84 Communication 271. Basic Broadcast Announcing (3) Covers basic reading techniques for various types of broadcast programs in radio and TV. Additional work is spent on developing announcing abilities. Both oral and visual recording of student performances are made for class analysis. All students must have permission of instructor to enroll in this class. 272. Radio Production (3) Introduction to major forms of radio production. Analysis of medium's characteristics. Practice in preparing and producing programs. 273. Radio Production Workshop (1) One 3-hour laboratory session weekly participating in WSC Educational FM station recording and broadcast activities. Laboratory hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. (Maximum six hours.) Prerequisite: Commun 272 or permission of the instructor. 275. Television Production (3) Theory and practice of television production. Basic television techniques are introduced and developed. One lecture and one 3-hour lab period a week. Students are required to participate in production of WSC television programs. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students who meet the requirements of the Department. Four hours of newspaper lab experience at the Signpost required of all journalism and public relations majors. Students should register for two hours of credit two consecutive quarters. Students will learn all facets of newspaper reporting, advertising, layout, production and computerized typesetting. Prerequisite courses: Commun 113. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcripts. 305. Approaches to Meaningful Communication (3) Developing interaction techniques and understanding insecurity with interpersonal communication. Prerequisite: Commun 105 or permission of instructor. 307. Oral Interpretation of Children's Literature (3) A concise and informative approach to the principles, techniques and materials for teaching good oral expression through the use of Children's Literature. The course is designed to give teachers, prospective teachers and parents instruction to improve oral communication for home or for school situations. (Recommended for Elementary Teachers.) 312. Advanced Public Speaking (3) Emphasis on persuasive elements, project organization and refinement of speech content and delivery. Prerequisite: Commun 102 or permission of instructor. 313. Advanced Reporting (3) News gathering, writing, interviewing; introduction to interpretive and editorial writing; coverage of public affairs. Prere- quisite: Commun 113. 314. Investigative Reporting (3) Continuation of Communication 313 with emphasis on writing and editing news from assignments and beats; techniques of investigative reporting. Prerequisite: Commun 313. 315. Small Group Communication Theory and Practice (3) Organization and conducting of various types of group discussion. 319. Editorial and Interpretative Writing (3) Problems in editorial and interpretative writing methods, style, policies and ethics. Prerequisite: Commun 313. (Formerly Editorial Writing) 320. Principles of Advertising (4) Theory, practices, and techniques of advertising; management of advertising programs. (Same as Marketing 340.) 321. Advanced Argumentation and Debate (3) Emphasis on ethics, theory, style and techniques of debate. Types of debate, techniques of rhetoric as an art, and acquiring skills in delivery, logic, analysis. 322. Editing Small Publications (3) Content, purpose, and procedures of publications for business, government, and industry; case studies and practical application. (Formerly Editing the Industrial Publication.) 325. Telecommunications Revolution (3) Examination of the convergence of computer and telecommunicationstechnologies and related media technologies. Policy formation and the emergent information society are examined. HU328. Mass Media and Society (3) The place of mass communication media in American society, including ethics and considerations of legal questions. 330. History of Journalism in America (3) Development of newspapers in America from colonial times to present, with emphasis on the great American journalists, their individual contributions to journalism and society. 340. Case Studies in Public Relations (3) In-depth case studies of government, industry and business public relations, with practical application on theoretical PR problems and programs. Prerequisite: Commun 240. Commun 440 is offered as a follow up course. 345. Advanced Manual Communication Techniques (3) A review of the basic signs to help acquaint the student with manual communication techniques; to orient the student to the problems of the deaf and deafness; and to master the advanced skills of sign language with the deaf on the various levels of communication. 350. Business and Professional Speaking (3) Emphasis on types of special occasions and other situation where business and professional people use oral communication. 360. Interpersonal Communication Skills for Dental Hygienists (2) Theory and application of communication principles as they relate to dental hygiene patient-practitioner and interprofessional relationships. Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Dental Hygiene program. 365. Law of Mass Communication (3) Legal issues of importance to print and electronic journalism will be explored. For non-law students. 372. Radio Production Projects (2) Lecture and production experience in forms and techniques of radio production. One lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Required of all student with an emphasis in broadcasting. Prerequisite: Commun 272 or permission of instructor. 373. Broadcast Programs and Audiences (3) Covers the development of various program types, the theoretical considerations made in matching programs to audiences, construction of audience groups, analysis of broadcast ratings, factors which dictate types of programs offered. 