Courses and Programs 1995-1997
Courses and Programs 1995-1997Sp Cm 110. Listening. (2-0) Cr. 2. F.S.SS. Theory, principles, and competency development in comprehensive, therapeutic, critical, consumer, and appreciative listening.
Sp Cm 171. Improving Speech Effectiveness. Same as CmDis 171. See Communication Disorders.
Sp Cm 212. Fundamentals of Public Speaking. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Theory and practice of basic speech communication principles applied to public speaking. Practice in the preparation and delivery of extemporaneous speeches.
Sp Cm 223. Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics. Cr. 1 each time taken, maximum of 6 credits. F.S. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Participation in intramural and intercollegiate debate and other forensic events.
Sp Cm 290. Special Projects. Cr. 1 to 2 each time taken, maximum of 4 credits. F.S.SS. Prereq: 3 credits in speech communication; permission of department chair.
Sp Cm 298. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of departmental cooperative education coordinator; sophomore classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for the course prior to commencing each work period.
Sp Cm 305. Semantics. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: Engl 105. The study of symbolic processes and how meaning is encoded in words, phrases, sentences, and utterances; discussion of modern theories of meaning; and an exploration of relationships among language, thought and action. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Sp Cm 312. Business and Professional Speaking. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 212. Theory, principles, and competency development in the creation of coherent, articulate business and professional oral presentations.
Sp Cm 313. Communication for the Classroom Teacher. (3-0) Cr. 3. S.SS. Prereq: 212. Communication in the teaching profession; training in classroom-oriented communication activities; use of video recorder for analysis of presentation.
Sp Cm 321. Communication with the Elderly. Same as Geron 321. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Communication theory and practice presented with applications and strategies for interactions with elderly persons. Interpersonal competencies in social conversations and interviewing developed. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Sp Cm 322. Argumentation, Debate, and Critical Thinking. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.SS. Prereq: 212. Practice in preparing and presenting argumentative and debate speeches; emphasis on critical thinking and ethical and logical duties of the advocate; analysis, evidence, reasoning, attack, defense, research, case construction, and judging.
Sp Cm 323. Gender and Communication. Same as W S 323. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 212. The rhetorical strategies women and men use to succeed in oral communication; the theory, principles, and practice of effective gender communication in a variety of settings. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Sp Cm 324. Legal Communication. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. S., offered 1996. Prereq: 212. Speech communication in the legal system inside and outside the trial process: interviewing and counseling, negotiating and bargaining, voir dire, opening statements, examination of witnesses, closing arguments, judge's instructions, jury behavior, and appellate advocacy.
Sp Cm 325. Nonverbal Communication. Same as Ling 325, ComSt 325. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 101 or 102. Examination of nonverbal communication and the use of power, liking, disliking, dominance, and submissiveness. Impact of nonverbal communication on social order and social structure. Gender differences in nonverbal communication.
Sp Cm 327. Persuasion. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.SS. Prereq: 212. Examination of persuasive theories, strategies and research in persuasion. Emphasis on application and analysis; logical, emotional, and ethical proofs. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Sp Cm 398. Cooperative Education. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: Permission of departmental cooperative education coordinator; junior or senior classification. Required of all cooperative education students. Students must register for the course prior to commencing each work period.
Sp Cm 404. Seminar. This course is dual listed with 504. Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. Prereq: 18 credits in speech communication.
A. Interpersonal and Rhetorical Communication.
B. Speech Education.
Sp Cm 410. Classical Rhetoric. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 12 hours in speech communication. Greek and Roman tradition in rhetorical theory, practice, criticism, and pedagogy. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Sp Cm 412. Rhetorical Criticism. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 212 and 6 credits in speech communication. Development of rhetorical theory and practice from Corax to modern times. Application of principles of criticism to current public speaking practices. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Sp Cm 416. American Public Address. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Relationship between public persuasions and leaders; process of preparing major public addresses; selected speakers and speeches as linked with political or historical events.
Sp Cm 417. Campaign Rhetoric. Same as Pol S 417. (3-0) Cr. 3. Alt. F., offered 1996. Prereq: 212. Backgrounds of candidates for state and national elections; selected speeches and issues; persuasive strategies and techniques of individual speakers.
Sp Cm 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1 to 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S.SS. Only one independent study enrollment is permitted within the department per semester. Prereq: 18 credits in speech communication, junior classification, permission of department chair.
Sp Cm 493. Workshop. Cr. var. 1 to 3 each time offered. F.S.SS. Prereq: 12 credits in speech communication courses. Offered irregularly to explore special topics not adequately covered in other course offerings. Materials fee. Open to graduate students for minor graduate credit only.
Sp Cm 495A. Directing Speech Activities. Same as SecEd 495A. (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: SecEd 301; 9 credits in speech communication; minimum grade point of 2.5 in speech communication courses. Problems, methods, and materials related to directing speech activities in secondary schools.
Sp Cm 495B. Teaching Speech. Same as SecEd 495B. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: SecEd 301; Sp Cm 313; 9 credits in speech communication; minimum grade point average of 2.5 in speech communication courses. Problems, methods, and materials related to teaching speech, theatre, and media in secondary schools.
Sp Cm 497. Senior Seminar. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 15 credits in speech communication; senior classification. Students synthesize relevant theory and research culminating in a senior project/paper.
Sp Cm 499. Communication Internship. Cr. var. 1 to 3, each time taken, maximum of 6. F.S.SS. Prereq: 18 credits in speech communication courses, other courses deemed appropriate by faculty adviser; 2nd semester junior or senior standing; cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 overall and 3.0 in speech communication; and permission of the internship committee. Applications should be submitted in the term prior to the term in which the internship is desired. Supervised application of interpersonal and rhetorical communication in professional settings.
Sp Cm 504. Seminar. This course is dual listed with 404. Cr. 3 each time taken, maximum of 9. F.S.SS. Prereq: 9 credits in speech communication. Topics may include the following:
A. Interpersonal and Rhetorical Communication
B. Speech Education
Sp Cm 513. Proseminar: Teaching Fundamentals of Public Speaking. (0-2) Cr. 1. F. Required of all new Speech Communication 212 teaching assistants. Introduction to the teaching of public speaking. Support and supervision of teaching assistants of Sp Cm 212. Discussion of lesson planning, teaching methods, development of speaking assignments, and evaluation of student speaking.
Sp Cm 590. Special Topics. Cr. 1 to 4 each time taken, maximum of 12 credits. Prereq: Permission of department chair.