Speech Courses Offered
Speech is the basic communication tool. These courses are geared to help students improve their ability to communicate in both social settings and in the workplace. Students should consult their advisors, counselors, or speech department before selecting speech courses.
SPCH 0301 Oral Communication Skills |
(3-3-0) |
| Development of speaking, listening, nonverbal communication skills for situations at home, school, and work. Emphasis on using communication skills to build self-confidence and reduce nervousness in oral presentations. |
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SPCH 0302 Intermediate Conversational English for Non-Native English Speakers |
(3-3-0) |
| This course is designed to provide extensive oral practice in spoken English. The focus is on oral construction of sentences, idioms, and conversational speech in everyday situations and occasion-specific situations. This course should be taken after SPCH 0370 and 0371 or with departmental permission. |
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SPCH 0303 Public Speaking for Non-Native Speakers of English |
(3-3-0) |
| This course is designed to be a public speaking preparatory course for non-native speakers of English. The focus is to develop the skills necessary in a formal speaking situation as well as teach techniques used to deal with speaking anxiety. This course should be taken after SPCH 0370, 0371, and 0302 or with departmental permission and before entering the SPCH 1311 (Fundamentals of Speech) course required for most degree plans. |
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SPCH 0370 Pronunciation I for the Non-Native Speakers of English |
(3-3-0) |
| Specifically designed to enhance the oral competency of non-native English speakers. The focus is on English sounds, the stress patterns used in English, dialect deletion and pronunciation. |
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SPCH 0371 Pronunciation II and Beginning Conversational English for Non-Native English Speakers |
(3-3-0) |
| Prerequisite: SPCH 0370 or counselor/faculty recommendation. Continuation of SPCH 0370 for students wanting additional work with dialect detection, with emphasis on practice in conversational English. |
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SPCH 1311 Fundamentals of Speech |
(3-3-0) |
Aimed at understanding and demonstrating the fundamentals of oral communication and participation in group speaking situations. Focus is on critical thinking skills and preparing and delivering different types of speeches.
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SPCH 1315 Public Speaking |
(3-3-0) |
| Prerequisite: SPCH 1311, SPCH 1321, or consent of the instructor.
Designed for students wanting to continue their work in public speaking. Course concentrates on refining techniques of speaking and critical thinking skills learned in the prerequisite course. Possible areas for practice include persuasion techniques and theories, longer informative presentations, and specialty speeches. Appropriate for students entering the fields of Speech, Communication, or Public Relations. |
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SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication |
(3-3-0) |
Designed for the student wanting to improve communication skills in one-to-one settings and small groups. A study and practice of effective interpersonal concepts and techniques. Includes subjects such as listening, assertive communication, conflict resolution, cultural diversity, and gender/family communications. Emphasis on selfimprovement, building confidence, and understanding others.
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SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Speech |
(3-3-0) |
Designed to provide students with the fundamentals and techniques of business and professional presentations. Study of organizational communication and the types of communication used in business settings. Includes critical thinking skills, interviewing, group process, and formal presentations.
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SPCH 1342 Voice and Articulation |
(3-3-0) |
| A practical course designed to develop an understanding of the use and function of the voice, as well as provide individual instruction in pronunciation and articulation to facilitate oral communication. Recommended for communication, education, drama, radio/TV/film, speech and voice majors. (Same as Drama 2336.) |
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SPCH 2341 Oral Interpretation |
(3-3-0) |
| The study of the principles and techniques used in the analysis and oral performance of literature. Recommended for elementary education, drama, speech, and English majors preparing to teach literature. |
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SGNL 1301 Beginning American Sign Language I |
(3-3-0) |
| Introduction to American Sign Language. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring visual receptive skills and basic communication using the direct experience method. Aspects of Deaf culture and community will be incorporated. (May be taken as a foreign language credit with special permission from the transfer institution.) |
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SGNL 1302 Beginning American Sign Language II |
(3-3-0) |
| Prerequisite: SGNL 1301. A continuation of SGNL 1302. Further development of receptive, expressive, and basic conversational skills as well as the cultural features of the language. (May be taken as a foreign language credit with special permission from the transfer institution.) |
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