Catalog 2013-2014

SPE - Speech

SPE 100 Voice and Diction

A course dedicated to the study of voice production, articulation, vocal expressiveness and provides an introduction to phonetics.

Credit Hours: 4

SPE 200 Oral Communication

Develops and improves skills in speech composition and delivery by exposure to various speech types and situations, and concentrates on poise in group speaking situations.

Credit Hours: 4

SPE 205 Oral Performance of Literature

A course designed to develop interpretive skills, vocal range and flexibility, understanding of language, and expressiveness of voice and body in the interpretation of literary forms.

Credit Hours: 4
(A)

SPE 208 Speech for Business and the Professions

Offers practice in briefings, interviews, problem-solving conferences and communication management. Covers techniques for speaking situations commonly encountered in business and the professions, and also includes formal and informal professional writing assignments.

Credit Hours: 4

SPE 300 Storytelling: Voice, Script and Movement

This course includes practical application of ideas toward writing and performance of personal stories.

Credit Hours: 4
(W) (A)

SPE 303 Seminar in Public Performance

A project-oriented course that provides guided study in areas such as oral interpretation, readers' theater, public speaking and acting.

Credit Hours: 4
(A)

SPE 310 Interpersonal Communication

This course focuses on communication in relationships. The emphasis of the course is on the application of interpersonal communication theory, research, and practical skills to everyday life. We pay particular attention to the impact interpersonal communication has on individual identity, and personal, social, and professional relationships. In addition, this course examines trends that affect interpersonal communication in the 21st century: social diversity, the increasing number of long-distance relationships, and the influence of technology on interpersonal interaction.

Credit Hours: 4

SPE 330-332 Special Topics in Speech

Special Topics in Speech will offer instruction and experiences in specialized speech-related courses such as forensics, more advanced speech courses, and analysis of public political rhetoric speech.

Credit Hours: 2-4