122 COMM 4130. In-depth and Investigative Journalism (3) Emphasizes finding and writing news stories that move from explanations of what happened to how and why something happened. Examines research techniques and discusses ways to use the law to access information. Prerequisites for Communication majors, minors and BIS students: COMM 1020, 1130,2110, and acceptance in program; pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000. Prerequisite for noncommunication students: COMM 1130 or permission of instructor. COMM 4150. Classical Rhetorical Theory & Criticism (3) Studies the origins of rhetorical theory in Greece and Rome in the works of Corax, Isocrates, Plato, Protagoras, Aristotle, Cicero and Quintilian. Tensions between rhetoric and philosophy. Study and application of neo-classical standards of rhetorical criticism. Prerequisites for Communication majors, minors and BIS students: COMM 1020, 1130,2110, and acceptance in program; pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000. Prerequisite for non-Communication students: COMM 3810. COMM 4160. Contemporary Rhetorical and Communication Theories (3) Study of contemporary rhetorical and communication theories. Prerequisites for Communication majors, minors and BIS students: COMM 1020, 1130,2110, and acceptance in program; pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000. Prerequisite for non-Communication students: permission of instructor. COMM 4210. Intercollegiate Debate (1) Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and partidpation in individual events. Course may be repeated for credit four times. Prerequisite: COMM 2210 or equivalent. Prerequisites for Communication majors, minors and BIS students: COMM 1020, 1130, 2110, and acceptance in program; pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000. Prerequisite for non-Communication students: permission of instructor. COMM 4400. Public Relations Media and Campaigns (3) Apply communication principles to internal and external publics; research, plan and evaluate social interrelationships; study of the controlled and uncontrolled media and their role in public relations; prepare a major public relations campaign for a selected client. Prerequisites for Communication majors, minors and BIS students: COMM 1020, 1130,2110, and acceptance in program; pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000. Prerequisite for non-Communication students: permission of instructor. COMM 4500. Topics in Communication (3) variable title The study and application of Communication in contemporary society is dynamic and ever changing. This course will provide students with opportunities to explore spedalized topics in contemporary journalism, electronic mediated communication, human communication studies, and public rdations in a seminar format. This course may be taken more than once with different designations. Prerequisites for Communication majors, minors and BIS students: COMM 1020, 1130,2110, and acceptance in program; pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000. Prerequisite for non-Communication students: advanced standing. COMM 4750. Advanced Audio and Video Production (3) Capstone course for audio and video production. Emphasis is placed on combining produdion types to produce longer and more complex programs. Prerequisites for Communication majors, minors and BIS students: COMM 1020,1130,2110, and acceptance in program; pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000. Prerequisite for noncommunication students: permission of instructor. COMM 4760. Electronic Media Management (3) Analysis of complex systems necessary to manage media companies such as radio stations, television stations and cable outlets. Students will develop a master plan for a new media company. Prerequisites for Communication majors, minors and BIS students: COMM 1020, 1130, 2110, and acceptance in program; pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000. Prerequisite for non-Communication students: permission of instructor. COMM 4800. Special Study and Individual Projects (1-3) Work with an assigned faculty member on a project of special interest. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted for the major. Prerequisites for Communication majors, minors and BIS students: COMM 1020, 1130, 2110, 3000, 3150, acceptance in program, and permission of instructor. COMM 4840. Teaching Journalism and Advising Student Media in the Secondary School (3) Prepares students to be teachers of journalism and advisors of student media in secondary schools. Designed to confront problems involved in organizing a staff, gathering material and publishing a newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine. For Communication teaching majors or minors: advanced standing and acceptance in program; pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000. For other Communication majors and minors: acceptance in program, pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000; permission of instructor. COMM 4850. Teaching Speech and Directing Speech Activities in the Secondary School (3) Methods and techniques for teaching speech communication in secondary schools. Techniques and pradices for coaching and supervising high school speech activities such as individual events, legislative forum, and debate. For Communication teaching majors or minors: advanced standing and acceptance in program; pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000. For other Communication majors and minors: acceptance in program, pre/co-requisite, COMM 3000; permission of instructor. COMM 4890. Communication Internship (1-3) An opportunity for students to receive academic credit for faculty approved on-the job learning experiences within certain communication areas of emphasis. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be counted for the major. C/NC only. Prerequisites: COMM Major with Junior or Senior standing. Pre/co-requisite: COMM 3000. COMM 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) Consult the dass schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. COMM 4990. Senior Seminar (3) A capstone course that prepares students to do a senior projed and a portfolio to be used in job interviews or application to graduate school. Prerequisites: Communication major, COMM 3000, COMM SI3150, and senior-level standing. Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog