General Catalog for 2009-10

(SPCM) Speech Communication


1003.0 Fundamentals of Public Speaking.
An introduction to preparing, developing, organizing, and delivering a
speech to an audience. [CAC-O]
Fall/Spring
2003.0 Oral Interpretation
The study and practice of oral presentations of written materials,
speeches, literature, etc. Will include a Reader's Theatre
performance.
On Demand
2043.0 Small Group Communication
A study of the processes and methods involved in problem solving and
decision making by groups of three to fifteen people. Assignments will
include small groups of students accomplishing a special task in the
community. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing. Also listed as COMM 2043.
Prerquisite: Sophomore standing.
Spring
2053.0 Speaking for Special Occasions.
An examination of the preparation, development, organization, and
delivery of speeches for special occasions such as speeches of intro-
duction, commemorative speeches, and after dinner speeches.
On Demand
3003.0 Advanced Public Speaking.
The study and practice of the methods of giving persuasive speeches.
Will include the study of social movements and prominent speakers in
those movements. Prerequisite: SPCM 1003 or consent of instructor.
Fall
3023.0 Communication and Culture
A study of how to communicate successfully with people of different
cultures, including people of different ages, sexes, races,
nationalities, religions, etc. The first half of the course covers the
traditional literature on intercultural communication. The second half
introduces the research and theory of "Diffusion of Innovations,"
with special emphasis on attempting to diffuse innovations in an
intercultural setting. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of
instructor.
Fall/Spring
3033.0 Interpersonal Communication
A study of the theories and practices of communication between two
persons. The study will focus on how people attempt to achieve pre-
sentational, relational, and instrumental goals in a wide array of
contexts (e.g. family, work, social). Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing or consent of instructor. [CAC-W]
Fall/Spring
3073.0 Argumentation and Debate.
The study and practice of developing logical arguments and refutations
with rhetorical skills. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or consent of
instructor.
Spring
3091.0 Teaching Speech in the Secondary School.
A study of the methods of teaching speech communication at the
secondary level.
On Demand
4023.0 Communication Criticism
A critical analysis of the roots, nature, and effects of messages in a
variety of communication settings including speeches, movies, tele-
vision, music, advertisements, etc. Prerequisite: Junior standing or
consent of instructor.
On Demand
4053.0 Organizational Communication
A study of the functions of speech communication -how people relate
and communicate- in organizations of all kinds with emphasis on being
goal-oriented and people-conscious agents for change. Prerequisite:
Junior standing. Also listed as COMM 4053.
On Demand
4063.0 Communication and Change.
A study of how innovations spread out in the various social systems
& how persons can become effective, conscientious agents for change.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
On Demand
4091.0 Case Studies in Communication.
A capstone course to help speech majors integrate their knowledge of
the content from departmental courses with the presentation skills
they have honed.
Fall/Spring
4801.0 4801-4893. Special Studies in Speech Communication
Courses arranged to meet the needs of speech communication majors and
minors. Independent study possible in most of the areas listed above.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
On Demand
4821.0 Debate Practicum.
Practical experience in competitive debate participating and/or
assisting in the activities of the university debate team. May enroll
in one hour per semester for no more than four semesters. Pre-
requisite: SPCM 3063 or consent of the instructor.
Fall/Spring