2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ing them to make the most of this experience. It is designed to provide both an academic
and experiential background to the study of culture as well as a framework with which participants
can analyze and process their own personal intercultural experiences, utilizing various
instructional methods, including lectures, videos, panels, discussions, and simulation
exercises. (Study Abroad - Macerata and Vienna)
COM311 News Editing and Design credits: 2
Students learn principles of newspaper and magazine design, editing, and layout: selecting
and editing stories; writing headlines; and photo editing and layout. Students also study
the ethics of editing for print media (newspapers, magazines, house organs, and similar
publications). PREREQUISITES: COM231
COM313 Advanced News Reporting and Writing credits: 3
Students will develop advanced reporting, writing, and computer skills for in-depth news,
with an emphasis on feature writing and commentary. Topics will include understanding
news values, and developing interview and research techniques. PREREQUISITES: COM231
COM321 Interpretation/Performance of Literature credits: 3
Through the analysis and oral performance of literature, students develop communication
skills which create interaction between the text, the performer and the audience. Students
also learn basic vocal development methods.
COM323 Oral Reading of the Bible credits: 2
A study and analysis of various types of literature in the Bible as they affect the oral reader's
interpretation of the text, with practice in reading selected passages.
PREREQUISITES: COM321
COM325 Storytelling & Oral Histories (w) credits: 3
This course examines the art of storytelling and oral histories as communication. Particular
attention is given to storytelling and oral histories as cross-cultural communication.
Students define criteria for selecting and evaluating folk tales and fairy tales for performance.
This course also introduces the student to ethical methods of collecting, transcribing
and performing oral histories. PREREQUISITES: ENG101 and COM201
COM331 Amer Eloquence: Voices of Leaders (w) credits: 3
Explores the communication styles and contexts of significant socio-political and religious
leaders. Students survey theories of rhetoric from ancient Greece and Rome to modern
America. During national campaign years, attention will be given to Presidential candidates
- their persuasive themes and their use of the media. PREREQUISITES: ENG101 and COM201
COM332 Mass Communication credits: 3
Examines the development, organization, structure, management and future of the mass
media. Attention is given to the influence of the media upon society and culture.
COM334 Negotiation, Argumentation, & Debate credits: 3
Explores fundamental principles of negotiation, argumentation, and debate: logical reasoning,
critical thinking, and tests of evidence. Students will develop skills in research and case
building, refutation, negotiation skills, and extemporaneous speaking.
PREREQUISITES: COM201
COM335 Servant Leadership credits: 1
Students learn to apply theory and skills grounded in the Biblical concept of servanthood.
Students investigate and demonstrate service in leading and communicating with small
groups. Students practice communication skills for empathic/critical listening, team-building,
and rhetorical vision. A primary component of the course is a small-group service project.
PREREQUISITES: COM201