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Communication 55
COMP 479 Programs and Services for the Elderly (3-0-3),
summer. Health care delivery system, aging networks, delivery of care,
communication disorders in the elderly. Same as GERO 479.
COMP 480 Diagnostic Methods in Speech-Language Pathology
(3-0-3), fall, spring. Theoretical and laboratory study of instruments and
paradigms used in diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of speech and
language disorders. Prerequisites: COMP 235 and 225.
COMP 481 Anatomical and Physiological Processes of
Communication (3-0-3), fall. Fundamental principles of normal anatomy,
neurology, and physiology with special reference to the functions as related
to normal speech, hearing, language, and also communication disorders.
Course fee: $25.
COMP 493 Clinical Practicum in Speech-Language Pathology
(0-9-1),* fall, spring. Experience in clinical procedures in speech language
pathology. Designed to familiarize the student with diagnostic procedures
and clinical experience in handling cases. Course fee: $25. Prerequisite:
COMP 480. May be repeated up to three times.
COMP 494 Advanced Clinical Practicum in Communication
Disorders (0-9-2), fall, spring. Advanced client practice in the diagnosis
and management of communication disorders. Course fee: $25.
Prerequisite: COMP 480. May be repeated up to three times.
Human Communication
COMS 108 Life Learning Skills (3-0-3), fall, spring, summer. An
examination of the attitudes that affect life's learning skills as related to
self-esteem, goals, study habits, and well-being.
COMS 111 Fundamentals of Human Communication (3-0-3),
fall, spring, summer. Fundamental principles and skills in interpersonal
communication, small group communication, and public speaking. Course
fee: $10. Same as COMS 112.
COMS 112 Fundamentals of Human Communication/
Religious Emphasis (3-0-3), fall, spring, summer. Fundamental principles
and skills in interpersonal communication, small group communication,
and public speaking. Course fee: $10. Same as COMS 111.
COMS 136 Debate Workshop (1-3-1), fall, spring. Students will study
the current national debate questions and will prepare for intramural and
intercollegiate debating. Requires three hours per week and may be
repeated for three semester hours maximum credit.
COMS 200 Guided Study (3-0-3),* on demand.
COMS 203 Communicative Attitudes (2-0-2), fall, spring. A
programmed experience in the development of attitudes, self-confidence,
and personal skills to achieve motivated effectiveness in academic, family,
work, and social situations.
COMS 221 Small Group Communication (3-0-3), fall, spring.
Training in the principles and practices of small group communication
including practice with learning situations and problem-solving situations.
COMS 222 Debate: Theory and Practice (3-0-3), fall. A study of
argument and refutation as applied to the debate situation. Emphasis is
upon research, analysis, brief drawing, and actual debating. Registration by
permission of instructor.
COMS 228 Oral Interpretation (3-0-3), spring. An introductory
course in the performance of literature, the process of exploring the self
and the literary text; then the process of bringing the two together in oral
reading techniques.
COMS 236 General Communication Theory (3-0-3), spring.
Introduces results of communication research dealing with intrapersonal,
inter- personal, organizational, small group, and intercultural
communication as well as source, message, and receiver variables.
COMS 286 Speech Activities in the Elementary School (3-0-3),
fall. The nature, function, and scope of the speech program in the
elementary school, stressing creative dramatics. Required for elementary
school teachers, substitutes for COMS 111.
COMS 341 Interpersonal Communication (3-0-3), spring. Skills and
theory of interpersonal relationships, including marriage, family, work.
Deals with communication variables that influence dyads. Course fee: $10.COMS 343 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.
Same as SOCI 343.
COMS 345 Intercultural Communication (3-0-3), fall, spring.
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. Same as SOCI 345.
COMS 358 Advanced Oral Interpretation (3-0-3), on demand. The
interpreter joins the literary artist in making words live for an audience.
Joint reading programs are required. Prerequisite: COMS 228.
COMS 375 Persuasion (3-0-3), fall. Includes theories and principles of
communication useful in a number of contexts where individual or group
change is important.
COMS 376 Family Communication (3-0-3), spring. An in-depth
analysis of communication theory and research related to the family.
COMS 383 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 384 Interview Communication (3-0-3), spring. Theory and
practice of communication strategies in the interview process. Class
experiences include formal (employment, appraisal) and informal
(informing, persuading) interview activities. Same as SOCI 384.
COMS 400 Guided Study (3-0-3).* On demand.
COMS 407 Information Processing and Rhetorical Strategies
(3-0-3), fall. The course is designed to equip students with the principles
of decision-making, communication assessment, and communication
strategies applicable to solving problems in human information systems.
COMS 408 Corporate and Legal Advocacy (3-0-3), fall. The theory
and practice of communication strategies in corporate and legal advocacy
processes.
COMS 421 Leadership and Communication (3-0-3), on demand.
The study of leadership emerging from communication skills, personal
traits, group and historical situations. Special focus on small group and
organizational leadership.
COMS 436 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 483 Advanced Public Speaking (3-0-3), fall, spring. In-depth
practice and principles of various public speaking situations.
COMS 485 Organizational Communication (3-0-3), fall. The
theory and function of communication within business, government,
hospitals, schools, industrial firms, and other organizations, with emphasis
on concepts and principles for effective information management.
COMS 486 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 491 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, as well as recent
approaches to rhetorical situations.
COMS 493 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 493.
COMS 494 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 494.COMS 499 Communication Practicum (3-0-3), spring. Guided
practicum with seminar designed to place students in evaluative field
experiences to utilize and test communication theory and practice.
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