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Communication department, plan of study for a communication arts degree
Comm 109 Storytelling . . . . . 1 hour
Explores why stories have been around since the dawn of human history and why stories are found in all cultures. Participants hear from a variety of storytellers, see stories being told on video, and “listen” to stories on the Internet.
Comm 111/112 Publication Seminar - Newspaper . . . . . 1+1 hours
Covers the fundamentals of newspaper journalism and production. Students publish a campus-wide newspaper regularly throughout the year. Positions include writing, editing, photography, business management, and advertising design and lay-out.
Comm 115 Desktop Publications . . . . . 3 hours
Same as BuCS 115. See course description listed under Business Computer Systems.
Comm 117 Publication Seminar - Yearbook . . . . . 2 hours
Focuses on production of college yearbook. Ideal for student skilled in writing/editing, design, photography, or computer. Preferred prerequisite: Comm 115 or experience in PageMaker.
Comm 125 Interpersonal Communication . . . . . 3 hours
Introduces the theory and practice of interpersonal (dyadic) communication. Course content includes the influence of self concept, perception, culture, nonverbal behavior, emotions, and conflict on interpersonal communication. Through journaling, group discussion, collaborative class projects, and class presentations, students will develop greater understanding of, and expertise in their interpersonal communication.
Comm 128 Introduction to Digital Media . . . . . 3 hours
Introduces the basics of producing a variety of digital media. Students will work with web pages, still images, digital audio, and digital video via programs on the Mac and the PC. Provides a foundation for students interested in learning the basics of desktop media production and enables them as life-long learners to feel comfortable in this new medium.
Comm 141 Introduction to Journalism . . . . . 3 hours
Covers basic news and feature writing techniques for print media. Includes a focus on journalism issues and ethics. Taught in a workshop format. Students will write news and feature stories for The Hesston College Horizon, the bi-weekly campus newspaper. Prerequisite: grade of B or better in high school senior English, College Writing I, or Honors College Writing. Offered alternate years.
Comm 151 Communication and Society (formerly Media Literacy) . . . . . 3 hours
Examines different sources of mass communication in today’s society and the ways in which those media intentionally or unintentionally influence opinion and perceptions. Emphasis is given to equipping students with the critical tools necessary to enable them to become informed consumers of mass media. Students will complete written and oral presentations, which will critically analyze different media messages.
Comm 205 Business Communication . . . . . 3 hours
Same as BuAd 205. See course description listed under Business Administration.
Comm 206 Speech Communication . . . . . 3 hours
Teaches the fundamentals of inventing, planning, organizing, researching, and delivering public presentations. Emphasis is placed on helping the student become a more competent, audience-centered, extemporaneous public speaker.
Comm 260 Group Communication . . . . . 3 hours
Teaches the fundamentals and dynamics of communication within small groups. Course content focuses on understanding group communication theories as they relate to the interpersonal dynamics, group decision-making, leadership, goal attainment, conflict, and other functions/dysfunctions of small groups. Students complete at least part of their assigned work as a small group.