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minor in communication, but greater flexibility is possible through departmental counseling.

440 COMMUNICATION INTERNSHIP (1-3) Limited to qualified seniors who wish to gain professional experi­ ence working with a secular or Christian mass media organiza­ tion . May be repeated for a maximum of six units. Permission of internship coordinator required. 450 COMMUNICATION PRACTICUM (1-3) Directed practical experience in the various fields of communica­ tion. Permission of the department must be secured the semester prior to enrolling for course. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. 458 METHODS OF COMMUNICATION RESEARCH (3) Research methodology for communication research, including sampling, questionnaire 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 . Laboratory fee : $ 10. 470 COMMUNICATION SEMINAR (1-3) Various aspects and problems in the field of communication. 478 PSYCHOLOGY OF COMMUNICATION (3) Discussion of man as manipulator: introduction to transactional analysis; analysis of impact of verbal and nonverbal forms of

NOTE: Students seeking an English-communication secondary credential are advised to consult with the departments of English and Communication. INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES The interdisciplinary major in communication studies seeks to provide the student with an opportunity to investigate the process, nature and effects of human communication. It is uniquely de­ signed to permit the goal-oriented student maximum latitude in creating an individualistic course of study in consultation with the Interdisciplinary Communication Advisory Committee. In addi­ tion to meeting the biblical studies and general education require­ ments for the B.A., the following units must be completed: Print media 3 units: Communication 333 or 334 Public and organizational communication 3 units: Com­ munication 170 , 181, 280 or 385 Core Courses: Communication 458, 478 and either Com- munication 340 or 386. The remaining 15 units must be upper division courses and may be selected from any major; however, they should contribute to a better understanding of human communication . Interdisciplinary application forms may be obtained from the communication department and should be completed and on file with the department no later than the beginning of the student's junior year. INTRADISCIPLINARY MAJOR IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES The intradisciplinary major in communication is designed for students who wish to combine concentrations within the com­ munication department. Essentially the information that pertains to the interdisciplinary major applies with the exception that the remaining 15 units to be selected by the student must be upper division communication courses. Intradisciplinary application forms may be obtained from the communication department and should be completed and on file with the department no later than the beginning of the student's junior year. CORE COURSES (Applicable to any of the concentrations.) 100 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION (3) Overview of the major with lectures pertaining to public address , forensics, drama , speech pathology and mass media . Experience in the preparation and delivery of significant ideas. 340 MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY (3) Development , structures , policies and practices of the print media and of the electronic media and their impact on society and on individuals. 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 communication . May be repeated with different course content.

communication as modes of persuasion. 480 DIRECTED RESEARCH (1-3)

Individual research in an area of communication determined in consultation with the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of three units . Prerequisite: consent. CONCENTRATIONS DRAMA 160 INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA (3) Appreciation of drama through an understanding of its historical development, its forms and styles and its production techniques . 220 VOICE AND ARTICULATION (3)

(See speech pathology concentration.) 261 BEGINNING ACTING (3)

Lectures , demonstrations and laboratory experience in act­ ing . Content includes concentration , observation , control and effective use of the body , pantomime , improvisations , stage techniques, the actor's resources and methods of character development. 280 ORAL INTERPRETATION (3 ) (See Public and Organizational Communication concentration. ) 360 WORKSHOP IN DRAMA (1-3) Specialized offerings in drama production. At least one section offered yearly in areas such as : play directing , stagecraft , play production , the drama team and rehearsal and performance . De­ signed as a laboratory course for students training to participate in drama in churches and schools. Opportunities given for practical experience through the presentation of plays for the public. When feasible, one-act production teams will perform for area churches and organizations. May be repeated with different course con­ tent. 362 ADVANCED ACTING (3) Development of the actor's individual creativity and expression; applying his techniques to various acting styles and characteriza­ tions; ensemble playing . Prerequisite: 261.

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