Course Descriptions

COM 140. Speech Communication. 3 hours. Su., F., Sp.
An introduction to the basic concepts of human communication theory with instruction and practice in interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking.

COM 150. Media History. 3 hours. Su.
A history of radio and television broadcasting from the early 1900s to present day. Areas of study will include early pioneers and inventors, performers, producers and programs from radio and television’s Golden Ages. Also included will be discussions on the media’s influence upon the public and how it changes and shapes their lives.

COM 151. Radio Station Operations. 1 hour. F., Sp.
A history of the development of various mass media from infancy to the rapid convergence of contemporary media. Areas of study will include early pioneers and inventors, performers, producers, and programs from various media. The course will provide a foundation for understanding current practices in mass media as well as future developments.

COM 152. Television Studio Production. 1 hour. F., Sp.
This course includes an in-depth, practical study of the day-to-day operations of the university's television studio. Students will be taught the operation of TV studio equipment as well as assist in producing the live TV newscast.

COM 231. Preparation and Delivery of Sermons. 3 hours. F., Sp.
Introduction to principles and techniques of preparing and delivering sermons. Logical outlining and effective presentation of various types of sermons are emphasized. Prerequisites: COM 140 Speech Communication. Same as BIB 231.

COM 236. Intercultural Communication. 3 hours. Sp.
A study of the dynamics of communication across cultural boundaries. Special emphasis will be given to missiological applications. Topics to be considered will include: understanding culture, contextualization, preparing culturally appropriate lessons, effective use of translators, and principles for language learning. Prerequisite: COM 140 Speech Communication. Same as BIB 236.

COM 240. Public Speaking. 3 hours. Su., Sp.
An introduction to the psychological and rhetorical bases of speech with practice in audience analysis, research, and the preparation and delivery of various types of speeches.

COM 241. Small Group Communication. 3 hours. Su., F.
A theoretical and experiential introduction to the principles of effective group communication. Topics stressed include types of decision-making procedures, approaches to group leadership, specific group-related communication skills, and creativity in group problem-solving.

COM 243. Interpersonal Communication. 3 hours. F.
An experiential workshop designed to develop specific interpersonal skills essential to effectiveness in social interaction, teaching, counseling, business transactions, and family life. Students will work together in small groups as they respond to films and idea papers and participate in structured experiences.

COM 250. Broadcast Reporting. (W) 3 hours. F., Sp.
Students research, interview, write, and report broadcast news stories. Field and studio reporting are both emphasized. Lab work required at WFHU and/or FHU TV studio. This course contains a significant writing component. Same as JOU 250.

COM 253. Video Production Fundamentals. 3 hours. Sp.
Examination of the procedures and techniques of producing television programs. Special emphasis will be given to the operation of cameras, the special effects generator, the character generator, and the editing station. Laboratory work is required.

COM 296, 396, 496. Field Laboratory. 1-3 hours. Su., F., Sp.
Under supervision of an appropriate faculty member and with approval of the department chairman, the student will develop and implement a proposal for an on- or off-campus field laboratory. The project should involve at least 40 hours of practical application of communication concepts. Successful completion of a field laboratory is a prerequisite to COM 497.

COM 299A. Advanced Public Speaking. 3 hours. F.
A study of different forms of public speaking with emphasis on skill development in persuasive speaking in various contexts such as parliamentary debate, cross-examination style debate, and audience participation formats. Prerequisites: COM 140 Speech Communication and either COM 240 Public Speaking or COM 231 Preparation and Delivery of Sermons or permission of the instructor.

COM 299C/399C. Nonverbal Communication. 3 hours. Su.
An experience-based workshop stressing the significance and function of nonverbal messages in interpersonal communication. Such nonverbal cues as space and distance, body language, time, touch, environmental influence, silence, and physical characteristics will be examined.

COM 299E/399E. Transactional Analysis. 3 hours. Su.
An experiential workshop which explores the concepts of transactional analysis. Students will learn to analyze their transactions with others in terms of the three ego states, the four life positions, time structuring, and “game” playing.

