216 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities COMM 4150 - Rhetorical Theory and Criticism Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Studies the origins of rhetorical theory in Greece and Rome in the works of Co rax, Isocrates, Plato, Protagoras, Aristotle, Cicero and Quintilian. Tensions between rhetoric and philosophy. Study and application of neo-classical standards of rhetorical criticism. Prerequisite: COMM 3820. COMM 4160 - Contemporary Rhetorical and Communication Theories Credits: (3) Study of contemporary rhetorical and communication theories. Prerequisite: COMM 3000 and COMM 4150 or permission of instructor. COMM 4210 - Intercollegiate Debate Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events. Prerequisite: COMM 2270 or permission of instructor. May be repeated 7 times up to 8 credit hours. However, only 6 credits may be used toward the Communication major. COMM 4400 - Public Relations Media and Campaigns Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Apply communication principles to internal and external publics; research, plan and evaluate social interrelationships; study of the controlled and uncontrolled media and their role in public relations; prepare a major public relations campaign for a selected client. Prerequisite: COMM 3150 and COMM 3400, or permission of instructor. COMM 4440 - Developing and Evaluating Health Communication Campaigns Credits: (3) This course prepares students to understand the planning, implementation, and refinement of communication campaigns that affect individual and group level behavior changes in relation to health care issues. It will thus address public health problems. Throughout the semester, students study, practice, and apply the various stages of a health communication campaign based on real world conditions. The course content will draw from health behavior theory; formative (including pretesting), process, impact, and outcome research; and expert opinion. Prerequisite: COMM 3400 or permission of instructor. COMM 4500 - Topics in Communication Credits: (3) variable title The study and application of Communication in contemporary society is dynamic and ever changing. This course will provide students with opportunities to explore specialized topics in contemporary journalism, electronic mediated communication, human communication studies, and public relations in a seminar format. Prerequisite: COMM 3000 or permission of instructor. May be taken 2 times up to 6 credit hours with different designations. COMM 4750 - Advanced Audio and Video Production Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Capstone course for audio and video production. Emphasis is placed on combining production types to produce longer and more complex programs. Prerequisite: COMM 2200 and COMM 2751. COMM 4760 - Electronic Media Management Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Analysis of complex systems necessary to manage media companies such as radio stations, television stations and cable outlets. Students will develop a master plan for a new media company. Prerequisite: COMM 1500 or permission of instructor. COMM 4800 - Special Study and Individual Projects Credits: (1-3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Work with an assigned faculty member on a project of special interest. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Prerequisite: COMM 3000 and permission of instructor. May be taken 3 times upt to 6 credit hours. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted for the major. COMM 4840 - Teaching Journalism and Advising Student Media in the Secondary School Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Prepares students to be teachers of journalism and advisors of student media in secondary schools. Designed to confront problems involved in organizing a staff, gathering material and publishing a newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine. Prerequisite: COMM 3000 or permission of instructor. COMM 4850 - Teaching Speech and Directing Speech Activities in the Secondary School Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Online] Methods and techniques for teaching speech communication in secondary schools. Techniques and practices for coaching and supervising high school speech activities such as individual events, legislative forum, and debate. Prerequisite: COMM 3000 or permission of instructor. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog