COMMUNICATION
COURSES OFFERED
SPCM 101. Fundamentals of Speech. Introduces the
study of speech fundamentals and critical thinking through
frequent public speaking practice, including setting, purpose,
audience, and subject. 3 credits
SPCM 150. Introduction to Public Relations. A survey of
the discipline of public relatons. it will survey aspects of
ethics, law and theory of public relations, as well as the
process, audiences, and professional practice involved in the
discipline, why it is important, and hot to do basic public
relations functions. 3 credits
SPCM 201. Interpersonal Communication. Studies
modes of interpersonal communication through readings,
and experiential discussions of the role of interpersonal
communications in common situations within our society.
3 credits
SPCM 210. Individual Speaking Events. Preparation and
presentation of various individual speaking events. Events to
be covered will include persuasive speaking, extemporaneous
speaking, dramatic interpretation, poetry interpretation,
prose interpretation, and duo interpretation. A less thorough
investigation will be made of communication analysis,
informative speaking, impromptu speaking, and program oral
interpretation. 3 credits
SPCM 215. Public Speaking. Sharpens student's skills in
platform speaking events, covering the preparation for and
delivery of competitive speaking formats including oral
interpretation, persuasive, expository, impromptu,
extemporaneous, and after dinner speaking. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor. 3 credits*
SPCM 222. Argumentation and Debate. Explores
argument as a communication activity, constructing sound
arguments in a variety of venues and analyzing the
contribution of argument to public dialogue on
contemporary issues. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
3 credits*
SPCM 223. Mass Communication. An examination of the
nature of mass communication, including newspapers,
magazines, books, radio, television, photography/
photojournalism, motion pictures, recording industry and
advertising; its development; its impact; and the social and
ethical issues it has and will promulgate. 3 credits*
SPCM 281. Speech and Debate Activities. Initiates active
participation in competitive public speaking, including
debate, oral interpretation, and non-competitive public
performances. 1-4 credits
SPCM 294. Internship. Applied, monitored and supervised,
field-based learning experience for which the student may or
may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they
follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher
level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these
courses than is the case with Field Experience courses. Lab
interns will be responsible for services in the oral
communication lab. Included will be operation of videotaping
equipment, playback equipment, audio equipment,
and computers. Lab interns will also keep hours to assist
Fundamentals of Speech students with outlining, delivery,etc.
Interns must have satisfactorily completed SPCM 101 and
have instructor approval. Students will learn to apply
concepts ranging from traditional television studio
production to advanced techniques in scripting, audio and
video post-production, multimedia integration, and
telecommunication of audio and video programming.
3 credits
SPCM 405. Theories of Communication. Daily
communication processes, and relating theory to traditional
and developing research methods. 3 credits*
SPCM 416. Rhetorical Criticism. Evaluates American
speakers from colonial to contemporary times. 3 credits*
SPCM 422. Persuasion. Develops conceptual
understanding of persuasion dynamics by analyzing theories,
perspectives, and research findings while improving skills in
critically analyzing the role of persuasive messages in society
and culture. 3 credits*
SPCM 434. Small Group Communication. Explores
prominent concepts and theories of human small group
interaction, cultivating critical assessments of communication
strategies in task, social, and therapeutic groups. 3 credits*
SPCM 481. Speech and Debate Activities. Active
participation in competitive public speaking, including
debate, oral interpretation, and non-competitive public
performances. 1-2 credits
SPCM 491. Independent Study. Students complete
individualized plans of study which include significant one on-
one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member
and students negotiate the details of the study plans.
Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting
depending upon the requirements of the topic. Any area of
speech communication can be used for individual study in
cooperation with a speech faculty member. 1-3 credits
SPCM 494. Internship. Applied, monitored and supervised,
field-based learning experience for which the student may or
may not be paid. Students gain practical experience; they follow
a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher
level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these
courses than is the case with Field Experience courses.
Practice in preparation, teaching, and evaluation of the
fundamentals of oral communication, under staff supervision.
An experience in the practical application of public relations
in a specific job situation. Prerequisite: consent of speech
faculty supervisor and department coordinator. 1-16 credits
SEED 411. 7-12 Speech Methods. An examination of the
pedagogy of speech communication, including all the various
in class options for instruction units that might be
encountered in the speech classroom. 3 credits*
*indicates course is not offered every year
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