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.
10T. Topics in Speech (1-3; max total 9)
Contemporary problems and issues in speech communication; sections include
such topics as freedom of speech, parliamentary procedure, special communication
skills, rhetoric of protest and response, and communication processes.
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.
106. Statistical Applications in Communication (3)
Introduction to elementary statistical concepts, correlation analysis, parametric
and nonparametric tests; emphasis on the application of statistical procedures
to communication research. (Computer lab fee, $15)
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 T 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.
165. Computer Applications in Communication (3)
Study and use of various computer systems available in the study of human
communication: Fortran IV, Coursewriter III, LISP, SNOBOL, General Enquirer;
emphasis on processing verbal data.
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)
Seminar in review and analysis of advanced literature in area of specialization.
215. Seminar in Speech Arts (3; max total 9)
Research and individually directed work within one area of specialization.
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.
231. Practicum in Planning for the Region (3)
Prerequisite: graduate standing, U R P 200, 201A, 230, or permission of
instructor. Application of principles and theories to the preparation of
plans for regional development. Supervised individual field project; laboratory
preparation of individually supervised field work.
232. Seminar in Planning for Natural Resources (3)
Prerequisite: U R P 200, 201A, or permission of instructor. Planning with
the natural environment to produce maximum benefits to society; techniques
of soil, air, water, vegetative, and associated resources management; case
studies and field projects.
235. Seminar in Environmental Law (3)
Prerequisite: U R P 200,, 203 or permission of instructor. Contemporary
environmental problems and programs; the interrelationship and impact of
laws which affect and regulate the environment and its quality; case studies.
239T. Seminar in Regional and Environmental Planning (l-3; max total
12)
Prerequisite: U R P 200,, 203, 235 or permission of instructor. Selected
topics in regional and environmental planning, including land, air and water
resources; consideration of federal, state, and local environmental laws
and policies; case studies.
240. Seminar in Urban Design (3)
Prerequisite: U R P 202, 203, or permission of instructor. Advanced and
empirical study of urban design, environmental perception, and the person-environment
relationship; supervised individual and group projects in the field and
laboratory.
249T. Seminar in Environmental Design (l-3; max total 12)
Prerequisite: U R P 200, 202, 203 or permission of instructor. Selected
topics such as man-environment relations; the development of community form;
physiographic and cultural influences on urban design; problems in policy
making, implementation, and controls; cognitive mapping, formulation of
community design centers, design of prototypical environments. (Two 3-hour
studios)
259T. Seminar: Topics in Public Services and Resource Management (l-3;
max total 12)
Prerequisite: U R P 200, 201A, or permission of instructor. Public facilities
and services planning including transportation; physical planning and programming
aspects of water supply, liquid and solid waste management systems, and
education facilities development of goals, policies, and plans for open
space, parks, recreation facilities, and resource management.
260. Seminar in Theory of Urban Development Process (3)
Prerequisite: U R P 201A or Geog 120, or permission of instructor. Theory
of regional and urban spatial organization; economic, size, distance, political,
and social theories of urban development; theory of modeling and gaming
simulation.
261. Seminar in Development Process Simulation (3)
Application of gaming and mathematical simulation techniques to the
urban development process; research assignments, case studies, supervised
projects.
270. Seminar in Social Communication (3)
Theories, strategies and practices of social communication as related to
urban planning and community development; information as a social change
tool; the role of social planners in communication processes; case studies.
279T. Seminar: Topics in the Social Aspects of Planning (l-3; max
total 12)
Selected topics such as patterns of response to social change and their
implications for planning policy; the advocacy role in planning; social
accounting systems for plan evaluation'
280T. Professional Planning Practice (2-5; max see below)
Maximum total 13 units; no more than 5 applicable toward degree. individually
supervised professional practice in a public agency: preparation and implementation
of comprehensive urban and regional plans; study of interrelationships and
roles of governments, public agencies, and private enterprise.
281T. Seminar in Planning Practice (1; max total 3)
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in U R P 280T, permission of instructor.
Seminar to explore characteristics and problems of professional planning
practice; written evaluations of work experience.
282T. Field Study of Selected Planning Topics (l-6; max total 12 if
no topic repeated)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor' Field study of urban and regional
phenomena in relation to urbanization, urban systems, housing, and resource
development.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
291. Directed Readings in Urban and Regional Planning (l-3; max total
6)
Supervised independent reading in a selected topic related to urban ad regional
planning.
299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: appropriate methodological tools (Spch 242M, 264M, or 270M),
equivalent, or permission of student's committee. See Criteria for Thesis
and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis
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)