Department of Communication Studies

FACULTY

DAVID F. DEESE, Chair, Department of Communication Studies, Assistant Professor of Broadcasting and Communication, 1979—
BA, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1969; MS, Tennessee State University, 1983.

GARY R. FARMER, Assistant Professor of Communication, 2002—
BA, Oral Roberts University, 1982; MA, Regent University, 1995.

JEFFREY D. FRAME, Associate Professor of Drama and Communication, 1990—
BA, Eastern Nazarene College, 1985; MA, Emerson College, 1988.

J. DOUGLAS LEPTER, Professor of Communication, 1992—
BA, Eastern Nazarene College, 1972; MA, Eastern Nazarene College, 1973; ThM, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1990; PhD, University of Kentucky, 1996.

LENA HEGI WELCH, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Communication, 1988—
BA, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1981; MA, Auburn University, 1983; EdD, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2005.

Department of Communication Studies General Information

The Department of Communication Studies offers broad training in the general area of human communication. The curriculum provides considerable flexibility and is designed to fit a variety of student needs and career interests. There are six specialized majors that lead to the Bachelor's degree: 1) Dramatic Arts, 2) Theatre Education, 3) Interpersonal Communication, 4) Organizational Communication, 5) Mass Communication, and 6) Speech Communication Education. The teaching majors are approved by the Tennessee Board of Education and are part of the unit accredited by NCATE. The Department also offers a Bachelor's degree in the general "Communication Studies" major consisting of courses selected from the specialized programs listed above. This Communication Studies major allows students to tailor their study to individual career goals.

In addition to classroom course offerings, practical experience can be achieved through internships and individualized instruction in the bachelor degree programs.

Mission Statements and Learning Objectives for Department Academic Majors

Communication Studies

Mission Statement

The Communication Studies major seeks to provide graduates with a general yet comprehensive academic foundation in the study of human communication. The major is a hybrid departmental curriculum which allows students to selectively choose the most suitable courses from across the department's program offerings to meet their individualized educational objectives.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a Communication Studies major will be able to:

Possess knowledge suitable for employment in a career requiring communication skills.
Conduct a primary research project demonstrating either qualitative or quantitative research skills.
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate knowledge necessary for admission into graduate school in communication or a related field.

Dramatic Arts

Mission Statement

The Dramatic Arts major seeks to prepare graduates with a broad understanding of theatre to succeed professionally in educational, community, and/or professional theatre venues and/or to succeed in graduate theatre programs.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a Dramatic Arts major will be able to:

Begin graduate studies or a career in or directly related to professional theatre.
Critically assess a theatre production's relative merits and weaknesses within the global contexts of artistic expression and spiritual significance.
Satisfy proficiently at least ONE of the basic collaborative roles for the production of a play that is at least one-act in length, or longer. The roles graduates may choose from are: director of the play, performer in a major character role of the play; author of the script; lighting designer of the play; scene designer of the play; or costume designer of the play.

Theatre Education

The Theatre Education major is described in the Teacher Education Program section of the Catalog.

Interpersonal Communication

Mission Statement

Graduates in Interpersonal Communication will understand the role and nature of communication in interpersonal relationships and will demonstrate skills such as listening, empathy, trust, and conflict management that are critical to effective leadership and service.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates with an Interpersonal Communication major will be able to:

Demonstrate skills necessary for employment in a career requiring interpersonal communication skills.
Give a proficient formal presentation.
Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication.
Possess knowledge necessary for admission into a graduate program in communication or a related field.

Organizational Communication

Mission Statement

The Organizational Communication major seeks to prepare graduates with strong relational communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Graduates will understand the role of messages, meanings, and information flow in and between organizations and are prepared for employment in corporations and non-profit organizations.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates with an Organizational Communication major will be able to:

Exhibit skills necessary for employment in a career requiring organizational communication skills.
Identify a major theorist in the discipline of organizational communication.
Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication.
Possess knowledge required for admission into graduate study in communication or a related field.

Mass Communication

Mission Statement

The Mass Communication major seeks to prepare graduates who have a broad-based understanding of mass communication that will prepare them to succeed in management and operational positions (such as producers, directors, camera operators, disc jockeys, editors, news reporter, sales account executives, traffic log managers, and on-air personalities) in radio, television, journalism, and film.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates with a radio concentration will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the radio broadcasting industry and how it operates (organization, business model, etc.).
Produce an acceptable radio program.
Exhibit skills necessary for employment in the radio broadcasting industry.
Demonstrate knowledge in a specific radio broadcast industry area (i.e. on-air personality, music director, production, promotions, etc.).

Graduates with a television concentration will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the television industry.
Produce and acceptable television program.
Exhibit skills necessary for employment in the television industry.
Demonstrate knowledge in a specific television industry position (i.e. camera operator, technical director, producer, lighting technician, sound technician, editor, etc.).

Graduates with a journalism concentration will be able to

Demonstrate a strong understanding of communication through mass media.
Demonstrate an understanding of the collection, gate keeping, and publication of news (reporting, editorial decision making, and distribution platforms).
Produce acceptable journalistic articles.
Exhibit skills necessary for employment in the field of journalism and/or succeed in graduate/professional programs.

Graduates with a film concentration will be able to:

Demonstrate a general understanding of film theory, film history, and film criticism as they interface with other mass media, other art forms, and popular culture.
Produce and acceptable, professional film review and an acceptable short screenplay or teleplay.
Exhibit skills necessary for employment in the film industry by successfully completing prescribed classes, field experience and internships through LAFSC.

Speech Communication Education

The Speech Communication Education major is described in the Teacher Education Program section of the Catalog.

BA or BS in Communication Studies

This program provides a broad–based study of human communication. The course of study is designed by the student with the advisor's consent. Students whose programs consist primarily of dramatic arts and public speaking courses will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts degree while those who concentrate in Interpersonal, Organizational, and Mass Communication will be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree.


General Education			51 hours
Major			34 hours
COM	2000	Theories of Communication		(3)
COM	4000	Advanced Public Speaking		(3)
COM	4510	Career Internship in Communication Studies		(3)
COM	4550	Research Methods in Communication Studies		(3)
COM	4800	Senior Project in Communication Studies		(1)

The remaining 21 hours are to be taken from courses offered by the department. At least 17 of the total 34 hours in the major must be upper–division (3000 and 4000 level) courses.

Additional requirement:


ITI	1500	Office and Internet Technologies		(2)
		or
ITI	1900	Business Information Technology
Minor (Student's Choice)			15-18 hours
General Electives			15-18 hours
Total			120 hours

Communication Studies Four-Year Plan*

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
COM		1010		Speech Communication				(3)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
COM		2000		Theories of Communication				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
					Total 15
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
COM			Electives				(6)
			General Education Human Sciences Institutional Choice				(3)
			Minor				(3)
						Total 15

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
ITI	1500		Office and Internet Technologies		(2)
			or
ITI	1900		Business Information Technologies
HPE	1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness		(2)
ENG	2000		World Literature		(3)
			General Education Mathematics		(3)
COM			Elective		(3)
			Minor		(3)
				Total 16
Semester 4
BUS		2010	Financial Stewardship		(2)
			General Education Natural Science Laboratory Choice		(3)
COM			Elective		(3)
			General Education Human Sciences Behavioral Choice		(3)
			Minor		(3)
Total 14

Junior Year


Semester 5
PHL	2010		Introduction to Philosophy		(3)
			General Educational Intercultural Literacy Choice*		(2or3)
COM			Elective		(3)
			Minor		(3)
SCI	2600		Issues in Science		(3)
			*General Elective (only if Intercultural Literacy requirement is 2 credits)		(1)
				Total 15
Semester 6
		World Aesthetics Choice				(3)
HIS	1400	World Civilization I				(3)
		or
HIS	1450	World Civilization II (fulfilling general education contexts requirement)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition				(3)
		Minor				(3)
		General Elective				(3)
Total 15

Senior Year


Semester 7
COM	4550	Research Methods Communication Studies			(3)
COM		Elective			(3)
		Minor or General Electives**			(3)
		General Electives			(3)
REL	4000	Christian Life and Ministry			(3)
				Total 15
Semester 8
COM	4000	Advanced Public Speaking			(3)
COM	4800	Senior Project in Communication Studies			(1)
COM	4510	Career Internship in Communication Studies			(3)
		General Electives			(5)
COM		Elective			(3)
			Total 15
Total			120 hours

*At least 17 of the total 34 hours in the major must be upper-division (3000 and 4000 level) courses.

