This course actively examines the dynamics of group interaction and communication. Students experience multiple forms of group task solving, cooperation and roles. Emphasis is placed on the development of communication ethics, listening and leadership skills. With prior permission of the departmental coordinator, this course may be used to meet the college speech proficiency requirement. This course engages the student in the study and development of communication skills as they impact upon relationships, personal and casual.
Students work with theories and practical applications of interactive didactic communication.
With prior permission of the department coordinator, this course may be used to meet the college speech proficiency requirement. This course examines the diversity of American music as found in its rich heritage of folk, ethnic, religious, jazz, popular and theatre traditions as well as European influences. Students learn to recognize and identify musical components of the distinct contributions of various cultures and the blending of these musical expressions into something new, vigorous and uniquely American. The American melting pot finds unique expression in music. The two areas of opportunity available are acting and technical, and either or both may be experienced in a given semester.