Communication Studies and Theatre Minor

Program Coordinator/Contact
Laurie Haleta, Department Head
Department of Communication Studies & Theatre
Pugsley Center 115, Box 2218
605-688-6131
E-mail: laurie.haleta@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/cst
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Program Information
A minor in Communication Studies and Theatre allows students to choose from a focus in Speech Communication or a focus in Theatre. 

Student Learning Outcomes
With a Communication Studies and Theatre minor with a Speech Communication focus, students will be able to:

• Appropriately analyze and adapt oral and written messages that are effective, clear, and persuasive, given the audience and occasion.
• Demonstrate the communication skills necessary to engage in personal, professional, civic and social relationships.
• Critically evaluate verbal and nonverbal messages in differing social and cultural contexts in order to assess their effectiveness and ethical implications.
• Demonstrate comprehension of concepts relative to the theory and criticism of human communication.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively gather information, research and analyze issues from a variety of perspectives.

With a Communication Studies and Theatre minor with a Theatre focus, students will be able to:

• understand and/or participate in the basic production process in all areas of theatre.
• demonstrate familiarity with historical and cultural dimensions of theatre.
• possess an understanding and appreciation of the concept of collaboration required for successful theatrical productions.
• make informed assessments of quality in theatrical performances and activities communicate effectively relative to the student’s specific area of particular interest and focus, if that is the case for the individual student.
• understand the expectations and demands of the field, whether in an educational setting or the profession.

Course Delivery Format
A wide range of course formats are available in this major including, lectures, laboratory, small group, seminar, interactive and collaborative partnerships.