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60 Communication
COMS 536 Nonverbal Communication (3-0-3), spring. Theory and
practice of nonverbal communication in relation to numerous nonverbal
behaviors in numerous contexts and human interactions.
COMS 543 Business and Professional Communication (3-0-3), fall,
spring, summer. A course designed to apply communication theory to
the solving of business or professional interpersonal problems. Stresses
theory systems adapted to organizational structure; interviewing and conference
techniques as well as public speaking in professional settings.
COMS 545 Intercultural Communication (3-0-3), fall. Stresses understanding
of contrasting cultures and ways of communicating with individuals
and groups from cultures around the world as well as subcultures
within the United States.
COMS 573 Expository Preaching (3-0-3), fall. Studies the nature and
purpose of preaching, sermon preparation, minister's life and work.
Short sermons are presented. Same as BIBM 593.
COMS 574 Advanced Preaching (3-0-3), spring, odd-numbered years.
Considers sermon ideas and materials, emphasizes Biblical preaching.
Continued practice in preparing and delivering short sermons. Same as
BIBM 594.
COMS 575 Persuasion and Attitude Change (3-0-3), spring. Includes
theories and principles of communication useful in a number of contexts
where individual or group change is important.
COMS 576 Family Communication (3-0-3), spring. An in-depth
analysis of communication theory and research related to the family.COMS 583 Communication in Multi-National Organizations (3-0-3),
spring. This course is designed to introduce students to intercultural
communication theories applied to information needs and human resources
in international organizations.
COMS 585 Organizational Communication (3-0-3), fall, spring. The
theory and function of communication within business, government,
hospitals, schools, industrial firms, and other organizations, with emphasis
on concepts and principles for effective management.
COMS 586 Communication Instruction in Organizations (3-0-3),
spring. A study of the development and execution of communication
training and development programs for members of organizations by
communication specialists.
COMS 591 Rhetorical Theory (3-0-3), fall. Speakers and speeches of
the ancient world, with historical background. Emphasis on rhetorical
theories developed in Greek and Roman public address.
FACULTY
The first date is the year of appointment to the faculty.
Ashby, Jon, 1972, Professor, Director, Division of Communication
Disorders, AA, Ohio Valley College,
1962; BSEd, ACU, 1964; MA, Louisiana State
University, 1966; PhD, Louisiana State University,
1972.
Brown, Edward M., 1955, Professor, BA, ACU, 1949;
MA, ACU, 1958; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 1971.
Cardot, Joseph James, III, 1980, Assistant Professor,
Director, Division of Human Communication, BA,
Harding University, 1976; MA, Western Kentucky
University, 1980.
Dodd, Carley H., 1981, Professor, Chairman, BA, ACU,
1970; MA, ACU, 1971; PhD, University of Oklahoma,
1974.
Enzor, Edwin H., 1965, Professor, BA, David Lipscomb
College, 1957; MA, ACU, 1959; PhD, Louisiana
State University, 1964.
Fulks, Lewis, 1949, Professor, Director, Division of
Drama; Director, ACU Theatre; BA, ACU, 1948;
MA, University of Southern California, 1950.
Hester, Adam, 1981, Assistant Professor, BA, ACU,
1977; MFA, Trinity University, 1982.
Hobbs, Jeff, 1988, Assistant Professor, BA, Harding
University, 1980; MS, ACU, 1982; MA, ACU, 1983.
Hester, Wyatt, 1980, Instructor, BSEd, ACU, 1978; MA,
ACU, 1982.
Kirby, D'Lyla, 1980, Instructor, BSEd, ACU, 1973, MS,
Texas Tech University, 1978.
Lakey, Paul, 1988, Assistant Professor, BA, Oklahoma
Christian College, 1970; MA, ACU, 1980; MA,
ACU, 1985; PhD, University of Oklahoma, 1988.
Tate, Willard, 1973, Associate Professor, BA, Alabama
Christian College, 1960; BS, Auburn University,
1963; MEd, Troy State University, 1964.
Whitaker, Jayne, 1955, Lecturer, BA, ACU, 1943; MA,
University of Southern California, 1945.
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