SPEECH COMMUNICATION & RHETORIC

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140 -- Public Communication. (3) Public speaking and the principles and criticism of oral public communication, to include performance by students.

150 -- Speaking Anxiety Reduction Laboratory. (1) (Coreq: THSP 140 or THSP 230) Exercises, techniques, and demonstrations aimed toward reducing public speaking anxiety. Not for major credit.

230 -- Business and Professional Speaking. (3) Fundamentals of oral communication within business and professional settings. Includes performance.

260 -- Argumentation and Debate. (3) Preparing and delivering the debate. Academic debate serves as a model.

330 -- Small Group Communication. (3) The development of the skills and methods of effective participation in teams, committees, and other small groups.

331 -- Organizational Communication. (3) Examines communication behavior and networks within organizations through the study of major theories of organizational communication, identifies and defines primary concepts, and applies them to organizational scenarios and case studies.

340 -- Literature and Performance. {=THEA 340} (3) Introduction to the study of literature through performance; reading, analysis, and performance of prose, poetry, nonfiction, and drama.

380 -- Persuasive Communication. (3) Analysis of the process and functions of persuasive communication.

387 -- Introduction to Rhetoric. {=SPCH 387} (3) Theories of human communication useful for understanding and informing the everyday work of writers. Emphasis on intensive analysis and writing.

399 -- Independent Study and Research. (3-6) Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department chair is required for undergraduate students.

411 -- Arguments in Cultural Studies. (3) The study of texts and discourse from contemporary culture drawing from concepts such as politics, television, music, and other popular culture and entertainment.

441 -- Rhetorical Criticism. (3) Interpretation and evaluation of communication texts and events such as speeches, media, and social movements. Employs a variety of critical methods and approaches.

485 -- Women's Rhetoric. {=SPCH 485, WOST 485} (3) Study of rhetoric by and about women as manifested in speeches, essays, and other rhetorical artifacts.

463 -- Great Debates. (3) A study of debates at the Constitutional Convention, Lincoln-Douglas debates (1858), vice presidential and presidential debates, and other national debates.

464 -- Speechwriting. (3) An exploration of the process of advanced policy advocacy emphasizing speechwriting strategies, issues management, and systematic advocacy campaigns.

499 -- Special Topics in Speech. (3) Reading and research on selected topics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated once as topics vary.

500 -- Selected Topics in Speech. (1) A series of courses, each lasting one-third of a semester. Topics and prerequisites are announced in the class schedule for each semester.

543 -- Legal Communication. (3) Communication questions and skills employed by lawyers, judges, litigants, and jurors in criminal and civil judicial processes; special emphasis on interviewing, negotiation, and litigation.

546 -- Alternative Voices. (3) The oral discourse of selected American speakers drawn from groups such as women, African Americans, and other populations traditionally underrepresented in the canons of public address.

548 -- Contemporary Campaign Rhetoric. (3) Analysis and evaluation of the suasory speechmaking of political figures seeking state or national offices. Offered only in fall semesters in which national elections are held.

599 -- Special Topics in Speech. (3) Reading and research on selected topics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated once as topics vary.

700 -- Issues and Methods in Speech Communication Research. (3) Examination of concepts and analytic procedures in interpretive and critical communication research. Application of methods to specific research problems. Emphasis on rhetorical and performance studies.

701 -- Teaching Speech Communication. (3) Introduction to the issues and methods of teaching speech communication with an emphasis on public speaking instruction in the college classroom.

702 -- Directing Debate and Forensics. (3) Direction and coaching of interscholastic and intercollegiate programs in contest debates and forensic events.

712 -- Studies in the Rhetoric of Science and Technology. (3) Study of arguments drawn from science and technology emphasizing how scientific methodologies are modified and corrupted to make persuasive appeals.

741 -- Rhetorical Criticism. (3) (Prereq: permission of graduate director for nondegree students) Survey of historical and theoretical developments of rhetorical criticism within the field of speech communication.

744 -- Studies in Public Address. (3) Studies in the discourse of selected American speakers whose speeches have played a significant role in shaping and reflecting the nation's development.

746 -- Studies in the Rhetoric of Movements. (3) Advanced study of the rhetoric of traditionally underrepresented voices within the context of political and social movements.

749 -- Performance Studies in Communication. (3) Introduction to the history, issues, and methods relevant to the field of performance studies within the discipline of communication.

760 -- Advanced Studies in Argumentation and Debates. (3) Theories of argumentation and debates applied to various spheres of public discourse.

790 -- Topics in Speech Communication. (3) Topics selected by the instructor for specialized study. May be repeated as topics vary.

792 -- Classical Rhetoric. {=ENGL 792} (3) (Prereq: permission of graduate director for nondegree students) Survey of ancient Greek and Roman rhetorical theory.

 793 -- Rhetorical Theory and Practice, Medieval to Modern. {=ENGL 793} (3) Survey of major theories and practices of rhetoric from medieval to modern times.

794 -- Modern Rhetorical Theory. {=ENGL 794} (3) Survey of 20th-century contributions to rhetorical theory.

796 -- Special Projects. (1-3)

797 -- Special Projects. (1-3)

799 -- Thesis Preparation. (1-9)