ART - Catalog - University of Oklahoma

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
The Uni ver sity of Oklahoma 2006-2008 Gen eral Cat a log
3960 Honors Reading. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors
Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Consists of topics
designated by the instructor in keeping with the student’s major program.
The topics will cover materials not usually presented in the regular courses.
(F, Sp, Su)
3970 Honors Seminar. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors
Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. The projects
covered will vary. The content will deal with concepts not usually
presented in regular coursework. (F, Sp)
3980 Honors Research. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: admission to Honors
Program. May be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Will provide an
opportunity for the gifted honors candidate to work at a special project in
the student’s field. (F, Sp, Su)
4503 Classical Culture Capstone Course. Prerequisite: senior standing in
major. Students work on an individual basis in conjunction with a member
of the Classics faculty and the student will write a senior paper on a topic to
be chosen in consultation with the faculty member which will demonstrate
a comprehensive understanding of one of the major areas of Greco-Roman
civilization. [V]
4990 Independent Study. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: three courses in
general area to be studied; permission of instructor and department. May
be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Contracted independent study for
topic not currently offered in regularly scheduled courses. Independent
study may include library and/or laboratory research and field projects. (F,
Sp, Su)
G5990 Special Studies. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing. May
be repeated; maximum credit six hours. Reading and research, arranged
and directed in consultation with the instructor, in specified areas of
classical civilization and culture. (F, Sp, Su)
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
3033 Managing the Nonprofit Organization. Prerequisite: junior standing
or permission. A comprehensive overview of the nonprofit sector, its
characteristics, and how to manage a nonprofit organization on a business
model. Includes interaction with leading nonprofit and for-profit practitioners,
as well as hands-on experience working with nonprofit organizations. (F, Sp)
3901 Arts and Sciences Co-Op Program. Prerequisite: concurrent
participation in A&S Co-Op Program. Program allows students to work
outside the university in a job related to the major. Enrollment in this
course will be during a term in which a student is working full-time, with
the cooperation of the employer, with the intent of returning to OU to
continue with the degree requirements. Upon completion of the term’s
work, the student will write a paper describing their work experience and
the relevance to their major. (F, Sp, Su)
4033 Managing the Nonprofit Organization II. Prerequisite: Junior
standing or permission of instructor. A continuation of nonprofit organization
management, with emphasis on board members, volunteers, paid staff,
accountability, interactions, risk management, finances, and trending. (Sp)
4091 Career Planning for Arts and Sciences Students. Prerequisite: junior
standing in College of Arts and Sciences. Assist students in the College of
Arts and Sciences to determine personal career goals, explore career
opportunities beyond graduation, develop a strategy for the job search
process, and improve job search techniques as life-long resource tools. (F, Sp)
4630 CAS Internship. Prerequisite: must have completed at least 30
hours; permission of instructor. May be repeated; maximum credit three
hours. Provides hands-on experience for students in chosen field of study.
(F, Sp, Su )
G5960 Directed Readings. 1 to 3 hours. Prerequisite: graduate standing
and permission of department. May be repeated; maximum credit twelve
hours. Directed readings and/or literature reviews under the direction of a
faculty member. (F, Sp, Su)
Communication (COMM)
1113 Principles of Communication. Introductory study of human
communication emphasizing both theoretic understanding of the process
as well as skillful application of communication principles and techniques
within a variety of settings. (F, Sp, Su) [I-O]
2003 Communication in Non-Western Culture. Designed to broaden
students’ perspectives on human communication beyond the boundaries
of Western cultural traditions. Patterns of perception, language, verbal
behavior, nonverbal behavior, and interpersonal orientation in Asian,
Middle Eastern, African and Latin American traditions are studied. (F, Sp)
[IV-NW]
2111 Practicum in Forensics. May be repeated; maximum credit four
hours. Develop performance materials (speeches, interpretive cuttings,
debate briefs) for use in speech/debate contests. Practice sessions with
critiques of performances are given. (F, Sp)
2113 Business and Professional Communication. Seeks to enhance the
student’s awareness and appreciation of communication processes in
business and professional settings. An emphasis is placed on improving
skills in interpersonal relations, professional oral presentations, interviews,
and group processes. Career opportunities in business and professional
contexts are discussed. (F, Sp)
2213 Interpersonal Communication. Introduces the student to the
complex interaction of social and psychological forces operating in human
communication. Theories will be considered, but in the context of real
communication situations in industry, education, medical and legal
practice, etc., as well as in empirical research. The most recent laboratory
and field research results will be discussed. (F, Sp)
2313 Native American Intercultural Communication. An introduction to
the study of cross-cultural communication as it pertains to Native
Americans. Includes a survey of Native American culture, communication
concepts, intercultural communication problems and approaches to their
resolution. (F, Su)
2513 Introduction to Statistics. Prerequisite: Mathematics 0123 at OU or
satisfactory score on the math placement test. This course introduces statistics
with the purpose of providing tools which aid in conducting scientific
research. Topics include: measurement, central tendency, variability, normal
distribution, probability, correlation, sampling distributions. (F, Sp) [I-M]
2613 Public Speaking. Develops skill in the composition and delivery of
speeches suitable to various common speech situations and criteria for
judging speeches heard or read. Topics include: nature of public speaking;
choosing and presenting a topic; analyzing an audience; organizing and
outlining. (F, Sp, Su) [I-O]
2713 Communication in Society—Core I. Prerequisite: 1113. Examines
the formats, roles, strategies and constraints of human communication in
varied social contexts. (F, Sp, Su)
3003 Political Campaign Processes. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in
2713, 3023 and 3113. Teaches students to apply communication skills
including public speaking, debating, mass media news and advertising to
political campaigns. (F, Sp)
3023 Communication Research Methods. Prerequisite: 1113, 2513 or
equivalent (Psychology 2003, Economics 2843, Sociology 3123), 2613 and
2713 with a grade of C or better. Studies the goals, objects and methods of
communication research. Emphasis on the student’s role as a critical
consumer of research; exploration of vocational/professional applications
of communication study. (F, Sp)
3113 Communication Research Procedures. Prerequisite: 1113, 2513 or
equivalent (Psychology 2003, Economics 2843, Sociology 3123), 2613 and
2713 with a grade of C or better. Introduction to empirical research design
and statistical analysis specifically applied to communication questions.
Basic skill building in areas of statistical probability, descriptive statistics,
sampling procedures, group comparisons, population estimates and
confidence levels. (F, Sp)
3223 Small Group Communication. Prerequisite: 1113 and 2713 or
junior standing with permission of instructor. Examination of
communication principles in the small group setting. Includes
consideration of task and interpersonal dimensions, cohesiveness,
conformity and approaches to leadership. (F, Sp)
3243 Communication and Social Change. Prerequisite: Grade of C or
better in 2713, 3023 and 3113. Critical analysis and evaluation of
persuasive strategies employed in historical and contemporary social
movements, especially situations involving agitation and counter-agitation.
(F, Sp)
3253 Persuasion Principles. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in 2713,
3023 and 3113. Study of the humanistic and social scientific approaches to
attitude change through discourse. Rhetorical and psychological theories
are examined. (F, Sp)
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