English, Theatre, and Speech Communication

Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms

A skill approach to the study of communication. Students will deliver speeches and participate in interpersonal communication exercises and activities to increase competence in assertiveness, expressiveness, and skills that enhance communication. Students will learn effective listening.

1 Course

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered 2009-2010)

The study of human communication as a foundation of personal identity and growth, as well as a means of interacting with others. Students will examine theories of the interpersonal communication process; consider how gender, culture, and social context affect communication; and assess the effectiveness of their own interpersonal communication.

1 Course

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Fall 2008)

An examination of the relation of culture and communica?tion. Students will study the fundamental themes and theories of communication among members of diverse cultures. Students will engage in learning experiences intended to develop their skills in constructive intercultural communication.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Permission of the Director of Forensics

Offered: Typically Fall and Spring terms

Intensive study of public speaking through experience in co-curricular speech and debate activities. Students will participate in competitive intercollegiate speech and debate, as well as on-campus speaking activities, and will receive individual and group training in oral communication. May be repeated for credit up to one (1) full course credit.

1/4 Course

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."

1/2 to 1 Course

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow (next offered Short Term 2009).

The discovery of how oral delivery (prose, poetry, or drama) can clarify ideas of literary works and strengthen their emotional impact. Using techniques developed by the storyteller, the public speaker, and the actor, students examine a wide variety of written materials and practice oral presentation of materials before an audience. Arts Perspective.

1 Course

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered 2009-2010)

An examination of the theory and process of argumentation and debate. Students investigate and participate in reasoned advocacy with emphasis on evidence selection, analysis, and critical decision making, inference, and refutation. Practical Reasoning (PR).

1 Course

Offered: Typically annually (next offered Fall 2008)

The study of the relationship between mass communication and mass culture. Students examine the dynamic nature of print and electronic media, with specific attention on how television affects cultural norms and choices.

1 Course

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered in Spring 2009)

The study of the art of developing means of persuasion. Students will investigate scholarship from both humanistic and behavioral perspectives to learn about processes of social influence. Designed to help students become astute consumers of persuasion and to improve their persuasive writing and speaking skills. Practical Reasoning (PR).

1 Course

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."

1/2 to 1 Course

Prerequisite: COM 100

Offered: Typically annually (next offered Spring 2009)

Survey of theories of human communication. Students investigate communication models and theories pertaining to interpersonal, intercultural, nonverbal, group, organizational, and mass communication. Social Science Perspective.

1 Course

Prerequisite: COM 100

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered 2009-2010)

Study of interactions that make the small group unique as a communication setting. By participating in small groups (i.e., the panel, symposium, dialogue), students will examine communication behavior that influences group efficiency, creativity, and leadership.

1 Course

Prerequisite: COM 100

Offered: Typically alternate years (next offered Spring 2009)

The study of communication in organizational life. Students will explore research and study theories that focus on the function of communication in nonprofit, civic, service-related, and corporate cultures.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."

1/2 to 1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing

Offered: Typically every term

An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to three course credits in one 14-week term or one course credit in Short Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. This course may be used to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.

1 to 3 Courses

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor

Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.

1 Course

Prerequisite: COM 100 and senior standing

Offered: Typically every Fall Term (first offered Fall 2008)

An advanced seminar, normally taken in the senior year, with readings and research leading to the production and presentation of a formal research paper or project. NOTE: Noncredit for students who have completed COM 400.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Determined by instructor

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course designed to meet the particular interests of student and faculty. Topics vary from year to year. See course description in the "Schedule of Classes."

1/2 to 1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 390; senior standing for 490

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by the student. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Department Chairperson, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 390/490A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 390/490B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior, or senior standing

Offered: Typically every term

An experiential learning experience individually designed for students with a special academic interest requiring integration of classroom learning with practical experience. Includes on-campus seminars with academic sponsors, as well as non-classroom experience. One to three course credits in one 14-week term or one course credit in Short Term may be taken in Internships. Requires the approval of two faculty sponsors and the Program assumes the responsibility for determining credit allowance. The Coordinator of Internships gives final approval for Internship proposals. This course may be used to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.

1 to 3 Courses

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497
Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisite: Sophomore or junior standing for 397; senior standing for 497

Offered: Typically as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course initiated, directed, and organized by two or more students who have a similar interest in the topic proposed. All such courses are to be supported by a faculty sponsor, second reader, academic adviser, Program Director, and possibly others. Course proposals must meet the approval of the Coordinator of Advising (the Academic Program Council liaison). Will be registered by the Office of Academic Services as 397/497A if approved to meet the Active Learning Experience (ALE) or as 397/497B if approved as non-ALE.

1 Course

Prerequisites: Will vary, but always will include permission of instructor

Offered: Typically on a limited basis as student interest and faculty availability allow

A course organized and directed by faculty and approved by the Department Chairperson to meet the particular interests and/or needs of specific students.

1 Course