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Biola University
COMM 254 - Communication Theories
Credits 3
COMM 382 - Intercollegiate Forensics Credits 2 Practical speech experience in debate and individual speaking events. Notes: May be taken twice for credit for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Techniques of persuasive speaking and communication persuasion theories. Experience in the preparation and delivery of speeches. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: COMM 100. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 385 - Persuasive Communication Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 386 - Forms of Public Communication Credits 3 Application, practice and analysis of selected communication forms from a rhetorical perspective. Sections offered in political, social issues and nonverbal communication. Notes: May be taken multiple times with Credits 3 The dynamics of organizational communication centering in systems, structures and patterns of work/workplace communication; the role of communication in organizational development. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 391 - Directing Theatre Credits 3 different course content. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 387 - Organizational Communication Exploration of the art and craft of directing for the theatre. Topics covered: storytelling, instincts, staging, picturization, dramatic tension, style, meaning, examining, text, groundplans, auditioning, working with actors and other relevant issues facing the director. Notes: Attendance at selected plays is required. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Junior Class, or Senior Class; and Undergraduate Level. Fee: $50. COMM 405 - Dramatic Theory Credits 3 Survey of prominent dramatic theories (e.g. Aristotle's Poetics, dramatic theory of story structure, contemporary theatre theory, etc.). Elements of dramaturgy will also be introduced. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 409 - Production Practicum II Credits 2 Advanced practical experience in dramatic process. Credit for performing in a play, set construction, costume construction, publicity, or other aspects of theatrical process. Notes: Special approval required. May be taken twice for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A. Credits 3 Scene design, including script analysis, formation of visual concepts, floor plan development and model building for the stage. Practical training in theatrical production written critiques/reviews. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 432 - Rhetorical Theories Credits 3 Major theories of rhetorical and public address from classical to contemporary periods. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: COMM 254. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 419 - Dramatic Design and Criticism Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 435 - Playwriting for Performance Credits 3 Creation of original material for solo or corporate dramatic performance. Workshop for the presentation of created original materials for stage. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
Descriptions and applications of communication theories such as symbolic interaction, relational theories, narrative paradigm and selected
group operational theories. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 264 - Beginning Acting
Credits 3 This course offers a beginning study of the principles of contemporary acting techniques. Students will evaluate and demonstrate the acting theories of the Stanislavsky system of acting, as assessed by the 20th century American acting leaders, Uta Hagen and Stella Adler. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Speech/Drama (COSD), Theatre (COTH) or Dramatic Arts (CODA). COMM 270 - Interpersonal Communication Credits 3 This course focuses on developing communication skills in the dyadic setting including emphasis on essential preconditions, conflict management, interpersonal relationships, nonverbal behavior and creative supportive climates. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 280 - Oral Interpretation Credits 3 Learning to read types of literature aloud in a manner that enhances and enriches the audience's understanding and appreciation of that literature. Notes: Approved for Core Curriculum Communication credit. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 282 - Intercollegiate Forensics Credits 2 Practical speech experience in debate and individual speaking events. Notes: May be taken twice for credit for a total of 4 credits. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 320 - Advanced Public Communication Credits 3 Additional experience in improving public speaking skills in power point presentations, critiquing of speeches, and groups presentations. Speeches include: Semiotics Analysis; Apologetics Speech; Tribute Speech; and Group Presentation. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: COMM 100. Credits 3 Study of lighting and sound variables in a stage production. Student projects include light and sound choices for a particular production. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 368 - Methods of Communication Research Credits 3 Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 345 - Lighting and Sound for Theatre Methodology for communication research, with attention to quantitative and qualitative research. Includes sampling, questionnaire design, introduction to statistics, ethnography, and other qualitative methodologies. Students conduct survey research projects. Learning to read and evaluate research components is an expected learning outcome. Grade Mode: A. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level. COMM 369 - Intermediate Acting Credits 3 This course features in-depth study and practice of acting skills with increased emphasis on the application of the principles and the theories of creative acting, as assessed by the 20th century American acting leaders, Lee Strasberg and Eric Morris. Grade Mode: A. Prerequisites: COMM 264. Restrictions: Must be Undergraduate Level.
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