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| COMM 145 MASS COMMUNICATION MEDIA | 4 |
Introduction to the organization, operation, and control of the mass
media in America, with emphasis on the social function of mass
communication and the characteristics of media audiences.
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| COMM 231 BROADCAST TECHNIQUES AND ANNOUNCING | 4 |
Introduction to radio station control room operations and announcing
performance for radio and television. Emphasis on vocal delivery and
on-camera performance for a variety of program types and broadcast
situations including continuity, commercials, music, news, interviews,
and talk shows.
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| COMM 235 INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO | 4 |
An introduction to the video medium as a means of visual and aural
expression and communication. Covers basic principles of filmic
language and aesthetics, camcorders, and editing.
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| COMM 275 COMMUNICATION THEORY | 2 |
Examination of contemporary thought on the nature and process of
communication. Offered on demand.
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| COMM 301 AUDIO PRODUCTION | 4 |
Advanced study of the aesthetics of the sound medium and procedures
for creative sound production in various media. Covers directing the
audio session, studio and remote recording, mixing, production music
and sound effects, and an introduction to nonlinear digital production
and editing. Prerequisite: COMM 231.
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| COMM 302 VIDEO STUDIO PRODUCTION | 4 |
Study and experience in multi-camera studio production for television
and other video applications. Course covers basic studio and control
room techniques including camera operation, lighting, switching, and
post-production editing. Emphasis is on multi-camera directing,
production planning and visual aesthetics. Includes an introduction to
single camera production and video editing. Prerequisites:
COMM 231 or 235 or permission of
instructor.
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| COMM 303 VIDEO FIELD PRODUCTION | 4 |
Study and experience in single-camera production, directing and video
editing of interview, documentary drama, news, and music video
programs. Covers A/B roll special effects editing and an introduction
to nonlinear editing. Prerequisite: COMM 302
.
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| COMM 333 STRATEGIES FOR FUND RAISING | 4 |
Study of the philosophy, role, organization, and strategies of
institutional development and fund raising. Includes consideration of
annual funds, capital campaigns, special events, and direct mail.
Offered even years only.
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| COMM 352 BROADCASTING AND SOCIETY | 4 |
Study of the development and operation of broadcast, cable, and
related media and their impact on society. Includes an introduction to
audience analysis and an overview of world systems of broadcasting.
Offered even years only.
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| COMM 357 COMMUNICATION LAW AND ETHICS | 4 |
Study of legal and ethical issues affecting mass communication media
professionals, including libel, privacy, confidentiality, obscenity,
access, advertising, and broadcast ethics and regulation.
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| COMM 401 ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION | 4 |
Project planning, writing, budgeting, and management of professional
level video productions. Covers nonlinear digital editing. Using
advanced techniques, students create professional quality projects for
designated uses. Prerequisites: COMM 301,
302, 303. Offered even years only.
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| COMM 410 VIDEO POST PRODUCTION OPERATIONS | 1 |
Experience and inÐdepth study of the operation of communication
department post-production video and audio facilities. Prerequisites:
COMM 301, 302. Offered on demand.
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| COMM 445 DIRECTED MEDIA PRODUCTION | 1-4 |
Refinement of media production skills in areas where the student has
demonstrated potential in production-related courses. Under the
instructor's supervision, the student designs and completes a project.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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| COMM 487 SENIOR PROJECT | 1 |
A student-selected, department-approved project to demonstrate the
student's ability to perform in his/her major field of instruction.
Satisfactory completion of this course constitutes the department
comprehensive requirement for the bachelor's degree. Graded S or NC.
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| COMM 494 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION/PRACTICUM IN MASS MEDIA | 0-4 |
Practical experience in news reporting and editing, public relations,
broadcasting or media production. The student works under the
co-direction of professionals in participating agencies and the
department. Instructor's permission must be obtained one quarter
before registration. Graded S or NC.
