General Catalog 2005-2006

Programs and Courses

Communication

• General Information
• B.A. Communication Studies Transfer Guide
• B.S. Communication Studies Transfer Guide
• Course Descriptions

General Information

For Information: Jim Reed
Phone: 623.845.3631

Student Goals: General Education, Career-related

The objectives of the Communication program areas are: to provide individual courses as electives in other programs; to satisfy requirements prescribed by programs in other areas; and to provide lower-division courses for students who major or minor in Communication or Communication Studies. The courses in Communication are organized to meet practical needs of the students. Students planning careers in law, education, the ministry, salesmanship, and communication will find Communication courses valuable and generally required in upper-division study. Communication majors and minors are encouraged to participate in the activities program; however, these events are open to all students.

A recent national survey of college graduates with majors or minors in Communication revealed that they hold positions in education, law, the ministry, sales and marketing, information services, public relations, advertising, government, social services, industrial and labor relations, and fund raising. Others are now in mass communications: radio, TV, and film.

Note: Required courses may not be available every semester, students, degree-seeking or transfer, should consult with a department advisor in planning their academic schedule in order to complete degree requirements in an expedient manner.

Program Recommendations:
(+ indicates course prerequisites)

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B.A. Communication Studies Transfer Guide

The Communication Studies Program is designed to explore how communication takes place in relationships, within national and international organizations, in public forums, and between and within cultures. The program is grounded in both rhetorical and communication-theory approaches to the study of human communication. The major is intended to give students the opportunity to study a common core of communication courses, to design part of their program to achieve individual goals, and to take part in a communication apprenticeship experience. Faculty and students work together to integrate teaching, research, and service with the goal of improving communicative interactions. The successful graduate should be able to communicate effectively with people, be able to research, analyze, organize, and communicate information, and to show potential for leadership.

This selection of Maricopa County Community College course work meets the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) as modified by MCCCD and lower-division program requirements for a B.A. in Communication Studies at ASU west campus. A minimum of 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale must be met. AGEC-A meets admissions criteria for ASU west campus; Maricopa certification is mandatory. Consult your community-college advisor to ensure compliance. Students are responsible for checking all official requirements and regulations in the ASU west campus catalog.

First Semester:
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition 3 credits
   CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems (3) or
   BPC110 Computer Usage and Application (3) 3
   COM100 Introduction to Human Communication 3
   Awareness Course (Historical, or Global) 3
   Elective 3

Second Semester:
+ ENG102 First-Year Composition 3
+ MAT142 College Mathematics (3) or
+ MAT150 College Algebra / Functions (5) 3-5
+ COM225 Public Speaking 3
   Humanities and Fine Arts 3
   Awareness Course (Cultural) 3

Third Semester:
   COM110 Interpersonal Communication 3
   Science with Lab 4
   Humanities and Fine Arts 3
   Elective 3
+ COM222 Argumentation 3

Fourth Semester:
   Science with Lab 4
+ COM2__* Communication Elective 3
   Social and Behavioral Science other than Communication 3
   Elective 3

* COM250, 263, or any other 200-level communication course.

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B.S. Communication Studies Transfer Guide

The Communication Studies Program is designed to explore how communication takes place in relationships, within national and international organizations, in public forums, and between and within cultures. The program is grounded in both rhetorical and communication theory approaches to the study of human communication. The major is intended to give students the opportunity to study a common core of communication courses, to design part of their program to achieve individual goals, and to take part in a communication apprenticeship experience. Faculty and students work together to integrate teaching, research, and service with the goal of improving communicative interactions. The successful graduate should be able to communicate effectively with people, be able to research, analyze, organize, and communicate information, and to show potential for leadership.

This selection of Maricopa County Community College course work meets the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) as modified by MCCCD and lower-division program requirements for a B.S. in Communication Studies at ASU west campus. A minimum of 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale must be met. AGEC-A meets admissions criteria for ASU west campus; Maricopa certification is mandatory. Consult your community-college advisor to ensure compliance. Students are responsible for checking all official requirements and regulations in the ASU west campus catalog.

