SPC-SPEECH COMMUNICATION
 

SPC 2016         Basic Communication Skills         3

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. (General Studies Course: HUM/VAL)

SPC 3301         Interpersonal Communication        3

Emphasizes link between interpersonal communication skills and relationship building in personal and professional contexts. Includes components on self awareness, impression management, rapport building, developing intimacy, managing conflict, ethical use of interpersonal power, diversity issues, leadership, and using technology to facilitate interpersonal communication. Involves hands-on service learning project that provides the opportunity to practice interpersonal skills in a professional setting.

SPC 3425         Group and Team Communication       3

Prerequisite: SPC 2016

Focuses on appropriate and effective communication for task-oriented teams. Includes components on building cohesion, managing group conflict, valuing diversity, principled leadership, problem analysis, information gathering, and conducting focus group interview. Promotes development of critical thinking, leadership skills, team-based problem solving skills and use of communication technologies through hands on student learning project.

SPC 3594         Practicum in Forensics          1

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

SPC 3605         Speech Writing, Analysis, and Delivery       3

Practical application in writing, analyzing, and delivering speeches for a variety of professional and social rhetorical situations.

SPC 4XXX        Argumentation and Debate (Pending)               3

Provides studies in the theories of argumentation and debate, with many opportunities for practice. Students will be introduced to a variety of formal and informal debate formats. Theories of argumentation drawn from classical & contemporary sources, with application to practice, including: arrangement/construction, evaluation, oral delivery, and appreciation of forms or argument with consideration of their logical, ethical, and persuasive force. The content includes coverage of the fundamental principles and practices of critical reasoning and public logic. Designed for students interested in legal, academic, professional or political realms of communication and advocacy.

SPC 4710         Intercultural Communication              3

Explores issues related to intercultural communication process. Considers the important role of context (social, cultural, and historical) in intercultural interactions. The goal is to develop an understanding of the process of communicating across cultural boundaries. Operates from the premise that culture is both a producer and product of communication, and, therefore, an appreciation of communication processes is an essential factor in promoting positive intercultural relations.