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Communication Studies, B.A.
Concentrations Students must choose one of three concentrations under this major: • Dramatic Arts
5. Utilize communication to demonstrate cultural competency (ULO 2, 3). 6. Influence public discourse through framing, evaluating, and advocating for local, national, and global issues from a distinctly biblical perspective (ULO 1, 3). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 6) section of this catalog. Requirements 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'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 ENGL 210, consult the Communication Studies Department Chair and pass the course to fulfill the requirement. GPA Requirements
• Rhetorical/Interpersonal • 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. Dramatic Arts
Concentration-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses It is recommended that all Dramatic Arts concentration students take the following Core Curriculum (GE) courses: COMM 160 Theatre Appreciation PHIL 216 Introduction to Philosophy and Aesthetics Concentration Courses Dramatic Arts students must take the following courses once: COMM 109 Production Practicum
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COMM 409
Production Practicum II
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COMM 100 Introduction to Public Communication 2 COMM 162 Voice and Speech for Theatre COMM 164 Introduction to Acting COMM 170 Small Group Communication COMM 215 Theatrical Makeup COMM 232 Costume Study and Construction COMM 241 Introduction to Technical Theatre COMM 280 Oral Interpretation COMM 282 Intercollegiate Forensics COMM 320 Advanced Public Communication COMM 345 Lighting and Sound for Theatre COMM 382 Intercollegiate Forensics COMM 386 Forms of Public Communication
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. Curriculum Requirements Program-Specific Core Curriculum (GE) Courses The required Communication Core Curriculum (GE) course for the Communication Studies Department is: COMM 100 Introduction to Public Communication Program Courses The following seven program courses are requirements for all concentrations with the exception of the Interdisciplinary concentration. COMM 254 Communication Theories
COMM 391 Directing Theatre COMM 405 Dramatic Theory
COMM 419 Dramatic Design and Criticism COMM 435 Playwriting for Performance COMM 440 Communication Internship 3 COMM 450 Communication Practicum COMM 463 Advanced Acting Workshop COMM 468 Drama for Christian Ministry COMM 472 Intercultural Communication COMM 473 Communication and Diversity COMM 474 Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior COMM 477 London Theatre Study Tour COMM 480 Directed Research
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COMM 270 COMM 368 COMM 385 COMM 387 COMM 432 COMM 473
Interpersonal Communication
Methods of Communication Research
Persuasive Communication Organizational Communication
Rhetorical Theories
Communication and Diversity
Concentration Courses Select a Concentration detailed below.
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Total Credits
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