Catalog 2023-2024

SPE 400 Public Messages and Technology

This course is designed for students interested in the management of speech communication in the context of technology. Students will study the theory and practice of formulating "public" messages for the technology channel of the communication model, and specific attention will be paid to the analysis of the receivers. The formation and critical thought behind the message, the difference between classical message, popular trends, credibility, ethos, pathos, and logos in the traditional speech-making event, and the general outcome of all communication model elements as well as the integration of technology into the public speech event will be studied. 

Baccalaureate Experience

(HFA)

Credits

4

Prerequisite

SPE 200 or SPE 208 (or equivalent) AND at least 8 additional credit hours of SPE coursework, or by consent of instructor

Offered

spring semester.