**Dependent upon student's choice of minor.

Dramatic Arts BA

The Dramatic Arts program provides opportunity for study of and participation in educational, community, or professional theatre. Learning occurs not only in classroom settings but also through actual experiences in every phase of dramatic production. The program is designed to integrate personal Christian faith and belief with the goals and aim of drama.


General Education							51 hours
Major							40-41 hours
COM		1000		Production Participation and Project Attendance (6 satisfactory semesters)					(0)
COM		2000		Theories of Communication					(3)
COM		2250		Performance Studies					(3)
COM		2410		Acting I: Theory and Practice					(2)
				One of the following three courses is also required:					(2)
	COM		2420			Acting II: Improvisation and Viewpoints (2)
	COM		3410			Acting III: Meisner (2)
	COM		3420			Acting IV: Shakespeare (2)
COM		2950		Script Analysis					(1)
COM		3400		Theatre History and Dramatic Literature					(3)
COM		4000		Advanced Public Speaking					(3)
COM		4030		Design and Production for the Stage					(3)
COM		4040		Play Directing					(3)
COM		422 A–F		Drama Practicum					(3)
COM		4510		Career Internship in Communication Studies					(3)
COM		4410		Modern Drama in Performance					(3)
COM		4550		Research Methods in Communication Studies					(3)
COM		4600		Junior/Senior Seminar in Dramatic Arts					(1)
COM		4800		Senior Project in Communication Studies					(2)
					Electives in Dramatic Arts			(2-3)

Co-Curricular Requirements for Dramatic Arts Majors and Minors

The Trevecca Department of Communication Studies supports and directs a required co-curricular program for all dramatic arts majors and minors to supplement classroom theory, to encourage students to receive practical training through participation, and to benefit the University and surrounding communities.

The Trevecca Dramatic Arts Program presents 3-4 major dramatic productions during the academic year. Students majoring and minoring in dramatic arts must participate in 20 hours of some aspect of each production for 6 semesters at Trevecca. The semesters during which participation occurs do not need to be consecutive. Participation is open to all members of the University and local community. Likewise, dramatic arts majors and minors must attend all senior project presentations each year.

Senior Project Requirements for Dramatic Arts Majors

All senior Dramatic Arts majors are required (either in the fall or spring semester by choice) to present a performance project which will be open to the general public. Projects must include a pre-production prospectus, a performance component (acting, directing, design, etc.). The project should relate to the student's specialized interest in the field, demonstrate his or her acquired skills, and be academically and vocationally beneficial as a culminative experience. (All dramatic arts majors and minors are required to attend the projects of seniors.) Seniors will receive two (2) credits for the senior project.

Additional requirement:


ITI	1500	Office and Internet Technologies		(2)
		or
ITI	1900	Business Information Technology
Minor (Student's Choice)			15-18 hours
General Electives			12-16 hours
Total			120 hours

Dramatic Arts Four-Year Plan

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition			(3)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith			(3)
COM		2000		Theories of Communication			(3)
HPE		1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness			(2)
COM		2250		Performance Studies (if even year)			(3)
				or
COM		2410		Acting I: Theory and Practice (if odd year)			(2)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose			(3)
						Total 16-17
Semester 2
ITI	1500		Office and Internet Technologies				(2)
			or
ITI	1900		Business Information Technology
			General Education Human Sciences Institutional Choice				(3)
COM	1000		Production Participation and Project Attendance				(0)
COM	2950		Script Analysis (if odd year)				(1)
			or
			General Elective (if even year				(3)
			Minor				(3)
			General Education Human Sciences Behavioral Choice				(3)
COM	1010		Speech Communication				(3)
					Total 15-17

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
ENG	1080		Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking			(3)
	2000		General Education Mathematics			(3)
PHL	2010		Introduction to Philosophy			(3)
COM	1000		Production Participation and Project Attendance			(0)
COM	422 A-F		Drama Practicum			(1)
			Minor or Drama Elective*			(2-3)
COM	2250		Performance Studies (if even year)			(3)
			or
COM	2410		Acting I: Theory and Practice (if odd year)			(2)
					Total 14-16
Semester 4
BUS		2010		Financial Stewardship		(2)
HIS		1400		World Civilization I		(3)
				or
HIS		1450		World Civilization II (fulfilling General Education Contexts choice)
				General Education Natural Science Laboratory choice		(3)
COM		1000		Production Participation and Project Attendance		(0)
				Minor		(3)
COM		3400		Theatre History and Dramatic Literature. (if odd year)		(3)
				or
				Drama Acting Elective*		(2-3)
COM		2950		Script Analysis (if odd year)		(1)
				or
				General Elective (if even year)		(3)
Total 14-17

Junior Year


Semester 5
SCI	2600			Issues in Science			(3)
COM	1000			Production Participation and Project Attendance			(0)
COM	422 A-F			Drama Practicum			(1)
ENG	2000			World Literature			(3)
				Minor or Drama Elective			(2-3)
				General Elective			(3)
COM	4040			Play Directing (if odd year)			(3)
				or
COM	4030			Design and Production for the Stage (if even year)
					Total 15-16
Semester 6
			World Aesthetics choice			(3)
COM		1000	Production Participation and Project Attendance			(0)
COM		4000	Advanced Public Speaking			(3)
COM		3400	Theatre History and Dramatic Literature (if odd year)			(3)
			or
			Drama Acting Elective**
COM		422 A-F	Drama Practicum			(1)
COM		4410	Modern Drama in Performance (if odd year)			(3)
			or
			Minor			(3)
REL		3000	Christian Tradition			(3)
Total 16

Senior Year


Semester 7
REL	4000		Christian Life and Ministry				(3)
COM	2020		Principles of Intercultural Communication				(2)
COM	4550		Research Methods Communication Studies				(3)
COM	1000		Production Participation and Project Attendance				(0)
			Minor or General Elective**				(3)
COM	4040		Play Directing (if odd year)				(3)
			or
COM	4030		Design and Production for the Stage (if even year)
COM	4510		Career Internship in Communication				(3)
			or
			General Elective
					Total 17
Semester 8
COM		4600	Junior/Senior Seminar in Dramatic Arts			(1)
			Minor			(3)
COM		4800	Senior Project in Communication Studies			(2)
COM		4510	Career Internship in Communication Studies (if not taken in semester 7)			(3)
			or
			General Elective
COM		4410	Modern Drama in Performance (if odd year)
			or
			Drama Elective			(2-3)
			General Elective			(3)
				Total 14-15
Total Plan of Study				120 hours

*Only one Drama Elective is required for the major. Preference should be given therefore to the minor.

**Dependent upon student's choice of minor.

Theatre Education BA (K-12 Licensure)

The Theatre Education major is described in the Teacher Education Program section of the Catalog.

Interpersonal Communication BS

The Interpersonal Communication major exists to prepare students to be effective and empathetic in their personal and professional lives. The curriculum emphasizes the development of interpersonal communication skills, such as listening, empathy, trust, and conflict management that are critical to effective leadership and service.


General Education							51 hours
Major							34 hours
COM		2000		Theories of Communication						(3)
COM		2010		Interpersonal Communication						(3)
COM		2020		Principles of Intercultural Communication						(2)
COM		2030		Practicum in Intercultural Communication						(1)
COM		2810		Small Group Communication						(3)
COM		3340		Language and Social Interaction						(3)
COM		3500		Nonverbal Communication						(3)
COM		4000		Advanced Public Speaking						(3)
COM		4060		Social Influence						(3)
COM		4510		Career Internship in Communication Studies						(3)
COM		4550		Research Methods in Communication Studies						(3)
COM		4800		Senior Project in Communication Studies						(1)
The remaining 3 hours may come from Communication Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Business or Political Science with advisor consent.								(3)
Additional requirement:						2 hours
ITI	1500		Office and Internet Technologies						(2)
			or
ITI	1900		Business Information Technology
Minor (Student's Choice)					15-18 hours
General Electives					15-18 hours
Total					120 hours

Interpersonal Communication Four-Year Plan

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
COM		2000		Theories of Communication				(3)
COM		2010		Interpersonal Communication				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
					Total 15
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I				(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II (fulfilling General Education Contexts Choice)
			General Education Human Sciences Institutional Choice				(3)
			Minor				(3)
COM	1010		Speech Communication				(3)
						Total 15

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
INT	1500		Office and Internet Technologies		(2)
			or
ITI	1900		Business Information Technology
HPE	1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness		(2)
ENG	2000		World Literature		(3)
			General Education Mathematics		(3)
COM	2810		Small Group Communication (if odd year)		(3)
			or
COM	2020		Principles of Intercultural Communication
			and
COM	2030		Practicum in Intercultural Communication (if even year)
			Minor		(3)
				Total 16
Semester 4
BUS	2010	Financial Stewardship			(2)
		General Education Natural Sciences Laboratory Choice			(3)
COM	3340	Language and Social Interaction (if even year) or General Electives (if odd year); taking place of General Education Intercultural Literacy requirement			(3)
		General Education Behavioral Science Choice			(3)
		Minor			(3)
Total 14

Junior Year


Semester 5
PHL		2010	Introduction to Philosophy			(3)
			World Aesthetics Choice			(3)
COM		2810	Small Group Communication (if odd year)			(3)
			or
COM		2020	Principles of Intercultural Communication
			and
COM		2030	Practicum in Intercultural Communication (if even year)
			Minor			(3)
SCI		2600	Issues in Science			(3)
					Total 15
Semester 6
COM	3340			Language and Social Interaction (if even year) or General Electives (if odd year; taking place of General Education Intercultural Literacy requirement)		(3)
COM	3500			Nonverbal Communication (if odd year) or General Elective (if even year)		(3)
REL	3000			Christian Tradition		(3)
				Minor		(3)
COM	4060			Social Influence (if odd year)		(3)
				or
				General Elective (if even year)
Total 15

Senior Year


Semester 7
REL	4000	Christian Life and Ministry			(3)
COM	4550	Research Methods Communication Studies			(3)
		Communication Elective*			(3)
		Minor or General Elective**			(3)
		General Elective			(3)
				Total 15
Semester 8
COM	3500	Nonverbal Communication (if odd-numbered year) or General Elective (if even year)			(3)
COM	4060	Social Influence (if odd year) or General Elective (if even year)			(3)
COM	4000	Advanced Public Speaking			(3)
COM	4800	Senior Project in Communication Studies			(1)
COM	4510	Career Internship in Communication Studies			(3)
		General Elective			(2)
			Total 15
Total Plan of Study			120 hours

*May also be PSY, SOC, BUS, or POL course work with advisor's consent

**Dependent upon student's choice of minor

Organizational Communication BS

The purpose of the Organizational Communication major is to study the role of messages, meanings, and information flow in and between organizations. Students majoring in Organizational Communication will consider both the theoretical and applied analyses of the role of communication in the functioning of complex organizations. The major encourages students to develop skills in oral, written, and relational communication, along with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Through class work and internship opportunities, students sharpen their communication skills and prepare for employment in corporations and non-profit organizations.


General Education						51 hours
Major						34 hours
COM		2000	Theories of Communication						(3)
COM		2020	Principles of Intercultural Communication						(2)
COM		2030	Practicum in Intercultural Communication						(1)
COM		2750	Human Relations in Organizations						(3)
COM		3000	Principles of Public Relations						(3)
COM		3260	Organizational Communication						(3)
COM		4000	Advanced Public Speaking						(3)
COM		4060	Social Influence						(3)
			or
COM		4560	Leadership in Christian Organizations
COM		4510	Career Internship in Communication Studies						(3)
COM		4550	Research Methods in Communication Studies						(3)
COM		4800	Senior Project in Communication Studies						(1)
Choose two of the following:									(6)
POL		3000	International Relations (3)
PSY		3120	Social Psychology (3)
BUS		2300	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (3)
COM		3040	Human Resources Management (3)
BUS		3700	Introduction to the Healthcare Industry (3)
COM		3150	Sales Fundamentals (3)
Additional requirement:							2 hours
ITI	1500			Office and Internet Technologies				(2)
				or
ITI	1900			Business Information Technology
Minor (Student's Choice)					15-18 hours
General Electives					15-18 hours
Total					120 hours

Organizational Communication Four-Year Plan

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
COM		1010		Speech Communication				(3)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
COM		2020		Principles of Intercultural Communication				(2)
COM		2030		Practicum in Intercultural Communication				(1)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
					Total 15
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I				(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II (fulfilling General Education Contexts choice)
			General Education Natural Sciences Laboratory Choice				(3)
			Minor				(3)
			General Education Human Sciences Behavioral Choice				(3)
						Total 15

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
ITI	1500		Office and Internet Technologies		(2)
			or
ITI	1900		Business Information Technology
ENG	2000		World Literature		(3)
			General Education Mathematics Choice		(3)
COM	2000		Theories of Communication		(3)
HPE	1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness		(2)
			Minor		(3)
				Total 16
Semester 4
BUS		2010	Financial Stewardship		(2)
COM		3000	Principles of Public Relations (if even year)		(3)
			or
			Minor (if odd year)
COM		2750	Human Relations in Organization (even year)		(3)
			or
COM		3260	Organizational Communication (odd year)
			General Education Human Sciences Institutional Choice		(3)
			Minor		(3)
Total 14

Junior Year


Semester 5
PHL			2010			Introduction to Philosophy			(3)
						World Aesthetics Choice			(3)
						Minor			(3)
SCI			2600			Issues in Science			(3)
						General Elective			(3)
								Total 15
Semester 6
REL		3000			Christian Tradition				(3)
Choose one of the following:									(3)
	POL			3000			International Relations (3)
	PSY			3120			Social Psychology (3)
	BUS			2300			Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (3)
	COM			3040			Human Resources Management (3)
	BUS			3700			Introduction to Healthcare Industry (3)
	COM			3150			Sales Fundamentals (3)
					General Elective				(3)
COM		2750			Human Relations in Organizations (even year)				(3)
					or
COM		3260			Organizational Communication (if odd year)
COM		3000			Principles of Public Relations (if even year				(3)
					or
					Minor (if odd year)

Total 15

Senior Year


Semester 7
REL			4000		Christian Life and Ministry					(3)
COM			4550		Research Methods Communication Studies					(3)
Choose one of the following:										(3)
	POL		3000			International Relations (3)
	PSY		3120			Social Psychology (3)
	BUS		2300			Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (3)
	COM		3040			Human Resources Management (3)
	BUS		3700			Introduction to Healthcare Industry (3
	COM		3150			Sales Fundamentals (3)
					Minor or General Elective**					(3)
					General Elective					(3)
								Total 15
Semester 8
				General Electives**					(3)
COM		4560		Leadership in Christian Organizations (if even year)					(3)
				or
COM		4060		Social Influence (if odd year)
COM		4000		Advanced Public Speaking					(3)
COM		4800		Senior Project in Communication Studies					(1)
COM		4510		Career Internship in Communication Studies					(3)
				General Elective					(2)
							Total 15
Total							120 hours

**Dependent upon student's choice of minor

Mass Communication BS

A general orientation to mass media is provided through the Mass Communication program. The radio concentration is conducted in conjunction with the training offered in the operation of the university–owned, radio station WNAZ–FM 89.1 and the AM radio station WENO. The television concentration is enhanced by training in the campus-owned television studio in Waggoner Library. A film studies concentration is available through the Los Angeles Film Studies Center (contingent upon the student's acceptance into the LAFSC program). The journalism concentration gives students experience in the research and reporting of current information through the campus newspaper, TrevEchoes, and through various other media outlets.