COM 335. History of Preaching. 3 hours. F., Odd years.
Study is made of the outstanding preachers in the history of Christianity by noting their lives, sermons, and methods of preparation and delivery. Same as BIB 335.

COM 336. Radio and Television Preaching. 3 hours. Sp.
Basic principles of sermon building and delivery are applied to radio and television preaching. Prerequisites: BIB/COM 231 Preparation and Delivery of Sermons and BIB 441 Hermeneutics; or permission of department chair. Same as BIB 336.

COM 340. Argumentation. 3 hours. Sp.
A study of the principles of practical argumentation. The course emphasizes diagramming, evaluating, and identifying the various types and components of argument and recognizing fallacies. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

COM 341. Mass Media Research Methods. (W) 3 hours. F.
An introduction to experimental and descriptive research methods in communication. Emphasis is given to understanding and critically analyzing research designs in various contexts of communication. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisites: COM 140 Speech Communication and COM 241 Small Group Communication.

COM 345. Persuasion. 3 hours. F., Even years.
A study of current persuasion theory with emphasis on the application of the theory in a variety of specific contexts. Attention is paid also to the ethics of persuasion.

COM 349. Great Speeches. 3 hours. Sp.
Students are introduced to methods of criticism and led to apply them in studies of great speakers and speeches in world history. Masterpieces of rhetorical art from the age of Pericles to Martin Luther King, Jr., are analyzed.

COM 350. Media Management. (W) 3 hours. Sp.
A study of basic advertising techniques of the broadcast media. All phases of advertising and sales are stressed: planning, selling, servicing, and testing campaigns at local and national levels. The course includes grant solicitation of area merchants for WFHU. This course contains a significant writing component.

COM 351. Broadcasting Project Workshop. 1 hour. Sp.
Students will develop and complete an approved radio project within a selected area pertaining to production, news, sports, or promotion. Completion of finished project may be used by WFHC for future programming.

COM 352. Radio Production and Copywriting. (W) 3 hours. F.
Writing and production of various types of programs. Laboratory work is required. This course contains a significant writing component.

COM 356. Communication Law. 3 hours. F.
A seminar course dealing with various landmark legal decisions that affect professionals working with communications media. Cases in freedom of speech, libel, privacy, copyright regulations, obscenity, and other pertinent areas will be studied.

COM 362. Desktop Multimedia. 3 hours. F.
An introduction to the digital media production cycle and the desktop computer tools commonly used when communicating through digital media. The course focuses on basic principles of human-computer interaction, visual communication design, and the use of computer software and hardware in the design, production, and delivery of multimedia communication. The tools and techniques learned in this course are relevant in publishing, advertising, entertainment, and education. Prerequisite: ART 230 Digital Graphics Fundamentals.

COM 383. Public Relations. (W) 3 hours. F.
A study of the principles, history, and practice of public relations in business, educational institutions, social welfare organizations, and government. Topics included are the processes of influencing public opinion, analysis of public relations programs, the responsibilities of the public relations practitioner to his or her clients, to the media, and to the public.

COM 385. Public Relations Methods. 3 hours. Sp.
A study of the design and production of specialized forms of communication. Attention is given to audience analysis, message content and design, and basic design principles for various media channels. Prerequisite: COM 383 Public Relations.

COM 399I. Special Topics in Communication. 3 hours. F.
A study of selected topics impacting the field of communications today. Topics may include media literacy, media effects, entertainment education strategy, critical and cultural studies, and history of communication. May be repeated for up to 9 hours of credit.

COM 435. Expository Preaching. 3 hours. Sp.
Study is made of the expository method; emphasis is placed on preaching from Bible text; opportunity is given for practice, evaluation, and correction. Prerequisites: BIB/COM 231 Preparation and Delivery of Sermons and BIB 330 Preacher and His Work; or permission of department chair. Same as BIB 435 and BIB 529.

COM 442. Communication Theories. (W) 3 hours. Sp.
A study of research-based theories of human communication. Students are assisted in making practical application of the concepts presented. This course contains a significant writing component.

COM 452. Mass Media Issues. (W) 3 hours. Sp.
A study of the history, basic characteristics, functions, and theories of mass communication with a special emphasis on the social and political impacts of mass communication in contemporary America. This course includes a significant writing component.

COM 463. Computer Mediated Communication. 3 hours. Sp.
A theoretical and practical investigation of the use of computer systems to accomplish communication goals. The media convergence phenomenom has integrated the elements of computing, communications, and content to enhance existing forms of media and to create new methods of message development and distribution. This course will study techniques and tools related to interactive media publishing, content management systems, and social media. Prerequisites: COM 253 Video Production Fundamentals and COM 352 Radio Production and Copywriting.

COM 483. Public Relations Case Studies. (W) 3 hours. Sp.
A study of typical public relations problems in industry, labor, education, government, social welfare agencies, and trade associations. The case studies approach is used to foster insight into alternative approaches to strategic public relations planning. Prerequisite: COM 383 Public Relations and COM 385 Public Relations Methods.

COM 489. Senior Seminar. 1 hour. F.
A capstone course to prepare students for entry into the communication field. Students will complete portfolios, develop a resume, and compose application letters. Guest speakers from the campus and community will be used. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

COM 497. Senior Practicum. 1-9 hours. Su., F., Sp.
An off-campus work experience intended primarily, but not exclusively, for students in Broadcasting and Public Relations. The student will work for 150 hours in an approved broadcasting station, business, or other organization. A diary of daily progress is kept by the student, and an evaluation is given by the supervisor at the end of the experience. Prerequisites: (1) senior standing, (2) successful completion of a communication field laboratory.

ENG 030. Basic English. Institutional Credit Only. 3 hours. F., Sp.
This course is required for those showing a deficiency in English based on ACT and ACCUPLACER scores. While stressing syntax, usage, principles of grammar, and paragraph writing, this course provides a great deal of individualization and diagnostic analysis for each student. It directly prepares students for English Composition I and provides students with a chance to develop basic competency in written communication skills. This course is for institutional credit only and does not satisfy the general education English requirement (see Development Studies). This course does not count toward hours needed for graduation.

ENG 101. English Composition I. 3 hours. Su., F., Sp.
An introduction to college writing. Students draft and revise essays written in a variety of rhetorical modes.

ENG 102. English Composition II. 3 hours. Su., F., Sp.
An introduction to research and argumentative writing. Students write research papers, critical essays, and argumentative essays using MLA style. Prerequisite: ENG 101 English Composition I or the equivalent.

ENG 225. English Literature I. 3 hours. Su., F.
A survey of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the Eighteenth Century. This course exposes students to a wide range of writers, periods, literary movements, and currents of thought in early English literature. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 226. English Literature II. 3 hours. Su., Sp.
A survey of English literature from the Romantic period through the present. This course exposes students to a wide range of writers, periods, literary movements, and currents of thought in later English literature. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 235. American Literature I. 3 hours. Su., F., Sp.
A survey of American literature from the colonial period to the Civil War. This course exposes students to a wide range of writers, periods, literary movements, and currents of thought in early American literature. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 236. American Literature II. 3 hours. Sp.
A survey of American literature from the Civil War to the present. This course exposes students to a wide range of writers, periods, literary movements, and currents of thought in later American literature. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 245. World Literature I. 3 hours. F., Sp.
A survey of world literature from ancient times through the 16th century. This course exposes students to a wide range of writers, periods, literary movements, and currents of thought in world literature. Prerequisite: English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 246. World Literature II. 3 hours. Sp.
A survey of western literature, excluding British and American works, from the 17th century to the present. This course exposes students to a wide range of writers, periods, literary movements, and currents of thought in modern western literature. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 295. Introduction to English Studies. 3 hours. Sp.
An introduction to English as a major. This course focuses on critical reading and interpretation of literary texts, research techniques in English studies, and careers for majors. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 299G/399G. Special Topics in Language and Literature. 3 hours.
An in-depth study of an area of special interest relating to the English language or to literature. Recent topics have included American dialects, Utopian writings, contemporary literature, African-American literature, and Literary London. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 299H/399H. Canada Theatre Survey. 3 hours.
A study of selected European and American plays and productions of these plays, with a special emphasis on Shakespeare and George Bernard Shaw. This course also introduces students to professional theatre in Canada, focusing on the Stratford Shakespeare Festival and Shaw Festival of Canada. The course includes a trip to the Stratford and Shaw festivals. The cost of the trip is in addition to tuition. Same as THE 299B/399B. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 305. Advanced Traditional Grammar. 3 hours. F.
A detailed study of the grammatical features of standard written English. This course includes analysis of traditional and structural grammar. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 310. Creative Writing. (W) 3 hours. F., Even years.
An introduction to the mechanics and concepts of short story and poetry writing. Emphasis is given to the structure of the short story: story ideas, characters, dialog, making the scene, plot, conflict, the story’s opening, middle, and ending. Depending on student interest, attention may be given to script, play, and screenwriting. Students participate in extensive journaling, peer critique, and revision. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 315. Rhetorical Grammar. 3 hours. On demand.
An exploration of methods of incorporating the concepts learned in ENG 305 into student writing. This course is applicable for students interested in either creative or scholarly writing. Prerequisite: ENG 305 Advanced Traditional Grammar.

ENG 325. Legend of King Arthur. 3 hours. On demand.
An examination of the King Arthur story. This course includes historical evidence and literary texts showing the development of Arthurian themes. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition or the equivalent.

ENG 335. Romantic Poetry and Prose. (W) 3 hours. F., Odd years.
A study of the Romantic period of British literature. Writers studied may include Blake, Burns, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats, Lamb, and Hazlitt. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 340. Argumentation. 3 hours. Sp.
A study of the principles of practical argumentation. This course emphasizes diagramming, evaluating, and identifying the various types and components of argument and recognizing fallacies. Same as COM 340. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 345. Women Writers. (W) 3 hours. F., Odd years.
An exploration of the traditions in women's literature and women as writers in English. The course combines textual analysis, cultural and literary theory, and student-led discussions. The course covers works by writers in various countries, but emphasis is placed on American cultures, including 19th century domestic culture, African-American culture, and/or Native American culture. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 355. Medieval English Poetry and Prose. 3 hours. F., Even years.
A study of Old and Middle English literature, concentrating on the works of Langland and Chaucer, but with attention to Old and Middle English lyrics, to religious writers, and to Malory. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 365. Renaissance Drama. (W) 3 hours. Sp.
A study of representative dramas of Renaissance England. Students read plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Writers studied may include Kyd, Marlowe, Jonson, Webster, and Middleton. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 375. History of the English Language. 3 hours. Sp., Odd years.
A review of the development of the English language. This course traces changes in English from its Indo-European roots through Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English, culminating in contemporary standard English. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 376. The Structure of Modern English. 3 hours. Sp., Even years.
A study of the components of contemporary standard English. This course includes phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, as well as language universals and varieties of English. Prerequisite: ENG 305 Advanced Traditional Grammar.

ENG 385. Victorian Poetry and Prose. 3 hours. F., Odd years.
A study of the Victorian period of British literature. Writers studied may include Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Carlyle, Newman, and Mill. Prerequisite: ENG 102 English Composition II or the equivalent.

ENG 399E. American Literature in the 1920s. 3 hours.
A study of the literature and culture of the 1920s in America emphasizing interdisciplinary resources valuable to an understanding of fiction, poetry and drama of the period. Prerequisite: Honors (3.3 GPA) or permission of instructor.

ENG 405. Advanced Composition. (W) 3 hours. Sp.
An overview of the craft of non-fiction, academic, and professional writing. Students participate in extensive journaling, drafting, peer critique, and deep revision. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisites: ENG 295 Introduction to English Studies and ENG 305 Advanced Traditional Grammar.

ENG 425. The British Novel. 3 hours. Sp., Even years.
A study of the important British novels from the beginning through modern times. Writers studied may include Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Austen, Dickens, Trollope, and Conrad. Prerequisite: ENG 295 Introduction to English Studies.

ENG 435. American Fiction. (W) 3 hours. F., Even years.
A study of the short story and the novel in America. Writers studied may include Brockden Brown, Poe, Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, Chopin, Cather, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Hurston. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisite: ENG 295 Introduction to English Studies.

ENG 495. Senior Seminar. 3 hours. F.
A capstone course for English majors. This course examines theory as it applies to literary criticism and English as a profession. Students are required to take the Major Field Test: Literature in English Test (ETS). Prerequisites: ENG 295 Introduction to English Studies and 90 hours.

FRE 111. Elementary French I. 4 hours. F.
Beginning French, stressing oral and written communication skills. Students learn grammar and French culture. Four class periods and one lab per week. No prerequisites.

FRE 112. Elementary French II. 4 hours. Sp.
This is a continuation of FRE 111. Four class periods and one lab per week. Prerequisite: FRE 111 Elementary French I or equivalent.

FRE 120. Conversational French. 3 hours.
A course designed to provide survivor skills in French conversation for a variety of situations the student may face in a French-speaking area. This course is taught in Verviers, Belgium only.

FRE 211. Intermediate French I. 3 hours. F.
A review of grammar with continued emphasis on oral and written skills. Attention is given to problem constructions and to the verb tenses and moods which receive less attention in elementary courses. Prerequisite: FRE 112 Elementary French II or the equivalent.

FRE 212. Intermediate French II. 3 hours. Sp.
A continuation of FRE 211, this course continues to build the student’s ability to read, write, speak, and understand French. Prerequisite: FRE 211 Intermediate French I or equivalent.

FRE 311. Survey of French Literature I. 3 hours. On demand or by Individual Instruction.
This survey covers the beginnings through the 18th century. Prerequisite: FRE 212 Intermediate French II or equivalent.

FRE 312. Survey of French Literature II. 3 hours. On demand or by Individual Instruction.
A continuation of FRE 311, this course covers the 19th and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: FRE 212 Intermediate French II or equivalent.

FRE 316. French Conversation. 3 hours. On demand.
Guided conversation activities in French, on a variety of practical topics and in a variety of situations. Prerequisite: FRE 212 Intermediate French II or permission of instructor.

FRE 317. Advanced French Grammar and Composition. 3 hours. Offered by Individual Instruction.
A comprehensive study of grammar and concepts beyond the intermediate level. Attention is given to the development of writing skills and application of grammatical structures through composition. Prerequisites: FRE 211 and 212 Intermediate French I and II or permission of the instructor.

JOU 250. Broadcast Reporting. (W) 3 hours. F., Sp.
Students research, interview, write, and report broadcast news stories. Field and studio reporting are both emphasized. Lab work required at WFHU and/or FHU TV studio. This course contains a significant writing component. Same as COM 250.

JOU 251. Television News Reporting. 3 hours. F., Sp.
This course teaches writing, interviewing and anchoring skills for television news.

JOU 270. Introduction to Photography. 3 hours. F., Sp.
An introduction to the photographic process, which includes a functional understanding of the manual single lens reflex (SLR), 35mm camera, 50mm normal lens and the processing of light-sensitive materials (shooting, developing, and printing of 35mm film). Requisite: Access to a manual single lens reflex, 35mm camera, 50mm normal lens. Same as ART 270.

JOU 274. Basic Media Writing. (W) 3 hours. F.
A theoretical and practical introduction to gathering, interpreting, and reporting news in both the print and electronic media. Laboratory work is required. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and ENG 102 English Composition I and II.

