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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

357 History of Cinema (3) Survey of the development of the motion picture (1890 to the present.) Films screened in the course will be analyzed from perspectives of art , genre theory, technology, and rhetori- cal intent. Lab fee: $20. 358 Motion Picture - Pre-Production (3) The first course of a three-course sequence (358, 359, 452) in which a dramatic film will be produced. This course emphasizes the essential pre- production aspects including script development, budgeting, casting, set construction, and/ or location surveys, and develops skills in using produc- tion equipment. Prerequisite: 352. Lab fee: $50. (Alternate Falls) 359 Motion Picture Production (3) Photography, in this course, will be done for the film project begun in 358. Emphasizes lighting, camera operation, sound recording, etc. Prerequisites: 352, 358. Lab fee $50. (Alternate lnterte1ms) 364 Acting for Film and Television (3) Use of acting skills in front of televi- sion cameras using scenes from actual television and film scripts. Includes critiques of acting methods. Prerequi- site: 261 or permission. Fee: $25. 383 Survey of Rhetorical Theories (3) Major theories of rhetorical and pub- lic address from classical to contempo- rary periods. 384 Public Relations (3) The nature, methods and responsibili- ties of public relations in contempo- rary society. 385 Persuasive Communication (3) Techniques of persuasive speaking and communication persuasion theories. Experience in the preparation and delivery of speeches. Prerequisite: I 00. 386 Forms of Public Communication (3) Application, practice and analysis of selected communication forms from a rhetorical perspective. Sections offered in religious, political and social issues communications. May be repeated with different course content 387 Organizational Communication (3) The dynamics of organizational com- munication centering in systems, struc- tures and patterns; the role of commu- nication in organizational development. 388 Principles of Information Gathering (3) Fundamentals of gathering informa- tion for the mass media. Strategies for finding and utilizing information sources, techniques and psychological dynamics of interviews. Emphasis on learning by doing.

421 Organic Disorders (3) Communication disorders relative to cleft palate and other cranial-facial anomalies, cerebral palsy, and mental retardation. Prerequisite: 321 , 324, or permission. 422 Adult Language Disorders (3) Study of communication disorders caused by stroke and other neurologi- cal problems and injuries. Classifica- tion, evaluation techniques and therapy principles included. Prerequisite: 321. 423 Voice and Phonological Problems (3) Problems of voice phonology and articulation. Areas of etiology, diag- nosis, and remediation covered. Pre- requisite: 321, 324, or permission. 425 Audiology (3) Anatomy and physiology of the ear; hearing problems, testing and rehabil- itation. Practical experience in pure tone threshold testing. Lab fee: $15. 426 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Methods (5) Methods of evaluation and assessment of speech voice and language prob- lems. Introduction to therapeutic approaches and specific techniques related to speech and language habili- tation and rehabilitation. Prerequisites: 321,324 or permission. Lab fee: $15. 428 Audiometry (3) Advanced study of procedures and problems in hearing measurement. Areas covered will include speech audiometry , masking, recruitment, diagnostic testing and ampl ification.

468 Dramatic Per1ormance in Ministry (3) How to select appropriate material, stage and direct dramatic presen ta- tions in a church or other Christian ministry setting. 470 Communication Seminar (1-3) Various aspects and problems in the field of communication. 472 lntercultural 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 subcul- tures. (See also Intercultural Studies 420.) 474 Advanced Studies in Communication Behavior (3) Selected communication topics varied by semester. Sections offered include: gender communication, nonverbal communication, listening, peace rhetoric, and decision-making. May be repeated with different course content. 476 Communication Education Seminar (2) Teaching techniques for the sec- ondary school speech course and forensics team. Required for Eng- lish/ communication secondary educa- tion majors. Alternate years. 478 Pragmatic Social Theories of Communication (3) Survey and application of social theo- ries of communication, including gen- eral semantics, confrontations, com- munication to the grieving, humans as manipulators, and nonverbal forms of communication. 480 Directed Research (1-3) Individual research in an area of com- munication determined in consulta- tion with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of three units. Prerequisite: consent.

usually off campus in a work situation. Department permission required. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. 450 Communication Practicum (1-3) Directed practical experience in the various fields of communication. Per- mission of the department must be secured the semester prior to enrolling for course. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. 451 Advanced Audio Production (3) Advanced techniques in miking, mix- ing, recording, processing and rein- forcement of sound. Both technical and artistic aspects are covered, with a strong laboratory emphasis. Prerequi- site: 251. Lab fee: $50. 452 Motion Picture Post-Production (3) The final course in a three-course film production sequence (358, 359, 452). Emphasizes editing, music, sound effects, mixing, laboratory coordination, and distribution. Prerequisites: 352, 358, 359. Lab fee: $50. (Alternate Springs) 453 Advanced Television Production (3) The course gives intensive experience in professional level television produc- tion. Prerequisite: 353. Lab fee: $50. 455 Broadcast Management and Sales (4) Students do a project including market research, specifying physical facilities, programming, personnel and budget for a proposed radio or television sta- tion. Support of the proposed station through advertising sales is covered. 457 Communication Theory (3) Social scientific theory in interpersonal and mass communication with empha- sis on practical usefulness of theories. 458 Methods of Communication Research (3) Methodology for communication research, including sampling, ques- tionnaire design , introduction to sta- tistics. Students conduct survey research project. A major goal is to become adept at reading and evaluat- ing research reports. Lab fee: $10. 459 Practical and Ethical Issues in Com- munication Careers (3) Covers ethical and moral problems related to employment, current issues in the industry, and career planning. 461 Readers Theatre (3) Programming and presentation of prose, poetry and drama by two or more actors using the skills of oral interpretation as well as those of the actor. Methods of preparation, per- formance and directing.

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429 Clinical Practicum: Biola Speech/language Clinic (1-2)

Supervised experience working with the speech handicapped population in the Biola Speech Clinic. Permission of the department must be secured the semester prior to enrolling for this course. May be repeated for a total of six units. Prerequisite: 312, 321 , 326, 426, and departmental consent. 431 Advanced Reporting (3) Public affairs and investigative reporting. Use of local government, courts and community sources in developing stories. Prerequisite: 331. 433 Mass Media Law (3) Legal aspects of the mass media: con- sti tu tion al freedom of expression, news gathering, access to public records and proceedings, libel, pri- vacy, copyright, advertising, broadcast regulation, and antitrust. 440 Communication Internship (1-3) Limited to qualified juniors or seniors who wish to gain practical experience

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