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Course Descriptions

Course Availability: (F) Fall, (S) Spring, (D) Day, (E) Evening, (Su1) Summer 1, (Su2) Summer 2, (O) Occasionally, (+) indicates course prerequisities

Communication (COM)

COM080
Conversation Circles / 3 credits 3 periods
Practice in conversing in English for non-native speakers. Emphasis in developing conversational techniques to facilitate building and maintaining relationships: May be repeated for a total of six (6) credit hours. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)

COM095
Basic Oral Communication Skills / 3 credits 3 periods
Listening, speaking, and related academic performance skills, including notetaking. Emphasis on activities designed to improve and synthesize these skills. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)

COM100
Introduction to Human Communication / 3 credits 3 periods
Theory and practice of communication skills in public, small group, and interpersonal settings. Includes study of the speech communication process. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

COM110
Interpersonal Communication / 3 credits 3 periods
Theory and practice of communication skills which affect day-to-day interactions with other persons. Topics may include using verbal and nonverbal symbols, interactive listening, resolving interpersonal conflict, developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

COM120
Pronunciation of American Speech / 3 credits 3 periods
Analysis of American speech production problems due to accents produced by another language, correction of misarticulated American speech sounds, critical listening to sound production, understanding American English speech patterns, practicing American idioms and expressions, and preparing and delivering group and individual speech presentations. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D)

COM125
Presentational Speaking / 3 credits 3 periods
Techniques for developing oral presentations which include visual media. Principles of verbal message development and related visual design stressed. Techniques of managing the presentational environment including question and answer periods and the operation of common equipment. Prerequisites: None. (O)

COM207
Introduction to Communication Inquiry / 3 credits 3 periods
Overview of theory and methodological practice in communication with particular attention to scholarly writing skills. Emphasis on development of critical thinking skills through active participation in the research process. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 or equivalent, and COM100 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. (O)

COM215
Listening / 3 credits 3 periods
Emphasis on diagnosis of individual listening, corrective procedures, and reinforcement of improved habits through normal and speeded listening drills. Includes everyday communication experiences. Prerequisites: None. (O)

COM222
Argumentation / 3 credits 3 periods
Discussion and practice of the use of evidence, applied reasoning, recognition of fallacies, selection of arguments, and methods of analyzing issues. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. (F,S,D)

COM225
Public Speaking / 3 credits 3 periods
Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107, or equivalent. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

COM230
Small Group Communication / 3 credits 3 periods
Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. (F,S,D,E,Su1,2)

COM241
Performance of Literature / 3 credits 3 periods
The study, analysis, and preparation for performance of prose, poetry, and dramatic literature. Preparation of material for public audiences. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. (O)

COM243
Interpreters Theatre / 3 credits 4 periods
Study, analysis, rehearsal, and performance of various types of literature. Prerequisites: None. (O)

COM250
Introduction to Organizational Communication / 3 credits 3 periods
Introduction to the study of communication in organizations including identification of variables, roles and patterns influencing communication in organizations. Prerequisites: COM207. (O)

COM251
Interviewing / 3 credits 3 periods
Principles and techniques of interviewing, including practice through real and simulated interviews in informational, persuasive, and employee-related situations. Prerequisites: None. (O)

COM259
Communication in Business and Professions / 3 credits 3 periods
Interpersonal, group, and public communication in business and professional organizations. Emphasis on oral communication. Prerequisites: ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. (F,S,D,E,SuD)

COM263
Elements of Intercultural Communication / 3 credits 3 periods
Basic concepts, principles, and skills for improving oral communication between persons from different minority, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: None. (F,S,D,E,SuO)

COM271
Voice and Diction / 3 credits 3 periods
Exercises and techniques to free the voice and improve projection, resonance, and articulation. Covers international phonetic alphabet and standard stage speech. Prerequisites: None. (S,D,O)

COM275
Nonverbal Communication / 3 credits 3 periods
Effects of space, time, body movements, environment, objects, and voice quality on human communication and interaction. Prerequisites: None. (O)

COM281AB
Communication Activities / 3 credits 5 periods
Designed to provide students with competence and confidence in a variety of speech situations beyond the classroom setting. May include presentations to service organizations and/or competition at other colleges and universities. Prerequisites: None.

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