SPD 120

Interpersonal Communication (3 CR)

This course focuses on the principles of effective speech communication in small group and one-to-one relationships. Theory and practice of interpersonal communication are studied and applied to a variety of life situations. The course focuses on perception, self-concept, listening, conflict, language, nonverbal communication and culture as they relate to interpersonal relationships. 3 hrs./wk. This course may be offered as a Learning Communities (LCOM) section, see current credit schedule for LCOM details.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $5 to $10.

SPD 121

Public Speaking (3 CR)

This course is designed to meet the needs of people who wish to improve their ability to prepare and deliver effective oral presentations before an audience. This fundamental speech course emphasizes creation of ideas, research techniques, outlining, audience analysis, organization and delivery techniques. Students will deliver a variety of speech types including informative and persuasive. 3 hrs./wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $5 to $10.

SPD 125

Personal Communication (3 CR)

This course is concerned with the most frequently used human communication skills, interpersonal communication and public speaking. The course demonstrates the natural relationships between communicating one-to-one and in public, showing that skills in one can be employed in the other and giving practice in both. Focus is on communication theory, listening, concepts of self, language, research techniques, perception and various types of public speaking, such as impromptu, group panel, informative and persuasive. 3 hrs./wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $5 to $10.

SPD 128

Business and Professional Speech (3 CR)

Students will improve their verbal communication skills both formally and informally by studying interviewing, delivering effective presentations, working in groups, negotiating, practicing listening, and recognizing verbal and nonverbal messages. The course is designed for the student presently working in business or planning to pursue a business degree. 3 hrs./wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $5 to $10.

SPD 130

Elementary Debate (3 CR)

This course is designed for those students interested in participating in competitive intercollegiate debate. Through the course, students will learn debate theory, debate skills and techniques, and methods of becoming successful intercollegiate competitors. Students are expected to travel to tournaments in order to develop skills in research, argument construction, debate format, intercollegiate debate speaking style and refutation. Students enrolling in this course will be required to participate as members of the intercollegiate debate team and will attend an appropriate number of weekend intercollegiate debate tournaments a semester. 3 hrs./wk.

SPD 132

Intermediate Debate I (3 CR)

Prerequisite: SPD 130 or the equivalent

This course is designed for those students interested in participating in competitive intercollegiate debate. Through the course, students will learn debate theory, debate skills and techniques, and methods of becoming successful intercollegiate competitors. Students are expected to travel to tournaments in order to develop skills in research, argument construction, debate format, intercollegiate debate speaking style and refutation. Students enrolling in this course will be required to participate as members of the intercollegiate debate team and will attend an appropriate number of weekend intercollegiate debate tournaments a semester. 3 hrs./wk.

SPD 140

Oral Interpretation of Literature (3 CR)

The student will develop techniques for effective spoken performance of literature. Using poetry, fiction and nonfiction, students will create literary interpretations and then master both the verbal and nonverbal methods necessary for effective spoken expression of those interpretations. This course includes topics such as selecting literary works for performance, interpretation of literary works, audience analysis and performance. Skills acquired in this course will be essential to actors, broadcast journalists, educators and other public speakers. 3 hrs./wk.

SPD 141

Voice and Speech (3 CR)

The student will develop techniques to expand breath support, vocal range and dynamics; develop precise articulation; and strengthen the connection between thought and sound. Through the use of exercises to free, develop and strengthen the voice, the student will be better able to communicate the full range of human emotion and all the nuances of thought. Skills acquired in this course are essential for actors, broadcast journalists, educators and other public speakers. 3 hrs./wk.

SPD 180

Intercultural Communication (3 CR)

The intercultural communication course is concerned with communication theory as it relates to cross-culture interactions. This course utilizes concepts drawn from sociology, psychology, anthropology and communication. Focus is on identifying the cultural bases of beliefs, attitudes, values and behaviors. Objectives include recognizing commonalities across cultures, tolerating ambiguity in a variety of situations, developing a more global multicultural perspective, identifying and appreciating other cultural orientations, and recognizing and assigning cultural explanations to specific behaviors. 3 hrs/wk.

SPD 230

Intermediate Debate II (3 CR)

Prerequisite: SPD 132 or the equivalent

This course is designed for students interested in participating in competitive intercollegiate debate. Through the course, students will learn debate theory, debate skills and techniques, and methods of becoming successful intercollegiate competitors. Students are expected to travel to tournaments in order to develop skills in research, argument construction, debate format, intercollegiate debate speaking style and refutation. Students enrolling in this course will be required to participate as members of the intercollegiate debate team and will attend an appropriate number of weekend intercollegiate debate tournaments a semester. 3 hrs./wk.

SPD 235

Advanced Debate (3 CR)

Prerequisite: SPD 230 or equivalent course

This course is designed for students interested in participating in competitive intercollegiate debate. Through the course, students will learn debate theory, debate skills and techniques, and methods of becoming successful intercollegiate competitors. Students are expected to travel to tournaments in order to develop skills in research, argument construction, debate format, intercollegiate debate speaking style and refutation will be developed. Students enrolling in this course will be required to participate as members of the intercollegiate debate team and will attend an appropriate number of weekend intercollegiate debate tournaments a semester. 3 hrs./wk.