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Obtaining a degree with this concentra­ tion requires a minimum of 36 units, 21 of which must be from the Department of Communication. Two specific courses, 458 and 478 are required. A minimum of 27 units must be upper division. The interdisci­ plinary proposal must be submitted and a]}­ proved no later than the first semester of the junior year. No exceptions will be made. Speech/Drama The courses in drama are intended to (1) provide opportunities for all students to par­ ticipate in drama in order to develop com­ munication skills and gain confidence and stage presence and (2) equip students de­ siring to use drama in Christian ministry, el­ ementary or secondary education, mis­ sions, or other careers. Those considering a career in drama should plan on additional experience. Obtaining a degree with this concentra­ tion requires 36 units, 24 of which must be upper division. Must include: 261, 280, 362,458,467, 468, and 478. The remaining units should be selected with faculty advise­ ment from the following: 220, 270, 282, 352, 353,354,356,357,360,361,382,385,454, 461, and English 460 (Drama.) Humanities Major: Communication Concentration Communication may be used as the area of concentration for the humanities major. See humanities section. This concentration is basically a minor in communication, but greater flexibility is possible through de­ partmental counseling. MINORS In addition to the humanities major/ communication concentration cited above, a communication minor is offered in conjunc­ tion with the radio-television-film concentra­ tion with the completion of 18 units, 15 of which must be upper division. Must in­ clude 251, 352, 457 and 458. COURSES Note: In all concentrations the total number ofunits for major area credit from practicum, internship and directed research courses may not exceed nine units.

tention to audience analysis, speech, re­ search, organization, and critical thinking.

223 or permission. Does not meet the for­ eign language requirement.

140 Resident Assistant Practicum (3) Provides students with the opportunity to learn, exercise and refine skills which will fa­ cilitate personal growth and increase their abil­ ity to solve problems as member of the Residence Life Staff. Student should be en­ abled to reach higher levels of self-understand­ ing and deeper insights into dynamics which enhance and hinder interpersonal relation­ ships. Cannot be counted toward the major. 160 Introduction to Drama (3) Appreciation of drama through an under­ standing of its historical development, forms and styles, and production techniques. Lab Fee: $45. 170 Small Group Communication (3) This course focuses on the individual's communication in a group setting: leader­ ship in groups; group communication norms and processes with emphasis on problem solving and conflict management techniques. 181 Introduction to Argumentation and Debate (3) Effective oral communication: invention, analysis, evidence, methods of attack and defense and arrangement of ideas. 202 Introduction to Mass Media (3) A survey of mass media, including histo­ ry, regulation, current scope, support sys­ tems , effects and ethics of newspapers, magazines, radio, television, movies, records and books. 220 Voice and Articulation (3) Voice improvement through study of anatomical and physiological bases of the normal voice. Training in articulation, pro­ nunciation and related oral skills. 223 Beginning Sign Language (2) Introduction and practice in the funda­ mental skills of signs and fingerspelling for communication with the deaf. Provides a basic understanding of the psychological and social implication of deafness. Does not meet the foreign language requirement. 224 Intermediate Sign Language (2) Designed for those who possess the basic skills of manual communication. Further instruction in the development of sign vocabulary, fingerspelling, fluency, re­ ceptive and expressive skills. Prerequisite:

230 Introduction to Writing Application (3) This course presents basic principles of writing and how these principles are used in various applications especially in writing for the mass media. 245 Photography (3) Experience in fundamentals of black and white photography covering both creative and technical aspects. Fee: $30. (See also Art 221.) 251 Sound Workshop (3) An introduction to the sound medium as a]}­ plied to radio, television and film. Lab fee: $15. 261 Beginning Acting (3) Lectures, demonstrations and laboratory experience in acting. Content includes con­ centrations, observation, control and effec­ tive use of the body, pantomime, improvisa­ tion, stage techniques, the actor's resources and methods of character development. 270 Interpersonal Communication (3) This course focuses on developing com­ munication skills in the dyadic setting in­ cluding emphasis on essential precondi­ tions, conflict management, interpersonal relationships , non-verbal behavior and cre­ ative supportive climates. 280 Oral Interpretation (3) Learning to read types of literature aloud in a manner that enhances and enriches the audience's understanding and appreciation of that literature. 282, 382 Intercollegiate Forensics (2-2) Practical speech experience in debate, readers theatre and individual speaking events. Each section may be repeated once for a total of eight units. 312 Phonetics (3) The science of the articulate sounds of human speech; classification, reproduction and proper recording of speech sounds; principles of phonetic change. (See also Intercultural Studies 413.) 321 Introduction to Communication Disorders (3) Survey of the various types and classifi­ cations of speech/language disorders and the role of the speech pathologist in medi­ cal and educational settings.

100 Introduction to Public Communication (3)

Development of communication skills in public speaking. The course will include at-

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