Courses-CTH

Communication and Theatre Courses

CTH-1100: Speech Communication - 3 hours
Performance of speeches leading to foundation skills common to successful oral communication, including communication theory, selection and organization of materials, verbal and non-verbal factors of delivery, listening techniques. IAI: C2 900.

CTH-1500: Arts Administration - 1 hour
An introduction to and exploration of the field of arts administration: media arts, theatre, and visual arts. Field trips.

CTH-2000: Writing About the Media - 3 hours
Expository writing about and analysis of electronic and print media. Prerequisite: ENG-1100. IAI: C1 901.

CTH-2600: Introduction to Theatre - 3 hours
Understanding and appreciation of theatre as an art form. Attendance at plays required. Fee: $40, Includes ticket cost. IAI: F1 907.

CTH-2700: Foundations of Theatre - 3 hours
An overview of the elements of theatre to lay the groundwork for further theatre study. Open to all students who have a background/experience in theatre. Attendance at plays required. Student is responsible for ticket costs.

CTH-3200: Business Communication - 3 hours
An advanced course to develop written and oral communication skills as they apply in the world of business. Prerequisite: ENG-1100 and CTH-1100. Cross-listed with ENG-3200.

CTH-4110: Advanced Speech Communication - 3 hours
Public speaking as persuasion and dialogue. A performance course. Application of communication theory to the public speaking situation. Prerequisite: CTH-1100.

CTH-4220: Interpersonal Communication - 3 hours
Training and practice in interpersonal skills, including conversational, conflict management, and assertiveness training.

CTH-4230: Organizational and Team Communication - 3 hours
Principles and techniques of communication as applied to interactions within work, volunteer, and informal organizations and teams.

CTH-4240: Public Relations - 3 hours
Study and practice of public relations as a management function used to communicate with relevant internal and external publics in order to fulfill organizational goals.

CTH-4250: Intercultural Communication- 3 hours
Principles and practices of communication as applied to interactions between people from different cultures.

CTH-4310: Radio Broadcasting I- 3 hours
Radio broadcast management, writing and production. Also an emphasis on the effect of radio on the American Culture. Laboratory hours required.

CTH-4311: Radio Broadcasting II- 3 hours
Performance of a variety of music formats as on-air show host. Emphasis on personality development, show preparation and format execution. Laboratory hours required. Prerequisite: Radio Broadcasting I.

CTH-4321: Television Production I - 3 hours
Social impact of television on society. Basic laboratory experience in television production for broadcasting and non-broadcasting purposes. Laboratory hours required.

CTH-4322: Television Production II - 3 hours
Social impact of television on society. Advanced laboratory experiences in television production for broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. Laboratory hours required. Prerequisite: CTH-4321.

CTH-4330: Film Appreciation - 3 hours
Critical study of styles and forms of films produced as entertainment, art and education.

CTH-4340: Broadcast and Print Journalism - 3 hours
Theory and practice of writing for various mass media. Includes print, broadcast and online jouranlism. Prerequisite: 6 hours of composition.

CTH-4370: Shakespeare - 3 hours
Cross-listed with ENG-4370

CTH-4410: History of Theatre - 3 hours
Study of Western and non-Western theatre from ancient Greek and Roman societies through modern theatre. Reading of significant play scripts in the context of their original productions.

CTH-4420: Contemporary Theatre - 3 hours
Theatrical trends of the past two decades as seen through scripts and play productions. Attendance at area plays; student is responsible for ticket cost. Cross-listed with ENG-4620.

CTH-4422: The American Musical - 3 hours
Study of the growth and influence of the musical as a form of theatre and music. Study of representative scripts and music. Possible fee for field trips; student is responsible for ticket cost.

CTH-4428: Acting and Directing Studio I - 3 hours
Basic techniques of acting and directing in realist theatre. Intensive laboratory experience. Laboratory required.

CTH-4429: Acting and Directing Studio II - 3 hours
Advanced techniques and styles of acting and directing. Intensive laboratory experience, working toward a public performance. Laboratory required. Prerequisite: CTH-4428.

CTH-4432: Directing a One-Act Play - 3 hours
Selection and production of a one-act play under supervision. Prerequisite: CTH-4429 and consent of department chair.

CTH-4434: Technical Theatre - 3 hours
Study of the technical aspects of the theatre focusing on design and construction of sets, costumes, properties, lighting, makeup, and sound. Laboratory hours required.

CTH-4437: Theatre Production I – 0-.25 hours
Involvement in major theatre productions as an actor in a minor role, tech crew member, or other minor position. Offered Pass/D/F only. Prerequisite: Consent of the department chair. May be repeated up to 4 times.

CTH-4438: Theatre Production II – 0-.5 hours
Involvement in major theatre productions as an actor in a major role, tech crew head, designer, stage manager, or other major position in a theatrical production. Offered as Pass/D/F only. Prerequisite: Consent of the department chair. May be repeated up to 6 times.

CTH-4440: Drama in Christian Worship - 3 hours
Study of the relationship of drama in the Christian church and its place in the contemporary church setting.

CTH-4511: Oral Interpretation of Literature - 3 hours
Interpretive approach to imaginative literature. Developing skills in orally communicating the meaning and appreciation of various forms of literature to others. Cross-listed with ENG-4511.

CTH-4520: Readers Theatre - 3 hours
The study of selecting, adapting, and performing various types of literature using multiple performers.

CTH-4540: Modern Drama - 3 hours
Cross-listed with ENG-4540.

CTH-4609: Teaching Theatre: Middle/Secondary Schools - 3 hours
Methods of and strategies for teaching middle and secondary school theatre. Practice in developing curriculum, plans, and material; classroom observations and clinical experiences. Cross-listed with EDU-4609.

CTH-4710: Creative Dramatics - 3 hours
Potential uses of dramatic activity in the classroom, rehearsals, and workshops, including the use of puppets. Cross-listed with EDU-4710.

CTH-4910: Topics in Communication/Theatre - 2 hours
Selected current topics in communication and/or theatre as they relate to various settings. Topics vary each time they course is taught. A maximum of 6 semester hours may be applied to a communications or communication /theatre, or theater program.

CTH-4950: Independent Study in Communication/Theatre - 1-6 hours

CTH-4980: Senior Project - 3 hours
Independent work under the mentoring of a faculty member to synthesize and apply learning within the major. Required of all Communications majors and Communications and Theatre majors. Project must be approved by the department.

CTH-4990: Internship in Communication/Theatre - 3-12 hours
Supervised involvement in a communications or theatre business work experience. Open to liberal arts majors in communications or theatre programs who have senior standing and departmental approval. Three hours may be applied to a liberal arts major in the department.