106 107 • Journalism Concentration (33 credit hours) Required Courses (22 credit hours) Comm 2350 Communication Graphics (3) Comm 2890 Coop Work Experience w/Signpost (2) Comm 3130 News Reporting and Writing (3) Comm 3220 Editing (3) Comm 3650 Law of Mass Communication (3) Comm 3740 Writing for Audio & Video (3) Comm 4840 Teaching Journalism & Advising Student Media in the Secondary School (3) Comm 4990 Senior Seminar (2) Electives (11 credit hours) Select 11 credit hours of electives from the following with approval from the department's communication education advisor for the Journalism concentration. Comm 2720 Comm 2750 Comm 3050 Comm DV3080 Comm 3550 Comm 3810 Comm 3850 Engl 2100 Engl 3210 Engl 3270 Philo 1150 PolSc DV3630 PolSc 4600 Audio Production & Performance (3) In-Studio Video Production & Performance (3) Theory & Literature of Interpersonal Communication (3) Intercultural Communication (3) Organizational Communication (3) Persuasive Communication (3) Advertising (3) Technical Writing (3) Advanced College Writing (3) Magazine Article Writing (3) Critical Thinking (3) Political Behavior (3) Legislative Process (3) COMMUNICATIONS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in General Honors and complete at least 9 hours of General Honors courses (see the Honors Program). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for the Communication departmental major (45 credit hours), of which at least 12 hours must be departmental Honors courses (with at least 9 credit hours of upper division departmental Honors courses). A student may receive Communication Honors credit in the following courses:* Comm 1010 Intro to Communication Studies (1) Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) Comm HU1050 Intro to Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) Comm 1120 Intro to Mass Communication (3) Comm 2200 Argumentation & Debate (3) Comm HU2280 Mass Media and Society (3) Comm 3050 Theory and Literature of Interpersonal Communication (3) Comm 3070 Performance Studies (3) Comm DV3080 Intercultural Communication (3) Comm SI3150 Communication Research Methods (3) Comm 3220 Editing (3) Comm 3550 Organizational Communication (3) Comm 3650 Law of Mass Communication (3) Comm 3810 Persuasive Communication (3) Comm 4150 Classical Rhetorical Theory & Criticism (3) Comm 4160 Contemporary Rhetoric & Communication Theory (3) In addition, take Comm 4990 in partial fulfillment of the Honors Senior Project requirement. * A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Honors Program.) Communication » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in all courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 21 credit hours. Course Requirements for Minor or BIS Concentration Communication Courses Required (9 credit hours) Select three of the four following courses Principles of Public Speaking (3) Intro to Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) Intro to Mass Communication (3) Media writing (3) Electives (12 credit hours including 9 upper division) Select 12 credit hours in consultation with and approved by your department advisor, 9 of which must be upper division. Comm HU1020 Comm HU1050 Comm 1120 Comm 1130 COMMUNICATION TEACHING MAJOR » Program Prerequisite: Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » Minor: Required. » 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 of 3.00 (required for admission to the Teacher Education program). » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation ~ a minimum of 45 of these are required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - a minimum of 21 of these is required within the major. Advisement Communication students are required to meet with a faculty advisor at least annually for course and program advisement. Teaching majors are encouraged to also consult with advisors in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (see page 18). Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). General Education Refer to pages 36-41 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for this major will also fulfill general education requirements: Comm HU1050 and Comm HU2280. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Communication Courses Required (12 credit hours) Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) Comm HU1050 Intro to Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) Comm 1120 Intro to Mass Communication or Comm HU2280 Mass Media & Society (3) Comm 1130 Media Writing (3) CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS The State of Utah endorses secondary teachers in two areas of Communication: Speech and Journalism. Accordingly, the Communication Teaching Major is divided into two concentrations: Communication Studies (Speech) and Journalism. All Communication Teaching Majors must complete one of these two concentrations: • Communication Studies Concentration (33 credit hours) Courses Required (27 credit hours) Comm 1010 Intro to Communication Studies (1) Comm 2200 Argumentation & Debate (3) Comm 3050 Theory & Literature of Interpersonal Communication (3) Comm 3060 Listening Theory (3) Comm 3070 Performance Studies (3) Comm 3120 Advanced Public Speaking (3) Comm 3810 Persuasive Communication (3) Comm 4150 Classical Rhetorical Theory & Criticism (3) Comm 4850 Teaching Speech & Directing Speech Activities in the Secondary School (3) Comm 4990 Senior Seminar (2) Electives (6 credit hours) Select 6 credit hours of electives from the following with approval from the department's communication education advisor for the Communication Studies concentration. Comm DV3080 Intercultural Communication (3) Comm 3100 Small Group Communication Theory and Application (3) Comm SI3150 Communication Research Methods (3) Comm 3550 Organizational Communication (3) Comm 3650 Law of Mass Communication (3) Comm 4160 Contemporary Rhetoric & Communication Theories (3) Philo 1150 Critical Thinking (3) PolSc 4600 Legislative Process (3) Soclgy SI3600 Social Statistics (3) • Journalism Concentration (33 credit hours) Required Courses (22 credit hours) Comm 2350 Communication Graphics (3) Comm 2890 Coop Work Experience w/Signpost (2) Comm 3130 News Reporting and Writing (3) Comm 3220 Editing (3) Comm 3650 Law of Mass Communication (3) Comm 3740 Writing for Audio & Video (3) Comm 4840 Teaching Journalism & Advising Student Media in the Secondary School (3) Comm 4990 Senior Seminar (2) Electives (11 credit hours) Select 11 credit hours of electives from the following with approval from the department's communication education advisor for the journalism concentration. Comm 2720 Audio Production & Performance (3) Comm 2750 In-Studio Video Production & Performance (3) Comm 3050 Theory and Literature of Interpersonal Communication (3) Comm DV3080 Intercultural Communication (3) Comm 3550 Organizational Communication (3) Comm 3810 Persuasive Communication (3) Comm 3850 Advertising (3) Engl 2100 Engl 3210 Engl 3270 Philo 1150 PolSc DV3630 PolSc 4600 Technical Writing (3) Advanced College Writing (3) Magazine Article Writing (3) Critical Thinking (3) Political Behavior (3) Legislative Process (3) COMMUNICATION COURSES - COMM Comm 1010. Introduction to Communication Studies (1) A survey of historical and contemporary dimensions of human communication studies. Possible topics include: rhetorical theory and practice; interpersonal, small group and intercultural communication; gender studies; organizational communication; and critical cultural studies. Comm HU1020. Principles of Public Speaking (3) Introduces theories and principles of effective speaking with emphasis on: audience analysis and adaptation, listening, organization, content development, use of language, and extemporaneous delivery. Designed to improve the student's ability to research, organize, develop and make presentations. Comm 1040. Convocations (1) Features distinguished speakers and artists in broad fields of humanities, sciences, technology, education, national and world affairs, and specialized artists in the fine arts from specialties such as music, theatre, interpretation, ballet and art. May be repeated for maximum of six credits. Comm HU1050. Introduction to Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (3) Explores the dynamics of verbal and nonverbal communication in personal relationships and small groups. The emphasis is on practical application of course content to enhance interpersonal relationships and to achieve competence as group members. Comm HU1115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, music, and other Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Cross listed in Art, Engl, ForLng, LibSci, & Theatr. Comm 1120. Introduction to Mass Communication (3) Examines mass media development and impact upon society. Considers newspapers, magazines, film, radio, TV and multimedia. The role of media in providing information, opinion, entertainment and advertising support are considered along with the social political-economic controls which affect the media. (Also available via correspondence.) Comm 1130. Media Writing (3) Beginning instruction in information-gathering techniques and media writing styles that inform, entertain and/or persuade. Approach recognizes that new technology is blurring the distinctions among various media and that writers must have a broad base of knowledge and skills. Prerequisite: Proficiency in word processing. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GEN ED mmtUpWAW- FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science A Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT CDGT ENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts* Humanities COMM- ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business * Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social A Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State U n i 2002-2003 CATALOG V E R S I T Y Weber State U n i 2002-2003 CATALOG V E R S I T Y