| SPH 2214 |
Debate-Forensics Participation (1-3) (May be
repeated for credit) |
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Participation in a program of competitive public
speaking and oral interpretation or related activities. |
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| SPH 2241 |
Fundamentals of Speech (3-3) |
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This course is a study of the principles and practices
basic to public speaking. This course is designed
to enhance the student’s verbal and nonverbal
communication skills through oral communication
theory and practical application. |
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| SPH 2242 |
Advanced Public Speaking (3-3) |
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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. |
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| SPH 2243 |
Honors Fundamentals of Speech (3-3) |
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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. |
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| SPH 2251 |
Voice and Diction (2-2) |
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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. |
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| SPH 3321 |
Communication Theory (3-3) |
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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. |
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| SPH 3330 |
Interviewing (3-3) |
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Study of the principles and practices of professional
and personal interviewing, with an emphasis
on oral communication and related topics such
as resume writing. |
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| SPH 3341 |
American Public Address (3-3) |
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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 contexts. |
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| SPH 3342 |
Argumentation and Debate (3-3) |
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Study and application of the principles of argumentation
and debate, including selected aspects
of the management of a program of competitive
forensics. Prerequisite: SPH 2241 or permission
of the instructor. |
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| SPH 3345 |
Group discussion and Leadership (3-3) |
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Study and application of the principles and practices
of group problem solving through the study
of the dynamics of discussion and group leadership. |
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| SPH 4431 |
Interpersonal Communication (3-3) |
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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. |
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| SPH 4441 |
Oral Interpretation (2-2) |
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Study and application of the principles and practices
of oral interpretation (reading) of literature,
including individual and ensemble performance.
Prerequisite: SPH 2241 or permission of the instructor. |
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| SPH 4442 |
Rhetoric (3-3) |
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Study of the historical development of rhetorical
theory in Western thought from the classical to the
contemporary periods and its relationship to practice
and criticism. The course includes opportunities
for advanced public speaking and small-group
discussion. Prerequisite: SPH 2241 or permission
of the instructor. |
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| SPH 4455 |
Speech Senior Capstone (2) |
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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. |
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| SPH 4491-4492 |
Guided Independent Research (1-3 credit
hours per course) |
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Additional information is indexed under Guided
Independent Research and Study. |
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| SPH 4493-4494 |
Guided Independent Study (1-3 credit
hours per course) |
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Additional information is indexed under Guided
Independent Research and Study. |
