108 Comm 2200 Argumentation & Debate (3) Comm 3810 Persuasive Communi cation (3) Comm 4850 Teaching Speech & Directing Speech Activities in the Secondary School (3) Recommended Electives (6 credit hours) Select 6 aedit hours from the following in consultation with and approved by the department's communication education advisor for the Communication Studies concentration. Comm 3060 Comm 3070 Comm 3120 Comm 4150 Comm 4990 Listening Theory (3) Performance Studies (3) Advanced Public Speaking (3) Classical Rhetorical Theory & Criticism (3) Senior Seminar (2) Comm 1130 Comm 1120 orCommHU2280 Comm 2890 Comm 3130 Comm 3650 Comm 4840 • Journalism Concentration Communication Courses Required (16 credit hours) Media Writing (3) Intro to Mass Communication (3) Mass Media & Society (3) Coop Work Experience w/Signpost (1) News Reporting & Writing (3) Law of Mass Communication (3) Teaching Journalism & Advising Student Media in the Secondary School (3) Recommended Electives (6 credit hours) Select 6 aedit hours from the following in consultation with and approved by the department's communication education advisor for the Journalism concentration. Comm HU 1050 Intro to Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) Comm 2350 Communication Graphics (3) Comm 3220 Editing (3) Comm 3780 Broadcast News Writing & Production (3) Comm 4130 In-depth & Investigative Journalism (3) COMMUNICATION COURSES COMM Comm 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. 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 HUl 050. Introduction to Interpersonal and 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 HUl 115. Humanities on the Internet: Culture, Content and Access (3) An introductory course integrating Humanities content with technology and information skills. Students will leam 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, ForLng, LibSci, & Theatr. Comm 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. (Also available via correspondence.) 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 2200. Argumentation and Debate (3) An examination of the theory and practice of argumentation with 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 2210. Intercollegiate Debate (1) Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events. Course may be repeated for credit four times. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor required. Comm HU2280. Mass Media and 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 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. Comm 2720. Audio Production & 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. Weber State Univ 2003-2004 CATALOG E R S I T Y