90 91 Courses Required (27 credit hours) Comm Comm 1010 2200 Intro to Communication Studies Argumentation & Debate Comm 3050 Thry & Lit of InterpersonalComm = 3 Comm Comm Comm Comm Comm Comm 3060 3070 3120 3810 4150 4850 Listening Theory Performance Studies Advanced Public Speaking Persuasive Communication Class Rhetorical Theory & Criticism Teach Speech & Direct Speech Act Comm 4990 Comm 3 3 3 2 3 2 Electives (6 credit hours) Select 6 credit hours of electives from the following with approval from the department’s communication education advisor for the Communication Studies concentration. Comm 3080 Intercultural Communication Comm 3100 Small Group Comm Theory and Application Comm 3150 Communication Research Methods Comm 3550 Organizational Communication Comm 3650 Law of Mass Communication Comm 4160 Contemp Rhet & Comm Theories 3 3 3 3 3 3 Philo PolSc 1150 4600 Critical Thinking Legislative Process a 3 Soclgy 3600 Social Statistics 3 ¢ Journalism Concentration 1010 Comm HU1020 Comm HU1050 Intro to Communication Studies 1 Principles of Public Speaking 3 3 Comm Comm 1120 2200 Intro to Mass Communication Argumentation & Debate 3 3 Comm HU2280 Mass Media and Society 3 Comm Comm Comm Comm Comm Comm Comm Comm 3050 3070 3080 3150 3220 3650 3810 4150 Theory and Lit of InterpersComm Performance Studies Intercultural Communication Communication Research Methods Editing Law of Mass Communication Persuasive Communication Class Rhet Theory & Criticism 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Es Comm 4160 Contemp Rhet & Comm Theory 3 Project requirement. Comm Comm 2890 3220 Coop Work Experience w/Signpost Editing 2 3 Course Requirements for Minor or BIS Concentration Comm 3650 Law of Mass Communication 3 Comm Comm 3740 4840 Writing for Audio and Video Teach Journal & Advis Student Media in the Secondary School Senior Seminar 3 3 2 Electives (11 credit hours) Select 11 credit hours of electives from the following with approval from the department’s communication education advisor for the Journalism concentration. Comm 2720 Audio Production and Performance Comm 2750 In-Studio Video Prod & Perf Comm Comm 1120 1130 Thry & Lit of InterpersonalComm = 3 Comm Comm Comm 3080 3550 3810 Intercultural Communication Organizational Communication Persuasive Communication 5 3 3 Intro to Interpersonal & Small Group Comm Intro to Mass Communication Media writing Comm 3850 Advertising 3 Engl 2100 Technical Writing 3 Engl 3210 Advanced College Writing 3 Engl Philo PolSc PolSc 3270 1150 3630 4600 Magazine Article Writing Critical Thinking Political Behavior Legislative Process 3 3 3 3 COMMUNICATION 3 3 3 aR » Program Prerequisite: Enroll in General Honours and complete at least 9 hours of General Honours courses (see the Interdisci- plinary Programs section of this catalog). » Grade Requirements: Maintain an overall GPA of 3.5. » Credit Hour Requirements: Fulfill requirements for the Communication departmental major (45 credit hours), of which at least 12 hours must be departmental Honours courses (with at 3 2 Comm Comm or Comm Comm Comm Comm 1130 1120 HU2280 2890 3130 3650 Media Writing Intro to Mass Comm Mass Media & Society Coop Work Experience w/Signpost News Reporting and Writing Law of Mass Communication Comm 4840 Teaching Journalism & Advising Student Media in the Sec School 3 1 3 3 3 1130. Media Writing (3) Beginning instruction in information-gathering techniques and media writing styles that inform, entertain and/or persuade. Approach recognizes that new technology is blurring the distinctions among various media and that writers must have a broad base of knowledge and skills. Prerequisite: Proficiency in word processing. 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 =. 2350 Communication Graphics 3 Comm Comm 3220 3780 Editing Broadcast News Writing & Prod 3 3 2210. Intercollegiate Debate Comm 4130 In-depth and Invest Journalism 3 participation in individual events. Course may be repeated for credit four times. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required. 1010. Introduction to Communication Studies (1) A survey of historical and contemporary dimensions of human communication studies. Possible topics include: rhetorical theory and practice; interpersonal, small group and intercultural communication; gender studies; organizational communication; and critical cultural studies. (1) Features distinguished speakers and artists in broad fields of humanities, sciences, technology, education, national and world explores constructive steps to improve media relationships. 2350. Communication Graphics (3) An introduction into the design of communication projects with special emphasis on creative typography, paper, computer-assisted layout and design as well as publication techniques. Working familiarity with desktop publishing required. Prerequisite: Comm 1130. 2720. Audio Production & Performance Training in audio console operation, use of recorders and microphones, and audio editing. Class includes basic announcing and formatting for radio stations. Course emphasizes hands-on projects. 2730. Radio Production Workshop (1) Students meet once a week and work as contributors to the Weber State student radio station, KWCR. Work may include such things as engineering. HU1050. credit hours. Introduction to Interpersonal and Small Group Communication (3) Comm Comm 1010 HU1020 Introduction to Comm Studies Principles of Public Speaking 1 2 Comm HU1050 Comm Comm 2200 3810 Intro to Interpersonal & Small Group Comm Argumentation & Debate Persuasive Communication Explores the dynamics of verbal and nonverbal communication in personal relationships and small groups. The emphasis is on practical application of course content to enhance interpersonal relationships and to achieve competence as group members. 3 3 3 Comm 4850 Teach Speech & Direct Speech Act HU1115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with Communication Courses Required (16 credit hours) in the Secondary School 3 technology and information skills. Students will learn to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, (3) An introductory course in audio production and performance. music, theatre, interpretation, ballet and art. May be repeated for maximum of six credits. for Minor (Also available via correspondence). affairs, and specialized artists in the fine arts from specialties such as Studies Concentration (3) Media literacy course which examines the non-legal, but ethical and social problems of mass media. Discusses current media issues and Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Requirements (1) Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Course yoSAN (Also available 3 1040. Convocations Te via correspondence.) the Journalism concentration. Comm HU1050 Intro to Interpersonal & Small Group Comm research, organize, develop and make presentations. Students who select the Communication Teaching Minor must satisfy the Applied Science & 2200. Argumentation and Debate (3) An examination of the theory and practice of argumentation with emphasis on: audience analysis and adaptation, listening, organization, content development, use of language, and extemporaneous delivery. Designed to improve the student's ability to . HNRS & BIS LIBSCI WS 1120. Introduction to Mass Communication (3) Examines mass media development and impact upon society. Considers newspapers, magazines, film, radio, TV and multimedia. The role of media in providing information, opinion, entertainment and advertising support are considered along with the social political-economic controls which affect the media. 3 HU1020. Principles of Public Speaking (3) Introduces theories and principles of effective speaking with » Grade Requirements: A grade of C or better in » Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 22 credit hours. ¢ Communication oe 3 department advisor, 9 of which must be upper division. mae Classical Rhetorical Thry & Criticism Senior Seminar music, and other Humanities topics and information. Strong emphasis will be placed on active learning including student writing, group discussion, and oral presentations. Students will complete a research project on a Humanities topic and publish it on the World Wide Web. Cross listed in Art, Engl, ForLng, LibSci & Theatr. HU2280. Mass Media and Society Select 12 credit hours in consultation with and approved by your 3050 4150 4990 COMMUNICATION COURSES - COMM Electives (12 credit hours including 9 upper division) 3 3 Comm COMMUNICATIONS HU1050 Comm Comm A minimum of 21 credit hours. Communication Courses Required (9 credit hours) Select three of the four following courses Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking Comm 3 3 3 Select 6 credit hours from the following in consultation with and approved by the department's communication education advisor for » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in » Credit Hour Requirements: Listening Theory Performance Studies Advanced Public Speaking Recommended Electives (6 credit hours) COMMUNICATION 3 3060 3070 3120 ¢ Journalism Concentration * Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honours credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honours credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of this catalog.) Communication Graphics Comm Comm Comm Communication Courses Required (16 credit hours) In addition, take Comm 4990 in partial fulfillment of the Honours Senior Comm =. 2350 4990 the Communication Studies concentration. (33 credit hours) Required Courses (22 credit hours) Comm approved by the department's communication education advisor for Intro to Interpersonal & Small Group Comm 3 Senior Seminar Recommended Electives (6 credit hours) Select 6 credit hours from the following in consultation with and credit in the following courses:* 1 3 in the Secondary School DEGREE REQ GEN ED COURSES least 9 credit hours of upper division departmental Honours courses). A student may receive Communication Honours ¢ Communication Studies Concentration (33 credit hours) station management, announcing, production, news, sales or At least one shift of 4 hours per week is required. Specific hours to be arranged. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 Prerequisite: Comm 2720 and permission of instructor. 2750. In-studio Video Production & Performance (3) An introductory course in all aspects of in-studio video production. Skills include performing for video as well as the use of cameras, switching, lighting, electronic graphics and audio equipment. Inclass projects emphasize directing, writing and performing for video. Four classroom hours per week. 2890. Cooperative Work Experience for The Signpost (1) Newspaper lab experience at The Signpost for all majors in the journalism and public relations concentrations. Journalism students should register for 1 credit for three consecutive semesters. NAVSCI WEBER S T‘A\'TE U;,M:I2¥ ERY Si 1. Te¥ WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY