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Communication
Ron Johnson, Associate Professor of CommunicationRachel Lapp, Assistant Professor of CommunicationPat McFarlane, Associate Professor of Communication--SST Jamaica May TermJason Samuel, Assistant Professor of CommunicationDuane Stoltzfus, Department Chair, Professor of Communication, Record Advisor
Introduction
The communication department offers four majors and four minors. Two additional
minors are offered in collaboration with other departments. In addition, secondary
education certification is available in journalism.
The four majors prepare students to engage in meaningful service and fulfilling
careers in communication fields. The four communication department minors
can combine with any major to provide valuable professional skills. The writing
minor, offered in collaboration with the English department, may focus on
either journalistic or creative writing. The multimedia communication minor
is offered in collaboration with art, computer science and business information
systems departments. Students in this program learn to design and develop
Web sites and CD-ROM presentations that convey information effectively and
aesthetically.
Communication students at Goshen College have numerous opportunities to apply
their classroom learning and to test their vocational interests. Students can
develop leadership skills in broadcasting (WGCS: The Globe), journalism (Maple
Leaf and Record), public address (the C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical
Contest) and video production (GC-TV). Student journalism organizations are
based in a Communication Center with a full-service newsroom and suite of offices.
The Globe studios feature state-of-the-art digital and computer-based equipment
with satellite connections; GC-TV also is equipped with digital and computer-based
production and editing equipment. Faculty members are especially attuned to
contemporary ethical issues in communication fields and attempt to bring the
college’s Christian orientation to bear on these issues.
Visit the communication department Web site at www.goshen.edu/communication/Home.
Career and postgraduate opportunities
Graduates have pursued vocations as broadcasters, reporters, editors, public
relations and advertising practitioners, educators, attorneys, business executives
and church leaders.
Teacher education certification in journalism
Teacher certification is available for grades 5-12 in journalism education.
Courses needed in addition to the journalism major are Comm 190, Comm 260,
and 30 credits of education courses, including a semester of student teaching.
PJCS 210 is required for general education. The first education class, Educ
201, should be taken in May term of the first year or fall of the sophomore
year. See the education department pages and the Teacher
Education Handbook for more details about requirements.
Major in broadcasting
42 credit hours
- Comm 190, Introduction to Radio 1
- Comm 195, Television News Reporting and Videography 1
- Comm 200, Communication Practice 2
- Comm 204, Expository Writing 3
- Comm 212-312, Broadcast Media Production I & II 6
- Comm 240, Communication Research 3
- Comm 250, Writing for Media 3
- Comm 260, Broadcast Writing 3
- Comm 270, Media Law and Ethics 3
- One of the following courses: 1
Comm 290, Radio Operations
Comm 295, TV News Producing and Directing
- Comm 360, Broadcasting for the Public Good 3
- Comm 383, Communication and Society 3
- Comm 409, Internship 4
- Comm 410, Senior Seminar 3
- One of the following courses: 3
Comm 314, Broadcast Media Production III
Comm 324, Principles of Public Relations
Comm 326, Creating for the Web
Comm 386, Film
Comm 412, Special Project
Thea 325, Power of Story
Thea 320, Expressive Voice
- At least four semesters participation in WGCS and/or GCTV NC
Planning guide for all communication department majors
| First year |
General education
Communication Research
Oral Communication (3 credit hours)
100-299 level courses in major |
| Second year |
General education
Media Law and Ethics
Expository Writing
Other courses in major
SST |
| Third year |
General education (including humanities requirement)
Communication and Society
Courses in major |
| Fourth year |
Balance of general education
Balance of major
Internships
Senior Seminar |
Planning and advising notes for all communication department majors
All students majoring in communication are required to take the general education
course Comm 202, Oral Communication for three credit hours. Comm 200, Communication
Practice should be with a co-curricular closely related to the area of concentration.
The Comm 409,Internship should be in the student’s area of concentration.
The Broadcasting, Journalism and Public Relations majors require two internships:
one for three credit hours and a second for one credit hour. A portfolio or
its equivalent is required for graduation.
