Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 211 • COMM 1500 - Introduction to Mass Communication Credits: (3) or • COMM 2010 HU - Mass Media and Society Credits: (3) • COMM 3130 - News Reporting and Writing Credits: (3) • COMM 3650 - Communication Law Credits: (3) • COMM 4840 - Teaching Journalism and Advising Student Media in the Secondary School Credits: (3) "Students must take either COMM 1020 or COMM 2110 as a foundation course requirement for the Communication Teaching Minor, whichever is not used for Teacher Education Admission requirements. 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 Multimedia Journalism emphasis. • COMM 1560 - Audio Production and Performance Credits: (3) • COMM 2200 - In-studio Video Production and Performance Credits: (3) • COMM 2250 - Essentials of Digital Media Credits: (3) • COMM 3220 - Editing Credits: (3) • COMM 3350 - Visual Communication Credits: (3) • COMM 3740 - Copy Writing for Audio and Video Credits: (3) • COMM 3780 - Broadcast News Writing and Production Credits: (3) • COMM 3890 - Advanced Cooperative Work Experience with Signpost Credits: (1-3) • COMM 4130 - In-depth and Investigative Journalism Credits: (3) Communication Departmental Honors Please see weber.edu/honors/contracts.html for a list of current Departmental Honors contracts and Departmental Honors Advisors. For additional information about the Honors Program, please refer to the Honors Program section of the WSU Catalog. 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 1270 - Analysis of Argument Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Students will learn to analyze, evaluate, develop and refute arguments using formal argumentation methods and research based evidence. The course is designed to increase student competence and confidence in constructing, defending and critiquing abroad range of arguments found in public discourse. 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 and Performance Credits: (3) Typically 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 and Society Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] Media literacy course which examines the non-legal, but Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog