Speech Communication (Spch)
3. Fundamentals of Public Communication (3)
Theories of human communication and their function in contemporary public
settings; experiences designed to enhance fundamental communication skills
-- research, organization, reasoning, listening, and problem solving --
through a series of oral presentations.
5. Argumentation (3)
Logical analysis, evidence, reasoning, and proof used in arriving at rational
decisions as demonstrated through presentation of public speeches and debates.
7. Persuasion (3)
Analysis and practice of the use of persuasion as a social tool for resolving
controversy and forming opinions from the perspectives of both the persuader
and the persuaded.
8. Group Discussion (3)
Communication in group thinking and problem solving through preparation
and presentation of panels and symposia on public issues.
15. Forensics Laboratory (1-2; max total 4)
Experience in the presentation of debates, oral interpretation programs,
persuasive and expository speaking. Intramural and intercollegiate competition
in forensics.
103. Advanced Public Speaking (3)
Advanced principles of expository and persuasive speaking; development of
skills through analysis, preparation, organization, and delivery of various
types of speech.
105. Argumentation Theory (3)
Analysis of the theories and techniques of argumentation, including models
of argument, relationships between persuasion and argumentation, and the
effects of argumentative discourse.
108. Communication and the Small Group (3)
Analysis of group communication theories and their application to small
group behavior in specific variables such as leadership, power, conflict-resolution,
conformity, cohesiveness, and related group processes.
114. Communication and Learning (3)
(Same as E Ed 158.) The nature of communication and its relationship to
learning and instruction; management of oral communication strategies in
the educational setting.
115. Advanced Forensics Laboratory (1-2; max total 6)
Experience in the presentation of debates, oral interpretation programs,
persuasive and expository speaking. Intramural and intercollegiate competition
in forensics.
134. Structures of English (3)
(See Ling 134.)
135. General Linguistics (3)
(See Ling 134.)
137. American English (3)
(See Ling 134.)
140. Rhetorical Theory (3)
An examination and analysis of significant theories and theorists of rhetoric
from the classical to the modern period. Emphasis on preparation of research
papers reflecting rhetorical principles of communication.
142. Rhetorical Criticism (3)
An examination of classical and contemporary principles of rhetorical criticism.
Preparation and presentation of written analyses utilizing these principles
in analyzing and evaluating rhetorical events.
145. History of Public Address: Ancient (3)
Study of selected classical discourse. Special emphasis is given to the
study of classical institutions within ambient societies.
146. British Political Communication (3)
A systems approach to the study of British institutions and communication.
Study of government, press, broadcasting, education, and the criminal justice
system to facilitate instruction in the evaluation of political messages.
Emphasis given the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
148. American Public Address (3)
An examination of significant American speakers and speeches set in an environment
of social and political history. The course is designed to acquaint students
with the role of public address within the forces of American history.
149. Black Rhetoric (3)
Discussion of the origin, context, strategies, topics, and audience of the
rhetoric of Black America.
160. General Semantics (3)
Study of the attempt to organize the findings of the sciences of men and
to develop procedures for self-management of man as a symbol user; internalizing
the procedures.
162. Interpersonal Communication (3)
Nature of the communication process; factors affecting the process and the
individuals involved.
163. Social Influence and Attitude Change (3)
Seminar on the nature and effects of social influence, with special emphasis
on attitude formation and change, conformity, behavior, "brain washing,"
prejudice, and propaganda as functions of communication.
164. Intercultural Communication (3)
Analysis of cultural variables and factors in the communication process
and strategies for the resolution of intercultural problems; consideration
of implications for education and programs necessarily involving intercultural
communication.
166. Communication Research Methods (3)
Application of behavioral research principles to problems in quantification,
design, and analysis of data in communication research. (Computer lab fee,
$15)
167. Leadership in Groups and Organizations (3)
Theory and practice of selected leadership variables in groups and organizations;
functions of leadership in formal and informal structures, understanding
and analysis of role-playing techniques.
168. Communication in Organizations (3)
Application of communication principles to the improvement of organizational
efficiency.
187. Seminar in Speech (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing and permission of instructor. A student colloquy
to synthesize the undergraduate program in speech communication.
188T. Topics in Speech (1-3; max total 9)
Selected topics in speech communication.
189. Projects in Speech (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Projects in speech communication.
(4 hours activity)
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Speech Communication (Spch)
200. Introduction to Graduate Study (3)
Prerequisite: minor equivalent or permission of instructor. Seminar in research
procedures and materials. Required of all majors during the first semester
of graduate work.
210. Graduate Survey in Speech Arts (3)
Prerequisite or concurrently: Spch 200; permission of instructor. Seminar
in review and analysis of advanced literature in an area of specialization.
215. Seminar in Speech Arts (3; max total 9)
Prerequisite: speech minor or equivalent. Research and individually directed
work within one area of speech arts: theatre, interpretation, radio-television,
public address, and communications.
220T. Seminar in Dramaturgy (3; max total 9 if no area repeated)
(Same as Drama 220T) prerequisite: permission of instructor. Principle theories
and research in the phases of the theatre: acting, directing, history, criticism.
aesthetics, playwriting, scene design, costume design, sound, lighting,
architecture.
222. Seminar in Oral Interpretation (3)
(Same as Drama 222) Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Research and
analysis in theories, methods, and trends in interpretation; individual
projects in the development of materials and techniques; relationship to
literature. drama, public address.
240T. Seminar in Rhetoric and Public Address (3; max total 9)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
240.1. Rhetorical Theory
240.2. Contemporary Criticism
240.3. History of Public Address
240.4. Contemporary Public Address
261T. Seminar in Communication Theory (3; max total 9)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
261.1. Communication Theory
261.2. Small Group Communication
261.3. Communication Research
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Regulations and Procedures -- Independent Study.
299. Thesis or Project (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: see Master's Degrees -- Thesis Requirement. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis or project for the master's degree.
Note: Students must have earned at least a C in all courses considered as
meeting the prerequisite requirements.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Speech Communication (Spch)
303. Topics in Speech
(1-3; repeatable with different topics)