with an opportunity to develop their speaking skills beyond Fundamentals of Speech, emphasizing the use of technology, professional use of public address, and preparation for upper-level applied and speaking courses. Prerequisite: COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech or COM-1120 Honors Speech. COM-2220 Quantitative Research–Fa 3 hours Students select samples, write surveys, conduct interviews, and administer experiments to discover how communication works in both personal and professional settings. Learning formal methods of inquiry encourages critical thinking, problem solving, good writing, and personal effectiveness. Quantitative research trains students to seek explanations, find answers, and test solutions. COM-2225 Qualitative Research–Sp 3 hours Students conduct interviews, observe interactions, and analyze documents and discourse to understand the cultural and organizational contexts in which they are a part. Qualitative research produces knowledge that promotes effective communication with unique people in particular situations. COM-2300 Voices of Diversity–Fa, Sp 3 hours Examination and critical analysis of the significant contributions and issues related to women, people of color, cultural minority groups, and the differently abled in the development of American cultural history. Cultural, social, and artistic contributions are examined and discussed. Field trips and guest performers/ speakers will be incorporated. COM-2330 3 hours Writing for Communication Professions–Fa This course covers the form and style of writing for internal and external communication, including use of social media and persuasive writing. Coursework includes writing executive summaries, memos, proposals, reports, grants, press releases, and op-eds as part of a semester-long project. Students will also learn to manage communication in email, Twitter, and Facebook. COM-2440 Advanced Forensics–Fa, Sp 1 hour Advanced training for intercollegiate forensic competition. Focus on literary and rhetorical criticism, extemporaneous speaking, and the writing of original oratory. Repeatable up to six hours. 2025–26 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 237 Course Descriptions CLMU-3120 – COM-2440
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