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| COMM 496, 497 SEMINAR IN MASS MEDIA | 2, 1 |
An integrating course required of all mass media majors in the senior
year. Study includes a review of literature, research, and research
methods in media; experience in writing critical reviews; individual
research projects in areas of special relevance to the student; group
conferences and oral presentation of formal papers.
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| ENGL 215 INTRODUCTION TO FILM LITERATURE | 4 |
See the English section of this bulletin.
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| MKTG 381 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 4 |
See the Business section of this bulletin.
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| MKTG 383 PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING | 4 |
See the Business section of this bulletin.
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| MKTG 481 PUBLIC RELATIONS | 4 |
See the Business section of this bulletin.
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| SOCI 451 RESEARCH METHODS | 4 |
See the Social Work section of this bulletin.
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| JOUR 245 NEWSWRITING | 4 |
Introduction to gathering facts and writing news stories for mass
media audiences. Prerequisites:
ENGL 121 and
ENGL 122.
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| JOUR 246 REPORTING METHODS | 3 |
Basic training in the use of interviewing and other social research
techniques for the gathering and reporting of news. Prerequisite:
JOUR 245.
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| JOUR 247 COPY EDITING | 3 |
Introduction to the practice of copy editing for print; includes
practice in editing copy for content and style, page editing, and
design. Prerequisite: JOUR 245 or
permission of instructor.
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| JOUR 257 PHOTOJOURNALISM | 2 |
Photography for publication; includes composition, cropping, caption
writing, and picture-page layout. Students are expected to have their
own cameras. Prerequisite:
PHTO 156 or equivalent.
Not a writing elective. (Course fee: $60)
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| JOUR 341 MAGAZINE ARTICLE WRITING | 4 |
Analysis of magazine markets, fundamentals of gathering materials for
articles, and preparation of manuscripts for publication.
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| JOUR 345 EDITORIAL WRITING | 3 |
An introduction to the principles and skills of opinion writing for
the media. The course applies principles of journalistic writing to
the development and analysis of written and broadcast opinion. Offered
odd years only.
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| JOUR 350, WRITING FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION | 3 |
An application of news writing principles to public information in the
nonprofit sector. Course includes preparing press releases and
in-depth analysis of public information strategies, crisis management,
special event planning and press relations. Prerequisite:
JOUR 245. Offered even years only.
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| JOUR 412 SCRIPT WRITING | 3 |
Writing techniques for multimedia, drama, documentary, broadcast
(commercials, news, continuity), and instructional media. Offered odd
years only.
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| JOUR 445 DIRECTED MEDIA WRITING | 1-3 |
The refining of writing skills through a program adapted to the
student's professional interest. Submission of writing samples and
permission of instructor required.
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| JOUR 451 PUBLICATION PRODUCTION | 4 |
Instruction and practice in copy editing, headline writing, and
cutline writing; publication design and print production. Each student
will plan a project consisting of planning a new publication, with
prospectus and dummy copy. Prerequisite:
GRPH 255. Not a writing elective.
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| ENGL 325 WRITING FOR THE PROFESSIONS | 3 |
See the English section of this bulletin.
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| ENGL 335 NARRATIVE WRITING | 3 |
See the English section of this bulletin.
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| ENGL 389 WRITING THEORY | 3 |
See the English section of this bulletin.
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| GBUS 370 ADVANCED BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS | 3 |
See the Business section of this bulletin.
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| SPCH 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH COMMUNICATION | 4 |
Introduction to the procedure of public speaking. Emphasis on
acquiring ease, a conversational attitude, and reasonable facility in
organizing and delivering content relevant to the audience.
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| SPCH 107 VOICE AND ARTICULATION (OR TESL 107) | 4 |
Study of and practice in improving the speaking voice. Emphasizes the
structure and function of the speech mechanism, quality and
effectiveness of voice; stresses developing clear enunciation and
articulation. As a guide to correct pronunciation, the International
Phonetic Alphabet is also included.
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| SPCH 207 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION | 3 |
Study of the nature of group and interpersonal processes; includes
leadership and participation in group discussion.
