Communication Communication General Information 215. Theory and Principles of Communication (3) S 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: Art 115. 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) A, W, S 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, S Introduction to graphic production, type faces, paper, design, layout, printing techniques. Prerequisite: Commun 113. 240. Principles of Public Relations (3) A,S Philosophy and practice of public relations function in industry, government, education, and business; case studies. Prerequisite: Commun 113. 245. Sign Language Communication (3) Su, A, W, S 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,S 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) Su, A, 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 on the student transcript. 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. 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 of interpersonal communication are explored. Prerequisite: Commun HU105 or permission of instructor. 307. Performance of Children's Literature (3) A, W,S The student studies children's literature through performance, featuring the view of literature as communicative event and language meaning as response in readers and audience. Teachers, prospective teachers and parents learn performative skills designed to enhance the teaching of language and literature. 308. Intercultural Communication (3) 5 The purpose of this course is to explore theoretical perspectives in intercultural communication. Through analysis of various intercultural theories, the student will become aware of cultural influences on communication in both international and domestic cultures. Prerequisite: Commun HU105 or permission of instructor. 309. Gender and Communication (3) S This course explores the role gender plays in the overall communication process. Students become aware of and sensitive to issues and implications of gender in all forms of communicating. Prerequisite: Commun HU 105 or permission of instructor. 312. Advanced Public Speaking (3) W Introduces students to the study of the elements of rhetorical style in Epideictic (values-oriented) manuscript speaking. A close examination of figures of speech and thought applied to speech writing is taught. Prerequisite: Commun HU102 or permission of instructor. 313. Advanced Reporting (3) A News gathering, writing, interviewing; introduction to interpretive and editorial writing; coverage of public affairs. Prerequisite: Commun 113. 314. Investigative Reporting (3) W 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 Problems in editorial and interpretative writing methods, style, policies and ethics. Prerequisite: Commun 313. 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, W, S Content, purpose, and procedures of publications for business, government, and industry; case studies and practical application. Prerequisite: Commun 113. 325. Telecommunications Revolution (3) S Examination of the convergence of computer and telecommunications technologies and related media technologies. Policy formation and the emergent information society are examined. 330. History of Journalism in America (3) 5 Development of newspapers in America from colonial times to present, with emphasis on the great American journalists, their individual contributions to journalism and society. 340. Case Studies in Public Relations (3) W In-depth case studies of government, industry and business public relations, with practical application on theoretical PR problems and programs. Prerequisite: Commun 240. Commun 440 offered as a follow up course. 345. Advanced Sign Language Communication (3) Su, A, W, S A review of the basic signs to help acquaint the student with manual communication techniques; to orient the student to the problems of the deaf and deafness; and to master the advanced skills of sign language with the deaf on the various levels of communication. 350. Business and Professional Communication (3) S Offers the student a variety of speaking and interactive contexts that reflect business and professional settings. Close attention is paid to research, organization, purpose, audience analysis and delivery. The course is skills oriented and includes both solo and group presentations. Prerequisite: Commun HU102 or permission of instructor. 355. Organizational Communication (3) W, S Study of communication in organizations from various theoretical perspectives. Case studies approach emphasizes analysis and management of issues in organizational communication. Prerequisite: Commun HU105. 365. Law of Mass Communication (5) A, W Legal issues of importance to print and electronic journalism will be explored. For non-law students. Prerequisite: upper division standing. 372. Radio Production Projects (2) W Lecture and production experience in forms and techniques of radio production. One lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Required of all students with an emphasis in broadcasting. Prerequisite: Commun 272 or permission of instructor. 373. Broadcast Programs and Audiences (3) S Covers the development of various program types, the theoretical considerations made in matching programs to audiences, construction of audience groups, analysis of broadcast ratings, factors which dictate types of programs offered. 374. Writing for the Broadcast Media (3) Su, A, W, S Provides students with an overview of broadcast writing requirements used in all types of radio and television programming. Limited practical writing experience is provided in each of the major writing areas of broadcast copy. Prerequisite: Commun 113. 375. Field Video Production (3) A, W Introduction to the various forms of field video production including camera operation, audio, lighting, video tape recording and editing. Emphasis is placed on actual field production, pre- production planning and writing for video. Prerequisite: Commun 275 or permission of the instructor. 380. Persuasive Communication (3) Su, A, W, S Develops increased understanding of the relationship between means and effects, and between persuasion and other forms of influence. Students will examine both oral and written communication. 385. Persuasive Media Communication (3) W Theory-based study of how the various mass media affect advertising messages. Emphasizes the formation, dissemination and interpretation of messages, and their persuasive effect on designated audiences. Prerequisite: Commun 235 and upper division standing or consent of instructor. Student Services Interdisc Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 92 93 Continuing Education