Mass Communication BS-Film Concentration

General Education

51 hours

Major

38 hours

Core Courses

15 hours

COM

2000

Theories of Communication

(3)

COM

2100

Introduction to Mass Communication

(3)

COM

3800

Communication Law

(3)

COM

4000

Advanced Public Speaking

(3)

COM

4550

Research Methods in Communication Studies

(3)

Film Studies Concentration

23 hours

COM

3700

Narrative Film Theories and Techniques

(3)

COM

3750

Film History

(3)

COM

2720

Film Criticism

(1)

Remainder of major course work is completed at LAFSC (contingent upon student's acceptance into the LAFSC program)

Core Courses at LAFSC:

Hollywood Production Workshop

(3)

Theology in Hollywood

(4)

Internship: Inside Hollywood

(6)

Elective Courses at LAFSC (choose one):

Motion Picture Production

(3)

Professional Screenwriting

(3)

Independent Study

(3)

Additional requirement:

2 hours

ITI

1500

Office and Internet Technologies

(2)

ITI

1900

Business Information Technology

Minor

15-18 hours

General Electives

11-14 hours

Total

120 hours

Mass Communication-Film Concentration Four-Year Plan

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG	1020			English Composition				(3)
COM	1010			Speech Communication				(3)
REL	2000			Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
COM	2000			Theories of Communication				(3)
INT	1100			Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
					Total 15
Semester 2
ENG		1080	Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
ITI		1500	Office and Internet Technology				(2)
			or
ITI		1900	Business Information Technology
			General Education Human Sciences Institutional Choice				(3)
COM		2100	Introduction to Mass Communication (if odd year) or General Education Mathematics (if even year)				(3)
COM		1500	Introduction to Health and Wellness				(2)
			Minor				(3)
						Total 16

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
PHL	2010		Introduction to Philosophy		(3)
ENG	2000		World Literature		(3)
			World Aesthetics		(3)
			Minor		(3)
			General Education Intercultural Literacy Choice*		(2-3)
			*General Elective (only if Intercultural Literacy requirement is 2 credits)		(1)
				Total 15
Semester 4
BUS		2010	Financial Stewardship			(2)
			General Education Natural Science Laboratory Choice			(3)
COM		2100	Introduction to Mass Communication (if odd year) or General Education Mathematics (if even year)			(3)
			Minor			(3)
COM		3700	Narrative Film Theories and Techniques (if odd year)			(3)
			or
COM		3750	Film History (if even year)
COM		2720	Film Criticism (if odd year)			(1)
			or
			General Elective (if even year)
Total 15

Junior Year


Semester 5
REL	3000	Christian Tradition		(3)
		Minor		(3)
SCI	2600	Issues in Science		(3)
		General Education Human Sciences Behavioral Choice		(3)
COM	3800	Communication Law (if even year)		(3)
		or
		General Elective (if odd year)
			Total 15
Semester 6
HIS	1400	World Civilization I		(3)
		or
HIS	1450	World Civilization II (fulfilling General Ed Contexts requirement)
COM	4000	Advanced Public Speaking		(3)
COM	3700	Narrative Film Theories and Techniques (if odd year)		(3)
		or
COM	3750	Film History (if even year)
		Minor		(6)
COM	2720	Film Criticism (if odd year)		(1)
		or
		General Elective (if even year)
Total 16

Senior Year


Semester 7
COM	4550	Research Methods Communication Studies			(3)
COM	3800	Communication Law (if even year			(3)
		or
		General Electives (if odd year)
		Minor or General Elective*			(3)
REL	4000	Christian Life and Ministry			(3)
				Total 12
Semester 8
LAFSC Courses (Contingent upon student's acceptance into the LAFSC program)
		Hollywood Production Workshop			(3)
		Theology in Hollywood			(4)
		Internship: Inside Hollywood			(6)
		LAFSC electives (Choose one: Motion Picture Production; Professional Screenwriting; Independent Study)			(3)
			Total 16
Total Plan of Study			120 hours

*Dependent upon student's choice of minor.

Mass Communication BS-Journalism Concentration

General Education

51 hours

Major

41 hours

Core Courses

25 hours

COM

2000

Theories of Communication

(3)

COM

2100

Introduction to Mass Communication

(3)

COM

2620

Writing for Mass Media

(3)

COM

3800

Communication Law

(3)

COM

3850

Mass Communication Ethics

(3)

COM

4000

Advanced Public Speaking

(3)

COM

4510

Career Internship in Communication Studies

(3)

COM

4550

Research Methods in Communication Studies

(3)

COM

4800

Senior Project in Communication Studies

(1)

Journalism Concentration

16 hours

COM

3650

Advanced Reporting

(3)

COM

3660

History of News/Journalism

(3)

COM

3670

Digital Media and Online Journalism

(3)

COM

3680

Feature/Magazine Writing

(3)

COM

4150

Issues in Journalism

(3)

COM

2890

Newspaper Practicum

(1)

Additional requirement:

2 hours

ITI

1500

Office and Internet Technologies

(2)

ITI

1900

Business Information Technology

Minor

15-18 hours

General Electives

8-11 hours

Total

120 hours

Mass Communication-Journalism Concentration Four-Year Plan

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
COM		2000		Theories of Communication				(3)
COM		2620		Writing for Mass Media				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
					Total 15
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I				(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II (fulfilling General Education Contexts Choice)
			General Education Human Sciences Institutional Choice (3)				(3)
COM	2100		Introduction to Mass Communication (if odd year)				(3)
			or
COM	3850		Mass Communication Ethics (if even year
COM	1010		Speech Communication				(3)
						Total 15

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
ITI	1500		Office and Internet Technologies		(2)
			or
ITI	1900		Business Information Technology
ENG	2000		World Literature		(3)
			General Education Mathematics Choice		(3)
HPE	1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness		(2)
COM	3660		History of News and Journalism (if even year)		(3)
			or
COM	3680		Feature/Magazine Writing (if odd year)
			General Education Behavioral Science Choice		(3)
				Total 16
Semester 4
COM	2100	Introduction to Mass Communication (if odd year)			(3)
		or
COM	3850	Mass Communication Ethics (if even year)
BUS	2010	Financial Stewardship			(2)
		General Education Natural Sciences Laboratory Choice			(3)
COM	3650	Advanced Reporting (if odd year)			(3)
		or
COM	3670	Digital Media and Online Journalism (if even year)
COM	2890	Newspaper Practicum			(1)
		Minor			(3)
Total 15

Junior Year


Semester 5
PHL	2010	Introduction to Philosophy			(3)
		World Aesthetics Choice			(3)
COM	3660	History of News and Journalism (if even year)			(3)
		or
COM	3680	Feature/Magazine Writing (if odd year)
		General Education Intercultural Literacy Choice *			(2-3)
COM	3800	Communication Law (if even year)			(3)
		or
		Minor (if odd year)
		*General Elective (only if Intercultural Literacy requirement is 2 credits)			(1)
			Total 15
Semester 6
COM	3650	Advanced Reporting (if odd year)				(3)
		or
COM	3670	Digital Media and Online Journalism (if even year)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition				(3)
SCI	2600	Issues in Science				(3)
		General Electives				(3)
		Minor				(3)
				Total 15

Senior Year


Semester 7
REL	4000		Christian Life and Ministry				(3)
COM	4550		Research Methods Communication Studies				(3)
			Minor				(3)
COM	3800		Communication Law (if even year)				(3)
			or
			Minor (if odd year)
COM	4150		Issues in Journalism				(3)
					Total 15
Semester 8
COM	4000	Advanced Public Speaking					(3)
COM	4800	Senior Project in Communication Studies					(1)
COM	4510	Career Internship in Communication Studies					(3)
		Minor or General Electives*					(3)
		General Electives					(5)
						Total 15
Total Plan of Study				120 hours

*Dependent upon student's choice of minor

Mass Communication BS-Radio Concentration


General Education							51 hours
Major							40 hours
Core Courses							25 hours
COM		2000		Theories of Communication					(3)
COM		2100		Introduction to Mass Communication					(3)
COM		2620		Writing for Mass Media					(3)
COM		3800		Communication Law					(3)
COM		3850		Mass Communication Ethics					(3)
COM		4000		Advanced Public Speaking					(3)
COM		4510		Career Internship in Communication Studies					(3)
COM		4550		Research Methods in Communication Studies					(3)
COM		4800		Senior Project in Communication Studies					(1)
Radio Concentration							15 hours
COM		2120		Station Practices					(3)
COM		2130		Radio and TV Announcing and Audio Production					(3)
COM		3600		Broadcast Advertising and Sales					(3)
COM		4010		Radio Station Management and Promotion					(3)
				Elective in Mass Communication					(3)
Additional requirement:						2 hours
ITI	1500		Office and Internet Technologies					(2)
			or
ITI	1900		Business Information Technology
Minor					15-18 hours
General Electives					9-12 hours
Total					120 hours

Mass Communication-Radio Concentration Four-Year Plan

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition			(3)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith			(3)
COM		2120		Station Practices (if even year)			(3)
				or
COM		2130		Radio and TV Announcing and Audio Production (if odd year)
COM		2620		Writing for Mass Media			(3)
HPE		1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness			(2)
					Total 16
Semester 2
COM	2100		Introduction to Mass Communication (if odd year)					(3)
			or
			General Education Mathematics Choice (if even year)
ITI	1500		Office and Internet Technologies					(2)
			or
ITI	1900		Business Information Technology
COM	1010		Speech Communication					(3)
ENG	1080		Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking					(3)
			General Education Behavioral Science Choice					(3)
BUS	2010		Financial Stewardship					(2)
						Total 16

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
COM	2120		Station Practices (if even year)		(3)
			or
COM	2130		Radio and TV Announcing and Audio Production (if odd year)
			Intercultural Literacy*		(2-3)
			*General Elective (only if taking 2 credit intercultural literacy		(1)
			World Aesthetics Choice		(3)
			General Education Natural Sciences Choice		(3)
COM	2000		Theories of Communication		(3)
				Total 15
Semester 4
COM		2100	Introduction to Mass Communication (if odd year)			(3)
			or
			General Education Mathematics Choice (if even year)
COM		3850	Mass Communication Ethics (if even year)			(3)
			or
COM		4010	Radio Station Management and Promotion (if odd year)
PHL		2010	Introduction to Philosophy			(3)
			World Civilization I or II			(3)
ENG		2000	World Literature			(3)
Total 15

Junior Year


Semester 5
COM	3800		Communication Law			(3)
			or
			Electives in Mass Communication
SCI	2600		Issues in Science			(3)
			General Education Human Sciences Institutional Choice			(3)
			Minor			(6)

					Total 15
Semester 6
COM		3850		Mass Communication Ethics (if even year)		(3)
				or
COM		4010		Radio Station Management and Promotion (if odd year)
COM		3600		Broadcast Advertising and Sales (if even year)		(3)
				or
				General Elective (if odd year)
REL		3000		Christian Tradition		(3)
				Minor		(3)
				General Elective		(3)
Total 15

Senior Year


Semester 7
COM	3800		Communication Law				(3)
			or
			Electives in Mass Communication
COM	4550		Research Methods Communication Studies				(3)
REL	4000		Christian Life and Ministry				(3)
			Minor				(6)
					Total 15
Semester 8
COM	4000	Advanced Public Speaking					(3)
COM	4800	Senior Project in Communication Studies					(1)
COM	4510	Career Internship in Communication Studies					(3)
COM	3600	Broadcast Advertising and Sales (if even year)					(3)
		or
		General Elective (if odd year)
		Minor or general elective*					(3)
						Total 13
Total Plan of Study				120 hours

*Dependent upon student's choice of minor

Mass Communication BS-Television Concentration


General Education							51 hours
Major							40 hours
Core Courses							25 hours
COM		2000		Theories of Communication					(3)
COM		2100		Introduction to Mass Communication					(3)
COM		2620		Writing for Mass Media					(3)
COM		3800		Communication Law					(3)
COM		3850		Mass Communication Ethics					(3)
COM		4000		Advanced Public Speaking					(3)
COM		4510		Career Internship in Communication Studies					(3)
COM		4550		Research Methods in Communication Studies					(3)
COM		4800		Senior Project in Communication Studies					(1)
Television Concentration							15 hours
COM		3300		Television Studio Production					(3)
COM		3360		Advanced Television Production					(3)
COM		4140		Broadcast Journalism and TV News Reporting					(3)
COM		4450		Telecommunications Management					(3)
				Elective in Mass Communication					(3)
Additional requirement:						2 hours
ITI	1500		Office and Internet Technologies					(2)
			or
ITI	1900		Business Information Technology
Minor					15-18 hours
General Electives					9-12 hours
Total					120 hours

Mass Communication-Television Concentration Four-Year Plan

Freshman Year


Semester 1
ENG		1020		English Composition				(3)
REL		2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith				(3)
COM		2620		Writing for Mass Media				(3)
COM		3300		Television Studio Production				(3)
INT		1100		Life Calling and Purpose				(3)
					Total 15
Semester 2
ENG	1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking				(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I				(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II (fulfilling General Education Contexts Choice)
			Minor				(3)
COM	3360		Advanced Television Production				(3)
COM	1010		Speech Communication				(3)
						Total 15

Sophomore Year


Semester 3
ITI	1500			Office and Internet Technologies		(2)
				or
ITI	1900			Business Information Technology
ENG	2000			World Literature		(3)
				General Education Mathematics Choice		(3)
HPE	1500			Introduction to Health and Wellness		(2)
				General Education Behavioral Science Choice		(3)
COM	2000			Theories of Communication		(3)
					Total 16
Semester 4
COM		2100	Introduction to Mass Communication (if odd year)			(3)
			or
			General Elective (if even year)
BUS		2010	Financial Stewardship			(2)
			General Education Natural Sciences Laboratory Choice			(3)
			General Education Human Science Institutional Choice			(3)
COM		3850	Mass Communication Ethics (if even year)
			or
COM		4450	Telecommunications Management (if odd year)			(3)
Total 14

Junior Year


Semester 5
PHL	2010	Introduction to Philosophy			(3)
		World Aesthetics Choice			(3)
		General Education Intercultural Literacy Choice			(2-3)
COM	3800	Communication Law (if even year)			(3)
		or
		Minor (if odd year)
COM	4140	Broadcast Journalism and TV News Reporting (if odd year)			(3)
		or
		Minor (if even year)
			Total 14- 15
Semester 6
COM	2100	Introduction to Mass Communication (if odd year)				(3)
		or
		General Elective (if even year)
REL	3000	Christian Tradition				(3)
SCI	2600	Issues in Science				(3)
COM	3850	Mass Communication Ethics (if even year)				(3)
		or
COM	4450	Telecommunications Management (if odd year)
		Minor				(3)
				Total 15

Senior Year


Semester 7
REL	4000	Christian Life and Ministry				(3)
COM	4550	Research Methods Communication Studies				(3)
		Mass Communication Elective				(3)
COM	3800	Communication Law (if even year)				(3)
		or
		Minor (if odd year)				(3)
COM	4140	Broadcast Journalism and TV News Reporting (if odd year)				(3)
		or
		Minor ( if even year)
				Total 15
Semester 8
COM	4000	Advanced Public Speaking				(3)
COM	4800	Senior Project in Communication Studies				(1)
COM	4510	Career Internship in Communication Studies				(3)
		Minor or General Elective*				(3)
		Minor				(6)
					Total 16
Total Plan of Study			120 hours

*Dependent upon student's choice of minor

Speech Communication Education BA (7-12 Licensure)

The Speech Communication Education major is described in the Teacher Education Program section of the Catalog.

Communication Studies Minors


Art Minor											21 hours
ART				2000			Introduction to Drawing										(3)
ART				2020			Two Dimensional Design										(3)
ART				2025			Three Dimensional Design										(3)
ART				2030			Introduction to Painting										(3)
ART				2150			Art Appreciation I										(3)
ART				2160			Art Appreciation II										(3)
Choose one of the following:
			ART			2010		Intermediate Drawing									(3)
			ART			2040		Intermediate Painting									(3)
			ART			2200		Mixed Media									(3)
			ITI			3800		Graphic Design and Imaging									(3)
Communication Studies Minor													15 hours
COM				2000			Theories of Communication										(3)
							Interpersonal Communication Elective										(3)
							Mass Communication Elective										(3)
							Dramatic Arts Elective										(3)
							Organizational Communication Elective										(3)
Dramatic Arts Minor										15-16 hours
COM				2950			Script Analysis										(1)
Four (4) of the five (5) courses:														11-12
	COM					2250			Performance Studies							(3)
	COM					2410			Acting I: Theory and Practice							(2)
	COM					3400			Theatre History and Dramatic Literature							(3)
	COM					4030			Design and Production for the Stage							(3)
	COM					4040			Play Directing							(3)
	Drama Elective															(3)
Interpersonal Communication Minor														15 hours
COM				2010			Interpersonal Communication										(3)
COM				2020			Principles of Intercultural Communication										(2)
COM				2030			Practicum in Intercultural Communication										(1)
COM				2810			Small Group Communication										(3)
							Interpersonal Communication Electives										(6)
Journalism Minor												16 hours
COM				2620			Writing for Mass Media										(3)
COM				3650			Advanced Reporting										(3)
COM				3660			History of News/Journalism										(3)
COM				3670			Digital Media and Online Journalism										(3)
COM				2890			Newspaper Practicum										(1)
Choose one of the following:																	(3)
		COM				2100		Introduction to Mass Communication (3)
		COM				3680		Feature/Magazine Writing (3)
		COM				3800		Communication Law (3)
Organizational Communication Minor															15 hours
COM				2020			Principles of Intercultural Communication										(2)
COM				2030			Practicum in Intercultural Communication										(1)
COM				2750			Human Relations in Organizations										(3)
COM				3260			Organizational Communication										(3)
Choose two of the following:																	(6)
		COM			3000			Principles of Public Relations
		COM			4060			Social Influence
		COM			4560			Leadership in Christian Organization
Mass Communication Minor															18 hours
COM				2100			Introduction to Mass Communications										(3)
COM				3800			Communication Law										(3)
							Television Elective										(3)
							Radio Elective										(3)
							Film Elective										(3)
							Mass Communication Elective										(3)

Communication Course Descriptions

DRAMATIC ARTS

COM 1000—Production Participation and Project Attendance (0)

Required of all dramatic arts majors and minors for six (6) semesters. To receive a passing grade, students are to participate in 20 hours of some aspect of production work for each of the productions planned during the six semesters that are chosen by the student. Graded S/U. Note: No credit is given and no tuition is charged.

