SPH 5003. Human Communication Theory.
This communication theory class integrates learning about speech communication in various contexts. It is an in-depth study of contemporary and traditional perspectives of human communication, and synthesizes major concepts in human communication theory development. May not be taken for credit after the completion of SPH 4003.

SPH 5053. Speech Communication Seminar.
A course for both majors and non-majors who want to investigate the relationships between human communication and contemporary social, political, and economic issues. May not be taken for credit after the completion of SPH 4053 unless the topics differ.

SPH 5063. Organizational Communication.
Theories and practices of organizational communication are examined from a critical and historical perspective. Issues related to the personal, relational, cultural, group, business, global, and ethical dimensions of everyday communication practices are analyzed. Includes lecture, discussion, research, and group projects. May not be taken for credit after the completion of SPH 4063.

SPH 5073. Directing Forensics.
Prerequisites: Oral interpretation, Argumentation, Public Speaking and/or consent of the instructor. May not be taken for credit after completion of SPH 4073 or equivalent. Practical study and training to lead to the planning of activities, directing competitive events, and administration of a forensic program on the high school level.

SPH 5123. Rhetorical Criticism.
The course will provide the principles of rhetorical theories as they have developed throughout history and apply them to the critical analysis of various communication events. May not be taken for credit after the completion of SPH 4123.

SPH 5153. Persuasion Theory & Audience Analysis.
Survey of classical and social science theories in persuasion. Particular emphasis is given to analysis of persuasive strategies, preparation of persuasive appeals, ethics of persuasion, and audience analysis. A consideration of social movements and persuasive campaigns is also included.

SPH 5283. Children’s Theatre: Techniques and Practicum.
Summer. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. The philosophy of teaching acting to children, in theory and practice. The course is designed for drama majors, teachers, and others interested in child development. The semester equivalent of two hours of class lecture is combined with the semester equivalent of two hours of supervised laboratory experience in a children’s theatre setting. May not be taken for credit after completion of SPH 4283 or equivalent.

SPH 6891-4. Independent Study.
Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University’s graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.

TH 5313. Theatre History III -- 1900 to 1960.
A study of European and American theatre during the first part of the twentieth century, including movements such as realism, symbolism, expressionism, epic theatre, and theatre of the absurd, and playwrights such as Ibsen, Chekhov, Strindberg, Maeterlinck, Shaw, Brecht, O'Neil, Williams, Lonesco, and Beckett. May not be taken for credit after the completion of TH 4313 or equivalent.

TH 5323. Theatre History IV -- 1960 to Present.
A study of European and American theatre during the last four decades of the twentieth century, including movements such as postmodernism, political/didactic theatre, feminist theatre, neorealism, new comedy, and collective creation, and playwrights such as Mamet, Wilson, Stoppard, Shepard, Churchhill, Henley, Simon, Rabe, Havel, and Fugard. May not be taken for credit after completion of TH 4323 or equivalent.

TH 5503. Scene Design.
Prerequisite: TH 3513 or permission of instructor. A study of the elements of design for the stage, from conception to finished production models, focusing on line, form, mass, and color. May not be taken for credit after completion of TH 4503 or equivalent.

TH 5506. High School Play Production.
This course will provide basic information in lighting, sound design, set design and construction, make-up, costume design and construction, stage management, directing, and improvisational techniques. This course is aimed at certified teachers who are returning to school for additional training and is designed to meet area needs. May not be taken for credit after completion of TH 4506 or equivalent.

TH 5983. Theatre Seminar.
Prerequisite: Twelve hours in theatre or consent of instructor. A directed seminar dealing with a selected topic in theatre studies. May be repeated for credit for different topics.

TH 6891-4. Independent Study.
Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.

JOUR 5033. Community Journalism
A course to acquaint the student with the characteristics of journalism as practice in small towns and cities and study the relationship of the news media to the other institutions of the town or city.

JOUR 5053. Mass Communication Seminar.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Studies of the relationship of mass communication to social, political, technical, and economic issues. Course content will vary. May be repeated for credit as JOUR 4053 or 5053 when course content chances.

JOUR 5083. New Communication Technology
A study of and practice in the use of the developing technology in mass communication, including the social, legal, and economic effects.

JOUR 5113. History of American Journalism
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. A survey of the history of American journalism and mass media and their relationships to technical, economic, political, and other aspects of American society. May not be taked for credit after completion of JOUR 4113 or equivalent.

JOUR 5123. Laws of Communication
This course will familiarize the student with legal knowledge necessary for a communications specialist or working journalist. The course will attempt to identify case and statute law. It will also include in-depth research in particular legal matters. May not be taken for credit after completion of JOUR 4122, JOUR 4124 or equivalent.

JOUR 5163. Advanced Photography and Video
An introduction to advanced photographic techniques, including color film processing, digital photography and nonlinear editing. Various historic and current theories of visual journalism provide a substantive base for the application of techinques.

JOUR 5193 Communication Research Methods.
Basic research methods in communication course that provides graduate students in the department with the knowledge to understand, assess, and utilize social science research data.

JOUR 5243. Journalism Writing Seminar
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of news writing and fact-gathering for the mass media in a fundamentals will apply to broadcasting, news media, public relations, advertising, and other fields.

JOUR 6053. Media and Society
Incorporates mass communication theory as well as the global nature of media operations while focusing on the relationship between mass media and society. Students will examine contemporary issues that confront media professionals together with the social responsibilities and ethical questions that attend such issues. The political, social, and governmental influences on media policies and practicies will also be emphasized in addition to the effects of media on society and culture. Prerequisite: SPH 5003, Human Communication Theory.

JOUR 6133. Multi-media Publishing
Focuses on designing communication messages on the computer that combine several media and are interactive. Using the same software tools that are used in the multi-media industry, students learn to conceptualize, design, prepare, and program works for publication on CD-ROM and/or the WEB. Work in the course attempts to parallel product development in the real world multi-media industry. Prerequisite: JOUR 5163, Advanced Photography and Video.

JOUR (ART) 6163. Survey of the 20th Century Photography.
An investigation of the development of photography as a fine art or commercial art form or as a medium for social documentary. Fine art photography is emphasized with the work of significant advertising, commercial, and documentary photographers also included.

JOUR 6193. Journalistic Writing for Multi-Media.
Introduction to writing for multi-media. Course explores the advantages, audiences, and various technologies before studying the formats and language appropriate for each medium. Students develop their writing skills through analysis and practice.

JOUR (ART) 6263. Survey of Photojournalism.
An investigation of the development of photography as a journalistic medium and as a medium for social documentary. The work and working methods of major photojournalists from about the time of the American Civil War to the present will be examined along with the impact of photojournalism on modern society.

JOUR 6891-4. Independent Study.
Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings. The selected topic may not constitute any duplication of study leading to the accomplishment of a thesis.

JOUR 6996 Professional Project.
Projects should be original work that is a manifestation of the student's mulit-media expertise and reflect both a mastery of contect with respect to a given topic as well as the technological skill to present the same in a multi-media format. All completed projects must include a written review of the literature and other materials relevant to the project. It is anticipated that the review will be substantive and comprehensive, and clearly indicate how the project builds on intellectual and journalistic traditions.

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