86 87 REQ GEN ED COURSES DEPARTMENT Cocurricular and ee ARTS AND June HUMANITIES K. Phillips, Chair: Dr. KathyJ. Edwards Location: B3-326 Telephone Contact: Clista McCashland 626-6426 Professors: Lyall Crawford, Richard Halley, Raj Kumar; Dean Associate Professors: The College of Arts and Humanities offers comprehensive programs encompassing the visual and performing arts, languages, literature, communications, and mathematics. The programs of the College are designed to help students gain a thorough understanding of their cultural and aesthetic heritage and to prepare them for employment opportunities that will take advantage of the special skills developed through rigorous study of the humanities. The educational and cultural programs of the departments are available to both major and non-major students. The curriculum of the College of Arts and Humanities is enriched by special lectures, exhibitions, dramatic and musical productions. Many nationally known artists perform each year before audiences drawn from the campus and the community. Assistant to the Dean: Department/Area Carolyn Deru Location: Miller Administration, Room 210 Laurell Martinez 626-6424 Minors are offered in: Listing Communication English Language & Literature English as a Second Language (ESL) Foreign Languages & Literatures Performing Arts Dance Music Theatre Visual Arts Department Telephone Contact: 8 9 10 103 108 10 11 12 12 | Chairs Communication Music Dance Photography and Technical Writing ment is to meet the educational needs of Weber State University students in general and Department of Communication majors, minors, and Bachelor of Integrated Studies students in particular. In addition to a primary commitment to quality undergraduate education, the Department is committed to ensuring an environment that is conducive to university, professional and community service, research, scholarship, artistic expression, and other professional pursuits. General education courses serve to provide all students with knowledge, understanding and skills in human communication deemed important and appropriate by the Department, the College of Arts and Humanites, the University, prospective employers, and our society. arts-based study of human communication combined with a course of study which prepares graduates for entry-level employment in Communication and Communication-related vocations. The major also serves to prepare students for graduate study in Communica- tion and related disciplines. The Department is committed to enhancing student learning The College of Arts and Humanities works closely with the College of Education in preparing students for teaching majors and minors and composite teaching majors. Students should consult departmental listings in the College of Arts and Humanities and in the College of Education for specific requirements for teaching majors and minors. Communication: Dr. Kathy Edwards ..........ccsesssessesseeeeees 626-6426 English Language and Literature: Dr. Candadai Seshachari 626-625 Foreign Languages & Literatures: Dr. Robert Belka............. 626-618 > WEBER STUDIES: Performing Arts: Dr. Michael Palumb0 ...........c:ccccseeseeeeeeees 626-643 | An Interdisciplinary Humanities Visual Arts: Mr. James Jacobs 626-645 > ISSN: 0891-8899 Editor: Dr. Sherwin W. Howard Degrees Offered Location: Library, Room 262 ) Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs The chief mission of the Depart- The curriculum for the major is designed to provide a liberal 5 English Professional | Foreign Language Visual Arts 5 » Teaching minors are also available. 5 | | b Telephone: Kathy J. Edwards, Randolph Scott, Joel Passey; Assistant Professor: Sheree Josephson; Instructor Specialists: Ty Sanders, P. Larry Stahle; Instructors: Michael W. Bryant, Colleen Garside, Rebecca Johns, Eric W. Marlow, Richard W. Sline Journal 626-6473 through required internships and through co-curricular opportunities afforded by our studentoperated newspaper, the Signpost, our student-operated radio station, KWCR-FM, and by our nationally prominent intercollegiate forensics program. Communication majors may select one of four concentrations: Communication Studies, Electronic Media, Journalism or Public Relations. A Communication Teaching Major with concentrations in either Communication Studies or Journalism also is available. of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree. The Communication minor and the Bachelor of Integrated Studies Concentration in Communication (BIS) are designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills in Communication English Theatre Arts published tri-quarterly in January, May, and September under the coursework after completion of a required core, also are designed to Dance auspices of the College of Arts and Humanities. Indexed in leading indexes in the humanities and social sciences, the journal has a nationally reputed editorial board. Annual subscription rates: $10.00 individuals; $20.00 institutions; $7.00 single back issues. complement the student's overall program of study and to be Bachelor of Music degree program and Bachelor of Music Education composite teaching degree program Pending approval by the Utah State Board of Regents STATE These curricula, characterized by flexible upper division compatible with the student's career goals. Communication, and participate in practical experiences relevant to future employment. See the faculty advisor for each organization for more information: Organization— Relevant Communication Emphasis Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha— Forensics, Communication Studies Mike Bryant International Association of Business Comm— Public Relations Larry Stahle National Broadcasting Society/AERho— Electronic Media Ty Sanders Society of Professional Journalists— Journalism Sheree Josephson 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. High School Speech and Debate Contests The Department of Communication hosts the annual Weber State Leland H. Monson High School Debate and Individual Events Tournaments each year. Now in their seventh decade, these tournaments attract hundreds of competitors from Utah and neighboring states. A generous grant from the Keystone Founda- tion supports speaker awards for outstanding students. Signpost Journalism students have the opportunity to work on the Weber Signpost. RESTHY ssucaniapnine COMMUNICATION MAJOR (Bachelor of Arts Degree Recommended) » Minor: Required. A student may not receive both a major and a minor in the Department of Communication. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable) in addition to an STATE _ PRENGR CS EET MFET MET CMT DG AUTOSV AUTOTC IDT SST TBE oo curricular and co-curricular programs emphasize the development WEBER HNRS & BIS LIBSCI Advisor » Program Prerequisite: Be admitted as a major (see Admission Requirements below). Credit earned more than ten (10) years earlier than the proposed date of graduation will not be accepted for the major, minor or BIS concentration in Communication unless validated through a challenge examination or department chair approval. UNIVERSITY professionals, learn about employment opportunities in the field of In addition to emphasizing knowledge, understanding and demonstrated competence in the skills of human communication, Obsolete Credit (contact the Department of Performing Arts for more information) WEBER study. of character in our students. Accordingly, Department faculty discourage symbolic expression which demeans and degrades other human beings and encourage symbolic expression which celebrates the fundamental dignity of all human beings. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program offered in: Visual Arts department. Memberships in these organizations provide students with opportunities to meet and network with Communication 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. Visual Arts Bachelor of Arts degree program offered in: Music Communication students are encouraged to join one or more of the professional and/or honorary organizations affiliated with the students may earn the Communication major as either a Bachelor Foreign Language Teaching majors are also available. Professsional and/or Honorary Organizations State student newspaper, Communication Instituted in 1984, this interdisciplinary humanities journal is Scholarships Activity scholarships are available to WSU forensics competitors and to Signpost and KWCR-FM staff members. Contact the department office at 626-6426 for more information. Depending upon future plans, individual needs and preferences, that complement the student's major or other concentrations of are offered in the following areas: Extracurricular Activities overall GPA for all courses of 2.00 or higher. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation — a minimum of 45 of these must be Communication courses. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) — a minimum of 21 of these is required within the major. UNIVERSITY BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI oe