A maximum of 45 credit hours in communication courses may be applied to
a degree. Also, no more than 12 credit hours in experiential learning (Comm
200, 209, 409 or 412) may be applied.
Major in communication
38 credit hours (core and one concentration area)
Core courses (20 credit hours):
- Comm 200, Communication Practice 2
- Comm 204, Expository Writing 3
- Comm 240, Communication Research 3
- Comm 270, Media Law and Ethics 3
- Comm 383, Communication and Society 3
- Comm 409, Internship 3
- Comm 410, Senior Seminar 3
Film studies concentration (19 credit hours)
- Comm 212, Broadcast Media Production I 3
- Comm 386, Film 3
- CCCU Film Studies Program 13
- At least four semesters participation in GCTV and/or theater NC
Note: The film studies concentration cannot be completed
solely in residence at Goshen College. Requires one full semester at the Council
for Christian Colleges and Universities’ Los Angeles Film Studies Center,
or an approved alternative off-campus program, including Comm 409. Recommended
electives: Comm 255, Comm 312, Comm 412, Engl 230, Thea 235, Thea 245, Thea
332, Thea 334, Thea 338.
Generalist concentration (18 credit hours)
- Any communication courses, with adviser's approval 9
- Any upper level (300-499) communication or related courses, with adviser's
approval 9
- At least four semesters participation in communication department productions
NC
Multimedia communication concentration (18 credit
hours)
- BIS 220, Office Software Productivity 3
- Comm 108, Digital Design 3
- Comm 326, Creating for the Web 3
- Comm 375, Animation3
- Two courses selected from the following: 6
Art 107, Design
Art 208, Graphic Design
BIS 310, Information Technolgoy Hardware and Networks
Comm 190, Introduction to Radio
Comm 212-312, Broadcast Media Production I & II
Comm 255, Photocommunication
Comm 412, Special Project
- At least four semesters participation in WGCS, GCTV, or The Record
NC
Major in journalism
42 credit hours
- Comm 200, Communication Practice 2
- Comm 204, Expository Writing 3
- Comm 212, Broadcast Media Production I 3
- Comm 240, Communication Research 3
- Comm 250, Writing for Media 3
- Comm 270, Media Law and Ethics 3
- Comm 326, Creating for the Web 3
- Comm 350, Reporting for the Public Good 3
- Comm 383, Communication and Society 3
- Comm 409, Internship 4
- Comm 410, Senior Seminar 3
- Selected from the following courses: 9
Comm 108, Digital Design
Comm 190, Introduction to Radio
Comm 255, Photo Communication
Comm 260, Broadcast Writing
Comm 290, Radio Operations
Comm 308, Feature Writing
Comm 312, Broadcast Meda Production II
Comm 324, Principles of Public Relations
Comm 385, Studies in Communication: Religious Journalism
Comm 386, Film
Comm 412, Special Project
Engl 334, Writing Creative Nonfiction
Thea 235, The Power of Story
WoSt 375, Women in Text and Image
- At least four semesters participation in GCTV, Record, Maple Leaf,
and/or WGCS NC
Major in public relations
43 credit hours
- Bus 316, Principles of Marketing 3
- Bus 336, Advertising 3
- One of the following courses:3
Comm 108, Digital Design
Art 107, Design
- Comm 200, Communication Practice 2
- Comm 204, Expository Writing 3
- Comm 240, Communication Research 3
- Comm 250, Writing for Media 3
- Comm 270, Media Law and Ethics 3
- Comm 322, Organizational Communication 3
- Comm 324, Principles of Public Relations 3
- Comm 383, Communication and Society 3
- Comm 409, Internship 4
- Comm 410, Senior Seminar 3
- Comm 412, Special Project: Events 1
- Selected from the following courses: 3
Art 208, Graphic Design
Bus 121, Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Bus 315, Principles of Management
Bus 319, Leading Nonprofit Organizations
Bus 338, Sales
BIS 220, Office Softward Productivity
Comm 190, Introduction to Radio
Comm 255, Photocommunication
Comm 260, Broadcast Writing
Comm 308, Feature Writing
Comm 326, Creating for the Web
Comm 350, Reporting for the Public Good
Comm 412, Special Projects
Thea 235, The Power of Story
- At least four semesters participation in GCTV, Record, Maple Leaf,
and/or WGCS NC
Minor in broadcasting
18 credit hours
- Comm 212, Broadcast Media Production I 3
- Comm 260, Broadcast Writing 3
- Comm 360, Broadcasting for the Public Good 3
- Comm 409, Internship 3
- Courses selected from the following, at least 2 credit hours upper level
(300-499): 6
Comm 190, Introduction to Radio
Comm 195, Television News Reporting and Videography
Comm 204, Expository Writing
Comm 240, Communication Research
Comm 250, Writing for Media
Comm 270, Media Law and Ethics
Comm 290, Radio Operations
Comm 295, Television News Producing and Directing
Comm 312, Broadcast Media Production II
Comm 383, Communication and Society
Minor in communication
18 credit hours
- Comm 240, Communication Research 3
- Comm 383, Communication and Society 3
- Concentration courses selected with adviser's approval 12
Planning and advising notes
In the minor concentration, at least 5 credit hours must be upper level (300-499),
with at least 9 credit hours in communication and at least 6 taken at Goshen
College.
Minor in journalism
18 credit hours
- Comm 212, Broadcast Media Production I 3
- Comm 250, Writing for Media 3
- Comm 350, Reporting for the Public Good 3
- Comm 409, Internship 3
- Courses selected from the following, at least 2 credit hours upper level
(300-499): 6
Comm 108, Digital Design
Comm 190, Introduction to Radio
Comm 255, Photojournalism
Comm 260, Broadcast Writing
Comm 290, Radio Operations
Comm 308, Feature Writing
Comm 312, Broadcast Media Production II
Comm 326, Creating for the Web
Comm 385, Studies in Communication: Religious Journalism
Comm 412, Special Projects
Minor in public relations
18 credit hours
- Bus 316, Principles of Marketing 3
- Comm 250, Writing for Media 3
- Comm 322, Organizational Communication 3
- Comm 324, Principles of Public Relations 3
- Courses selected from the following: 6
Bus 319, Leading Nonprofit Organizations
Bus 336, Advertising
Comm 108, Digital Design
Comm 190, Introduction to Radio
Comm 200, Communicaton Practice
Comm 212, Broadcast Media Production I
Comm 240, Communication Research
Comm 255, Photocommunication
Comm 260, Broadcast Writing
Comm 270, Media Law and Ethics
Comm 290, Radio Operations
Comm 308, Feature Writing
Comm 312, Broadcast Media Production II
Comm 326, Creating for the Web
Comm 385: Studies in Communication: Religious Journalism
Comm 409, Internship
Comm 412, Special Project
Minor in multimedia communication
18 credit hours
- Art 108, Digital Design 3
- BIS 220, Office Software Productivity 3
- Comm 326, Creating for the Web 3
- Art/Comm 375, Animation3
- Two courses selected from the following, at least 2 credit hours upper
level (300-499) 6
Art 107, Design
Art 208, 308, 408, Graphic Design I, II and/or III
Bus 336, Advertising
BIS 310, Information Technology Hardware and Networks
Comm 212, Broadcast Media Production I
Comm 250, Writing for Media
CoSc 105, Introduction to Computer Science
CoSc 375, Special Topics (related to multimedia communication)
CoSc 400, Independent Study (related to multimedia communication)
Minor in writing
18 credit hours
The writing minor is administered by the communication and English departments.
Students may focus on exposition/journalism or creative writing while augmenting
those with courses in production or internships. See the English
department pages for more details.
Communication courses
COMM 108 Digital Design 3
(Cross-listed from Art 108) This course in visual expression and communication will introduce students to relevant computer programs including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Through exercises, projects and critiques, students will learn both creative visual design and technical aspects of computer-generated images and composition.
