Communication Communication General Information Young Adult Literature. Engl 331 (3). Shakespeare. One of the following: Engl 368 (5) or 369 (5). American Literature. One of the following: Engl 451 (3), 452 (3), 453 (3), 454 (3), 455 (3). British Literature. One of the following: Engl 461 (5), 462 (5), 463 (5), 464 (5), 465 (5), 466 (5). Recommended Course: Engl 373 (3). Electives: Engl 235 (2), HL275 (3), 326 (3), 327 (3), 335 (3), 337 (3), 350 (3), 355 (3), 358 (3), 360 (3), 367 (3), 370 (3), 372 (3), 374 (5), 380 (3), 382 (3), 388 (3), 475 (3), 483 (2-5), 492 (1-6), 499 (2). PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION TEACHING MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: WSU Core Requirements (see index). General Education Requirements (see index). A grade of C or better in major courses. A minor is required. Teaching majors must have a 2.75 overall GPA. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). • Meet Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. Specific Requirements: • A minimum of 60 credit hours required for the teaching major. • Communication classes required (17 credit hours): Commun HU105 (3), 111 (3), 112 (3) or HU228 (3), 113 (5), 214 (3). Emphasis Requirements: Oral Communication (43 credit hours): • Communication 106 (3), 107 (4), 220 (4), 221 (2), 305 (3), 312 (3) or 350 (3), 380 (3), 415 (5), 485 (3), 499 (2). • Select 11 credit hours of electives from the following in consultation with the department's communication education adviser: Commun 170 (3), 215 (3), 325 (3), 365 (5); Engl 321 (3), 327 (3); Philo 112 (5); Polsci 363 (3); Soclgy 360 (4). Journalism (43 credit hours): • Communication 235 (3), 289 (4), 313 (3), 319 (3), 322 (3), 365 (5), 374 (3), 486 (3), 499 (2). • Select 14 credit hours of electives from the following in consultation with the department's communication education adviser: Commun 106 (3), 170 (3), 305 (3), 312 (3), 325 (3), 380 (3), 385 (3); Engl 321 (3), 327 (3); Philo 112 (5); Polsci 363 (3), 412 (4), 360 (4). PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. Fulfill requirements for the Communication departmental major (60 credit hours). Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a Communication major take at least 18 hours of departmental Honors courses, half of which must be upper division work. • Take Commun 499 in fulfillment of the Honors Senior Project requirement. • A student may receive Communication Honors credit in the following courses: Commun HU102, HU105, 112, 170, 220, 240, 307, 321, 322, 380, and 415. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION MINOR OR BIS CONCENTRATION General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • A minimum of 28 credit hours for a Communication departmental minor. • Required courses: Four of the five following courses: Commun HU102 (3), HU105 (3), 106 (3), 112 (3), 113 (5). • Select at least nine hours of upper division coursework in consultation with a department adviser. PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. • Meet Teacher Education admission and certification requirements. Emphasis Requirements: Oral Communication: • A minimum of 30 credit hours for Communication teaching minor. • Required courses: Commun HU105 (3), 107 (4), 111 (3), 220 (4), 221 (2), 380 (3), 415 (5), 485 (3). • Recommended electives: Commun 106 (3), 214 (3), 215 (3), 305 (3), 312 (3), 499 (2). Journalism Emphasis: • Required courses: Commun 113 (5), HU228 (3), 289 (1), 313 (3), 322 (3), 365 (5), 486 (3), 499 (2). • Recommended electives: Commun HU 105 (3), 106(3), 319 (3), 374 (3). EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PROGRAM 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. Speech Contests Outstanding students participate in the following contest: The James N. Luvaris Extempore Speaking Contest for Junior and Senior students. Recognition is given in the form of financial awards. High School Forensic Contest The Department of Communication is host to the annual Weber State Leland H. Monson High School Forensic Tournament held in February of each year. The tournament is in its 55th year. Over 1400 students from Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming participate. 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 COURSES-COMMUN HU102. Principles of Public Speaking (3) Su,A,W,S Theory and principles of effective speaking with emphasis on: audience analysis and adaptation, organization, content and development, use of language, and extemporaneous delivery. Designed to improve the student's ability to research, organize, develop, and deliver speeches presented in a public forum for a specific purpose. 104. Convocations (1) A, W, S 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. HU105. Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3) Su, A, W, S Examines the dynamics of verbal and nonverbal communication in personal relationships within contexts such as friendships, the family, and the workplace. The emphasis is on practical application of course content to enhance interpersonal relationships. 106. Listening (3) Su, A, W, S Theory of and practice in listening in both public and interpersonal contexts. Should help increase student capacity to understand, retain, and recall information received aurally. Prerequisite: Commun HU105. 107. Introduction to Performance Studies (4) A, W An examination of aesthetic texts through performance featuring the view of literature (text) as communicative event and textual meaning as response in readers and audience. A primary emphasis will be placed on the close interrelationship between performative choices and literary (textual) understanding. 111. Introduction to Discussion and Parliamentary Law (3) A Theory and practical application of the discussion methods used in committees, informal groups, and business conferences; principles and practices in the use of parliamentary procedure. 112. Introduction to Mass Communication (3) Su, A, W, S Survey of mass communication disciplines, including newspapers, television, advertising, and public relations. Guest lecturers. (Also available via correspondence.) 113. Basic Reporting (5) Su,A, W,S Basic instruction in news judgment, news sources, news gathering, and writing techniques, with special emphasis on style, copy preparation and accuracy. Prerequisite: Ability to type proficiently. 170. Introduction to Broadcasting (3) A Open to all students, lecture material covers the development of broadcasting, history, economy, and social impact. Limited laboratory experience. Laboratory assignments in radio and television. 211. Phonetics (2) Basic speech for improvement of English diction or for foreign language or dialect studies. 214. Small Group Communication Theory and Practice (3) A Organization and conducting of various types of group discussion. Student Services Interdisc Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 90 91 Continuing Education