CIS 423. Microcomputer Networking and Communication. 3 hours credit, spring A study of the different kinds of networks, and the available hardware and software. A look at both the theoretical and hands-on practice of setting up a network and other computer communication Prerequisites: CIS 313 or consent of instructor. COMMUNICATION Workshops (Each requires the instructor's permission.) COM 131, 141, 231, 241, 331, 341, 431, 441. Theatre Workshop: Performance. 1 hour credit each term, fall and spring COM 151, 161, 251, 261, 351, 361, 451, 461. Theatre Workshop: Technical. 1 hour credit each term, fall and spring These workshops are designed for those students who are actively involved in the college's dramatic productions. Additional formal class time is not assigned. COM 381. Theatre Workshop: Directing. 1 hour credit, fall and spring Additionally, in this course the student will explore theories and approaches to directing a theatrical production and be responsible for directing various aspects of the play currently being produced by the department. This course may be taken twice for credit. COM 172, 272, 372, 472. Forensics Workshop. 1 hour credit, fall and spring The workshop is designed for those students who are actively involved in college debate or forensic activities. Each course may be taken twice for credit. COM 111, 211, 311, 411. Radio Practicum. 1 hour credit A supervised experience in the running of York College’s radio station. Students will produce and announce their own live on-air programs. Students will contract with faculty advisor. Prerequisite: COM 203. COM 113. Basic Speech. 3 hours credit, fall and spring A basic communications course designed to assist the student in developing the ability and the ease to effectively communicate with various audiences, including one-to-one, one-to-many, and group communication. Concepts studied include organization, presentation skills, and critical listening. Both the textual study of rhetoric and the individual practice of interpersonal, group communication and public speaking are utilized. COM 151/251/351/451. Newswriting Practicum. 1 hour credit, fall and spring; crosslisted as ENG 151, 251, 351, 451. Discusses the basics of newswriting. Students are responsible for publishing the York College student newspaper. May be repeated once at each level for additional credit. Each higher level course requires progressively more responsible assignments. Co-/pre-requisites: ENG 113 and permission of instructor. COM 173. Introduction to Theatre. 3 hours credit, odd years, fall An introductory study of the various aspects of theatre, including historical development, performance, management, and technical production. Emphasis is given to the interaction of theatre and society and how this interaction has played a part in development of both theatre and societies. COM 203. Radio Production and Announcing. 3 hours credit An overview of radio applications. Develops basic competence on control board, remote board, recording and editing program productions. DJ formats, sports, news and continuity announcing. Prerequisites: COM 113. COM 213. Argumentation. 3 hours credit, odd years, fall An audience-centered approach to argumentation.. Examination and application of argumentation principles to both policy and value debate. This course requires research. COM 243. Oral Interpretation. 3 hours credit, even years, spring The study and practice of the art of interpreting non-dramatic literature as public performance. Both analysis of various literary genres and oral presentation are utilized. Prerequisite: COM 113 with a grade of "B" or above. COM 273. Communication Theory. 3 hours credit, even years, spring Designed to acquaint students with a theoretical overview of the field of communication from the laws, systems, and rules perspectives. Topics include interpersonal communication, organizational communication, persuasion, and small group communication.
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