Communication Communication General Information • Recommended electives: Commun HU 105 (3), 106(3), 319 (3), 374 (3). EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PROGRAM Forensics Participation in intercollegiate forensic activities is conducted in conjunction with the instructional program in debate, public speaking, and oral interpretation of literature. Students take active part in regional and national forensic meets under the direction of the debate coach. Speech Contests Outstanding students participate in the following contest: The James N. Luvaris Extempore Speaking Contest for Junior and Senior students. Recognition is given in the form of financial awards. 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-fourth 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. w 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) A, W, S 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, A, 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. Introduction to Performance Studies (4) A, W An examination of aesthetic texts through performance featuring the view of literature (text) as communicative event and textual meaning as response in readers and audience. A primary emphasis will be placed on the close interrelationship between performative choices and literary (textual) understanding. 111. Introduction to Discussion and Parliamentary Law (3) A 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) Su, 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. 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 Organization and conducting of various types of group discussion. 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) S 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) 5 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. Student Services Interdisc Programs Applied Science & Technology Arts & Humanities Business & Economics Education Health Professions Science Social & Behavioral Sciences 94 95 Continuing Education