Communication Arts News

February 11, 2008—Several Communication Arts faculty members attended the Association of College English Teachers of Alabama (ACETA) conference held at Auburn University on February 8 and 9, 2008. The theme of this year’s conference was “Critical Conversations” and featured author Gerald Graff.

Communication Arts instructor Cathlena Martin received the 2008 James Woodall Award, which is given for a pedagogical essay. Her paper, which she presented at the conference, is entitled “Launching into the World of Wikis: Martin’s Pedagogical Voyage.”

About Communication Arts

Along with Cultural Perspectives, Biblical Perspectives, and Concepts in Fitness and Health, Communication Arts is part of the Core Curriculum at Samford University, which celebrates its 10th year in 2007-08.

Communication Arts comprises two segments, Communication Arts 101 and 102, which are taken consecutively during the freshman year. The course functions as the introductory writing and speaking course for every undergraduate at Samford. Students must complete both CA 101 and 102, or their equivalent, to graduate.

The CA courses are taught by a variety of instructors from a variety of disciplines. All courses feature both a writing and speaking component. CA 101 focuses primarily on narrative and research-based writing, while CA 102 focuses primarily on argumentative research writing. Together they prepare students for whatever writing and speaking endeavors they face later on in their major field of study.