374. Writing for the Broadcast Media (3) Provides students with an overview of broadcast writing requirements used in all types of radio and television programming. Limited practical writing experience is provided in each of the major writing areas of broadcast copy. 380. Persuasive Communication (3) Develops increased understanding of the relationship between means and effects, and between persuasion and other forms of influence. Students will examine both oral and written communication.. 407. Advanced Oral Interpretation of Literature (3) Projection of oral reading experience into higher levels of literature for mastery of techniques and practical utilization of talents and experience to public performance. (Formerly Commun 307.) 415. Speech Analysis (3) Projection of student speaking experience and study of great speeches. (Offered alternate years). Prerequisite: Commun 380. 421. Intercollegiate Debate (1) Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events. Course may be repeated for credit six times. 440. Publicity Media and Campaigns (3) A study of techniques in the use of controlled and uncontrolled media in publicity and the nature of material emanating from publicity (or PR) department. Prerequisite: Commun 340. 475. Advanced Television Direction (2) Detailed study and experience in problems related to the direction and introduction of television programs. Design of TV sets and lighting schemes. Students will be given individual responsibility in the preparation of college telecasts. Can be repeated for credit one time. 476. Radio and TV Station Management (3) Extensive analysis of each department within the radio and television station with a view to developing an awareness of problems which may arise in each area and how these problems are coordinated between all members of the station body. 85 English 480. Special Study and Individual Projects (1-3) Work with an assigned faculty member on a project of special interest. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. 485. Teaching Speech in the Secondary Schools (3) Methods and techniques in Speech Education primarily designed for the secondary school teacher. 486. Teaching Journalism in Secondary Schools (3) Designed to acquaint the secondary school Journalism teacher with the problems involved in organizing a staff, gathering material and publishing a newspaper, yearbook, and literary magazine. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of the Communication Department 289 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1 -6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering and will appear on the student transcript. 499. Junior and Senior Seminar (2) Special study and assigned reports supplemented by group critique. Department of English Language and Literature Chairman: Gerald R. Grove Director of Basic English Skills: Merlin G. Cheney Location: Social Science Building, Room 314 Telephone: 626-6251 Professors: Gordon T. Allred, Thomas R. Burton, Lavon B. Carroll, Merlin G. Cheney, Gerald R. Grove, Nikki Hansen, Cecil L. Jorgensen, Robert S. Mikkelsen, Mildred N. Miya, Levi S. Peterson, Can-dadai Seshachari, Neila C. Seshachari, Clarence M. Waterfall, Glen J. Wiese, Floyd J. Woodfield; Assistant Professors: Marshall D. Isaacson, Richard M. Jenson, Scott Loughton, Joel Passey, Douglas M. Spainhower, Joyce B. Williams; Instructors: Donna Cheney, Tamara Fish, June H. Hoffman, Priti Kumar, Michael W. Meyer, Mikel Vause; Instructor Specialist: Barbara J. West. Description The Department of English Language and Literature offers a broad spectrum of language, literature and composition courses. English majors and minors and English teaching majors and minors, in consultation with English Department advisers, can select programs individually designed to satisfy academic requirements. Further, students preparing for careers in law, medicine, business, public relations and government service find departmental courses highly beneficial. In addition, the Department of English has designed several courses essential to the general college student, including programs in college composition, English as a Second Language and Developmental Reading and study skills. Education Training in the English curriculum emphasizes practical preparation for work, improvement of communication skills and the achievement of a liberal education. Students transferring to Weber State College as English majors with most of their junior and senior status completed are required to take three upper division English classes at Weber State. Career Opportunities A Baccalaureate degree in English provides students with a sound foundation for numerous graduate school and professional programs including public school, college and university teaching, preparation for law school, medical school and business management; and training for other public and governmental professional positions. The English Department has communicated and worked closely with business and industry. The importance of English in administrative and supervisory positions is valued greatly and new English programs are planned for early implementation. Related Professions Recent Weber State College graduates in English are employed as law clerks, public relations executives, proof-readers and editors, salespersons, writers, managers, supervisors, secretaries, librarians, military officers, bankers, journalists and administrators. Career Guidance The Department of English informs interested students of opportunities in English-related fields through a career orientation presentation made available by the Department of English secretary. College Composition All four-year students must complete the eight-hour, sequential composition series English 101 and 102. Students with an ACT Test score in English of 18 or above register for Engl 101, College Composition. Students with ACT scores of 10 and below will be placed in Engl 100A and 131 for skill development. Students with English ACT scores of 11 and above will be placed in appropriate English and Reading classes based on their scores.