COMM 190 Introduction to Radio 1
This applied course, offered on a credit/no-credit basis only, prepares students for work at WGCS-FM. Students attend lecture-discussion periods, engage in self-study and learn to operate the station through tutorial shifts.
COMM 195 TV News Reporting & Videography 1
Applied learning, involving work assignments on GC Journal, the campus television news program. Focuses on television news reporting, basic news videography and newscast studio operations.
COMM 200 Communication Practice 1 (1-2)
Applied work in communication with the student newspaper, yearbook, GC-TV, WGCS or other on-campus communication activity. A maximum of two hours applicable toward a communication major or minor. Consent of instructor required.
COMM 202 Oral Communication 3
A study of communication theories as applied to oral communication. Practical experience in a variety of activities including interpersonal communication, public speaking, small-group communication, persuasion and nonverbal communication. Attention is given to communicating in a culturally diverse society. Theories and principles of oral communication will be studied in all sections though individual professors may structure their courses around specific themes such as Border Crossings and Oral History. Communication, theater and education majors should take this course for three credits.
COMM 204 Expository Writing 3
(Cross-listed from Engl 204) Theory and practice of written communication. Assignments in a variety of prose forms aim at developing the student's control of logic, organization, rhetoric and usage. Prerequisite: Engl 110 or Engl 210 or equivalent.
COMM 206 Communication Across Cultures 3
A study of cultures, comparative message systems and principles of cross-cultural communication. A focus on current issues having to do with cultural interactions. Students analyze cultural dynamics through ethnographic projects, films and simulations. This course is designed as preparation for SST or for living in settings unlike one's native home.
COMM 209 Field Experience 3 (1-3)
Experiential learning, usually in an off-campus professional setting, for communication majors and minors. The student contracts with a faculty member in regard to goals, performance expectations, supervision, evaluation and course subtitle. The 209 level is intended for first year and sophomore students. Upper level students should enroll in 409. Prerequisite: Comm 202 or Comm 204.
COMM 212 Broadcast Media Production I 3
An introduction to broadcast media production with an emphasis on audio and video production. The primary goal of the course is the development of the necessary skills and understandings needed to create effective broadcast media messages. Secondary goals are to give an overview of media production tools and techniques and to explore aesthetic and ethical issues of media. This course places emphasis on the "craft" roles of media production personnel. Students will gain production craft experience as members of a production team.
COMM 240 Communication Research 3
An introduction to theory building and research methodology of mass communication. Course focuses on the practical aspects of communication research, providing a framework for conducting quantitative and qualitative research..
COMM 250 Writing for Media 3
An introductory newswriting course devoted to print, broadcast and multimedia environments. The course will cover new judgments and new values; reporting strategies; research techniques; forms of jounalistic writing and Associated Press style. Prerequisite: Engl 110, Engl 210 or equivalent.
COMM 255 Photo Communication 3
A first course including camera work, digital image workflow and printing. Technical fluency, visual composition, photojournalistic approaches, and expression are components of the course. Students must provide a camera on which f-stop and shutter speed can be controlled.
COMM 260 Broadcast Writing 3
Students will study the principles, forms and techniques of writing for broadcast media. Assignments will focus on the writing and editting of broadcast news and commercial messages. Prerequisite: Comm 250.
COMM 270 Media, Law & Ethics 3
A course devoted to models of ethical decision making as they are applied to mass media issues, with special attention given to Christian perspectives. The course will cover issues like access to information, accuracy, conflicts of interest, deception, fairness, libel, obscenity, plagiarism and privacy.
COMM 290 Radio Operations 1
An applied course providing advanced instruction and experience in radio station operations, emphasizing four areas: announcing, systems operations (computer-based operations, satellite downlinking, basic productions, etc.) programming and management. Course work includes assisting WGCS managers in such areas as programming, production, and operations. Prerequisite: Comm 190.
COMM 295 TV News Producing & Directing 1
Applied learning, involving leadership of GC Journal. Focuses on television news producing, directing and newscast studio operations. Prerequisite:Comm 195.
