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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. Notes: Must be taken twice for a total of two units. 3 Creation of original material for solo or corporate dramatic performance. Workshop for the presentation of created original materials for stage. 1–3 For students prepared to gain practical experience. Usually off campus in a work situation. Limited to juniors or seniors. Contact Communication Studies Office to pick up contract and receive instructions. Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of six units.

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. Cross–listed: INCS 420. 3 Study and analysis of issues of cross–cultural communication within ethnic groups primarily residing in the United States. Cross–listed: INCS 421. Multi–Cultural Communication Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior 3 Selected communication topics varied by semester. Sections offered include: gender studies, relational studies, family communication, and leadership communication. Prerequisite: 270. Can be taken concurrently. Notes: May be repeated with different course content. 1–3 Individual research in areas of communication determined in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisite: Must be added with an Add/Drop Slip and Arranged Course Form obtained at the Communication Studies Office. Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of three units. Directed Research

COMM 409

COMM 472

126

COMM 435 Writing for Performance

COMM 473

COMM 440 Communication Internship

COMM 474

Communication Practicum

1–3

COMM 450

COMM 480

Directed practical experience in the various fields of communication. Must be added with an Add/Drop Slip and Arranged Course Form obtained at the Communication Studies Office. Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of six units. 1–3 Directed practical experience in leadership communication for students involved in Residence Life, Spiritual Life, Student Orientation Service, Associated Student Government, the Student Missionary Union, and Commuter Life. Notes: Cannot be counted toward the major. Leadership Practicum II Introduction to Communication Research 3 Methodology for communication research, including sampling, questionnaire design, introduction to statistics. Students conduct survey research project. A major goal is to become adept at reading and evaluating research reports. 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 members will be actively involved in researching and creating scripts, directing performance pieces, and acting in performance pieces. Introduction to Readers Theatre Advanced Acting Workshop 3 Further in–depth study of characterization, script analysis, and various styles of acting. Topics may vary. Prerequisites: 263 and 363. 363 may be taken concurrently with 463. 3 Evaluation and assessment of communication sources and artifacts. Application of critical methodologies (e.g., pentadic, narrative, feminist, metaphoric, generic) to generate scholarly commentary. Notes: Lab fee: $30. 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 parachurch settings, providing insights for participants and leaders in drama ministry. Rhetoric of Media Studies 3 Rhetorical criticism and evaluation of communicative messages in film, television, theatre, popular music, the popular press/ books, and Internet. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or seniors. 1–3 Various aspects and problems in the fields of communication. Notes: May be repeated with different course content. Communication Seminar

COMM 451

COMM 458

COMM 461

COMM 463

COMM 465 Rhetorical Criticism

COMM 468

COMM 469

COMM 470

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