Speech courses offered at NCTC at the present time include Introduction of Speech Communication, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Business and Professional Speech.

     Introduction to Speech Communication studies the theories and practice of communication in interpersonal, small group, and public speech.

     Public Speaking emphasizes the process of oral communication, developing the students' abilities in organization and presentation of ideas, as well as group discussion and extemporaneous speaking.

     Interpersonal Communication emphasizes interaction in group situations, for the reduction of communication barriers, for conflict resolution, and for leadership and decision-making.

     Business and Professional Speech studies the theory and practice of speech communication in business and professional situations.

     All four Speech courses, SPCH1311 (Introduction to Speech Communication),SPCH 1315 (Public Speaking); SPCH 1318 (Interpersonal Communication); and SPCH 1321 (Business and Professional Speech), fulfill the oral communication component in the General Education Core Curriculum.

Courses Offered

Courses Offered Online

For additional information, please contact:

Patrick Maguire, Instructor

• Phone: 940-497-8032 , ext. 6232
• Office: Corinth - Room 308
• Email: pmaguire@nctc.edu

Dee Ann McFarlin, Instructor

• Phone: 940-497-8012 , ext. 6205
• Office: Corinth - Room 202
• Email: dmcfarlin@nctc.edu

Jill Swarner, Instructor

• Phone: 940-668-7731, ext. 4301
• Office: Gainesville - Room 117
• Email: jswarner@nctc.edu

English, Speech, Foreign Language Department Page

North Central Texas College

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Gainesville, TX 76240-4699

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1500 N. Corinth Street

Corinth, TX 76208-5408

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Bowie Campus

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P.O. Box 1247

Bowie, TX 76230-1247

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