COM 2250—Performance Studies (3)

Designed to invite students into a richer understanding of the performing arts, as well as other Western and non-Western performative experiences in physical human expression, both past and present. Special focus is given to major world events in the historical development of our performance traditions (particularly in theatre and dance), styles of textual representation in the performing arts--from classical to contemporary, and the dialectical relationship between performance and culture.

COM 2350—Creative Drama (3)

Course not concerned with play production, acting, or any of the theatrical entertainment aspects of drama. It focuses on drama used solely as a therapeutic and educational tool in the classroom. Participants will focus on creative leadership and teaching strategies that include the following: conflict resolution through drama, critical thinking and life skills development, historical re-enactment techniques in social studies, "teacher-in-role" role playing, imagination exploration, values through game–playing, creative drama for special needs, and drama–in–education techniques for creatively teaching all subjects.

COM 2410—Acting I: Theory and Practice (2)

An introductory workshop course focusing on beginning acting techniques and scene study. Students will explore the actors' instrument and the use of space, relaxation, concentration, imagination, movement, and how to pursue an objective through physical and psychological actions in order to create a character.

COM 2420—Acting II: Improvisation and Viewpoints (2)

A workshop course introducing students to the basics of improvisation for the actor. Students will create characters and scenes by applying some of the well-established improvisational techniques of Spolin, Johnstone, and others, and will develop useful acting tools by exploring both short-form and long-form improvisation. Students will also be introduced to the innovative viewpoints approach to character exploration and improvisation developed by Anne Bogart.

COM 2450—Drama as a Ministry (3)

The purpose of the course is twofold: 1) to expose students to appropriate dramatic experiences and expressions that may be incorporated into church ministry, and 2) to study drama as an art form in relation to theology, worship, Christian education, and spiritual formation. The course looks at the uses (and abuses) of drama ministry and seeks to demonstrate how it might serve as a means of grace in the life of the church, particularly in worship, community life, and outreach. The course focuses both on developing a theological understanding of the role of the arts in the life of the Christian and on exploring meaningful applications of drama to ministry.

COM 2950—Script Analysis (1)

A detailed study of the basic tools and approaches necessary for reading and interpreting stage scripts before directing, acting, or design processes can effectively begin. (All dramatic arts majors and minors, as well as all drama education majors, must take this course in their freshman year, with the exception of transfer students).

COM 3170—Voice and Articulation (3)

Study of and practical experience in refining the vocal mechanism for general quality speech production. Includes intensive work with International Phonetic Alphabet and dialectology.

COM 3400—Theatre History and Dramatic Literature (3)

A comprehensive survey of representative plays from each period of theatre history, noting the reciprocal effects of production techniques on dramatic forms. Special emphasis is given to cultural and historical factors influencing the rise and fall of new dramatic forms and theatrical practices. Prerequisite: COM 2250 or permission of instructor.

COM 3410—Acting III: Meisner (2)

A workshop course introducing students to influential realistic acting techniques, particularly those of Sanford Meisner developed from the seminal work of the Group Theater. Students will learn to integrate exercise work strategically from this distinct acting approach into character development and scene study. (Prerequisite: COM 2410 Acting I or COM 2420 Acting II must be completed prior to taking this course.)

COM 3420—Acting IV: Shakespeare (2)

Explores the unique challenges facing actors who seek to make Shakespeare's plays accessible and meaningful to audiences today. Students will explore various performative aspects of Shakespeare's texts, including the complexities of scansion, building in speeches, word images and other language clues, physicality in Shakespeare, and character patterns (Prerequisite: COM 2410 Acting I or COM 2420 Acting II must be completed prior to taking this course.)

COM 3550—Shakespeare (3)

Cross listed as ENG 3550.

COM 3900—Scriptwriting (3)

An introductory workshop course focusing on the techniques, styles, and conventions of writing for the stage and screen. Students will develop skills and gain experience in composing scripts for stage and screen and will work on several projects throughout the course. Prerequisite: ENG 1080 or permission of instructor. Cross listed as ENG 3900.

COM 4030—Design and Production for the Stage (3)

A hands–on, introductory study of theatrical design and production that will primarily focus on scenic and lighting design and production. Costume design and production will be addressed briefly. In the process, students will practice design, construction, and implementation skills in conjunction with the current drama production as well as through individual project work. Prerequisite: COM 2250 or permission of instructor.

COM 4040—Play Directing (3)

An introductory examination of the directorial process beginning with textual analysis of dramatic action and covering such areas as production unity, stage movement and business, motivational analysis, and pictorial composition. Other areas of emphasis include a brief overview of directing history, types of directing theory and style, planning and rehearsal techniques, and the relationship of the director to other theatre artists. Student work includes selected scene work and directing projects prepared for class presentation culminating in a final scene presentation. Prerequisite: COM 2250 or permission of instructor.

COM 422 (A-F)—Drama Practicum (1)

Provides supervised participation and instruction in various aspects of theatre. Open to all students with the consent of the instructor. Dramatic Arts majors are required to take this one-hour practicum in three of the following areas: (a) Acting, (b) Stage Management, (c) Scenery and Props, (d) Costumes and Make-up, (e) Lighting and Sound, (f) Directing. Graded S/U.

COM 4410—Modern Drama in Performance (3)

Through a reader-response approach, students will read plays and view live, off-campus performances of plays written by award-winning American and European playwrights of the 20th century. The focus on experimentation with theatrical genres, the artistic development of social critique, and the re-emergence of meta-theatricality invites students to create meaningful connections between the "literariness" of drama, its performance, and audience reception. American playwrights include O'Neill, Odets, Rice, Hellman, Hansberry, Tennessee Williams, and Arthur Miller. European playwrights include Ibsen, Shaw, Chekhov, Pirandello, Lorca, Brecht, and Beckett.

COM 4600—Junior/Senior Seminar in Dramatic Arts (1)

A seminar designed specifically for juniors and seniors who are majoring in dramatic arts and theatre education. The seminar's focus is on developing materials (headshots, resumes, portfolios, etc.) essential to a graduate's success in professional theatre, graduate school, and/or teaching in secondary education. For theatre education majors, this course must be completed no later than the semester prior to student teaching.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

COM 2010—Interpersonal Communication (3)

A study of two–person (dyadic) communication. Topics include: human communication theory, verbal and nonverbal codes, development of self–concept, perception, impression formation, and relationship development. Prerequisite for all courses leading to an Interpersonal Communication major.

COM 2020—Principles of Intercultural Communication (2)

A study of how culture affects communication behavior and intercultural relationships. This course provides a broad theoretical and contextual base that emphasizes intercultural communication competency as it relates to Western and non-Western cultures.

COM 2030—Practicum in Intercultural Communication (1)

A field-based, experiential course structured to provide the student with skill development opportunities in intercultural community service or ministry. The course must be taken concurrent with or subsequent to COM 2020.

COM 2810—Small Group Communication (3)

Involves the study of theory and research of communication behavior in small problem–solving groups. Includes the effects of participants' personal characteristics and of situational constraints involved in small group interaction.

COM 3340—Language and Social Interaction (3)

An examination of communication as symbolic interaction between human beings within social contexts. The social construction of interpersonal and societal meaning primarily through the use and influence of language is analyzed.

COM 3350—U.S. Cultural and Ethnic Diversity (3)

Cross listed as SOC 3350.

COM 3500—Nonverbal Communication (3)

A study of the nonverbal forms of human communication. Special attention is given to the creation of meaning through such nonverbal forms as facial expression, gesture, bodily movement, use of space and time, voice, and environmental setting.

COM 3710—Practicum in Intercultural and Community Development Skills (3)

A field-based, experiential course designed to introduce the student to developmental skills for cross-cultural community service or ministry. Students are also introduced to skills needed for initiating and maintaining sustainable communities. This course is offered through the HEART Institute (Lake Wales, FL). Students must be pre-approved before enrolling. Cross listed as SOC/PRA 3710.

