SPCH 1315 FUNDAMENTALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING (3-3-0). A study of the basic principles and techniques for the research, composition, organization and delivery of speeches for various purposes. The course concentrates on practical experience in developing speaking and listening abilities. Skills: E (SPE 1613)
SPCH 1318 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3-3-0). Theories and practice in verbal and nonverbal communication with a focus on interpersonal relationships. Emphasis on improving interpersonal skills and helping students increase their communication competence in everyday social exchanges. Skills: E (SPE 1623)
SPCH 1321 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING (3-3-0). Theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. The course concentrates on building speaking and delivery skills, as well as critical thinking and analytical skills that focus on how to organize a presentation. Skills: E ( )
SPCH 1342 VOICE AND DICTION (3-3-0). Physiology and mechanics of effective voice production with practice in articulation, pronunciation, and enunciation. Emphasis on vocal production in speech making situations while helping students speak more comfortably, efficiently, and effectively. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet to identify and eliminate individual articulation problems. Skills: E ( )
SPCH 2333 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (3-3-0). Analysis of small group communication. Experience participating in small group situations. Interaction, leadership, conformity, feedback, and other concepts viewed in theoretical and practical contexts. The goal is to improve communication competence in small group settings. Skills: E (SPE 1633)
SPCH 2335 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE (3-3-0). Principles of argumentation and skills of debate, including reasoning, evidence, refutation, and briefing. Skills: E (SPE 2623)
SPCH 2341 ORAL INTERPRETATION OF LITERATURE (3-3-0). A study of the techniques of effective oral reading. Includes oral presentation of a variety of literary forms. Skills: E (SPE 1643)