See Art 333. 351x. Language and Thought. Integrating research in philosophy, cognitive psychology, anthropology, linguistics and communications. Language serves a mediating role between one's cognitive world and the external world. Advanced Public Speaking.
Students become proficient in organizing, researching, and delivering public speeches.
Students gain experience in leadership, decision-making and conflict management within the context of small task groups. Students examine theories of attitude and behavior change, specific techniques of persuasion, and analysis of contemporary practitioners. Experience in attitude research and preparing a persuasive strategy. Church and Theater. Students investigate the theological and aesthetic relationships of church to the dramatic arts, with a focus on staging religious drama.