Communication complementary training for majors in business, education, humanities, the sciences, and technology. The Department of Communication also provides service courses to help students from other departments develop desired communication skills. PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE (Bachelor of Arts Degree Recommended) General Requirements: Specific College Requirements (see index). Requirements for General Education (see index). A minor is required. Communication major must have a C or better in major courses. Communication 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 60 credit hours in Communication courses. • Communication courses required for all areas of emphasis: Commun HU102 (3), HU105 (3), 106 (3), 110 (5), HU112 (3), and 113(5). The following emphases are offered: Broadcasting: • Communication courses required (30 credit hours): Commun 170 (3), 271 (3), 272 (3), 275 (3), 365 (5), 372 (2), 373 (3), 374 (3), 475 (2), 476 (3). • Communication courses to elect from: (8 credit hours from Communication courses in consultation with an adviser). Oral Communication: • Communication courses required (28 credit hours): Commun 107 (4), 214 (3), 215 (3), 220 (4), 305 (3), 312 (3), 380 (3), 415 (3), 499 (2). • Communication courses to elect from: (10 credit hours from Communication courses in consultation with an adviser). Journalism: • Communication courses required (37 credit hours): Commun 235 (3), 289 (4), 313 (3), 314 (3), 319 (3), 322 (3), 365, (5), 374 (3), 499 (2): Photo 101 (5). • Communication courses to elect from: (4 credit hours from Communication courses in consultation with an adviser). All journalism students must be able to type proficiently. Public Relations: • Communication courses required (37credit hours): Commun 235 (3), 240 (3), 289 (4), 322 (3), 340 (3), 365 (5), 374 (3), 440 (3), 489 (3), 499 (2); Photo 101 (5). • Electives recommended: (1 credit hour in consultation with an adviser). PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE ARTS COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR - (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the School of Education.) PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION AND ENGLISH COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR - (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the School of Education.) PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION TEACHING MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE General Requirements: Specific College Requirements (see index). Requirements for General Education (see index). A grade of C or better in major courses. A minor is required. Communication majors must have a C or better in major courses. Communication majors must have an overall GPA of 2.00 or C. Teaching majors must have a 2.50 overall GPA. 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: • A minimum of 48 credit hours for the teaching major. • A minimum of 20 credit hours of Core courses: a minimum of 20 hours in an emphasis of either Journalism or Oral Communication, and a minimum of 8 credit hours in electives. Courses to be used for Core requirements and Special Emphasis: • Core courses: Commun HU102 (3), HU111 (3) or 214 (3), HU112 (3), 113 (5), 107 (4), 211 (2) or 215 (3), 307 (3). • Journalism emphasis: Commun 235 (3), 319 (3), HU328 (3), 374 (3), 486 (3), 489 (3-6). • Oral Communication emphasis: Commun HU105 (3), 214 (3), 220 (4) or 321 (3), 312 (3) or 350 (3), 380 (3), 407 (3), 485 (3). • Electives recommended (8 hours): English 321 (3), Commun 113 (5), 170 (3), 220 (3), 240 (3), 480 (1-3); other courses from the department can be taken; Psych SS101 (5); Soclgy SS250 (5). PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. Fulfill requirements for the Communication departmental major (55 credit hours). Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a Communication major take at least 18 hours of departmental Honors courses, half of which must be upper division work. • Take Commun 499 in fulfillment of the Honors Senior Project requirement. • A student may receive Communication Honors credit in the following courses: Commun HU102, HU105, HU112,170, 220, 240,307, 321, 322, 380,407 and 415. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) Communication General Informatior PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • A minimum of 28 credit hours for a Communication departmental minor. • Required courses: Commun 110 (5) and four of the five following courses: Commun HU102 (3), HU105 (3), 106 (3), 112(3), 113(5). • Select at least nine hours of upper division coursework in consultation with a department adviser. PROGRAM: COMMUNICATION TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in minor courses. Specific Requirements: • A minimum of 28 credit hours for Communication Teaching minor. • Required Communication courses: HU105 (3), 107 (4), HU111 (3), HU112 (3), 211 (2), 220 (4), 271 (3), 415 (3), 485 (3). EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PROGRAM Forenslcs Participation in intercollegiate forensic activities is conducted in conjunction with the instructional program in debate and interpretation. Students take active part in regional and national forensic meets under the direction of the debate coach. Speech Contests Outstanding students participate in the following contest: The James N. Luvaris Extempore Speaking Contest for Junior and Senior students. Recognition is given in the form of financial awards. High School Forensic Contest The Department of Communication is host to the annual Weber State Leland H. Monson High School Forensic Tournament held in February of each year. The tournament is in its fifty-third year. Over 1400 students from Utah, Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming participate. Signpost Journalism students have the opportunity to work on the Weber State College student newspaper, Signpost. Weber State College Broadcasters Students interested in radio and television broadcast operation have an opportunity to prepare and present "live" broadcast programs over KWCR-FM, the college radio station. COMMUNICATION COURSES-COMMUN o HU102. Principles of Public Speaking (3) Selection of subjects for specific purposes, fundamental skills of speech preparation and delivery, and basic culture for speech. Scheduled to include two hours of lab for students who show special need. 104. 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. HU105. Communication Skills in Human Relations (3) The student will gain understanding of the causes leading to breakdowns between people in communication behaviors. Emphasis will be placed on methods and skills development which will assist in improving interpersonal relationships between people. 106. Listening (3) Theory of and practice in listening in both public and interpersonal contexts. Should help increase student capacity to understand, retain, and recall information received aurally. Prerequisite: Commun HU105. 107. Basic Principles: The Oral Interpretation of Literature (4) The interpretation of prose, poetry, and dramatic literature as presentational performance well grounded in theory: structure of narration, focus and tensiveness, reflexivity and movement/ kinesics. 110. Survey of Human Communication (5) Survey of and appreciation for the dynamics of human communication emphasizing principles of effective interpersonal, small group, public, and mass media communication. Unified perspective noting similarities and differences among various contexts. HU111. Introduction to Discussion and Parliamentary Law (3) Theory and practical application of the discussion methods used in committees, informal groups, and business conferences; principles and practices in the use of parliamentary procedure. HU112. Introduction to Mass Communication (3) Survey of mass communication disciplines, including newspapers, television, advertising, and public relations. Guest lecturers. 113. Basic Reporting (5) Basic instruction in news judgment, news sources, news gathering, and writing techniques, with special emphasis on style, copy preparation and accuracy. Prerequisite: Ability to type proficiendy. 125. Developing Your Educational Plan (1) Provides opportunity for freshmen students to assess their academic strengths and weaknesses and develop an educational plan. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts* Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 64 65 Continuing Education