Spring 2005/Pasadena
CO503
Nason
CO503: ADVANCED COMMUNICATION. Douglas H. Nason. (Two Units).
DESCRIPTION:
- This seminar assumes a working knowledge of the public speaking
process. It is designed to further enrich student understanding of
communication theory and to enlarge upon practical skills in communicating the
faith.
RELEVANCE FOR MINISTRY:
- Developing authentic and effective strategies of communication is
central to the ministry of the church. This course is aimed at encouraging
students to cultivate approaches to communication which are faithful to the
gospel and contextually congruent.
COURSE FORMAT:
- This course will meet once a week for two hours of lecture,
discussion, and oral presentation. Time outside of class will be devoted to
reading and speech preparation. Video tape will be used to record in-class
performance.
REQUIRED READING:
- Students will be required to do independent reading in a research
area of their choice for purposes of speech development within the class.
Consultation and approval by the instructor for selected reading will be
required.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- In addition to required reading, each student will be expected to
prepare and deliver four oral presentations (written outlines will be
required for two of these assignments).
PREREQUISITES:
- CO500.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM:
- Elective. Meets requirement for communication in some MA in
Theology programs.
FINAL EXAMINATION:
- None.