Course Descriptions       ¤ Lewis-Clark State College Catalog   2008-2009

COMMUNICATIONS
(HUMANITIES DIVISION)

Subject Number Min.
Cr.
Max.
Cr.
Description
COMM-101 PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH 3   This course is designed to provide the student
      with an understanding of the skills necessary to
      communicate with others and in groups. In
      addition, the course will prepare students to
      present material orally and visually.
COMM-195 PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATIONS 1 12  
COMM-201 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION 3   An analysis of the forms and purposes of mass
      communication. The course focuses on organization,
      structure, management and unique characteristics
      of the broadcast, print, and film media.
COMM-202 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3   A study of skills aimed at improving the
      individual student's communication in
      interpersonal relationships and in small group
      settings. Includes experiential methods through
      experiences that exemplify concepts taught:
      self-image, self-disclosure, listening skills,
      nonverbal skills. This course is writing
      integrated.
COMM-203 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION 3   Variables and theories of small group behavior,
      structure, and interaction. Emphasis on actual
      experience in small groups.
 
COMM-204 PUBLIC SPEAKING 3   Theory and practice to facilitate basic competency
      in public speaking through a variety of types of
      'one-to-many' speaking situations: banquets,
      panels and forums, sales presentations, special
      public ceremonies, political action meetings.
 
COMM-205 LOGIC AND ARGUMENTATION 3   The principles of deductive and inductive logic,
      how to present cogent arguments, and how to
      identify errors in reasoning.  Writing integrated.
      Cross-listed with PHIL 201.
 
COMM-211 TELEVISION PRODUCTION I 4   Introduction to the theoretical and practical
      aspects of basic television studio production.
COMM-290 DIRECTED STUDY IN COMMUNICATIONS 1 3  
COMM-291 WORKSHOP IN COMMUNICATIONS 1 3  
COMM-292 SPECIAL TOPICS IN COMMUNICATIONS 1 3  
COMM-294 INTERNSHIP IN COMMUNICATIONS 1 12  
COMM-295 PRACTICUM IN COMMUNICATIONS 1 12  
COMM-296 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN COMMUNICATION 1 12  
COMM-297 EXPERIENTIAL BLOCK 1 16 Students may be awarded credit for previous
      education, training, or work experience using
      Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning. These
      credits do not qualify toward fulfilling the
      residency requirements.