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May 12, 2024
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2017 - 2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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SPCH 102 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication
Fall and Spring (2) King (ACTV, GER 6)
Exclusively for freshmen and sophomores An examination of oral communication within a variety of contexts, including interpersonal, small group, public and intercultural communication. The course will focus on techniques to achieve competency and on the development of other communication skills such as listening, participating in discussions and critical thinking.
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SPCH 201 - Public Speaking
Fall and Spring (3) Bauer, Eckles, King (ALV, ACTV, GER 6)
Understanding and application of the principles of public speaking. Analysis of speeches based on organization, content, and delivery.
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SPCH 205 - Oral Interpretation of Literature
Fall (3) Bauer (ACTV, GER 6)
Students will engage in a highly experiential study of literature through the intensive development of analytical ability and vocal and physical performance skills. Students will study, explore, and perform from the major literary genres of prose, poetry, and drama.
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SPCH 309 - Argumentation and Debate
Fall (3) Eckles (ACTV, GER 6)
Training in the techniques and practices of argumentative speaking, study and analysis of debate propositions, preparation of the brief, research and selection of evidence, and practice in rebuttal and refutation. Lectures and class debating.
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SPCH 310 - Principles of Group Discussion
Spring (3) Staff
Study of logical and psychological foundations of discussion as a method of dealing with public questions, considering problems of adjustment, communication and collaborative action in small groups. Emphasis on principles, types and methods of discussion. Lectures and practice participation.
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SPCH 311 - Fundamentals of Communication Theory
Spring (3) Eckles
An examination of various theories of communication and application of those theories to specific social events. Attention will be given to the function of communication models, the dimension of interpersonal and intra-personal communication, nonverbal elements of communication, and analysis of attitude, change and theory.
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SPCH 312 - Persuasive Speaking
Spring (3) Staff
Study of the principles of persuasive speaking, motivation of the audience; the development and organization of the persuasive message; the place of persuasive speeches in persuasive campaigns. Students will give several persuasive speeches.
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SPCH 410 - Special Topics in History and Criticism of American Public Address
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): SPCH 201 or consent of the instructor
Survey of significant speakers, speeches, or speech movements. Critical analysis of important rhetorical phenomena in their historical, political, social, and philosophical contexts
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SPCH 411 - Independent Studies
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff
Independent study on a special problem for the advanced student, arranged on an individual basis with credit according to work done. Course may be repeated for credit.
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