Communication Studies Faculty Chair:
Communication Studies (42 units) Students must choose one of four concentrations under this major: • Interpersonal Communication • Rhetorical Studies • Speech / Drama • Interdisciplinary Studies When students have completed any of these concentrations they should be prepared for employment in fields where excellent interpersonal and group communication skills are especially important. These concentrations are also excellent preparation for advanced graduate work in the discipline of communication studies. Many Communication Studies graduates have gone on to earn their M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the field at other institutions. In addition, the Communication Studies degree provides excellent general preparation for careers in fields such as the ministry, human resources, sales, education or law. Core Course Requirements Obtaining a degree with one of these concentrations requires 42 units, 27 units of upper division / 15 units lower division. The following seven Core Courses are requirements for all Concentrations with the exception of the Interdisciplinary Concentration . • COMM 254 - Communication Theories Unit(s): 3. • COMM 270 - Interpersonal Communication Unit(s): 3. • COMM 368 - Methods of Communication Research Unit(s): 3. • COMM 385 - Persuasive Communication Unit(s): 3. • COMM 386 - Forms of Public Communication Unit(s): 3. • COMM 432 - Rhetorical Theories Unit(s): 3. • COMM 469 - Rhetoric of Media Studies Unit(s): 3. Electives for Interpersonal Communication & Rhetorical Studies Concentrations (21 units) • COMM 170 - Small Group Communication Unit(s): 3. • COMM 181 - Introduction to Argumentation & Debate Unit(s): 3. • COMM 263 - Beginning Acting Unit(s): 3. • COMM 280 - Oral Interpretation Unit(s): 3. • COMM 282 - Intercollegiate Forensics Unit(s): 2. • COMM 320 - Advanced Public Communication Unit(s): 3. • COMM 363 - Intermediate Acting Unit(s): 3. • COMM 382 - Intercollegiate Forensics Unit(s): 2. • COMM 386 - Forms of Public Communication Unit(s): 3. • COMM 387 - Organizational Communication Unit(s): 3. • COMM 440 - Communication Internship Unit(s): 1 - 3. • COMM 450 - Communication Practicum Unit(s): 1 - 3. • COMM 463 - Advanced Acting Workshop Unit(s): 3. • COMM 465 - Rhetorical Criticism Unit(s): 3. • COMM 468 - Drama for Christian Ministry Unit(s): 3. • COMM 470 - Communication Seminar Unit(s): 1 - 3. • COMM 472 - Intercultural Communication Unit(s): 3. • COMM 473 - Communication & Diversity Unit(s): 3. • COMM 474 - Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior Unit(s): 3. • COMM 480 - Directed Research Unit(s): 1 - 3. • CNMA 104 - History of Cinema Unit(s): 3. • CNMA 450 - Cinema & Media Arts Practicum Unit(s): 1 - 3. • CNMA 470 - Cinema & Media Arts Seminar Unit(s): 1 - 3. • JOUR 111 - Introduction to Public Relations Unit(s): 3.
Todd Lewis, Ph.D.
Professor:
Lewis
Associate Professor: Assistant Professors:
Muehlhoff
Alston Calley, Brandon, Robinson
Mission & Learning Outcomes It is the purpose of the Communication Studies Department that when you complete either of the two majors you will have: • Well developed personal communication skills and be able to think, write, and speak clearly and effectively. • Learning skills which will enable you to continue to develop personally and professionally after graduation. • Entry level skills for employment in your chosen field or else have suitable preparation for graduate study. • At least the beginnings of a workable worldview which unifies your life ʼ s work and your Christian faith. Theatre majors should understand the power of drama as participant, critic, and creative source. Writing Competency Requirement Writing competency is determined within the Department of Communication Studies by a full-time faculty assessment of in-class and out-of-class writing samples. A minimum four page reaction or research paper from a 300 or 400 level Communication Studies required or elective course is submitted (with expected rewrites and corrections) with a student ʼ s identification number and no other corrective faculty comments or marks (out-of-class sample). A two hour proctored timed writing opportunity is offered in the fall and spring semesters and a minimum of four handwritten pages must be submitted in response to an open-ended question chosen in advance by the student, designating their work by student identification number as well (in-class writing sample). In each sample, the fourth page must have written commentary that is at or exceeds the center of the fourth page to meet the minimum length standard. Full-time faculty assess the two submissions, give a numerical designation, and the combined total either passes or fails. After a second failure to pass the writing competency requirement, a student must enroll in ENG 210 Writing Competency, consult the Communication Studies Department Chair and pass the course to fulfill the requirement.
Communication Studies Degree Programs
Upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements, the Communication Studies Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Theatre. The required general elective course for the Communication Studies Department is COMM 100. Communication Studies and Theatre majors must achieve a minimum grade of a “C” in all major courses taken at Biola. Anyone receiving a lower grade must repeat the course with a higher grade to receive credit for the course.
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