200 Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts and Humanities Communication Departmental Honors Please con ta ct the Co m m u n ic a tio n Depa rtm en tfo r advisement and permission prior to enrolling in Honors courses. To earn Departmental Honors in Communication, a student WILL: 1. Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a GPA of 3.7 in the major. 2. Complete COMM 4990 - Senior Seminar with a grade of Aon both the portfolio and thesis. 3. Present a paper or product in a professional setting, such as WSUs undergraduate research symposium, Utah Communication Association, Western States Communication Association, or a regional broadcasting or journalism conference. 4. Attend at least one Honors activity (Issues Forum, Food for Thought, or service or social activity) each year after being accepted into the Honors program. • To join a professional association, such as Public Relations Society Student Society of America (PRSSA), Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), National Broadcasting Society (NBS), Broadcast Education Association (BEA), etc. • To actively engage in a communication student organization, such as The Signpost, Studio 76, KWCRFM 88.1 radio station, the forensics team, Lambda Pi Eta (the national undergraduate communication honor society for communication), etc. Course Descriptions - COMM Department of Communication COMM 1020 HU - Principles of Public Speaking Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Introduces theories and principles of effective speaking 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 research, organize, develop and make presentations. COMM 1040 - Convocations Credits: (l) 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 5 times up to 6 credits. COMM 1130 - Media Writing Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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. COMM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Online] 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. COMM 1560 - Audio Production & Performance Credits: (3) Typicallv taught: Fall [Full Sem] An introductory course in audio production and 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. COMM 2010 HU - Mass Media & Society Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Media literacy course which examines the non-legal, but ethical and social problems of mass media. Discusses current media issues and explores constructive steps to improve media relationships. COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] 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. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog