Department of Communication Thomas L. Nash, Ph.D. Chair Faculty Professor : Saunders Associate Professors: T. Lewis, Nash, D. Shanebeck Associate Professor: M. Lewis Objectives: It 1s the purpose of the communication department that when you complete our major you will have: (I) Well developed personal communica tion skills and be able to think, write, and speak clearly and effectively; (2) L arn1ng skills which will enable you to continue to develop personally and professionally after graduation; (3) Entry level skills for m ployment in your chosen field or else have suitable preparation for graduate study; (4) At least the beginnings of a workable world view which unifies your life's work and your Christian faith. Concentrations: The communication department offers concentrations 1n: com munication disorders. (fo1-merly called speech pathology), public and organiza tional communication, radio - telev1s1on - film, print media and an 1nterdisciplina1-y program in communication. In addition we offer a drama minor. If you are considering a communication major it is strongly recommended that you see a communication department coun selor your first semester at Biola. Department Minor: 18 units, of which 12 must be upper division, including 458, 478. 12 units should be taken within one of the concentrations. NOTE: Students seeking an English communication seconda1-y credential are advised to consult with the departments of English and communication. Humanities Major: Communication Concentration Communication may be used as the area of concentration for the humanities
major (page 49). This concentration is basi cally a minor in communication, but great er nexibil ity is possible through depart
458 METHODS OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH (3) Research methodology for communica tion research, including sampling, question naire design, introduction to statistics. Stu dents conduct survey research project. A major goal is to become adept at reading research and evaluating audience survey reports. Lab fee: $10. 470 COMMUNICATION SEMINAR ( 1-3) Various aspects and problems in the field of communication. 472 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICA TION (3) (See ICS 420.) Relationship between communication and culture with emphasis on factors af fecting the quality and processes of inter personal communication between persons of different cultures or subcultures. 478 PRAGMATIC SOCIAL THEORIES OF COMMUNICATION (3) Survey and application of social theories of communication, including general se mantics, transactional analysis, communica tion to the grieving, man as manipulator, and non-verbal forms of communication. 480 DIRECTED RESEARCH ( 1-3) Individual research in an area of com munication determined in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of three units. Prerequisite: con sent. Concentrations: Communication Disorders Objectives: The concentration in com munication disorders is a pre-professional degree that provides the student with a foundation in normal communication and an understanding of the complexities of communication problems. It is the aim of the department to set this knowledge w1th1n the framework of a Christian pro spective and a focus on the ind1v1dual rath er than the disorder. Students completing this concentration shou ld be ful ly prepa1-ed fo1- the graduat e work necessary for the certification or credentials in this a1-ea.
Concentration: 42 units of which 36 must be upper division and include 3 12, 321, 324, 326, 458 and 478. Students are expected to take communication I 00 to fulfill the general education requ irement, but it does not count toward the concen tration requ irements. Biology 3 I I 1s re quired as a supporting course. 220 VOICE AND ARTICULATION (3) Voice improvement through study of anatomical and phys iological bases of the normal voice. Training in articulation, pro nunciation and 1-elated oral skills. 312 PHONETICS (3) (See ICS 413. ) The science of the articulate sounds of human speech; class1ficat1on, reproduction and proper recordi ng of speech sounds; principles of phonetic change. Alternate years. 321 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNI CATION 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 SPEECH SCIENCE (3) Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing mechanisms. The normal pro cesses of 1-espiration, phonation, articula tion, resonance, and hearing are cove1-ed. 326 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (3) Normal development of speech and language in children in terms of syntax, se mantics, phonology and pragmatics. Motor and cognitive development surveyed. 328 STUTTERING (3) Review of the theories dealing with the etiology of stuttering and methods of ther apy 421 ORGANIC DISORDERS (3) Communication disorders relative to cleft palate and other cranial-facial abnor malities, cerebral palsy, and mental retar dation. Prerequisite: 321, 324, or permis sion.
mental counseling. Core Courses
(Applicable to any of the concentrations.) I 00 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNI CATION (3) Overview of the majrn- with lectures pertaining to public address, forensics, dra ma, communication disorders and mass media. Experience 1n the preparation and delivery of significant ideas. 340 MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY (3) Development, structures, pol icies and practices of the print media and of the electronic media and their impact on soci ety and on individuals. 440 COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP (1-3) Limited to qualified senirn-s who wish to gain professional experience working with a secular or Christian mass media organi zation. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. Permission of internship coordinator 1-equi1-ed. 450 COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM ( I -3) Directed practical experience in the var ious fields of communication. Permission of the department must be secured the semester prior to enrolling for course. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. 457 MASS COMMUNICATION THEORY (3) Current theories in mass communica tion, the usefulness of each and research support given to each. Theo1-ies unique to mass communication, as well as the appli cation of more general communication theories.
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