COMM 461 Readers Theatre........................................................................ 3 Readers Theatre consists of two or more performers using their oral interpretation and acting skills to present/perform prose, scripture, poetry, drama and other sources. Class mem- bers ill be actively involved in researching and creating scripts, directing performance pieces, and acting in performance pieces. COMM 463 Advanced Acting Workshop................................................ 3 Further in-depth study of characterization, script analysis, and various styles of acting. Topics may vary. Prerequisites: 263 and 363. COMM 465 Rhetorical Criticism................................................................. 3 Evaluation and assessment of communication sources and artifacts. Application of critical methodologies (e.g., pentadic, narrative, feminist, metaphoric, generic) to generate scholarly commentary. Lab fee: $30. COMM 468 Drama for Christian Ministry. .............................................. 3 Introduction to the mechanics and creativity of drama in the church, as well as issues facing the Christian drama coordinator or director. Class members are involved in class performances. This course explores the potential and practical experiences for use of drama in church and para-church set- tings, providing insights for participants and leaders in drama ministry.
religious, political and social issues communications. May be repeated with different course content.
COMM 387 Organizational Communication......................................... 3 The dynamics of organizational communication centering in systems, structures and patterns; the role of communication in organizational development. COMM 391 Directing Theatre..................................................................... 3 Exploration of the art and craft of directing for the theatre. Topics covered: storytelling, instincts, staging, picturization, dramatic tension, style, meaning, examining, text, ground- plans, auditioning, working with actors and other relevant issues facing the director. Attendance at selected plays is required. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Fee: $50. COMM 409 Production Practicum II......................................................... 1 Advanced practical experience in dramatic process. Credit for performing in a play, set construction, costume construction, publicity, or other aspects of theatrical process. Must be taken twice for a total of two units. COMM 435 Writing for Performance. ...................................................... 3 Creation of original material for solo or corporate dramatic performance. Workshop for the presentation of created origi- nal materials for stage. COMM 440 Communication Internship............................................... 1-3 Limited to qualified juniors or seniors who wish to gain practi- cal experience usually off campus in a work situation. Depart- ment permission required. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. COMM 450 Communication Practicum............................................... 1-3 Directed practical experience in the various fields of com- munication. Permission of the department must be secured the semester prior to enrolling for course. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. COMM 451 Leadership Practicum II...................................................... 1-3 Directed practical experience in leadership communication for students involved in Residence Life, Student Ministries, Student Orientation Service, Associated Student Government, the Student Missionary Union, and Commuter Life. Signature required. Cannot be counted toward the major. Prerequisite: COMM 140 Leadership Practicum. COMM 458 Introduction to Communication Research..................... 3 Methodology for communication research, including sam- pling, questionnaire design, introduction to statistics. Students conduct survey research project. A major goal is to become adept at reading and evaluating research reports.
COMM 470 Communication Seminar................................................... 1-3 Various aspects and problems in the fields of communication.
COMM 472 Intercultural Communication.............................................. 3 Relationship between communication and culture with emphasis on factors affecting the quality and processes of interpersonal communication between persons of different cultures or subcultures. (See also INCS 420.) COMM 473 Multi-Cultural Communication. ......................................... 3 Study and analysis of issues of cross-cultural communication within ethnic groups primarily residing in the United States. (See also INCS 421.) COMM 474 Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior........... 3 Selected communication topics varied by semester. Sections offered include: gender studies, relational studies, family communication, leadership communication. May be repeated with different course content. Prerequisite: 270. COMM 478 Pragmatic Social Theories of Communication............. 3 A capstone course for all communication studies majors. Survey and application of social theories, including negotia- tions, communication to the grieving, gender studies, civility, and grace in communication and media criticism. Prerequisite: junior or senior status.
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