Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana Libraries
Collection Development Policy for: Communications.
Collection Specialist:
Emily A. Allen
eallen43@ivytech.edu
921-4219
Program/Faculty Liason: Lana Becker
lbecker@ivytech.edu
921-4217
Fund Name: Communications
Programmatic Information:
Communications is part of the general education department. Speech is required of all
degree seeking students. Students from other schools in the state sometimes take this
course at Ivy Tech to fill their requirement. Other communications classes such as
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication and Introduction to Mass Communication
can be especially helpful electives to students in business and Social Service programs.
Location of Materials:
NMC/LAW/PS
Collection Development Guidelines:
Subjects covered:
Communication classes include: COM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication,
COM 102 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, COM 201 Introduction to Mass
Communication, COM 202 Small Group Communication, COM 203 Oral Interpretation of
Literature, and Voice and Articulation.
COM 101 covers:
Communication models – elements
Listening
Analyzing the audience and assessing the
situation
Using presentational aids
Organizing the body of the speech
Using presentational aids
Ethics and public speaking
Selecting a topic and purpose
Researching the speech topic
Supporting materials and tests of evidence
Speech introductions and conclusions
Oral and written source citation
Outlining the speech
Speaking to persuade
Common fallacies
Presenting the speech – language and
delivery mode
Using technology
COM 102 covers:
Perception
Self-concept and self-esteem
Language
Effective listening
Empathetic responses
Persuasion and power
Self-disclosure and feedback
Small group communication
Orientation to interpersonal communication
Communication models and elements
Relational development and maintenance
Nonverbal communication
Communication in intimate relationships,
workplace and family relationships
Conflict management
Technology and communication
Diversity and multiculturalism
COM 201 covers:
Scientific method in the social sciences
Sociological aspects of the mass media
Economics of the media
Women’s issues in the media
Comparative media U.S./other nations
Feedback systems
Minorities and the media
History of the media
Impact of the media on children
Childhood development and media
Research methods in media studies
Utilization of the media in politics
Nature of symbiosis in mass media
COM 202 covers:
Scientific method in the social sciences
Small group decision making
Psychological aspects of small groups
Structured and unstructured small group
interaction
Research methods in small group study
Kurt Lewin and small group research
Sociological aspects of small groups
Studies of small group interaction
Training methodologies in industry
Nature and utilization of creativity
Utilization of small groups in home,
business, society
Leadership styles research
Training methodologies in education
COM 203 covers:
Poetry and verse
Prose
Drama
Children’s literature
Multiple readings
Non-verbal elements
Verbal elements
Paralanguage
Definitions
Purposes
Oral punctuation
Reader’s theatre
Performance concepts
Com 204 covers:
Value of oral interpretation
Audience analysis
Voice production
Phonation
Resonance
Intonation
Duration
Diction
Consonants
Affricates
Optimum and habitual pitch and pitch range
Volume and stress techniques
Breathing techniques
Vocal variety
Vowels
Diphthongs
Glottal fricative
Types of Materials Collected or Excluded:
Include
Books
Journals
Electronic materials
Video
Selection Tools:
Title Source
Choice
Publisher’s weekly
Date Prepared/Updated:
By: Emily A. Allen
December 2007