Speech Communication (Spch)
1. Fundamenals of Voice and Articulation (3)
(Former Speech 20) Primarily for majors and minors in the speech
arts. Principles of voice and articulation with demonstration in various
aspects of oral comunication and public address.
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.
22. Fundamentals of Interpretation (3)
Discovering and communicating intellectual and emotional meaning of the
printed page through preparation and presentation of selected readings from
prose, poetry, and drama.
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 Speech Arts Laboratory (1-2; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Group laboratory experience
in major presentations and programs in public address and communication.
(1 lecture, 6 hours arranged)
122. Oral Interpretation of Literature (3)
Not open to majors. Analysis and communication of selected readings from
prose, poetry, and drama.
123. Oral Studies in Poetry (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: Spch 22. Appreciation and communication of types of poetry,
lyric, narrative, dramatic, emphasizing their differentiation for oral presentation;
problems of content, structure, and style.
128. Oral Studies in Prose (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: Spch 22. Appreciation and communication of types of prose,
emphasizing problems of content, structure, and style as they relate to
oral presentation.
129. Oral Studies in Drama (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: Speh 22. Appreciation and communication of types of dramatic
literature, emphasizing problems in structure and content from the point
of view of the oral interpreter.
130. Choral Reading (2)
Selection and presentation of literature appropriate for choral reading
on various educational levels; role of choral reading in speech teacbing.
132. Oral Interpretation of Individual Literary Styles (3)
Prerequisite: Spch 22. Intensive, critical study of selected writings of
one or two significant literary figures in terms of the oral presentation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
174. Seminar in Theories of Oral Interpretation (3)
Prerequisite: at least 6 upper division units of oral interpretation courses.
Mechanical and natural schools of oral interpretation, their backgrounds
and influence upon modem teaching and performance.
176. Workshop in the Oral Presentation of Original Literature (2;
max total 4)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Oral presentation of literature
(prose, poetry, drama) written by students in the class.
178. Oral Studies of Shakespeare (3)
Prerequisite: Spch 22, 140 or Drama 185 or 186. Appreciation and communication
of representative histories, comedies, and tragedies; problems of content
and structure from the point of view of the oral interpreter.
179. Readers' Theatre (1-2; max total 6)
Prerequisite: pemiission of instructor. Directed study of spoken literature
for presentation resulting in a major public performance.
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 (2)
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)