SPCH 1311 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION

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This course includes theory and application of the various elements of the speech communication process through lecture, class discussion and active participation. Students have the opportunity to develop skills in specific types of communication behavior including listening, interviewing, small group interaction and public speaking.

Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.

SPCH 1315 PUBLIC SPEAKING

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This course focuses on research, composition, organization, delivery and analysis of speeches for various purposes and occasions.

Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.

SPCH 1318 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS

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This course includes instruction and activities in the principles of human communication and interaction. Includes self-concept, self-disclosure and risk, defensiveness, perception, empathy, semantics and abstraction, language, attitudes and behavior, and nonverbal communication. Listening and feedback, relational communication, assertiveness and conflict resolution are included.

Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.

SPCH 1321 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING

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This course emphasizes theories and practice of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations.

Prerequisite: Completion of READ 0080 or equivalent.

SPCH 2333 DISCUSSION AND SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION

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This course studies discussion and small group theories and techniques as they relate to group process and interaction.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of any SPCH 1300 course or permission from the instructor.

SPCH 2335 ARGUMENTATION AND DEBATE

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This course emphasizes theories and practice in argumentation and debate including analysis, reasoning, organization, evidence and refutation.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of any SPCH 1300 course or permission from the instructor.