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.

Components: Lecture

GE: Speech

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.

Components: Lecture

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.

Components: Lecture

GE: Speech

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.

Components: Lecture

GE: Speech

SPEECH 2300 3 credits Introduction to Intercultural Communication

Students study the theory and practice of intercultural communication. The primary objective of the course is to understand how culture effects communication.

Components: Lecture

GE: International Education

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.

Components: Lecture

SPEECH 3010 1 credit Directed Studies in Forensics

Students apply effective oral communication skills by participating in the forensics program as competitive speakers, as tournament managers, and as tournament judges.

Components: Independent Study

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.

Components: Lecture

GE: Social Science 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.

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Corqs: 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.

Components: Lecture

SPEECH 4010 3 credits Public Address and Speech Writing

Students study great speeches and speakers primarily of the 20th century while learning to write and deliver polished presentations for various occasions. Students will learn to write speeches for themselves and for another speaker. Topics covered will include: audience analysis; appropriate content; language style; and nonverbal delivery.

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: SPEECH 1010

SPEECH 4020 3 credits History and Theory of Rhetoric

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 to understand the place and power of language in the university and the professional workplace.

Components: Lecture

Cross Offering: ENGLISH 4020

GE: Humanities-2nd course only

Prereqs/Coreqs: P: ENGLISH 1130 and ENGLISH 1230

SPEECH 4250 3 credits Senior Seminar

Students participate in a seminar on selected topics in the field of speech communication.

Components: Seminar

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.

Components: Lecture

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.

Components: Independent Study