Requirements are listed with the adolescent to young adult education programs. Topics include nonverbal, dyadic, small group, organizational, public and mass communication, and their roles in society. Special emphasis is given to the development of the communication process, appropriate techniques, and skills. Extensive use is made of audio and video tape recordings. Practical experience includes covering major college sports with emphases on basketball and baseball.
Special emphasis is given to role emergence, leadership, and information processing.
Selection is by audition. Acting techniques and communication skills are developed through dramatic exercises. Special emphasis is given to technology, social and regulatory control, economics, audience uses and gratification, and media effects on individuals and society. COM262 or instructor's permission. A study of communication and performance skills for becoming an announcer.