107 COMM 2270 Argumentation Sc Debate (3) COMM 3810 Persuasive Communication (3) COMM 4850 Teaching Speech Sc Directing Speech Activities in the Secondary School (3) *NOTE: Students must take either COMM HU1020 or COMM HU2110 as a foundation course requirement for the Communication Teaching Minor, whichever is not used for Teacher Education Admission ts. Electives (6 credit hours) Select 6 credit hours from the following in consultation with and approved by the department's communication education advisor for the Communication Studies concentration. COMM 3000 Communication Theory (3) COMM 3050 Theory Sc Literature of Interpersonal Communication (3) COMM 3060 Listening Theory (3) COMM 3070 Performance Studies (3) COMM 3100 Small Group Facilitation Sc Leadership (3) COMM 3120 Advanced Public Speaking (3) COMM 3550 Organizational Communication (3) COMM 3650 Communication Law (3) COMM 4150 Classical Rhetorical Theory Sc Criticism (3) JOURNALISM CONCENTRATION (23 CREDIT HOURS) Communication Courses Required (17 credit hours) COMMHU1020 orCOMMHU2110* Principles of Public Speaking (3) Intro to Interpersonal Sc Small Group Communication (3) Intro to Mass Communication (3) Mass Media and Society (3) Media Writing (3) Coop Work Experience - Signpost (2) Communication Law (3) Teaching Journalism Sc Advising Student Media in the Secondary School (3) *NOTE: Students must take either COMM HU1020 or COMM HU2110 as a foundation course requirement for the Communication Teaching Minor, whichever is not used for Teacher Education Admission ts. COMM 1500 orCOMMHU2010 COMM 1130 COMM 2890** COMM 3650 COMM 4840 **One credit per semester Electives (6 credit hours) Select 6 credit hours from the following in consultation with and approved by the department's communication education advisor for the Journalism concentration. COMM 1560 Audio Production Sc Performance (3) COMM 2200 In-Studio Video Production Sc Performance (3) COMM 2350 Communication Graphic Design (3) COMM 3130 News Reporting and Writing (3) COMM 3220 Editing (3) COMM 3 740 Copy Writing for Audio and Video (3) COMM 3 780 Broadcast News Writing Sc Production (3) COMM 4130 In-depth Sc Investigative Journalism (3) COMMUNICATION COURSES - COMM NOTE: A maximum of 9 credit hours total from the following courses may be counted for the Communication major, while a maximum of 3 credit hours from these courses may be countedfor either the Communication minor or the BIS Concentration in Communication: COMM 2210, COMM 2730, COMM 2890, COMM 3890a, COMM 3890b, COMM 3890c, COMM 3890d, COMM 4210, and COMM 4800.) COMM HU1020. Principles of Public Speaking (3) 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 (1) 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. COMM HU1115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will learn to use the Internet to understand, access and critically evaluate art, literature, 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. Students are expected to attend exhibits and performances outside of regularly scheduled class time. Cross listed in ART, ENGL, FL, LIBS, Sc THEA. COMM 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. COMM 1500. 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. (Also available via correspondence.) COMM 1560. Audio Production Sc Performance (3) 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 HU2010. Mass Media Sc Society (3) 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. (Also available via correspondence). COMM HU2110. Interpersonal Sc Small Group Communication (3) 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. COMM 2200. In-studio Video Production Sc 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. In-class projects emphasize directing, writing and performing for video. Four classroom hours per week. General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS 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 SCM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/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 SOC ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog