Undergraduate Program
Courses
Speech
0100 - Speech Improvement (1 credit)
Students are assigned to this remedial course after being evaluated as needing speech improvement. Individual and group therapy is used.
1000 - Introduction to Speech Communication (3 credits) (Attribute: L)
The class focuses on theory and practice of interpersonal and public communication, including communication theory, self-concept, perception, language, listening, non-verbal communication and public speaking.
1100 - Argumentation and Debate (3 credits) (Attribute: L)
Students participate in projects that emphasize analysis, research, evidence, strategies, briefing, refutation and the delivery of debates on representative questions.
1200 - Business and Career Communication (3 credits)
Theory and methods of communication are applied to business and career problems. Emphasis is placed on skills especially important to students planning to work for or with an organization. Interviewing, group conferences and staff presentations are emphasized.
1300 - Effective Speaking for the Electronic Media (3 credits) (Attribute: L)
The class focuses on a variety of speaking experiences encountered by those who plan to use electronic media in their occupation. The class is particularly suited to students who anticipate speaking roles in industry-made productions as well as those who aspire to careers as professional broadcasters.
1400 - Small Group Communication (3 credits) (Attribute: L)
The course explores the fundamentals of group discussion in private and public settings. Emphasis is on group structure, leadership and interpersonal relationships, including extensive practice in varied group situations.
1600 - Public Speaking (3 credits) (Attribute: L)
The course fosters the development of skills and strategies employed in the preparation and presentation of the public address. Students make critical assessments of rhetorical strategies used by public figures.
1700 - Voice and Articulation (3 credits) (Attribute: L)
The course concentrates on the elements of vocal production and presentation with special emphasis on the study and application of phonetic theory.
2100 - Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics (1 credit)
The course provides opportunities for study and participation in debate and forensic speaking activities.
2600 - Persuasion (3 credits) (Attribute: L)
The course studies the causes of listener belief and action with special emphasis on the development of strategies to influence listener behavior.
2800 - Rhetorical Criticism (3 credits) (Attribute: L)
The class explores approaches to the rhetorical criticism of significant speeches and speech movements, past and present.
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