Speech SPCM 101 – 3 Credits Fundamentals of Communication Introduces the study of communication; develops an understanding of and applied theoretical principles of verbal and non-verbal interaction. The course covers a variety of communication patterns, including intrapersonal, interpersonal, cross-cultural, group, and the development of public speaking skills. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisites: ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054; or ACLT 052 SPCM 113 – 3 Credits Research in Communication Focuses on the source selection and information gathering process in the scholarly investigation of communication. The course emphasizes the critical assessement of the relevance, reliability and credibility of each source used. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and SPCM 101. SPCM 131 – 3 Credits Oral Interpretation Studies the ideas and works of established authors and the oral presentation of these works for specific occasions and audiences. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisite: SPCM 101 SPCM 132 – 1 Credit Applied Oral Interpretation and Performance Gives individual instruction in oral interpretation, voice development and diction improvement, and advanced public speaking; provides work on individual goals to enhance students' ability to communicate more effectively using their bodies and voices. NOTE: Same as THTR 132. Credit can be earned for one course only. NOTE: Courses offered less than once a year. Prerequisites: ENGL 052 or ESOL 052 and RDNG 052 or ESOL 054; or ACLT 052 SPCM 133 – 3 Credits Voice and Diction Explores the fundamentals of voice production; examines the nature of sound, projection, pronunciation, enunciation, and phonetics (consonant and vowel articulation) in relation to standard American speech; emphasizes analysis of the individual student's voice and diction in a self-improving format. NOTE: Same as THTR 133. Credit can be earned for one course only. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: RDNG 051 or ESOL 044 and ENGL 051 or ESOL 042; or ACLT 052 SPCM 203 – 3 Credits Advanced Public Speaking Develops competence in fine tuning skills to design, deliver, and assess the effectiveness of students' and others' public communication. Emphasis will be on audience analysis, ethical considerations, information organization, professional delivery skills, and research methods in a variety of public communication settings. Students will refine in the analysis of public communication. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and SPCM 101. SPCM 205 – 3 Credits Business and Professional Communication Provides theory about and practice in approaches to organizational and workplace communication, including formal group meeting planning and execution, leadership styles and influences, conflict resolution strategies, and critical listening. Students will demonstrate skills in presentational speaking, briefing, and report techniques. The emphasis in this course is on oral communication analysis and performance. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). Prerequisites: SPCM 101. SPCM 250 – 3 Credits Interpersonal Communication Develops competence in applying theories of interpersonal communication (communication between individuals) in a variety of contexts such as personal relationships, workplace interactions, and electronic communication. NOTE: Course offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and SPCM 101. SPCM 251 – 3 Credits Small Group Communication Developes competence in applying theories of small communication in a variety of contexts, such as family, workplace, and social settings. NOTE: Courses offered once a year (fall or spring). SPCM 252 – 3 Credits Intercultural Communication Explores theories and develops skills in cross-cultural settings, examining how cultures filter information and communication messages in a variety of contexts. Students will develop competence through analysis and application of theories and reinforcement of verbal and nonverbal skills for effective intercultural communication. NOTE: Courses offered every fall and spring semester. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and SPCM 101. SPCM 271 – 1 Credit Internship in Communications Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required SPCM 272 – 2 Credits Internship in Communications Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required SPCM 273 – 3 Credits Internship in Communications Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required SPCM 274 – 4 Credits Internship in Communications Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required SPCM 275 – 5 Credits Internship in Communications Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required SPCM 276 – 6 Credits Internship in Communications Provides practical experience in a work environment for the advanced student (in Journalism, Speech, Corporate, Mass, and Speech Communications). Includes work experiences in business, industry, educational institutions, social services organizations, or other agencies involved in the appropriate communications activity. Requires supervision by an appropriate advisor during the internship, establishment of learning objectives, and a journal documenting the completion of the learning objectives. 3-20 laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: Six credits in the major area and written permission from program coordinator required