COM 4060—Social Influence (3)

Examines the role of communication and human relations in the initiation of attitude change and development within individuals, groups, community organizations, and other cultures. Consideration will be given to persuasive theory, diffusion of innovations, conflict resolution, and the development of working relationships between and within community groups.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION

COM 2750—Human Relations in Organizations (3)

Examines concepts and literature useful in analyzing interpersonal behavior in an organizational setting. Includes reading, simulations, case studies, and field observation of situations involving problems of morale, productivity, leadership, authority, communication and the introduction of change.

COM 3000—Principles of Public Relations (3)

Surveys the development, scope, and role of public relations in society and provides training in basic public relations skills. Includes practical experience with news releases, PR campaigns, communication schedules, and media strategies.

COM 3040—Human Resources Management (3)

Cross listed as BUS 3040.

COM 3150—Sales Fundamentals (3)

Cross listed as MKT 3150.

COM 3200—Sales Management (3)

Cross listed as MKT 3200.

COM 3220—Advertising Management (3)

Cross listed as MKT 3220.

COM 3260—Organizational Communication (3)

Examines organizations and organizational communication within broader social, cultural, economic, and political contexts. Strategies of organizing and communicating are analyzed from the perspective that organizations are embedded in a society's beliefs, values, structures, practices, and tensions.

COM 4560—Leadership in the Christian Organization (3)

A course designed to enable students to integrate leadership theory and Biblical principles into a workable philosophy of leadership. Because secular leadership theory is not always applicable in Christian organizations, careful attention is given to worldview, motivation, leadership style, team building, power, decision making, organizational culture, and conflict resolution. Cross listed as CED 4560.

MASS COMMUNICATION

COM 2080—Video Production Practicum (1)

Provides students with hands-on experience in video production (camerawork, set design, control room procedures, editing), typically in conjunction with various campus projects. Prerequisite: COM 3300 Television Studio Production or permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. (Television elective).

COM 2100—Introduction to Mass Communication (3)

Surveys the chronological developments in mass communication technologies. The study begins at the invention of movable type for the printing press and concludes with the most recent advances in electronic communication. The study will focus on the people and the machines having a part in the evolution of modern mass communications.

COM 2120—Station Practices (3)

A lecture and laboratory course that introduces the student to all aspects of broadcast radio station practices. Actual experience is gained at T-FM, the laboratory training station broadcasting to the Trevecca campus. (Radio elective)

COM 2130—Radio and TV Announcing and Audio Production (3)

A lecture and laboratory course designed to familiarize students with a variety of general broadcast speaking situations and techniques, as well as a study of the equipment, principles, and techniques of program production. (Radio, television elective). Cross listed as ITI 2130.

COM 2140—Station Management Practicum (1)

Provides preparation for student desiring radio station management experience, typically in conjunction with the campus student training station. The positions may include station manager, program director, music director, promotions director, news director, and sports director. Graded S/U. Requires permission of instructor. Prerequisite: COM 2120 or COM 2130. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. (Radio elective)

COM 2150—Station Staff Practicum (1)

Offers preparation for students desiring hands-on experience as station personnel (air personalities, board operator, sports production, news production), typically in conjunction with the campus student training station. Graded S/U. Requires permission of instructor. Prerequisite: COM 2120 or COM 2130. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. (Radio elective)

COM 2160—Television Station Broadcasting Practicum (1)

Allows the students practical experience in operating a television station (channel) as a "day-of-air" broadcast facility. Specific programs will be scheduled and will require the student to activate and operate all essential equipment to begin, maintain and end programs according to the established broadcast schedule. Prerequisite: COM 3300 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. (In Mass Communication minor, this course counts as a Television elective.)

COM 2620—Writing for Mass Media (3)

Will teach mass communication students, regardless of their concentration, basic media writing skills. Emphasis is placed on a journalistic style of writing using AP style that is required by all media industries including radio, television, newspaper, internet, and public relations.

COM 2720—Film Criticism (1)

Students will learn several basic ways to "read" a film and how to respond to it descriptively, evaluatively, and interpretively through the writing of film reviews. Students will engage in the responsible, competent, critical evaluation/judgment of actual films. Some attention also will be given to generic influences, filmic literacy, and artistic accountability. (In Mass Communication minor, this course counts as a Film elective.)

COM 2890—Newspaper Practicum (1)

Students will gain journalism experience by writing for the student newspaper on campus. Prerequisite: COM 2620 or permission of instructor.

COM 2990—Principles of Digital Photography (2)

An introduction to digital cameras and digital photo editing. Each student must provide his/her own digital camera for use in the class.

COM 3300—Television Studio Production (3)

A lecture and laboratory course designed to familiarize students with the operation of television production including cameras, lighting, and set design along with an introduction to control room procedures. (Television elective). Cross listed as ITI 4180.

COM 3360—Advanced Television Production (3)

A lecture and laboratory course that examines producing, directing, and control room operation of video switchers, edit controllers, and video tape recorders. Prerequisite: COM 3300 or permission of the instructor. (Television elective)

COM 3370—Digital Video Editing (3)

An overview of non-linear video editing, including the acquisition of digital video and the combination and editing of source material to create complete short digital video projects. Focus includes basic editing techniques, working with a timeline, capturing video, cuts and transitions, adding and altering audio, titling, keying, applying filters and effects, and exporting video. Prerequisite: COM 3300 or permission of instructor.

COM 3600—Broadcast Advertising and Sales (3)

An in–depth study into sales and advertising for the broadcast media. It includes locating prospects, developing techniques and promotions, and using rate cards. Students will have contact with local broadcast sales professionals as part of the course. Prerequisite: COM 2100 or COM 2120 or permission of instructor. (Radio elective)

COM 3650—Advanced Reporting (3)

Attempts to simulate a newsroom. Students, through weekly reporting assignments, will learn to manage a beat, including spotting stories and trends, cultivating sources and organizing stories in a responsible and compelling way. Students will also study and practice advanced writing techniques and story structures. Prerequisite: COM 2620 or permission of instructor.

COM 3660—History of News/Journalism (3)

A survey of the history of journalism, including issues such as the evolution of news sources throughout history and a discussion of philosophy shifts (yellow journalism, etc.) The course will also examine changing technology and the way technology shapes content.

COM 3670—Digital Media and Online Journalism (3)

Contemporary journalists must be savvy in their use of multiple forms of digital media and ability to tell stories in several formats including print, video, audio and online. This course provides journalism students with experience using multiple digital media as well as programs to design both print and online news pages. Prerequisite: COM 2850 or permission of instructor.

COM 3680—Feature/Magazine Writing (3)

Focuses on feature style and magazine writing, with the purpose of developing the skills necessary to be able to research and write in-depth and reflective stories. Prerequisite: COM 2620 or permission of instructor.

COM 3700—Narrative Film Theories and Techniques (3)

A survey of the major theoretical approaches to film—including montage, mise-en-scene, auteurist theories and structuralist theories, aesthetics of film sound, theories on projection/identification/opposition and celebrity/star power, genre theory, and feminist theory. Students will investigate the professional and critical methodologies used by screenwriters and filmmakers in the industry to construct narratives in film which convey meaning visually and aurally. (In Mass Communication minor, this course counts as a Film elective.) Cross listed as ENG 3060.

COM 3750—Film History (3)

An overview of motion picture art from the beginning to the present, focusing on such topics as early cinema and silent film, German expressionism, the arrival of sound, the studio system, genre, film noir, neo-realism, and postmodernism. Prerequisite: COM 2100 or the permission of instructor. (Film elective)

COM 3800—Communication Law (3)

Covers the American judicial system, First Amendment rights, communication acts, Federal Communication rules and regulations, and copyright laws. It is designed to give the student interested in mass communication an overview of the laws governing mass communications. Prerequisite: COM 2100 or COM 2120 or permission of instructor.

COM 3850—Mass Communication Ethics (3)

A study of the media's diverse and potent influence upon a "mass communication intensive" society and of the various public roles/responsibilities associated with important media issues concerning the news, advertising, public relations, invasion of privacy, censorship, financial improprieties, and especially the entertainment industry at large. The keystone of the course is the pursuit of media literacy within the context of moral reasoning.

