Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

Comm 109 Production Practicum ............................................................1
Beginning directed practical experience in dramatic produc-
tion. Credit for performing in a play, set construction, costume
construction, publicity, or other aspects of the theatrical
process. Must be repeated twice for a total of two units.
Comm 140 Leadership Practicum i .......................................................1-3
Provides students with the opportunity to learn, exercise and
refine skills which will facilitate personal growth and increase
their ability to solve problems as a member of the Leadership
Community. Student should be enabled to reach higher levels
of self-understanding and deeper insights into dynamics
which enhance and hinder interpersonal relationships. Cannot
be counted toward the major.
Comm 160 Theatre appreciation .............................................................3
Appreciation of drama through an understanding of its his-
torical development, forms, styles, and production techniques.
Lab Fee: $60.
Comm 170 small Group Communication .............................................3
This course focuses on the individual’s communication in a
group setting: leadership in groups; group communication
norms and processes with emphasis on problem solving and
conflict management techniques.
Comm 181 introduction to argumentation and Debate ................3
Effective oral communication: invention, analysis, evidence,
methods of attack and defense and arrangement of ideas.
Comm 210 introduction to human Disabilities ..................................3
Survey of various types of human disabilities with an empha-
sis on communication disorders. This class explores the roles
of Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists, Physical thera-
pists and Occupational therapists in working with people with
disabilities. Open to all majors. Required of Communication
Disorders majors.
Comm 254 Communication Theory ........................................................3
Descriptions and applications of communication theories
such as symbolic interaction, relational theories, narrative
paradigm and selected group operational theories.
Comm 263 Beginning acting ....................................................................3
This foundational acting class emphasizes the use of the
performer’s body. Attention to various practical movement
and vocalization theories will provide the student a great
command of the performer’s primary tool for acting.
Comm 270 interpersonal Communication ...........................................3
This course focuses on developing communication skills in
the dyadic setting including emphasis on essential precondi-
tions, conflict management, interpersonal relationships, non-
verbal behavior and creative supportive climates.
Comm 280 oral interpretation ..................................................................3
Learning to read types of literature aloud in a manner that
enhances and enriches the audience’s understanding and
appreciation of that literature.
Comm 282 intercollegiate forensics .......................................................2
Comm 382 intercollegiate forensics .......................................................2
Practical speech experience in debate and individual speaking
events. Each section may be repeated once for a total of eight
units. Prerequisite for 382: COMM 282 or signature required.
Comm 318 neurology & neurological Conditions ............................3
An in depth analysis of the nervous system as it pertains to
communication and communication disorders. In addition,
various neurological disorders will be surveyed that can affect
communication including, but not limited to, ALS, Parkinson’s
disease, stroke, brain tumor, etc.
Comm 322 The Deaf & Deaf Culture .......................................................2
Explores primary issues related to the deaf and deaf culture.
Topics covered include causes of deafness, methods of com-
pensating for hearing loss, gestural languages used in deaf
culture and characteristics of the deaf culture. Fee: $40.
Comm 324 anatomy & Physiology of speech .....................................3
Anatomy and physiology of the speech and hearing
mechanisms. The normal processes of respiration, phonation,
articulation, resonance and hearing are covered.
Comm 325 speech & hearing science ...................................................3
Introduction to acoustics of sound and the physiology and
acoustics of speech production and perceptions. Topics
include voice, resonance, and individual speech segments as
well as instrumentation for analyzing the acoustic and percep-
tual characteristics of speech and hearing.
Comm 326 speech & Language Development ...................................3
Normal development of speech and language in children in
terms of syntax, semantics, phonology and pragmatics. Motor
and cognitive development surveyed.
Comm 327 Childhood & adolescent Language Disorders .............3
Study of delayed language development and childhood
language disorders. Includes theories concerning etiology,
classification, evaluation and therapy. Prerequisite: 210, 326.
Comm 328 fluency Disorders ...................................................................3
Review of the theories concerning etiology of fluency
disorders. Survey assessment and treatment approaches for
stuttering and cluttering. Prerequisite: 210.
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