Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 213 COMM 2270 - Argumentation and Debate Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] 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 2730 - Radio Production Workshop Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Students meet once a week and work as contributors to the Weber State student radio station, KWCR Work may include such things as station management, announcing, production, news, sales or engineering. At least one shift of 4 hours per week is required. Specific hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. May be repeated 3 times up to 4 credits. COMM 2751 - Field Video Production and Performance Credits: (3) Remote video production and performance. Skills include performance, program planning and writing, use of field cameras and post-production. May be taken in same semester as COMM 2200. COMM 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience for The Signpost Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Newspaper lab experience at The Signpost for all majors in the Journalism and the Public Relations & Advertising concentrations. Journalism students should register for 1 credit for three consecutive semesters. Public Relations & Advertising students should register for 1 credit for two consecutive semesters. Students will learn facets of producing a print and/or on-line publication. Skills include news reporting and writing, advertising, design and photography. Prerequisite: COMM 1130 . May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credit hours. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted for the major. COMM 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-6) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 5 times up to 6 credit hours. COMM 3000 - Communication Theory Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] This course is intended to provide students with an overview of communication theory. It will give students a working knowledge of theories used to explain a wide range of communication phenomena, enabling them to build upon selected theories in other upper-division courses in their chosen communication major concentration. Prerequisite: COMM 2110 or p ermissio n o f instructo r. COMM 3050 - Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] The purpose of this course is to provide students an opportunity to explore interpersonal communication concepts in depth. Upon successful completion of this coures, students will have a greater understanding of interpersonal communication theories and strategies and will be able to enrich their relationships with personal application of this material. A special emphasis will be given to conflict management as an interpersonal communication skill. Students will be provided the analytical and communication tools to understand, evaluate, and respond effectively to conflicts. Prerequisite: COMM 3000 or permission of instructor. COMM 3060 - Listening and Interviewing Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] This course covers the purpose, structure, focus, and techniques employed in effective listening and interviewing. Emphasis is placed on observing, attending, listening, responding, recording, and summarizing in a variety of interviewing settings. This course is designed to offer students insight into improved listening and interviewing practices. The theory and research concerning the process of listening and the practice of interviewing will form the basis for students' understanding about listening and interviewing behavior. This course then applies that knowledge to the development of listening and interviewing skills. Prerequisite: COMM 30 00 or p ermissio n o f instructo r. COMM 3070 - Performance Studies Credits: (3) Study of aesthetic texts through performance featuring the view of text or literature as communicative event and textual meaning as response in readers and audience. A primary emphasis will be placed on the relationship between performative choices and textual understanding. Prerequisite: COMM 1020 or permission of instructor. COMM 3080 - Intercultural Communication Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Explores theoretical perspectives in intercultural Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog