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Communication
Arts and Humanities
2004-2005 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 163
160. Meaning, Language,
and Communication (3)
A review and analysis of the various ap-proaches
to the study of human symbolic
behavior, with focus on such theories as:
General Semantics, Psycholinguistics,
Sociolinguistics, Epistemology, and other
philosophical and scientific enquiries into
the nature of language and meaning. (For-merly
SPCH 160)
161. Family Communication (3)
Introduction to communication phenom-ena
in the family setting. The overall goal
is to help students understand how, through
communication, we develop, maintain, en-hance,
or disturb family relations. Teaches
verbal and nonverbal communication skills
to promote healthy family relationships.
(Formerly INTD 184)
162. Interpersonal
Communication (3)
An examination, analysis, and application
of communication theories and variables
involved in interpersonal contexts such
acquaintanceships, courtships, friendships,
and families. Attention is given to commu-nicative
practices involved in the effective
management of interpersonal relationships
over time. (Formerly SPCH 162)
163. Social Influence
and Attitude Change (3)
Seminar on the nature and effects of social
influence, with special emphasis on attitude
formation and change, conformity, behav-ior,
“brain washing,” prejudice, and propa-ganda
as functions of communication. (For-merly
SPCH 163)
164. Intercultural
Communication (3)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth
Area D. Analysis of cultural variables and
factors in the communication process and
strategies for the resolution of intercultural
problems; consideration of implications
for education and programs necessarily in-volving
intercultural communication. G.E.
Multicultural/International MI. (Formerly
SPCH 164)
165. Computer Applications
in Communication (3)
Survey of information technologies and
computer applications in human commu-nication
professions, including word pro-cessing,
spreadsheets, graphics, presenta-tion
visuals, e-mail, and Internet. Advanced
techniques for creating Web pages, re-ports,
training, presentations, brochures,
and newsletters. (Formerly SPCH 165)
166. Communication
Research Methods (3)
Application of behavioral research prin-ciples
to problems in quantification, de-sign,
and analysis of data in communica-tion
research. (Formerly SPCH 166)
167. Leadership in
Groups and Organizations (3)
Theory and practice of selected leadership
variables in groups and organizations; func-tions
of leadership in formal and informal
structures, understanding and analysis of role-playing
techniques. (Formerly SPCH 167)
168. Communication
in Organizations (3)
Examination of organizational communica-tion
from a multiple discipline perspective.
Through the study of theory and experien-tial
learning in simulations, students develop
skills necessary for planning, staffing, devel-oping,
decision-making, and problem-solv-ing
in organizations. (Formerly SPCH 168)
169. Communication and Conflict (3)
Examination of the role of communication
in conflict in interpersonal, small groups,
organizational, and societal settings.
Through experiential learning, case study
analyses, and practice of intervention skills,
students address conflict styles, strategies,
tactics, third-party intervention, and me-diation
techniques. (Formerly SPCH 169)
170. Business and
Professional Speaking (3)
Development of communication skills nec-essary
for success in business, government,
and the professions. Includes theory and
practice of interviewing, job instruction train-ing,
work group leadership, and proposal
presentations. Class activities are adapted to
students’ career goals. (Formerly SPCH 170)
171. Communication and Planning
Change in the Social System (3)
Provides students with an understanding
of the communication processes involved
in the evolution of social systems. Students
will examine a full range of social settings
(small groups, organizations, cultures, etc.)
from a variety of theoretical and analytical
perspectives. (Formerly SPCH 171)
176. Communication
Consulting and Training (3)
Development of skills necessary for effec-tive
communication consulting in busi-ness,
government, and the professions. In-cludes
theory and practice of needs
assessments, planning and conducting train-ing
activities, and evaluation of educational
activities; topics relating to adult education
and client-consultant relationships. (For-merly
SPCH 176)
179. Internship (1-6; max total 12)
Prerequisites: major in communication, at
least 75 units completed and permission of
instructor. Supervised work experience in
government, business, social agencies, or
nonprofit organizations. CR/NC grading
only. (Formerly SPCH 179)
188T. Topics in Communication
(1-3; max total 9)
Selected topics in communication. (For-merly
SPCH 188T)
189. Projects in Communication
(1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Projects in communication. (4 hours activ-ity)
(Formerly SPCH 189)
190. Independent Study
(1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement — Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading. (For-merly
SPCH 190)
GRADUATE COURSES
(See Course Numbering System.)
Communication (COMM)
205. Seminar in Argumentation (3)
Prerequisite: COMM 105, 140, or permis-sion
of instructor. Examination of tradi-tional
and contemporary argumentation
theory and research. Analysis of argument
fields, theories of argument, argument as
epistemic, argument and persuasion, argu-ment
and critical thinking. (Formerly
SPCH 205)
214. Seminar in
Instructional Communication (3)
An examination of the relationships of
learning theories to communication study
and research. Research in instructional com-munication,
teaching strategies in com-munication
education, and techniques for
applying these concepts in educational and
training settings. (Formerly SPCH 214)
Object Description
| Title | 2004-05 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 2004-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
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| Title | Page 163 |
| Full Text Search | Communication Arts and Humanities 2004-2005 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 163 160. Meaning, Language, and Communication (3) A review and analysis of the various ap-proaches to the study of human symbolic behavior, with focus on such theories as: General Semantics, Psycholinguistics, Sociolinguistics, Epistemology, and other philosophical and scientific enquiries into the nature of language and meaning. (For-merly SPCH 160) 161. Family Communication (3) Introduction to communication phenom-ena in the family setting. The overall goal is to help students understand how, through communication, we develop, maintain, en-hance, or disturb family relations. Teaches verbal and nonverbal communication skills to promote healthy family relationships. (Formerly INTD 184) 162. Interpersonal Communication (3) An examination, analysis, and application of communication theories and variables involved in interpersonal contexts such acquaintanceships, courtships, friendships, and families. Attention is given to commu-nicative practices involved in the effective management of interpersonal relationships over time. (Formerly SPCH 162) 163. Social Influence and Attitude Change (3) Seminar on the nature and effects of social influence, with special emphasis on attitude formation and change, conformity, behav-ior, “brain washing,” prejudice, and propa-ganda as functions of communication. (For-merly SPCH 163) 164. Intercultural Communication (3) Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. Analysis of cultural variables and factors in the communication process and strategies for the resolution of intercultural problems; consideration of implications for education and programs necessarily in-volving intercultural communication. G.E. Multicultural/International MI. (Formerly SPCH 164) 165. Computer Applications in Communication (3) Survey of information technologies and computer applications in human commu-nication professions, including word pro-cessing, spreadsheets, graphics, presenta-tion visuals, e-mail, and Internet. Advanced techniques for creating Web pages, re-ports, training, presentations, brochures, and newsletters. (Formerly SPCH 165) 166. Communication Research Methods (3) Application of behavioral research prin-ciples to problems in quantification, de-sign, and analysis of data in communica-tion research. (Formerly SPCH 166) 167. Leadership in Groups and Organizations (3) Theory and practice of selected leadership variables in groups and organizations; func-tions of leadership in formal and informal structures, understanding and analysis of role-playing techniques. (Formerly SPCH 167) 168. Communication in Organizations (3) Examination of organizational communica-tion from a multiple discipline perspective. Through the study of theory and experien-tial learning in simulations, students develop skills necessary for planning, staffing, devel-oping, decision-making, and problem-solv-ing in organizations. (Formerly SPCH 168) 169. Communication and Conflict (3) Examination of the role of communication in conflict in interpersonal, small groups, organizational, and societal settings. Through experiential learning, case study analyses, and practice of intervention skills, students address conflict styles, strategies, tactics, third-party intervention, and me-diation techniques. (Formerly SPCH 169) 170. Business and Professional Speaking (3) Development of communication skills nec-essary for success in business, government, and the professions. Includes theory and practice of interviewing, job instruction train-ing, work group leadership, and proposal presentations. Class activities are adapted to students’ career goals. (Formerly SPCH 170) 171. Communication and Planning Change in the Social System (3) Provides students with an understanding of the communication processes involved in the evolution of social systems. Students will examine a full range of social settings (small groups, organizations, cultures, etc.) from a variety of theoretical and analytical perspectives. (Formerly SPCH 171) 176. Communication Consulting and Training (3) Development of skills necessary for effec-tive communication consulting in busi-ness, government, and the professions. In-cludes theory and practice of needs assessments, planning and conducting train-ing activities, and evaluation of educational activities; topics relating to adult education and client-consultant relationships. (For-merly SPCH 176) 179. Internship (1-6; max total 12) Prerequisites: major in communication, at least 75 units completed and permission of instructor. Supervised work experience in government, business, social agencies, or nonprofit organizations. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly SPCH 179) 188T. Topics in Communication (1-3; max total 9) Selected topics in communication. (For-merly SPCH 188T) 189. Projects in Communication (1-3; max total 6) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Projects in communication. (4 hours activ-ity) (Formerly SPCH 189) 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6) See Academic Placement — Independent Study. Approved for RP grading. (For-merly SPCH 190) GRADUATE COURSES (See Course Numbering System.) Communication (COMM) 205. Seminar in Argumentation (3) Prerequisite: COMM 105, 140, or permis-sion of instructor. Examination of tradi-tional and contemporary argumentation theory and research. Analysis of argument fields, theories of argument, argument as epistemic, argument and persuasion, argu-ment and critical thinking. (Formerly SPCH 205) 214. Seminar in Instructional Communication (3) An examination of the relationships of learning theories to communication study and research. Research in instructional com-munication, teaching strategies in com-munication education, and techniques for applying these concepts in educational and training settings. (Formerly SPCH 214) |
