| 101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
A practical course with emphasis on composition (style, research, and reasoning),
delivery, and criticism of public speech. Prerequisites: ENGL 103, recommended. Credit Hours: 3
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| 111 Foundations of Human Communication |
An establishment of the foundation of communication studies, its breadth, various
cultural contexts, and the major issues and concerns in the field. This will set the
agenda for developing a Christian worldview on communication studies. Credit Hours: 3
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| 125 Principles of Theatre |
This course studies theatre through analysis of its artistic principles, genres, and
forms. It also emphasizes that theatre is an immediate art whose meaning is grasped
through an understanding of the encounter between those who create theatre —
performers, writers, directors, designers, technicians — and members of the audience.
Students practice script analysis, investigate theatre history and theory, and participate
in practical projects throughout the semester. Theatre resources in the Chicago area
will be a part of this course. Fulfills the fine arts requirement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 201 Persuasive Speaking |
Persuasive speaking builds on the principles learned in Fundamentals of Public
Speaking. Emphasis is on building argumentation and persuasion skills through
performances in various formats and on the application of rhetorical criticism.
Attention is also given to parliamentary procedure. Prerequisites: COMM 101. Credit Hours: 3
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| 202 Interpersonal Relations |
This course examines perspectives on relationships between persons and the process
of interpersonal communication. Through small-group interaction, students develop
insight into styles of relating and communicating with others. This course is identical
to Psychology 202. Credit Hours: 3
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| 225 Oral Interpretation |
Oral interpretation introduces the student to an exploration of the analysis and
performance of literature. Through exercises, lectures, readings, and performances,
students discover, enjoy, and share their experiences with various literary genres.
There are opportunities for both solo and group performances. Fulfills fine art requirement. Prerequisites: ENGL 104, ENGL 103. Credit Hours: 3
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| 226 Practicum in Theatre |
A practice course emphasizing the development, production, and performance of
drama. This course may be repeated. Credit Hours: 1
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| 227 Theatre Forum |
A practice course that supports theatre productions and explores topics in theatre
through lectures and activities. This course may be repeated. Credit Hours: 1
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| 231 Mass Media and Society |
This course examines the nature of mass communication systems, the communication
industries, the media support systems, and the impact of mass communication on
society. Form, content, and consequences of mass media are emphasized through
lectures, research, discussion, and application to the student’s own media experience. Prerequisites: COMM 111. Credit Hours: 2
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| 234 Aesthetics of Cinema |
This course examines the influence of technique on film as an art form and on the
audience as viewer and participant. Students also examine the interrelationship of
technique and content as it expresses directorial and cultural concerns. Students view
and critique films seen inside and outside of class. Fulfills the fine arts requirement. Credit Hours: 3
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| 237 Audio Production |
This course surveys audio pre-production, production, and post-production, with a
focus on developing basic audio skills, including familiarity with digital soundboard
and use of sound effects. Credit Hours: 3
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| 238 Video Production |
This course develops an overview of video production terms, skills, and equipment
through pre-production, production, and post-production work. Students write and
direct various programs as well as gain experience in performance, lighting, staging,
and technical operations. Credit Hours: 3
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| 241 Introduction to Journalism |
An introductory course that acquaints the student with basic elements of journalistic
writing. Students are expected to build skills to write articles for general assignment,
specialty, and feature writing. Credit Hours: 3
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| 242 Media Writing |
This course acquaints students with the substantive, stylistic, and technical
requirements peculiar to writing for broadcast journalism and dramatic programming
across the spectrum of media outlets. Credit Hours: 3
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| 243 Group Dynamics |
This course utilizes the “self-analytic group” to study the group as a phenomenon
distinct from the individual, the institution, and the crowd. It probes the foundation of
human interaction and communication in face-to-face settings. Students analyze group
structures; physical formations; emotional factors and attachments; and the evolution
of leadership functions, norms, values, and procedures. This course is identical to
Psychology 243 and Sociology 243. Prerequisites: COMM 243, sophomore standing. Credit Hours: 3
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| 250 Intercultural Communication (CCS) |
An introduction to the conceptual background and problems of contemporary
attempts to communicate between cultures, with exposure to certain skills necessary
to make such encounters succeed in everyday life. Fulfills one of the cross-cultural general
education requirements. Credit Hours: 3
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| 270 Acting |
This course studies the theory and art of acting for the stage. Through readings,
discussions, play attendance, and numerous in-class exercises the students will
become acquainted with the major principles of acting. Student scenework is a major
component of the course. Prerequisites: COMM 125, or permission of instructor. Credit Hours: 3
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| 280 Production Design |
This course involves study of the basic principles, theories, and application of technical
production in the areas of design, scenic and properties construction, costuming,
lighting, and sound production techniques. The course includes lecture, demonstration,
reading, and project work. Prerequisites: COMM 125. Credit Hours: 3
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| 301 Communication Theory |
An overview of theoretical perspectives on the dimensions and forms of
communication in diverse contexts, such as interpersonal, group, organizational, and
rhetorical. Prerequisites: COMM 111. Credit Hours: 3
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| 304 Communication Criticism |
Students write about and study analysis, assessment, and application of methods
and/or ideologies in communication criticism as applied to various cultural artifacts.
Prerequisite: Prerequisites: COMM 111. Credit Hours: 3
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| 316 Directing |
This course studies the theory and art of directing for the stage. Through readings,
discussions, play attendance, and numerous in-class exercises the students will
become acquainted with the major principles of directing. Various practical exercises
in hands-on directing are a major component of the course. Prerequisites: COMM 125, or permission of the instructor. Credit Hours: 3
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| 325 Public Relations |
An exploration of the theories, process, and techniques involved in researching,
planning, and implementing programs designed to influence public opinion and
human behavior. Social and ethical responsibility are emphasized. Prerequisites: COMM 101, COMM 241. Credit Hours: 3
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| 333 Communication Ethics |
Grounded in philosophical ethics, students explore the ethical dimensions of human
communication in its various contexts. Discussion, case study, and role-play develop
understanding. Prerequisites: COMM 111, COMM 231. Credit Hours: 3
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| 335 Video Editing |
This course draws on the rich tradition of the production of visual imagery in
photography, video, and film in order to introduce students to the theory and practice
of video design. Students cultivate multiple editing styles that deploy a diverse array
of historical and contemporary technologies. Developing these skills will enable
students to build not only a substantial knowledge of the video editing craft, but also
a modest portfolio of finished projects. Special attention will also be paid to the
message-making and narrative-constructing capacities, as well as to pertinent ethical
issues, of video design serviceable in the workplace and church alike. Credit Hours: 3
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| 345 Journalism Practicum |
This course will give students time and opportunity to evaluate and improve the
student newspaper, the Courier, and will take up issues in reporting, writing, layout,
and management. This course may be repeated. Credit Hours: 1
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| 346 Topics in Communication |
These courses focus on salient topics in communication arts such as political
communication, family communication, or other current issues as interest and need
demand. Credit Hours: 3
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| 348 Topics in Media |
These courses focus on salient topics in media communication such as religion and
film, media criticism, or other current issues as interest and need demand. Credit Hours: 3
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| 355 Webcasting Practicum |
This course translates the practices of radio broadcasting into the skills needed for
webcasting, including the management of audio data, the navigation of playlists, the
creation of programming, and the coordination of broadcast events. This course may
be repeated. Credit Hours: 1
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| 365 Station Management Practicum |
In order to acquaint students with operations and procedures in radio station
management, this course details the structure of a working radio station, the airshifts
of the station dayclock, the development of programming, the handling of radio
personnel issues, and the complexities of commercial advertisement and station
marketing. This course may be repeated. Credit Hours: 1
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| 399 Independent Study |
Topics are selected from students’ major interests. Credit Hours: 2
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| 400 Internship in Communication |
Credit Hours: 3
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| 410 Senior Communication Seminar |
A capstone course that orients students to their academic past and professional future
Students demonstrate their knowledge and skills developed throughout the entire major,
and formulate strategies for beginning their professional careers. Assignments include
developing a major project, a resume, a portfolio, a philosophy of Reformed Christian
communication, and completing a comprehensive exam over core communication
classes. Meets field education requirement Prerequisites: COMM 101, communication arts major and completion of communication arts core classes.. Credit Hours: 3
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