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DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Instructor J. Whittemore, Chairperson
Assistant Professor K. Drumheller
Instructors M. Dodd
Part-time Instructor M. Drumheller
Mission Statement:
The Department of Communication at McMurry University dedicates
itself to empowering students with well-developed communicative tools
through the promotion of creative expression, critical thinking, and the
application of communication theory to social, professional, and
spiritual study and service to the McMurry and Abilene communities.
Special Programs and Opportunities:
Departmental Honors. Please see the description of the Honors
Program under the Special Program section earlier in the catalog.
Lambda Pi Eta: The National Communication Honor Society of the
National Communication Association, founded in 1985, recognizes
scholastic achievement, promotes interest in the communication field,
encourages professional development, provides opportunities for the
exchange of ideas, and fosters relationships between faculty and
students through active membership in the McMurry Speech
Communication Association.
Requirements for Degrees in Communication:
The Department of Communication offers three programs of
instruction:
+ Bachelor of Arts in Communication.
+ Minor in Communication.
+ Minor in Communication with a Public Relations focus.
The Requirements follow the course descriptions.
Degree in Communication:
The degree in Communication is a thirty-six hour program requiring
students to study widely in the various disciplines of the field, and
complete a minor program of study from a field of their choice.
Students are expected to complete a rigorous general examination of
the communication discipline accompanied by a closer study of a
particular area of interest in rhetorical communication, organizational
communication, interpersonal communication, or public relations.
Minor in Communication
The minor in communication is an 18 hour program comprised of 2
required courses, 2 courses from a set of options, and 2 elective
communication courses.
Minor in Communication with Public Relation focus is an 18 hours
program with two required courses and four elective courses.
Requirements for Communication Studies Degree follow the
course descriptions.
Course Descriptions: (COMM)
1310 Principles of Communication (3-0) No Prerequisite. An
introductory study and application of the basic principles of
communication. Emphasis is placed on the acquisition of
communication skills that can be applied in interpersonal,
small group, public speaking and mass media contexts.
Specific concepts explored by this course include self
concept and esteem, leadership, conflict management,
diversity and intercultural communication issues, listening,
nonverbal, communication anxieties, and ethical
considerations as both the sender and receiver of
messages. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
2320 Improving Voice and Diction (3-0) No prerequisites.
Designed for teachers, speech and hearing therapists,
actors, readers, and public speakers. Required of all
Theatre majors. An introductory study of the speechmechanism and the International Phonetic Alphabet with an
emphasis upon improving articulation, pronunciation, and
other components of vocal production. Cross-listed as
THRE 2320. (Fall)
2330 Business and Professional Speaking (3-0) Prerequisite:
COMM 1310. Advanced study in presentation skills with an
emphasis in professional organizational environments. An
introduction to elements necessary for organizational
success such as interviewing, resume building, and
newcomer processes is presented. Also included is a
foundation of organizational communication theory. (Fall)
2335 Communication Theory (3-0) Prerequisite: COMM 1310 An
introduction to the major concepts and theories that
comprise the communication discipline, including the areas
of interpersonal, organizational, rhetorical, and mass
communication. This course provides historical and modern
viewpoints of approaches to the study of communication and
human interaction. (Spring)
2370 Communication Research Methods (3-0) Prerequisites:
COMM 1310. This course will introduce students to various
methodology for analyzing the theory and practice of
communication. Emphasis will be placed on quantitative,
qualitative, and rhetorical methods of analysis. Students will
also learn the proper format for writing research papers.
(Fall)
3300 Interpersonal Communication (3-0) Prerequisite: COMM
1310. An examination of the nature and theories of
interpersonal communication. Includes a focus on how the
elements of interpersonal communication function in a
variety of our relationships with others. (Spring even years)
3310 Mass Communication (3-0) Prerequisite: COMM 1310. A
study of the history, theory and influence of the broadcast
media, including the principles and techniques involved in
producing programs for television and radio. This is an
experience-enriched course. (Fall even years)
3315 Argumentation and Debate (3-0) Prerequisite: COMM
1310, 2335. An examination of significant paradigms of
argumentation and debate. This course is designed to teach
principles of persuasion in a competitive debate
environment. It also examines methods of debate evaluation
and strategies applicable to the affirmative and negative
consequences. (Alternates with Persuasion, Spring even
years)
3320 Family Communication (3-0) Prerequisite: COMM 1310.
The course examines both healthy and unhealthy
communication within family systems. Important principles
emphasized in this course are: systems theory, themes,
rules, boundaries, intimacy, communication patterns and
roles, power, decision-making, conflict management, and the
effects of stress upon the family system. (Spring odd years)
3340 Public Relations (3-0) Prerequisites: COMM 1310, 2330.
An introduction to the principles and theory of public
relations. Includes the development and implementation of
persuasive strategies, construction of a public relations
campaign, and comprehension of the legal and ethical
issues that confront a public relations strategist. This is an
experience-enriched course. (Spring odd years)
3350 Small Group Communication (3-0) Prerequisites: COMM
1310, 2330. A study of small group theory, processes and
interaction as applied to business, political and social
contexts. Areas of emphasis include planning, problem
solving techniques, and conflict resolution. This is an
experience-enriched course. (Spring odd years)
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