SPEECH 1010 2 credits
Public Speaking
Students learn the fundamental theories and concepts of public communication and practice researching topics, organizing material, and presenting speeches with accompanying appropriate and natural nonverbal communication. GE: Speech. F, S

SPEECH 1250 3 credits
Professional Speaking
Students learn public speaking theory and concepts of communication in the professional setting. Through major-related assignments they practice audience analysis, topic research, organization, delivery, and evaluation of public presentations. This course includes a special emphasis on technology enhanced presentations. GE: Speech

SPEECH 2010 3 credits
Speech Communication for Teachers
This course focuses on all facets of speech communication vital to teachers in the classroom. Student activities include simulated instructional presentations. GE: Speech (for education majors)

SPEECH 2250 3 credits
Communication and Leadership in Small Groups
Students study contemporary theories and concepts surrounding communication in small groups. Students lead, participate in, and observe small group activities such as project planning, decision making, and task completion. GE: Speech

SPEECH 2300 3 credits
Intro to Intercultural Communication
Students study the theory and practice of intercultural communication. The primary objective of the course is to understand how culture affects communication. GE: IE

SPEECH 2500 1-3 credits
Topics in Speech
In depth study of topics of interest in speech communication. The topic to be studied will be identified in the course title.

SPEECH 3010 1 credit
Directed Studies in Forensics - Administration
Students are involved in the administrative responsibilities of a forensics program including events schedules, scheduling of transportation and lodging, and budgeting and financial accountability. F, S

SPEECH 3010 1 credit
Directed Studies in Forensics - Prose
Students prepare prose material of literary merit drawn from one or more sources and present it in forensics competition against competitors from other universities. F, S

SPEECH 3010 1 credit
Directed Studies in Forensics - Interpretation
Students prepare a cutting which represents one or more characters from a play or plays of literary merit. This material may be taken from stage, screen, or radio. This is presented in forensics competition against competitors from other universities. F, S

SPEECH 3010 1 credit
Directed Studies in Forensics - Duo
Two students prepare a cutting from a play, humorous or serious, involving the portrayal of two or more characters. This material may be drawn from stage, screen, or radio. This is not an acting event. No costumes, props, lighting, etc., are to be used. Focus is off-stage and not to the other performer. This cutting is presented in forensics competition against competitors from other universities. F, S

SPEECH 3010 1 credit
Directed Studies in Forensics - Critical Analysis
An original speech by the student designed to offer an explanation and/or evaluation of a communication event such as a speech, speaker, movement, poem, poster, film, campaign, through the use of rhetorical principles. Audiovisual aids may or may not be used to supplement and reinforce the message. Manuscripts are permitted. This original speech is presented in forensics competition against competitors from other universities. F, S

SPEECH 3010 1 credit
Directed Studies in Forensics - Speeches
Speech to inform, speech to persuade, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking, original speeches by students. Each category has specific rules which govern it. These original speeches are presented in forensics competition against competitors from other universities. F, S

SPEECH 3010 1 credit
Directed Studies in Forensics - Poetry, POI
Poetry: A selection or selections of poetry of literary merit which may be drawn from more than one source. Play cuttings are prohibited. POI (Program of Oral Interpretation): A program of thematically-linked selections of literary merit, chosen from at least two of the three recognized genres of competitive interpretation (prose, poetry, and drama). A substantial portion of the total time must be devoted to each of the genres used in the program. Material is presented in forensics competition against competitors from other universities. F, S

SPEECH 3010 1 credit
Directed Studies in Forensics - After Dinner Speaking
An original humorous speech by the student, designed to exhibit sound speech composition, thematic coherence, direct communicative public speaking skills and good taste. The original speech is presented in forensics competition against competitors from other universities. F, S

SPEECH 3250 3 credits
Interpersonal Communication
The study of human communication and relationships. Contemporary theories and basic concepts concerning interpersonal communication are covered with an emphasis on dyadic communication. GE: SS or Speech

SPEECH 3500 3 credits
Persuasion and Argumentation
Students are taught to critically evaluate, write, and orally present persuasive messages. Contemporary theories of persuasion are covered. Students end the semester by preparing and participating in a formal debate. P: SPEECH 1010.

SPEECH 3990 3 credits
Teaching Methods in Speech Communication
Students learn curriculum, test and measurement, setting course objectives, and setting course structure for drama, speech, debate, and other speech-related courses and activities.

SPEECH 4010 3 credits
Public Address and Speech Writing
An intensive study of effective public speaking, effective speeches, and effective speakers. Students evaluate speeches of historical significance, write speeches for themselves and other speakers, and present informative, persuasive, and special occasion speeches. P: SPEECH 1010.

SPEECH 4020 3 credits
History & Theory of Rhetoric
(Cross offered with ENGLISH 4020)
This course is designed for students who will use and/or teach rhetoric strategies and structures in the professional world. From speech and communication theory to the teaching of critical and interpretational writing and reading, the study of rhetoric's place in the history of ideas will help students who understand the place and power of language in the university and the professional work place. P: ENGLISH 1130 and ENGLISH 1230 GE: HP (second course only)

SPEECH 4250 3 credits
Senior Seminar
Students participate in a seminar on selected topics in the field of speech communication.

SPEECH 4500 3 credits
Communication Theory
Students learn to build their own theory of communication while studying the major schools of thought about theory, knowledge, and being as well as major theories concerning communication in a variety of contexts. P: Department approval.

SPEECH 4990 1-3 credits
Independent Study
Under the direction of a faculty member, the student completes study and assignments covering a specific speech-related subject, not offered in regularly scheduled courses.