COMM 308 Feature Writing 3
Students will study nonfiction writing forms, including narrative journalism, and learn the process of publishing articles in newspaper, magazine and online markets. Students will prepare articles for submissioin. Prerequisite: Comm 204 or Comm 250 or equivalent.
COMM 312 Broadcast Media Production II 3
Advanced study of broadcast media production with an emphasis on audio and video production. The primary goal of the course is the development of advanced skills and understandings needed to create effective broadcast media messages. Secondary goals are to give extended development of media production tools and techniques and to explore aesthetic and ethical issues of media. This course places emphasis on the "creative" roles of media production personnel as producers, directors and designers. Students will take creative responsibility for media productions, including supervison of a production team. Prerequisite: Comm 212.
COMM 314 Broadcast Media Production III 3
The primary focus of this course is on advanced integration of audio and video elements in program-length productions. Capabilities of computer-aided editing and digital audio and video will be explored in depth. The major project for the class will accommodate an individual's interest in either audio or video. Prerequisite: Comm 312 or consent of instructor.
COMM 322 Organizational Communication 3
An exploration of communication within organizations, as well as communication between organizations and the larger society. Topics include theories of communication and organizational structure; examination of power, culture, and conflict in organizations; and analysis of verbal and nonverbal messages in interpersonal, small-group and public settings. Assignments will assist students in developing skills in listening, analysis, speaking and writing. Prerequisite: Comm 240 or Bus 316.
COMM 324 Principles of Public Relations 3
Introduction to public relations contexts, issues and practices - research, planning, communicating and evaluating. Emphasis on skills in analyzing public opinion and in communication with internal and external publics, with special attention to not-for-profit organizations. Prerequisite: Comm 240 or Bus 216.
COMM 326 Creating for the Web 3
The class focus will be on creating Web pages for Internet and Intranet use. Class work will be entirely on the World Wide Web. Issues of design, Web graphics and the language(s) of page development will be a major part of the study.
COMM 340 Audio Production 3
(Cross-listed from Mus 340) An introduction to the recording studio presenting its function in commercial music production. Areas include basic electronics, studio setup and engineering fundamentals. Lecture/lab.
COMM 350 Reporting for the Public Good 3
Journalism's role in serving the public good will be in the forefront as students discuss civic journalism, the watchdog function of the news media, tensions between profits and public service, and the advocacy of peace and justice. Students will focus on significant independent reporting projects intended to advance the public good. Prerequisite: Comm 250 or equivalent.
COMM 360 Broadcasting for the Public Good 3
This course examines the philosophical, historical, technological and social aspects of broadcast and new global electronic media industries. Students will study aspects of broadcasting and new media economics, management, audience analysis, programming, media effects, government policy and FCC regulations for the public good.
COMM 375 Animation 3
Focuses on digital animation. Students will learn the skills needed to bring characters to life as well as create visual effects using computer software. Issues in the international contemporary visual culture will also be studied. Prerequisite: Comm 326.
COMM 383 Communication and Society 3
A study of communication issues in modern society with attention to the persons, institutions, media and systems that facilitate social interaction. An overview of communication philosophy as a basis for ethical and aesthetic perspectives. Prerequisite: Comm 240 or consent of instructor.
COMM 385 Studies in Communication 3
Investigations into particular communication issues: social, scientific, philosophic, historical, aesthetic, political or institutional. Focus on an institution or topic of current interest.
COMM 386 Film 3
Survey of film as art, literature and mass medium. Historical development; authors and genres; philosophical, economic and political issues. A selection of 12 films for detailed study. Emphasis on "reading" film, understanding the medium's function and exploring contemporary cinematic issues.
COMM 409 Internship 3 (1-3)
Experiential learning, usually in an off-campus professional setting, for communication majors and minors. The student contracts with a faculty member in regard to goals, performance expectations, supervision, evaluation and course subtitle. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
COMM 410 Senior Seminar 3
A consideration of ethical and professional issues in contemporary communication. Information interviews with practitioners in communication. Writing of resumes. Required of all communication majors.
COMM 412 Special Project 1 (1-3)
Students may conduct research of particular interest or pursue specialized applied projects in communication under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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