Communication Communication General Information 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 fifty-third 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) 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, 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. Basic Principles: The Oral Interpretation of Literature (4) A The interpretation of prose, poetry, and dramatic literature as presentational performance well grounded in theory: structure of narration, focus and tensiveness, reflexivity and movement/ kinesics. 110. Survey of Human Communication (5) A Survey of and appreciation for the dynamics of human communication emphasizing principles of effective interpersonal, small group, public, and mass media communication. Unified perspective noting similarities and differences among various contexts. 111. Introduction to Discussion and Parliamentary Law (3) W, S 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) 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. 125. Developing Your Educational Plan (1) Provides opportunity for freshmen students to assess their academic strengths and weaknesses and develop an educational plan. 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 orW Organization and conducting of various types of group discussion. 215. Theory and Principles of Communication (3) (As needed) Examination of contemporary communication studies that span the variables. Contexts and constraints of the communication process. Concerned with the investigation of formal and informal social situations in which persons in face-to-face encounters sustain a focused interaction through the reciprocal exchange of verbal and non-verbal cues. Prerequisite: Commun HU105. 216. Publication Photography (4) Planning and production of photography for publication. Three lectures and one lab a week. Prerequisite: Photo 101. 220. Argumentation and Debate (4) A An examination of theory and the pragmatics of arguing resolutions of quasi-fact, value and policy. Emphasis placed on making claims and inferences, research and the use of evidence, cross- examination, case construction, rebuttals and style of presentation. Required for all intercollegiate debate participants. 221. Intercollegiate Debate (1) A, W, S Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events. Course may be repeated for credit six times. HU228. Mass Media and Society (3) Examination of ethical and social problems of media in communicating to mass audiences. Review and discussion of current media issues. Constructive steps to improve media relationships with readers, listeners, and viewers are explored. 235. Communication Graphics (3) A, W Introduction to graphic production, type faces, paper, design, layout, printing techniques. 240. Principles of Public Relations (3) A Philosophy and practice of public relations function in industry, government, education, and business; case studies. 245. Sign Language Communication (3) A An introduction to the area of communication skills of the deaf, especially sign language and its history; to help the student attain a proficiency in the use of sign language which will enable him to communicate on conversational level with a deaf person. 271. Basic Broadcast Announcing (3) W 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 the instructor to enroll in this class. 272. Radio Production (3) A Introduction to major forms of radio production. Analysis of medium's characteristics. Practice in preparing and producing programs. 273. Radio Production Workshop (1) A, W, S One 3-hour laboratory session weekly participating in Weber State 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) W 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 Weber State television programs. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A, W, S Open to all students who meet the requirements of the Department. Four hours of newspaper lab experience at the Signpost required of all majors in the journalism and public relations emphases. 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) Consult the quarterly class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear v . vv Student on the student transcript. Services PD292S. Community Service (3) Students will receive an overview of community service and explore opportunities for service learning in the community. Five preparatory workshops (first week only) followed by 55 hours of approved community service. Interdisc Programs 305. Theory and Literature of Interpersonal Communication (3) W, S An examination of selected theories and perspectives of interpersonal communication through the study of relevant literature. Humanistic and social scientific approaches to the study Applied of interpersonal communication are explored. Prerequisite: Science & Commun HU 105 or permission of instructor. Technology 307. Oral Interpretation of Children's Literature (3) W, S 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) Arts& Humanities Economics 312. Advanced Public Speaking (3) W (Alternate years w/350) Emphasis on persuasive elements, project organization, and refinement of speech content and delivery. Prerequisite: Commun Business & HU102 or permission of instructor. 313. Advanced Reporting (3) W News gathering, writing, interviewing; introduction to interpretive and editorial writing; coverage of public affairs. Prerequisite: Commun 113. 314. Investigative Reporting (3) S (Alternate years w/319) Continuation of Communication 313 with emphasis on writing and editing news from assignments and beats; techniques of investigative reporting. Prerequisite: Commun 313. 319. Editorial and Interpretative Writing (3) S (Alternate years w/314) Problems in editorial and interpretative writing methods, style, policies and ethics. Prerequisite: Commun 313. 320. Principles of Advertising (4) Theory, practices, and techniques of advertising; management of advertising programs. 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) A, S Content, purpose, and procedures of publications for business, government, and industry; case studies and practical application. Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 92 93 Continuing Education