Department of Communication Studies Main Departmental Office Terrill Hall, 235 P.O. Box 5266 Denton, TX 76203-0266 (817) 565-2588 Fax: (817) 565-3630 John S. Gossett, Chair Faculty Professor Wheeless. Associate Professors Bruner, Gossett. Assistant Professors Allison, DeLoach, Hamlett, Rhea. Introduction Communication studies examines the role of communication in human affairs and the symbolic processes through which individuals interact with one another, their groups and their culture. Thus, the study of communication focuses upon message-generating, processing and receiving behavior. The discipline has developed a set of traditional subject areas, such as classical and contemporary rhetoric, public oratory, argumentation, the rhetoric of social movements, the performance of literature, persuasion and social influence, together with the areas of interpersonal, small group, organizational and intercultural communication. Majors have the opportunity to acquire theoretical and practical understanding of human symbolic behavior in a variety of contexts. The curriculum, rather than being job-oriented, is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers. Many communication graduates pursue careers in teaching, consulting, organizational administration and management, and speech writing. Many others find communication to be a useful major in preparing for law, the ministry, politics and community relations, as well as graduate studies in communication. Programs of Study The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas: -Bachelor of Arts, -Master of Arts, and -Master of Science, all with a major in communication studies. Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minimum of 128 semester hours, 42 of which must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog. Students wishing to major in communication studies should consult an adviser in the Undergraduate Advising Office, Terrill Hall, Room 227. Major in Communication Studies Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BA with a Major in Communication Studies FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS COMM 1010, Introduction to Communication 3 ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 Computer Science{1} 3 PSCI 1040, American Government 3 MATH 1100, College Algebra{2} 3 PHED 1000, Principles and Practice of Health-Related Fitness{3} 2 Total 17 SPRING HOURS COMM 2020, Interpersonal Communication 3 ENGL 1320, College Writing II 3 PSCI 1050, American Government 3 MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus 5 Visual and Performing Arts{4,5} 3 Total 17 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS COMM 2060, Performance of Literature 3 ENGL 2210, World Literature 3 HIST 2610, United States History to {18656} 3 ECON 1110, Macroeconomics 3 Physical Science{7} 4 Total 16 SPRING HOURS COMM 2040, Public Speaking 3 ENGL 2220, World Literature 3 HIST 2620, United States History Since {18656} 3 PHIL{5,8} 3 Physical Science{7} 4 Total 16 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS COMM (distribution) 3 COMM (elective) 3 Minor{5,9} 3 Natural Science{7} 4 LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate){10} 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS COMM (distribution) 3 COMM (elective) 3 Minor{5} 3 Natural Science{7} 4 LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate){10} 3 Total 16 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS COMM (theory) 3 COMM (distribution) 3 Minor{5} 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{5,11} 3 Total 15 SPRING HOURS COMM (elective) 3 COMM (elective) 3 Minor{5} 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values{5,11} 3 Total 15 Total Minimum Hours Required: 128 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. {1} The computer science course requirement can be met by passing the computer literary proficiency exam or completing one of the following courses: CSCI 1100, CECS 1100, or BCIS 2610. {2} The student should consult the Department of Mathematics for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning the mathematics program. {3} DANC 1100 may be substituted for PHED 1000. {4} See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. Note: ART 1300, 2350 may not be used to satisfy both the Visual and Performing Arts requirement and the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group II requirement. {5} Taking advanced level courses whenever possible to complete the minor and core requirements will aid the student in reaching the 42 advanced hours necessary for graduation. Additional advanced elective courses may be required if the student does not meet this 42 hour requirement. The student is responsible for completing the advanced hour requirement. {6} Advanced American/Texas History courses may be substituted to meet the 42 advanced hours degree requirement. {7} See "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved science courses. {8} PHIL 2050, 2310, or 2330 also will satisfy 3 hours of the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. See "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved Philosophy courses. {9} Hours in the minor, as well as advanced hour options, will vary. Contact your departmental adviser about specific minors. {10} The student should consult the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning the foreign language program. The student must be proficient through freshman level or complete LANG 1010 (4 ) and 1020 (4 ) before starting LANG 2040 and 2050. {11} The student is required to complete one course per group from any two groups of the Understanding of Ideas and Values groups I, II and III. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for a description of the groups and a list of the approved courses for each group. See your faculty adviser at least once each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for BA with a Major in Communication Studies 1. The major in communication studies requires a total of 36 semester hours of credit, 12 of which are core hours: COMM 1010, 2020, 2040, 2060 and 3000. 2. Majors are required to take 9 hours. One course must be taken from each of the following groups: Group A: COMM 3720 or 3520; Group B: COMM 3740 or 3840; and Group C: COMM 3760 or 3860. 3. Majors are required to take 3 hours of theory based on their primary area of interest within the department: COMM 4020 or 4040 or 4060. 4. The final 12 hours of electives should be chosen in consultation with an adviser. 5. Before declaring a major, students must complete the core courses with a 2.5 grade point average with no grade lower than C. 6. Students who have completed 90 hours with a 3.5 grade point average are eligible to write Senior Honors Theses. Students who elect this option are expected to complete their theses in the course of a single semester. Degree Tracking/Degree Plan Students who wish to major in communication studies should consult with an adviser as early as possible. Students entering UNT as freshmen are advised through the department until they achieve junior status, after which they can apply for a degree plan. The department has formulated a degree tracking sheet that makes it possible for the student to plan each semester's enrollment with the certainty that the courses taken are required for graduation. Upon achieving junior status, the student must make an appointment to see one of the undergraduate advisers in the department and bring a complete transcript of all courses taken at UNT to that appointment. The adviser will fill out an advisory sheet to be filed with the advising office of the College of Arts and Sciences. The advisers in that office will prepare an official degree plan listing all courses for which the student has received credit and all remaining courses required to complete the degree. Students transferring from another college may apply for a degree plan during the first semester in which they are enrolled at UNT. To apply for the degree plan, transfer students should obtain complete transcripts from all colleges attended and make an appointment with the departmental undergraduate adviser. Minor in Communication Studies The minor in communication studies requires a total of 18 semester hours, 6 of which are core hours: COMM 1010 and 3000. The core hours must be taken before enrolling in any of the 12 additional hours of course work. Minors must observe the system of prerequisites for upper-level courses. Departmental advisers are available for consultation on the minor in communication studies. Teacher Certification Students who expect to teach communication in secondary schools must complete the requirements of the state of Texas for teacher certification as listed by the Department of Teacher Education and Administration in the College of Education. Graduate Degrees The department offers degree programs leading to the Master of Arts and Master of Science. For information, consult the Graduate Catalog. Debate and Performance Programs Students may develop and enhance critical thinking skills by participating in intercollegiate debate and performance activities. The national-caliber debate team competes actively in both on-campus events and tournament competition at the regional and national levels. The performance interest group participates in regional and national festivals, and sponsors on-campus performances, including the Literature in Performance series. Scholarships Debate Alumni/William DeMougeot Scholarship This scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to outstanding students who participate in the activities of the North Texas Debate Team. Information about this scholarship may be obtained by writing to Dr. Mark DeLoach, Director of Debate, Department of Communication Studies, University of North Texas, P.O. Box 5266, Denton, TX 76203-0266. Lesa Woody Memorial Scholarship in Oral Interpretation and Performance Studies This scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to undergraduate students who participate in curricular performance studies classes and extracurricular performance studies intercollegiate festivals and other activities. Information about this scholarship may be obtained by writing to Dr. John M. Allison Jr., Department of Communication Studies, University of North Texas, P.O. Box 5266, Denton, TX 76203-0266. Courses of Instruction All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.