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| SPCH 211 ORAL INTERPRETATION | 4 |
Study of the various types of interpretative literature with a view
toward its understanding for the purpose of public presentation.
Includes reading from the printed page with fluency and effectiveness
and readers' theatre script preparation and presentation.
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| SPCH 242 ACTING | 4 |
Exploring and developing the clarity, range, and control of verbal and
nonverbal language in creating and effectively communicating dramatic
characters, modern and classical. Recommended Prerequisite:
SPCH 107.
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| SPCH 252 PLAY PERFORMANCE | 0-4; 4 |
Analysis, rehearsal, and performance of a play chosen by the
instructor. May be taken only by permission of the instructor.
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| SPCH 253 TECHNICAL PRODUCTION | 0-4; 4 |
Design, construction, and/or coordination of a technical aspect of the
production of a play chosen by the instructor. May be taken only by
permission of the instructor.
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| SPCH 310 INTERPERSONAL AND NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
Examination of both the process and the messages, verbal and
non-verbal, that characterize interpersonal communication; employs
readings, discussion, and strategies useful in understanding and
improving one's interpersonal interactions.
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| SPCH 341 ARGUMENTATION | 4 |
Examination of informal logic to develop critical thinking; includes
study of evidence, reasoning, and fallacies; application of evidence
and logical forms by analyzing current rhetoric and debating
contemporary issues. Offered odd years only.
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| SPCH 363 HISTORY OF THEATRE | 4 |
Study of the history and development of the theater from the Greek to
the twentieth century. Offered even years only.
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| SPCH 365 PLAY DIRECTION | 3 |
Fundamentals of play direction; each student produces and directs a
one-act play or one act from a longer play for public performance.
Prerequisite: SPCH 242 or permission of
instructor.
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| SPCH 381, 382, 383 BIBLICAL PREACHING | 2, 2, 2 |
Preparation and delivery of Biblical sermons for worship, evangelism,
and special worship occasions. Laboratories and Sabbath speaking
appointments included. Prerequisite: SPCH 101
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| SPCH 395 METHODS OF TEACHING SPEECH COMMUNICATION | 3 |
Study of the basic principles and practices of teaching speech on the
junior high and secondary levels. Special attention given to
contemporary methods of presentation in classrooms and therapy
sessions; includes observations, demonstration, and class
participation. Offered on demand.
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| SPCH 401 INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL SEMANTICS | 2 |
Study of the use of language to influence human behavior, to solve
problems, and to resolve conflicts. Offered even years only.
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| SPCH 443 PERSUASIVE SPEAKING | 4 |
Study of motivation in human behavior as applied by the public
communicator in the process of persuasion; analysis of persuasive
speeches for their emotional, ethical, and logical value; practice in
composing and delivering speeches to influence choice. Prerequisite:
SPCH 101. Offered even years only.
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| SPCH 453 THE RHETORIC OF WESTERN THOUGHT | 3 |
Study of the principles of rhetoric proposed by Aristotle,
Quintillian, Cicero, and others; the relationship of the principles of
rhetoric to contemporary speechmaking. Prerequisite:
SPCH 101.
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| SPCH 496, 497 SPEECH COMMUNICATION SEMINAR | 1,1 |
An integrating course required of all speech communication majors in
the senior year. Includes review of literature and research methods in
speech communication, experience in writing and presenting critical
reviews, and development and formal presentation of assigned projects.
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| ENGL 484 HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
See the English section of this bulletin.
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| ENGL 485 LINGUISTICS | 3 |
See the English section of this bulletin.
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| SPPA 210 SURVEY OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY | 3 |
Survey of communication disorders with major emphasis given to the
etiologies, symptomatologies, and the recognition of speech, language,
voice, and hearing disorders.
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| SPPA 250 SIGN LANGUAGE FOR THE DEAF | 3 |
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Introduction to the basic signs used in communicating with the hearing
impaired; includes group practice in signing letters, words,
sentences, and songs. (Offered contingent on sufficient enrollment.)
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