Formal and informal strategies of human communication. Emphasizes public presentational skills, interpersonal communication, small group communication and problem solving using lecture and experiential learning format.

SPC 3301 Interpersonal Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Introduction to the social psychology of human communication. Focus on self concept, relational development and maintenance, communication competence across situations, and managing conflict. Prerequisite: SPC 2300.

SPC 3440 Small Group Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Analysis of the dynamics of small group communication. Focus on forming, developing, discussion, problem solving, leadership, productivity and satisfaction. Prerequisite: SPC 2300.

SPC 3513 Argumentative Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Theory and practice of debate as method of critical decision making.

SPC 3593 Speech Writing, Analysis and Delivery . . . . . 3(3,0)

Practical application in writing, analyzing and delivering speeches for intercollegiate individual events, applied communication research, and alternatives in speech communication including special occasion speaking.

SPC 3594C Practicum in Forensics . . . . . 1(3,1)

Active forensics participation through library research, topic analysis, discussion, practice and travel to intercollegiate tournaments.

SPC 3601 Public Speaking . . . . . 3(3,0)

Principles of effective rhetorical presentation as related to basic purposes and forms of public speech communication. Prerequisite: SPC 2300.

SPC 4621 Contemporary Southern Rhetoric . . . . . 3(3,0)

Recent South (post 1954) and rhetorical strategy in religion, politics, business, art, music and other forms of Southern life. Offered concurrently with SPC 5625; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

SPC 4710 Intercultural Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Cultural factors which influence communication between representatives of different cultures, either on a dyadic, small group, or public speaking level. Offered concurrently with SPC 5715; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

SPC 5625 Contemporary Southern Rhetoric . . . . . 3(3,0)

Recent South (post 1954) and rhetorical strategy in religion, politics, business, art, music and other forms of Southern life. Offered concurrently with SPC 4621; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

SPC 5715 Intercultural Communication . . . . . 3(3,0)

Cultural factors which influence communication between representatives of different cultures, either on a dyadic, small group, or public speaking level. Offered concurrently with SPC 4710; graduate students will be assigned additional work.

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