JOU 353. TV News Videography. 3 hours. F., Sp.
News products produced from news photography and news editing techniques. Field and studio news are both emphasized. Laboratory work required.

JOU 374. Advanced Media Writing. (W) 3 hours. Sp.
An analysis of contemporary issues in journalism with special emphasis given to in-depth reporting. Laboratory work required. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisite: JOU 274 Basic Media Writing.

JOU 474. Feature/Editorial Writing. (W) 3 hours. Sp., Even years.
A theoretical and practical application of basic journalism principles to the specialized areas of feature writing and editorial writing. Laboratory work is required. This course contains a significant writing component. Prerequisites: JOU 274 Basic Media Writing and JOU 374 Advanced Media Writing.

JOU 475. Editing for Publication. 3 hours. Sp., Odd years.
A practical application of accepted editing procedures and use of AP Style. Application to various print media is addressed. Laboratory work is required.

SPA 131. Elementary Spanish I. 3 hours. F.
Beginning Spanish, stressing oral and written communication skills. Students learn grammar and Spanish culture. Four class periods and one lab per week. No prerequisites.

SPA 132. Elementary Spanish II. 3 hours. Sp.
Continuation of Elementary Spanish I. Four class periods and one lab per week. Prerequisite: SPA 131 Elementary Spanish I or the equivalent.

SPA 231. Intermediate Spanish I. 3 hours. F.
This course is a review of grammar, with continued emphasis on oral and written skills. Attention is given to problem constructions and to the verb tenses and moods which receive less attention in elementary courses. Prerequisite: SPA 132 Elementary Spanish II or equivalent.

SPA 232. Intermediate Spanish II. 3 hours. Sp.
Continuation of SPA 231. Prerequisite: SPA 231 Intermediate Spanish I or equivalent.

SPA 299A/399A. Special Topics in Spanish. 3 hours. Sp., Even years.
Lecture and research on language, literature, culture, and other relevant topics.

SPA 332. Survey of Peninsular Literature. 3 hours. F., Odd years.
A survey of the literature of Spain from the earliest time to the present.

SPA 333. Survey of Latin American Literature. 3 hours. F., Even years.
An introduction to the literature of the Latin American world from the earliest until the 18th century.

SPA 336. Spanish Conversation. 3 hours.
Guided conversation activities in Spanish on a variety of practical topics and in a variety of situations. Prerequisite: SPA 231 Intermediate Spanish I or permission from the instructor.

SPA 337. Advanced Spanish Grammar. 3 hours. F., Even years.
A comprehensive study of grammar in concepts and structures not covered in SPA 231/232. Attention is given to the development of writing skills and application of grammatical structures through composition. Prerequisites: SPA 231 and 232 Intermediate Spanish I and II, CLEP, or permission from the instructor.

SPA 338. U.S.-Latin American Relations: Historical Perspectives. 3 hours. Sp., Even years.
Lecture class with guest speakers. The course will focus on the development of political, social, and economic relations between the United States and Latin America from the 18th century to the present. Same as POL 338.

SPA 365. Latin American Civilization and Cultures. 3 hours. Sp.
An introduction to the civilizations and cultures of the Mesoamerican Hispanic world beginning with the Pre-classical and ending with the Mexican-American War of 1846. This course introduces the student to various aspects of the art, geography, language, religion, politics, economic, and educational systems of the civilizations. Prerequisite: SPA 232 Intermediate Spanish II or permission from the instructor.

SPA 366. Women in Latin American Literature and Culture. 3 hours. Sp.
An overview of the literary and cultural contributions of Latin American women from colonial days to the present.

SPA 437. Advanced Spanish Composition. 3 hours. Sp.
A comprehensive study of grammatical structure and concepts beyond the intermediate level to further develop writing skills in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPA 232 Intermediate Spanish II or permission from the instructor.