|
SPH |
2214 |
Debate-Forensics Participation (1-3)(May be
repeated for credit) |
|
Participation in a program of competitive public speaking
and oral interpretation or related activities. |
|
SPH |
2241 |
Fundamentals of Speech (3-3) |
|
Study of the principles and practices basic to all areas of
oral communication. |
|
SPH |
2242 |
Advanced Public Speaking (3-3) |
|
Study and application of advanced techniques of oral
communication for those who show unusual presence or
potential ability in public speaking. Note: Admission to
the class will be determined on the basis of the instructor’s
evaluation of the student’s basic oral communication
skills. Prerequisite: Advanced placement or SPH 2241. |
|
SPH |
2243 |
Honors Fundamentals of Speech (3-3) |
|
Study and application of the principles and practices basic
to all areas of oral communication. As part of the university’s
Honors Program, the course is designed to achieve
the student’s leadership objectives through improved
verbal and non-verbal communication skills by means of
a focus on one substantive area of interest. |
|
SPH |
2251 |
Voice and Diction (2-2) |
|
Study of individual and group practice in the effective use
and control of the mechanics of oral delivery with a focus
on the “professional dialect,” the general American dialect
and/or the standard dialect. Includes use of the International
Phonetic Alphabet. |
|
SPH |
3321 |
Communication Theory (3-3) |
|
Study of the nature of theory-building and communication
theory, and of the major classifications of contemporary
communication theories. Prerequisite: SPH 2241 or
permission of the instructor. |
|
SPH |
3330 |
Interviewing (3-3) |
|
Study of the principles and practices of professional and
personal interviewing, with an emphasis on oral communication and related topics
such as resume writing. |
|
SPH |
3341
American Public Address (3-3) |
|
Study of the history and rhetorical criticism of major
American speakers and their speeches from the Colonial
to the Contemporary periods, with references to their
biographical, intellectual, political and social contents. |
|
SPH |
3342
Argumentation and Debate (3-3) |
|
Study and application of the principles or argumentation
and debate, including selected aspects of the management
of a program of competitive forensics. Prerequisite: SPH
2241 or permission of the instructor. |
|
SPH |
3345
Group discussion and Leadership (3-3) |
|
Study and application of the principles and practices of
group problem solving through the study of the dynamics
of discussion and group leadership. |
|
SPH |
4431
Interpersonal Communication (3-3) |
|
Study of theories of communication behavior in relatively
unstructured face-to-face situations, including
small-group discussion. Prerequisite: SPH 2241 or
permission of the instructor. |
|
SPH |
4441
Oral Interpretation (2-2) |
|
Study and application of the principles and practices or
oral interpretation (reading) of literature, including individual
and ensemble performance. Prerequisite: SPH
2241 or permission of the instructor. |
|
SPH |
4442
Rhetoric (3-3) |
|
Study of the historical development of rhetorical theory
in Western thought from the classical to the contemporary
periods and its relationship to practice and critics.
The course includes opportunities for advanced public
speaking and small-group discussion. Prerequisite:
SPH 2241 or permission of the instructor. |
|
SPH |
4455
Speech Senior Capstone (2) |
|
Design and execution of a major field-related or other
research project and formal presentation of results
thereof. Together with the taking of a comprehensive
exit exam, the student will thereby demonstrate competency
in the components of speech communication. Prerequisite: SPH or permission of the instructor. |
|
SPH |
4491-
4492
Guided Independent Research (1-3 credit
hours per course)
Additional information is indexed under
Guided Independent Research and Study. |
|
|
SPH |
4493-
4494
Guided Independent Study (1-3 credit
hours per course)
Additional information is indexed under
Guided Independent Research and Study. |
