106 107 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 Sc Debate (3) Comm 3050 Theory Sc 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 Sc Criticism (3) Comm 4850 Teaching Speech Sc 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 3150 Communication Research Methods (3) Comm 3550 Organizational Communication (3) Comm 3650 Law of Mass Communication (3) Comm 4160 Contemporary Rhetoric Sc 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 3220 Editing (3) Comm 3650 Law of Mass Communication (3) Comm 3740 Writing for Audio Sc Video (3) Comm 4840 Teaching Journalism Sc 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 Sc Performance (3) Comm 2750 In-Studio Video Production Sc Performance (3) Comm 3050 Theory Sc 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 Technical Writing (3) Engl 3210 Advanced College Writing (3) Engl 3270 Magazine Article Writing (3) Philo 1150 Critical Thinking (3) PolSc DV3630 Political Behavior (3) PolSc 4600 Legislative Process (3) COMMUNICATIONS IL HONORS » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in General Honors and complete at least 9 hours of General Honors courses (see 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 Sc Small Group Communication (3) Comm 1120 Intro to Mass Communication (3) Comm 2200 Argumentation Sc 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 3150 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 Sc Criticism (3) Comm 4160 Contemporary Rhetoric Sc 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 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 Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) Intro to Interpersonal Sc Small Group Communication (3) Intro to Mass Communication (3) Media writing (3) Comm HU1050 Comm 1120 Comm 1130 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. COMMUNICATION » Grade Requirements: A grade of C or better in minor courses. » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 22 credit hours. Students who select the Communication Teaching Minor must satisfy the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Course Requirements for Minor • Communication Studies Concentration Communication Courses Required (16 credit hours) Comm 1010 Intro to Communication Studies (1) Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) Comm HU1050 Intro to Interpersonal Sc Small Group Communication (3) Comm 2200 Argumentation Sc Debate (3) Comm 3810 Persuasive Communication (3) Comm 4850 Teaching Speech Sc Directing Speech Activities in the Secondary School (3) Recommended Electives (6 credit hours) Select 6 credit hours from the following in consultation with and approved by the department's communication education advisor for the Communication Studies concentration. Comm 3060 Listening Theory (3) Comm 3070 Performance Studies (3) Comm 3120 Advanced Public Speaking (3) Comm 4150 Classical Rhetorical Theory Sc Criticism (3) Comm 4990 Senior Seminar (2) • Journalism Concentration Communication Courses Required (16 credit hours) Comm 1130 Media Writing (3) Comm 1120 Intro to Mass Communication (3) or Comm HU2280 Mass Media Sc Society (3) Comm 2890 Coop Work Experience w/Signpost (1) Comm 3130 News Reporting Sc Writing (3) Comm 3650 Law of Mass Communication (3) Comm 4840 Teaching Journalism Sc Advising Student Media in the Secondary School (3) Recommended Electives (6 credit hours) Select 6 credit hours from the following in consultation with and approved by the department's communication education advisor for the Journalism concentration. Comm HU1050 Intro to Interpersonal Sc Small Group Communication (3) Comm 2350 Communication Graphics (3) Comm 3220 Editing (3) Comm 3780 Broadcast News Writing Sc Production (3) Comm 4130 In-depth Sc Investigative Journalism (3) COMMUNICATION COURSES 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 HUH 15. 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 Sc 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. Comm 2200. Argumentation and Debate (3) An examination of the theory and practice of argumentation with emphasis on parliamentary and policy debate formats. Emphasis also placed on making claims and inferences, research and the use of evidence, cross-examination, case construction, rebuttals and style of presentation. Comm 2210. Intercollegiate Debate (1) Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events. Course may be repeated for credit four times. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required. Comm HU2280. Mass Media and Society (3) Media literacy course which examines the non-legal, but ethical and social problems of mass media. Discusses current media issues and explores constructive steps to improve media relationships. (Also available via correspondence). Comm 2350. Communication Graphics (3) An introduction into the design of communication projects with special emphasis on creative typography, paper, computer-assisted layout and design as well as publication techniques. Working familiarity with desktop publishing required. Prerequisite: Comm 1130. Comm 2720. Audio Production Sc Performance (3) An introductory course in audio production and performance. Training in audio console operation, use of recorders and microphones, and audio editing. Class includes basic announcing and formatting for radio stations. Course emphasizes hands-on projects. Comm 2730. Radio Production Workshop (1) Students meet once a week and work as contributors to the Weber State student radio station, KWCR. 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