COMM 3050. Theory and Literature of Interpersonal Communication (3) Explores selected theories and perspectives of interpersonal communication through the study of relevant literature. Possible issues addressed include the interpersonal implications of race, gender, class and affectional preference. Prerequisite: COMM HU2110. COMM 3060. Listening Theory (3) Study of listening theory and literature in various contexts including public, interpersonal and intercultural settings. Student exploration and application of listening theories. Prerequisites: COMM HU1020 and COMM HU2110. COMM 3070. Performance Studies (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: HUl020 or permission of instructor. COMM DV3080. Intercultural Communication (3) Explores theoretical perspectives in intercultural communication. Through analysis of various intercultural theories, students will become aware of cultural influences on communication in both international and domestic cultures. Prerequisite: COMM HU2110. COMM DV3090. Gender and Communication (3) This course is designed to help students understand the influence that communication has upon the shaping of gender and the influence that gender has in shaping communication interactions. Students become aware of, sensitive to, and more experienced in the issues, implications and skills necessary to successfully and meaningfully communicate with males and females, and about males and females, in a wide range of communication contexts. Prerequisite: Acceptance in program or Junior or Senior standing required or instructor permission. Cross-listed with Women's Studies. COMM 3100. Small Group Facilitation & Leadership (3) Examines group communi cation processes, theories, and current research. Considers the impact of differing group structures on group dynamics. Prerequisite: COMM HU2110. COMM 3120. Advanced Public Speaking (3) Study and application of the elements of rhetorical style to manuscript speaking. A close examination of figures of speech and thought applied to speech writing. Prerequisite: COMM HUl020. COMM 3130. News Reporting and Writing (3) Develops journalism skills relevant to newspapers and online news services. Emphasizes news gathering, interviewing and news writing. Prerequisite: COMM 1130. COMM SI3150. Communication Research Methods (3) Explores methods of gathering, analyzing and interpreting data. Topics include: asking questions, observing and measuring communication variables; designing valid and reliable research; research ethics, experimental design and survey research. Emphasis is also placed on how to present research and how to read scholarly journal articles. Prerequisites: COMM HU2110 and Quantitative Literacy. COMM 3220. Editing (3) Develops editing knowledge and skills for print and online publications. Covers copy editing, content editing and page editing. Prerequisite: COMM 2350 or permission of instructor. COMM 3230. Healtli Communication (3) A broad examination of communication theory, application, and research in health care delivery and management. Examines many different levels and channels of communication including the 107 development and application of interpersonal communication, small group communication and teamwork, organizational communication, communication ethics, leadership, and motivation skills in dealing with health care providers, staff, and consumers in a variety of health care environments. Cross-listed with HAS 3230. COMM 3400. Public Relations (3) Philosophy and practice of public relations in business, government, education and non profit organizations. Case studies will be selected from a wide range of actual public relations concerns to foster decision-making skills and a mature understanding of public relations management. Prerequisite: COMM 2350. COMM 3440. Public Relations Writing (3) Explores principles and practices of a variety of public relations writing formats ranging from news releases to websites. Prerequisite: COMM 1130. COMM 3550. Organizational Communication (3) Study of communication in organizations from various theoretical perspectives with an emphasis on the organizational culture perspective. Includes topics such as communicating with external audiences, decision-making, conflict resolution, and power relationships. Prerequisite: COMM HU2110. COMM 3650. Communication Law (3) First Amendment origins, interpretations and philosophy underlying regulation of the mass media. Prerequisite: Advanced standing. COMM 3730. Media Programming and Audiences (3) Examines the major historical periods of broadcast program development and explains the basic features of each. Study of programs and personalities who were significant in the development of contemporary radio and television programming. The course describes the basic program types and explains their structure and appeals as well as techniques of audience measurement. Prerequisite: COMM 1500. COMM 3740. Writing for Audio and Video (3) Specialized concepts and techniques required to write effectively for radio, television and other new media technologies. Prerequisite: COMM 1130. COMM 3780. Broadcast News Writing & Production (3) Classroom instruction and practical experience in writing, reporting, performing, producing, and editing for television news. Students will produce newscasts for a local cable channel. Prerequisite: COMM 1130. COMM 3810. Persuasive Communication (3) Study of theories and principles of persuasion from classical to modem times. Examines persuasion as a means of influence in interpersonal communication, public speaking, public relations, advertising, politics, and other contexts. Prerequisite: Advanced standing. COMM 3850. Advertising (3) A practical and theoretical study of advertising. Course is designed for students planning careers in advertising, as well as for those who are simply lifelong consumers of advertising and want to understand its role in the economic system. Prerequisite: COMM 2350 or permission of instructor. COMM 3890a. Advanced Cooperative Work Experience - Signpost (1-3) Open to students who are Signpost editors and managers. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Jnterdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS / BAT LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DGET ENGR AUSV/ATTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FL DANC MUSC THEA ART/ARTH Business & ECON MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/REC EDUC Heaifh Professions CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ GERT SOC ANTH MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2005 - 2006 Catalog