50 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Speech/Drama The courses in drama are intended to (1) provide opportunities for all students to par ticipate in drama in order to develop commu nication skills and gain confidence and stage presence and (2) equip students desiring to use drama in Christian ministry, elementary or secondary education, missions, 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/ com munication 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.
enhance and hinder interpersonal relation ships. Cannot be counted toward the major.
flict management, interpersonal relation ships, non-verbal behavior and creative sup portive 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. 324 Anatomy and Physiology ofSpeech (3) Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms. The normal pro cesses of respiration, phonation, articula tion, resonance, and hearing are covered. 326 Language Development (3) Normal development of speech and lan guage in children in terms of syntax, se mantics, phonology and pragmatics. Motor and cognitive development surveyed. 327 Childhood Language Disorders (3) Study of delayed language development and childhood language disorders. Includes theories concerning etiology, clas sification, evaluation and therapy. Prerequisite: 321, 326 or permission. 328 Stuttering (3) Review of the theories dealing with the eti ology of stuttering and methods of therapy. 330Journalism Practicum (1) Supervised practical experience in writ ing and/or editing The Chimes; or produc ing The Biolan. Prerequisite: For The Chimes staff-completion of/or current en rollment in 331 or the equivalent.
160 Introduction to Drama (3) Appreciation of drama through an under standing of its historical development, forms and styles, and production techniques. 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 attach and defense and arrangement of ideas. 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. 230 Introduction to WritingApplication (3) This course presents basic principles of writing and how these principles are used in various applications. 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 applied to radio, television and film. Lab fee: $15. 253 Introduction to Broadcasting (3) A survey of radio and television broad casting, including history, programming, regulation, ratings and ethics. 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 dyadic setting including emphasis on essential preconditions, con-
100 Introduction to Public Communication (3)
Development of communication skills in public speaking. The course will include at tention to audience analysis, speech, re search, organization, and critical thinking. 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
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