General Information 325. Telecommunications Revolution (3) Examination of the convergence of computer and telecommunications technologies and related media technologies. Policy formation and the emergent information society are examined HU328. Mass Media and Society (3) The place of mass communication media in American society, including ethics and considerations of legal questions. 330. History of Journalism in America (3) Development of newspapers in America from colonial times to present, with emphasis on the great American journalists, their individual contributions to journalism and society. 340. Case Studies in Public Relations (3) In-depth case studies of government, industry and business public relations, with practical application on theoretical PR problems and programs. Prerequisite: Commun 240. Commun 440 offered as a follow up course. 345. Advanced Manual Communication Techniques (3) A review of the basic signs to help acquaint the student with manual communication techniques; to orient the student to the problems of the deaf and deafness; and to master the advanced skills of sign language with the deaf on the various levels of communication. 350. Business and Professional Speaking (3) Emphasis on types of special occasions and other situations where business and professional people use oral communication. 365. Law of Mass Communication (5) Legal issues of importance to print and electronic journalism will be explored For non-law students. 372. Radio Production Projects (2) Lecture and production experience in forms and techniques of radio production. One lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Required of all students with an emphasis in broadcasting. Prerequisite: Commun 272 or permission of instructor. 373. Broadcast Programs and Audiences (3) Covers the development of various program types, the theoretical considerations made in matching programs to audiences, construction of audience groups, analysis of broadcast ratings, factors which dictate types of programs offered. 374 Writing for the Broadcast Media (3) Provides students with an overview of broadcast writing requirements used in all types of radio and television programming. Limited practical writing experience is provided in each of the major writing areas of broadcast copy. 380. Persuasive Communication (3) Develops increased understanding of the relationship between means and effects, and between persuasion and other forms of influence. Students will examine both oral and written communication. 415. Speech Analysis (3) Projection of student speaking experience and study of great speeches. (Offered alternate years). Prerequisite: Commun 380 421. Intercollegiate Debate (1) Preparation and competition on the national debate resolutions and participation in individual events. Course may be repeated for credit six times. 440. Publicity Media and Campaigns (3) A study of techniques in the use of controlled and uncontrolled media in publicity and the nature of material emanating from publicity (or PR) department Prerequisite:^ Commun 340 475. Advanced Television Direction (2) Detailed study and experience in problems related to the direction and introduction of television programs. Design of TV sets and lighting schemes. Students will be given individual responsibility in the preparation of college telecasts. Can be repeated for credit one time. 476. Radio and TV Station Management (3) Extensive analysis of each department within the radio and television station with a view to developing an awareness of problems which may arise in each area and how these problems are coordinated between all members of the station body. 480. 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. 485. Teaching Speech in the Secondary Schools (3) Methods and techniques in Speech Education primarily designed for the secondary school teacher. 486. Teaching Journalism in Secondary Schools (3) Designed to acquaint the secondary school journalism teacher with the problems involved in organizing a staff, gathering material and publishing a newspaper, yearbook and literary magazine. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of the Communication Department 289 Cooperative Work Experience. (Majors only.) 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific description. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript 499. Junior and Senior Seminar (2) Special study and assigned reports supplemented by group critique. DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Chair: Candadai Seshachari Director of College Writing: Glen J. Wiese Location: Social Science Building, Room 314 Telephone: 626-6251 Professors: Gordon T. Allred, Thomas R. Burton, Merlin G. Cheney, Gerald R. Grove, Nikki Hansen, Robert S. Mikkelsen, Mildred N. Miya, Levi S. Peterson, Candadai Seshachari, Neila C. Seshachari, Clarence M. Waterfall, Glen J. Wiese; Associate Professor: Richard M. Jenson; Assistant Professors: Scott Loughton, Lee McKenzie, Joel C. Passey, Douglas M. Spainhower, Joyce Williams; Instructors: Donna Cheney, LuDene Dallimore, Ron Deeter, June Hoffman, Priti Kumar, Michael W. Meyer, Brad Roghaar, L. Mikel Vause, Barbara West. Description The Department of English Language and Literature offers a broad spectrum of language, literature and college writing courses. English majors and minors and English teaching majors and minors, in consultation with English Department advisers, can select programs individually designed to satisfy academic requirements. Further, students preparing for careers in law, medicine, business, public relations and government service find departmental courses highly beneficial. In addition, the Department of English has designed several courses essential to the general college student, including programs in college writing, English as a Second Language and Developmental Reading and study skills. Education Training in the English curriculum emphasizes practical preparation for work, improvement of communication skills and the achievement of a liberal education. Students transferring to Weber State College as English majors, with most of their junior and senior status completed, are required to take three upper division English classes at Weber State. Career Guidance The Department of English informs interested students of opportunities in English-related fields through a career orientation presentation made available by the Department of English secretary. College Writing All four-year students must complete the eight-hour, sequential college writing series English 101 and 102. Students with an ACT Test score in English of 17 or above may register for Engl 101, College Writing. Students with ACT Test scores between 0-9 will be placed in English 95. Students with English ACT Test scores between 10-16 may take a challenge test in order to be placed in the appropriate english and reading classes based on the challenge test scores. Developmental English Developmental English is competency based. Students who do not achieve a required competency level within a quarter will receive a T grade and must re-register for the course the following quarter. All students granted Advanced Placement credits or CLEP credits take courses appropriate to their levels of scores and credits. ESL English as a Second Language is a separate program within the English Department See program listing following English Department Courses. Teaching Practicum A Teaching Practicum, Engl 380, is available for advanced students interested in training and experience in tutoring developmental skills. PROGRAM: ENGLISH MAJOR- BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE General Requirements: Specific course requirements of the college (see index). Bachelor of Arts General Education requirements (see index). A miner is required. English majors must have a C or better in major courses. English majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. 183 total hours are required for this degree. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). Specific Requirements: • Minimum of 45 credit hours in English courses with a minimum of 30 credit hours in upper division. • English courses required: all of the following: Engl 236 (3) during freshman or sophomore year or 499 (2) during junior or senior year; 368 (5) or 369 (5); 367 (3), 370 (3) or 371 (2); 381 (3) or 383 (3). • One of the following: Engl 321 (3), 325 (3), 328 (3). • Two of the following: Engl 451 (3), 452 (3), 453 (3), 454 (3), 455 (3). • Three of the following: Engl 461 (5), 462 (5), 463 (5), 464 (5), 465 (5), 466 (5). • English courses to elect from: Engl 225 (3), 235 (2), 323 (3), 324 (3), 326 (3), 327 (3), 330 (3), 331 (3), 335 (3), 337 (3), 350 (3), 355 (3), 358 (3), 360 (3), 372 (3), 373 (3), 374 (5), 380 (3), 382 (3), 388 (3), 475 (3), 483 (2-5), 492 (3). • Support courses recommended: Hist 315 (3) and 451 (3). • 24 hours of foreign language. PROGRAM: ENGLISH MAJOR- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE General Requirements: • Specific course requirements of the college (see index). • Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). • Psych 101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for English Teaching majors. • English Teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses. • English Teaching majors must achieve an overall minimum of 2.50 GPA. Requirements continued on next page Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences ArtsS Humanities Hi Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 62 63 Continuing Education