COM 4010—Radio Station Management and Promotion (3)

Designed to acquaint students with the practical management of the broadcast station. Topics will include: applying for station permits, planning facilities, selecting equipment, training and supervising staff members, determining community needs, and meeting operating costs. Prerequisite: COM 2100 or COM 2120 or permission of instructor. (Radio elective)

COM 4120—Broadcast Engineering (3)

Designed to introduce the student to the duties, functions, and responsibilities of broadcast engineers. The study will include equipment selection, maintenance, replacement schedules, budgeting, and engineer qualifications. Prerequisite: COM 2100 or COM 2120 or permission of instructor. (Radio elective)

COM 4140—Broadcast Journalism and TV News Reporting (3)

Provides instruction in the area of news collection, writing, and reporting for broadcast media. Individuals successfully completing this class should have an adequate working knowledge for an entry level position in the broadcast journalism area. (Radio, television elective)

COM 4150—Issues in Journalism (3)

A capstone course that surveys trends, issues and ethical considerations that journalism majors will encounter in the industry such as bias, media ownership, the impact of technology, blogging, etc. Prerequisites: COM 2620 Writing for Mass Media, COM 3650 Advanced Reporting, and COM 3660 History of News/Journalism or permission from the professor.

COM 4190—Organizational and Corporate Video Production (3)

A study of the roles and points of view of the writer, producer, director and client and the dynamic relationship these participants share in the field of organizational and corporate video production. Students will produce videos for a variety of "clients" throughout the semester. Students will be working individually as well as in production groups (teams). Students will alternate roles (i.e., producer, director, PA, etc.) with each new group project. In addition to projects, assignments and specified readings, students will be required to participate in group activities both on and off campus occasionally on their own time. Prerequisite: COM 3300 or permission of instructor. (Television elective). Cross listed as ITI 4190.

COM 4450—Telecommunications Management (3)

Explores management theories and practices as they apply to television, cable outlets and other electronic media facilities. Course topics include station programming and formats, scheduling, marketing and research, sales, promotions, ratings, consultants, management styles, employment evaluations and syndication. (Television elective).

DEPARTMENTAL OFFERINGS

COM 1010—Speech Communication (3)

A study of the principles and practices of effective human communication, with emphasis placed on public speaking. The course emphasizes the critical thinking and skill development necessary for effective speech. Listening skills are included in the study.

COM 2000—Theories of Communication (3)

Surveys the major theories of human communication. The study will focus on the origins, usefulness, and limitations of each theory for understanding communication events. This course will help prepare students to analyze and interpret human communication in all its forms (intrapersonal communication, interpersonal communication, small group transactions, organizational communication, public speaking, drama, and mass communication). Prerequisite for all communication courses above COM 1010.

COM 2060—American Sign Language I (3)

A study of the use of American Sign Language in meaningful context, including the extensive building of sign vocabulary, the development of strategies used by a Deaf/hard-of-hearing person to communicate effectively, and the understanding of cultural issues facing members of the Deaf community. Students interact in a natural setting with Deaf/hard-of-hearing models.

COM 2070—American Sign Language II (3)

In addition to the deeper examination of concepts learned in COM 2060, students will begin practicing the art of interpreting. (Prerequisite: COM 2060 or permission of instructor)

COM 2230—Oral Interpretation (3)

A study in the techniques of interpretation for oral reading applied to various types of literature. Emphasis is given to selection of material, analysis of content, characteristics of verbal delivery, and methods of nonverbal interpretation. Students will work with prose, poetry, and dramatic forms of literature. Oral reading of scripture is also emphasized. Prerequisite: COM 1010 or permission of instructor.

COM 2500—Argumentation and Debate (3)

A study of the nature of reasoned discourse. Attention is given to the process of analyzing an issue, structuring arguments, using evidence, and handling refutation and rebuttal in oral communication. Actual classroom debate will enable speakers to practice the principles being studied. Prerequisite: COM 1010 or permission of instructor.

COM 3070—The Rhetorical Tradition (3)

Provides an introduction to the study of rhetoric and historic public address. The course focuses on the manner in which people have used discourse to influence the behavior of others and includes a broad survey of rhetorical theorists from Corax to contemporary scholars.

COM 4000—Advanced Public Speaking (3)

Gives students practical experience in the preparation and presentation of the speeches that are usually required in business and the professions. Areas of instruction include speech making, oral reading of reports, and speech for radio and television. Prerequisite: COM 1010 or permission of instructor.

COM 4210—Forensics Practicum (1)

Individualized instruction for students who participate in speech competition. Training is provided in both speech making and oral interpretation. Graded S/U.

COM 433R—Readings in Communication (1–3)

Readings directed toward Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Mass Communication, Dramatic Arts, or other areas of communication.

COM 4330—Directed Study in Communication (1–3)

Individual guided study and research on special problems related to Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication, Dramatic Arts, Mass Communication, or other areas within the discipline of communication. Projects must be approved by the instructor before enrollment.

COM 4510—Career Internship in Communication Studies (1–3)

Intensive study, observation, and participation in various field projects designed and contracted between the student and instructor. Internships will be arranged in conjunction with the student's major. Supervision is coordinated with the Career Planning Office. Maximum of 6 hours. Graded S/U.

COM 453 (A-D)—Special Topics in Communication Studies (3)

A course designed for upper division students who are investigating the interrelationship of various aspects of communication in the following areas: (a) interpersonal communication, (b) mass communication, (c) dramatic arts, (d) organizational communication.

COM 4550—Research Methods in Communication Studies (3)

Introduces students to the most commonly used qualitative and quantitative methods of research associated with the discipline of communication.

COM 4800—Senior Project in Communication Studies (2)

All majors in the Department of Communication Studies are required to present a senior project as a public performance. The project should relate to the student's specialized interest in the field, demonstrate his or her acquired skills, and be academically and vocationally beneficial as a culminative experience. The project must be approved by the faculty advisor at least one semester in advance. The number of credits is contingent upon the number of hours given to the project [40+ hours for one (1) credit; 80+ for two (2) credits.] Graded S/U.

ART

ART 2000 Introduction to Drawing (3)

Designed for beginning-level drawing students, this course emphasizes the study of other artists' drawings and direct observation of subject matter as a means of enhancing visual perception and technical skill.

ART 2010 Intermediate Drawing (3)

A studio course introducing the student to a variety of drawing processes and media which may include charcoal, pen and ink, ink wash, colored pencil, chalk pastel, and oil pastel. Examples of historical and contemporary art combined with studio problems and related homework assignments provide the format for experimentation and creative expression. Pre-requisite: ART 2000 or permission of instructor.

ART 2020 Two-Dimensional Design (3)

A guided investigation of terminology, concepts and basic materials utilized in the studio by visual artists and designers. Students will develop an awareness of the formal elements of composition, a working knowledge of their fundamental principles and sensitivity towards the interrelationship between form and content. The study of color will include the color wheel, color schemes, juxtaposition affect, vibration, color mixing, and color separation. Visual sensitivity is developed by solving a series of 2-D problems, employing a variety of media and materials. Principles taught in this course have direct application to all art media and provide a foundation and direction for learning skills in other courses.

ART 2025 Three-Dimensional Design (3)

A study of design principles applied to creating 3-dimensional artwork. Students will design and construct sculpture on a small scale, experimenting with modeling, casting, carving, assemblage, and mixed media.

ART 2030 Introduction to Painting (3)

Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of painting. This course is designed to develop the student's ability to accurately perceive and translate color while effectively organizing pictorial space and compositional ideas. A variety of media and techniques will be explored. Prerequisite: ART 2000.

ART 2040 Intermediate Painting (3)

Expands upon basic skills learned in Introduction to Painting, emphasizing compositional organization and the use of color as an expressive element. Includes critical analysis of assignments. Pre-requisite: ART 2000 and ART 2030.

ART 2150 Art Appreciation I (3)

First in a two-part survey of western and non-western art history and styles through the study and criticism of painting, sculpture, and architecture from ancient civilizations to the Renaissance period. This course will also examine processes and materials used by artists throughout history.

ART 2160 Art Appreciation II (3)

A continuation of the study of art and its influence on culture from the Renaissance to the modern period. This course will also examine processes and materials used by artists throughout history. Recommended Pre-requisite: ART 2150.

ART 2200 Mixed Media (3)

An introductory overview of studio art processes, media, and art appreciation with an emphasis on creativity. Using traditional and non-traditional materials, students in this course develop inventive experimental approaches to a variety of pictorial media. This course is especially useful for students who will be using art in a clinical or classroom environment. Appropriate for non-art minors.