102 Arts and Humanities Dr. June K. Phillips, Dean I he College of Arts and Humanities offers comprehensive programs encompassing the visual and performing arts, languages, literature, and communications. The programs of the College are designed to help students gain a thorough understanding of their cultural and aesthetic heritage and to prepare them for employment opportunities that will take advantage of the special skills developed through rigorous study of the humanities. The educational and cultural programs of the departments are available to both major and non-major students. The curriculum of the College of Arts and Humanities is enriched by special lectures, exhibitions, dramatic and musical productions. Many nationally known artists perform each year before audiences drawn from the campus and the community. Associate Dean: Catherine Zublin Location: Val A. Browning Center, Room 412 Telephone Contact: Laurell Martinez 801-626-6424 Department/Area Listing Communication 103 English Language & Literature 110 English as a Second Language (ESL) 118 Foreign Languages & Literature 120 Performing Arts 125 Dance 125 Music 129 Theatre 139 Visual Arts 144 Department Chairs (area code 801) Communication: Mr. Ty Sanders 626-6426 English Language and Literature: Dr. Gary Dohrer 626-6251 Foreign Languages & Literature: Dr. Tony Spanos 626-6183 Performing Arts: Dr. Michael Palumbo 626-6437 Visual Arts: Mr. James Jacobs 626-6455 Degrees Offered Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs are offered in the following areas: 'Communication 'English 'Foreign Language 'Teaching majors are also available. Musical Theatre Theatre Arts Visual Arts Bachelor of Arts degree program offered in: Music Dance Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program offered in: Visual Arts Bachelor of Music degree program and Bachelor of Music Education composite teaching degree program Minors are offered in: Communication Music Dance Photography English Professional and Technical Writing Foreign Language Theate Arts Visual Arts Teaching minors are also available. The College of Arts and Humanities works closely with the College of Education in preparing students for teaching majors and minors and composite teaching majors. Students should consult departmental listings in the College of Arts and Humanities and in the College of Education for specific requirements for teaching majors and minors. WEBER STUDIES: An Interdisciplinary Humanities Journal ISSN: 0891-8899 Editor: Mr. Brad Roghaar Location: Library, Room 228 Telephone: 801-626-6473 Instituted in 1984, this interdisciplinary humanities journal is published tri-quarterly in January, May, and September under the auspices of the College of Arts and Humanities. Indexed in leading indexes in the humanities and social sciences, the journal has a nationally reputed editorial board. Annual subscription rates: $10.00 individuals; $20.00 institutions; $7.00 single back issues. DEPARTMENT Communication Chair: Mr. Ty Sanders Location: B3-326 Telephone Contact: Department Secretary 801-626-6426 Professors: Richard Halley; Associate Professors: KathyJ. Edwards, Sheree Josephson, Joel Passey, Randolph Scott; Assistant Professors: Rebecca Johns, Richard W. Sline; Instructor Specialists: Allison Hess, Ty Sanders; Instructors: Leslye Evans-Lane, Colleen Garside, Eric Mueller I he chief mission of the Department is to meet the educational needs of Weber State University students in general and Department of Communication majors, minors, and Bachelor of Integrated Studies students in particular. In addition to a primary commitment to quality undergraduate education, the Department is committed to ensuring an environment that is conducive to university, professional and community service, research, scholarship, artistic expression, and other professional pursuits. General education courses serve to provide all students with knowledge, understanding and skills in human communication deemed important and appropriate by the Department, the College of Arts and Humanities, the University, prospective employers, and our society. The curriculum for the major is designed to provide a liberal arts-based study of human communication combined with a course of study which prepares graduates for entry-level employment in Communication and Communication-related vocations. The major also serves to prepare students for graduate study in Communication and related disciplines. The Department is committed to enhancing student learning through required internships and through co-curricular opportunities afforded by our student- operated newspaper, the Signpost, our student-operated radio station, KWCR-FM, and by our nationally prominent intercollegiate forensics program. Communication majors may select one of four concentrations: Communication Studies, Electronic Media, Journalism or Public Relations. A Communication Teaching Major with concentrations in either Communication Studies or Journalism also is available. Depending upon future plans, individual needs and preferences, students may earn the Communication major as either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. The Communication minor and the Bachelor of Integrated Studies Concentration in Communication (BIS) are designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills in Communication that complement the student's major or other concentrations of study. These curricula, characterized by flexible upper division coursework after completion of a required core, also are designed to complement the student's overall program of study and to be compatible with the student's career goals. In addition to emphasizing knowledge, understanding and demonstrated competence in the skills of human communication, curricular and co-curricular programs emphasize the development of character in our students. Accordingly, Department faculty discourage symbolic expression which demeans and degrades other human beings and encourage symbolic expression which celebrates the fundamental dignity of all human beings. Obsolete Credit Credit earned more than ten (10) years earlier than the proposed date of graduation will not be accepted for the major, minor or BIS concentration in Communication unless validated through a challenge examination or department chair approval. 103 Cocurricular and Extracurricular Activities Scholarships Activity scholarships are available to WSU forensics competitors and to Signpost and KWCR-FM staff members. Contact the department office at 626-6426 for more information. Professional and/or Honorary Organizations Communication students are encouraged to join one or more of the professional and/or honorary organizations affiliated with the department. Memberships in these organizations provide students with opportunities to meet and network with Communication professionals, learn about employment opportunities in the field of Communication, and participate in practical experiences relevant to future employment. See the faculty advisor for each organization for more information: Organization— Relevant Communication Emphasis Advisor Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha— Forensics, Communication Studies Eric Mueller International Association of Business Comm— Public Relations Allison Hess National Broadcasting Society/AERho— Electronic Media Ty Sanders Society of Professional Journalists- Journalism Sheree Josephson Forensics Participation in intercollegiate forensic activities is conducted in conjunction with the instructional program in debate, public speaking, and oral interpretation of literature. Students take active part in regional and national forensic meets under the direction of the debate coach. High School Speech and Debate Contests The Department of Communication hosts the annual Weber State Leland H. Monson High School Debate and Individual Events Tournaments each year. Now in their seventh decade, these tournaments attract hundreds of competitors from Utah and neighboring states. A generous grant from the Keystone Foundation supports speaker awards for outstanding students. Signpost Journalism students have the opportunity to work on the Weber State student newspaper, Signpost. Weber State Broadcasters Students interested in radio and television broadcast operation have an opportunity to prepare and present "live" broadcast programs over KWCR-FM, the Weber State radio station. Communication Major (Bachelor of Arts Degree Recommended) » Program Prerequisite: Be admitted as a major (see Admission Requirements on the next page). » Minor: Required. A student may not receive both a major and a minor in the Department of Communication. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an overall GPA for all courses of 2.00 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation ~ a minimum of 45 of these must be Communication courses. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) - a minimum of 21 of these is required within the major. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Sciences CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY ■iWI BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Wllllllllllllllilifii :: Bwnwmlmpus ^:: W E B E R State Univ 2002-2003 Catalog E r s i t y Weber State University 2002-2003 Catalog