Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

Spring Semester S.H.
CMST 351 Contemp Rhet Theory .................... 3
CMST 352 Theories of Org Comm .................... 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
___
Junior Year
Fall Semester S.H.
or
15
CMST 451 Rhetorical Methods .......................3*
CMST 452 Qual Research Methods ...............(3)*
CMST ___ Select one or more application courses
from CMST 330-393, 490 .......... 3-6
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
___
15
Spring Semester S.H.
or
CMST 451
CMST 452
Rhetorical Methods .......................3*
Qual Research Methods ...............(3)*
CMST ___ Select one or more application courses
from CMST 330-393, 490 ............. 3
____ ___ Core ............................................. 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
___
15
Senior Year
Fall Semester S.H.
CMST ___ Select one or more application courses
from CMST 330-393, 490,
or 495** ................................... 3-6
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
___
15
COMMUNICATION STUDIES / 305
Spring Semester S.H.
CMST ___ Select one or more application courses
from CMST 330-393, 490,
or 495** ...................................... 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
____ ___ Elective ......................................... 3
___
15
* CMST 451 and 452 can be taken either semester.
** CMST 495, Senior Thesis, can be taken either
semester.
This schedule is typical. The sequence and choices of
courses must be decided in consultation with an advisor.
CMST 100
Introduction to Public Speaking
3 Semester Hours
Designed to assist the student in developing the skills
necessary to communicate effectively to others and to listen
effectively to communication from others. Development
of proficiency in speaking results from the practice and
criticism of informative speeches, persuasive speeches, and
discussion.
CMST 110
Interpersonal Communication
3 Semester Hours
Examination of students’ communication strengths and
weaknesses in order to develop proficiency in interpersonal
communication. A variety of practice speaking contexts
is provided, including public speaking, group discussion
and problem solving, and informal and formal one-to-one
communication.
CMST 130
Argumentation and Debate
3 Semester Hours
The principles of reasoning, evidence, and organization of
argumentation for debate and related forms of competitive
speech; practical application in debate and other forensic
speech.
CMST 131
Argumentation Practicum
3 Semester Hours
Forensics competition in various debate formats requiring
intramural and intercollegiate debate competition.
Prerequisite: CMST 130 and consent of instructor.