SPEECH Courses
SPEECH Courses
SPCH 1013
Voice and Diction
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Articulation and pronunciation including an
introduction to phonetics.
SPCH 1023
Public Speaking
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Principles of audience analysis, collection of
materials, and outlining.
Emphasis on careful preparation of speech and delivery.
May not be taken for credit by students who have taken SPCH 1043.
SPCH 1043
Honors Speech Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: Minimum ACT composite score of 24 or
Dean's permission.
Performance course emphasizing research and
persuasion on a more sophisticated level than that in SPCH 1023.
NOTE: Fulfills General Education requirement for speech.
May not be taken for credit by students who have taken SPCH 1023.
SPCH 2203
Interpersonal Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Promotes conceptual understanding of relevant
theory and research with a combination of theory, skills practice, and
competency evaluation.
SPCH 2223
Mass Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 (Intro to Communication
Studies)
NOTE: May be used either for speech or journalism
credit, but not for both.
Survey of historical, economic, and political
influences of mass communication on society and individuals.
SPCH 2243
Technical Theater Arts
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 (Intro to Communication
Studies)
Theory and practice of technical theater (set,
stage properties, costumes, light, and make-up).
Laboratory hours in addition to regular class meetings assigned
by instructor.
SPCH 2273
Argumentation and Debate
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 1023 or SPCH 1043 and SPCH 2xx3
(Intro to Communication Studies) or permission of Dean.
Principles of argumentation and place of debate in
democratic government, analysis of propositions, proper use of evidence
and reasoning, case construction, and persuasive speech
SPCH 2283
Business and Professional Speech
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Oral communication needs of professional persons.
Practice in the construction and delivery of various types of
speeches and participation in group conferences, discussions, and
interviews.
SPCH 2293
Introduction to Communication Studies
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: Completion of ENGL 1023 or ENGL 1043
and general education speech course or permission of the Dean.
Prepares students for upper level courses in the
speech discipline by introducing them to the specialized areas of study,
general theories, and critical thinking skills necessary for advanced
work.
SPCH 340V
Intercollegiate Debate/Forensics
Variable credit
Prerequisite: SPCH 2273
One or two hours credit given to students
participating in activities designed to enhance and test skills in
competitive speaking and debate.
Includes study and activities related to the directing of speech
tournaments, festivals, and exhibitions.
Students concurrently enrolled in SPCH 2273 may enroll for only 1
hour credit.
SPCH 3413
Intercultural Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 (Intro to Communication
Studies)
Practical and theoretical approach to communication
across cultures.
Perceptions, language use, nonverbal style, thinking modes, and values
will be explored. Emphasis
will be placed on communicating with individuals and groups from
cultures around the world as well as diverse cultures within the United
States.
SPCH 3453
Persuasion
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 (Intro to Communication
Studies)
The theory and practice of persuasion in rhetorical
and behavioral contexts as a means of motivating human conduct.
SPCH 3483
Communication in Small Groups
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 (Intro to Communication
Studies)
Practical and theoretical study of communication
during decision making, conflict management, and interpersonal
interaction in task-oriented work groups.
SPCH 3513
Introduction to Oral Interpretation
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 (Intro to Communication
Studies)
Study and techniques of interpretative reading.
SPCH 3523
Acting
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2243, or consent of instructor.
A detailed study of character analysis, creation,
and stage movement.
SPCH 3533
Communication in Organizations
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 (Intro to Communication
Studies)
Theory and analysis of communication behaviors
within the organization.
SPCH 359V
Communication Practicum
Variable credit
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3, completed 9 additional
hours in the speech major or permission of Dean
NOTE: May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit
with approval of the Dean. Introduction to research methods in communication
in the context of assisting with faculty research.
Limited to campus-based work supervised by a member of the
faculty engaged in active research.
SPCH 4623
Seminar in Speech
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 (Intro to Communication
Studies) and completed 9 additional hours in the speech major or
permission of Dean
NOTE: May be repeated for a total of 12 hours
credit with permission of Dean.
Detailed study of one of the major areas of speech,
emphasizing assigned readings and individual research resulting in a
completed project or paper.
SPCH 4643
Directing
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2243
A detailed study of basic interpretation, casting,
rehearsal procedures, and director-actor relationships in an analysis
and creation of character.
SPCH 4653
Theories of Human Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 and completed 9 additional
hours in the speech major or permission of Dean
Origin and development of basic concepts in
communication theory. Survey
and analysis of communication theories and models used in quantitative
and qualitative research. An
applied research paper is required.
SPCH 4663
Performance Studies
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 3513
Cutting, arranging, and delivery of all literary
forms and development of original character studies.
Special emphasis on program building.
SPCH 468V
Communication Internship
Variable credit
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 and completed 9 additional
hours in the speech major or permission of Dean
NOTE: May be taken for a total of 6 credit hours.
Off-campus work placement in a setting where students apply both
theoretical and practical knowledge of communication under the dual
direction of a faculty member and a worksite supervisor.
Contract required.
SPCH 479V
Independent Study in Speech
Variable credit
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 and completed 9 additional
hours in the speech (see other restrictions under the Independent Study
Courses in the current catalog) NOTE: May be taken for a total of 6 credit hours
toward the major.
Student does independent research work that expands
on any of the formal courses listed in the curriculum.
Production of a formal research paper or project required.
SPCH 4903
Seminar in Teaching Speech
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: SPCH 2xx3 (Intro to Communication
Studies) and completed 9
additional hours in the speech
Evaluation and critique of micro classroom
teaching, history of academic discipline, philosophical development,
test design and evaluation, and materials for on-site teaching.
Must be enrolled in education curriculum and have senior standing
to be eligible.
SPCH 4633
Senior Capstone in Speech Communication
3 credits: 3 hours lecture
Prerequisites: SPCH 2xx3, Senior Standing, Speech
Major
A semester-long assessment project where the senior
speech communication student works with a mentor to prepare the
graduation portfolio, work toward professional employment, complete
other activities, including service learning, during which a research
paper/project is undertaken with the guidance of a faculty mentor
leading to a presentation in a public forum with at least three (3)
members of the speech faculty present.