Courses of Study - William Jewell College

Courses of Study – Communication
323. Fundamentals of Argumentation and
Debate. 3 cr. hrs. Fundamentals of argumentative
debate, analysis, research, and use of reasoning.
Designed for the student who has no background in
debate. Students with extensive debate background
should speak with the instructor prior to enrolling.
Fall semester. Prerequisite: GEN 101 or permission
of instructor.
333. News Reporting and Writing 3 cr. hrs.
Techniques of newspaper writing, with an emphasis
on general reporting, features, and editorials. Study
of problems in copy editing and layout, and the role
of the press in society. Practical work on the college
newspaper possible. Spring semester.
340. Telecommunications I. 3 cr. hrs. An introduction
to the dynamic fields constituting mass communications.
Focusing on history, theory, and industry
trends, students will develop an enhanced understanding
and appreciation of the sound recording,
radio, television, motion picture, and computing sectors.
Special attention will be dedicated to developing
media literate individuals. Fall semester.
341. Telecommunications II. 3 cr. hrs. Examination
of media management, programming, sales, and audience
analysis. Students will utilize case studies and
praxis while focusing on theory, industry trends, and
terminology. Prerequisite: COM 340. Spring semester.
345. Video Production Seminar. 1 cr. hr. An upper
level TV production course covering the fundamentals
of videography, editing and video scripting.
Projects include producing commercials, music videos,
and TV news packages. Offered upon demand.
350. Public Relations. 3 cr. hrs. Examines the theories
and methods of public relations in the modern
organization. Students will develop the analytical
skills necessary to identify and solve public relations
problems while increasing their understanding of the
legal and ethical constraints upon the public relations
professional. Spring semester.
355. Small Group Communication. 3 cr. hrs.
Designed to guide students into an understanding of
small group communication processes and theories
so they can function effectively in small groups. The
students will be able to put theory into practice during
their small group interaction throughout the
semester. Discussion, small group activities, and
projects allow students to monitor individual growth
as group members and potential leaders. Offered
upon demand.
356. Interpersonal Communication. 3 cr. hrs.
Designed to guide students into an understanding of
interpersonal communication and theory so they can
function effectively in interactions with others.
Students gain experience and understanding in areas
such as self-concept, listening, and conflict resolution.
Discussion, small group activities, and skill
improvement projects allow the student to monitor
individual growth. Fall semester.
358. Cultural Communication. 3 cr. hrs. A survey
course designed to introduce students to such concepts
as cultural differences, cultural belief systems,
culture shock and acculturation, language of culture,
and multicultural nonverbal messages.
368. Communication Research Methods. 3 cr.
hrs. An introduction to communication research
methods. Includes an advanced examination of
communication theory. Students should complete
this course the semester prior to enrolling in COM
400. Prerequisite: COM 215.
372. The World of Theatre II. 3 cr. hrs. An integrated
course exploring theatre history (Renaissance,
neo-classicism-Romanticism, China) dramatic literature,
dramatic criticism, and directing/acting Theory;
praxis in directing/acting (scenes), in technical theatre
design (costumes and makeup), and in writing
(essay, scene, play reviews and character analysis).
Spring semester.
373. The World of Theatre III. 3 cr. hrs. An
integrated course exploring theatre history
(Realism-naturalism, India), dramatic literature,
dramatic criticism, and directing/acting theory;
praxis in directing/acting (audition piece), in technical
theatre design (scenery), and in writing (writing,
criticism/scene or ten minute play, script
analysis, and play critiques). Fall semester.
374. The World of Theatre IV. 3 cr. hrs. An integrated
course exploring theatre history (Late 19th
Century-1950s, Africa), dramatic literature, dramatic
criticism, and directing/acting theory; praxis in
directing/acting (ten minute play), in technical theatre
design (lights and sound), and in writing (journal
article first draft). Fall semester.
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