Studies ways for identifying and measuring information and bias for the media. Considers the rights and responsibilities of producers and consumers of mass communication. Course includes study and discussion of critical issues within the arts as well as tours of local professional theatres, libraries, and bookstores. I P ractice and participation in such applied communication activities as debate, interpretation, oratory, drama, and media production. Opportunity is given for intercollegiate competition.
Requirements vary according to the activity developed in consultation with the instructor.
May be repeated up to 3 units. May be repeated up to a total of 4 units. A study of the development of argumentation from classical rhetoricians to contemporary research theories. Practical application of this study through participation in debates and other forensic experiences. A study of the history and development of radio and television broadcasting industry in America.