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SPCH 1311 - INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION
Introduces basic human communication principles and theories embedded in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, small group, and public speaking.
Introduces basic human communication principles and theories embedded in a variety of contexts including interpersonal, small group, and public speaking.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Apply the principles of human communication including perception, verbal communication, nonverbal communication, listening, and audience analysis.
Demonstrate how to establish and maintain relationships through the use of interpersonal communication.
Apply small group communication skills including problem-solving, group roles, leadership styles, and cohesiveness.
Develop, research, organize, and deliver formal public speeches.
Recognize how to communicate within diverse environments.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
SPCH 1315 - PUBLIC SPEAKING
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context, with emphasis on audience analysis, speaker delivery, ethics of communication, cultural diversity, and speech organizational techniques to develop students’ speaking abilities, as well as ability to effectively evaluate oral presentations.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the foundational models of communication.
Apply elements of audience analysis.
Demonstrate ethical speaking and listening skills by analyzing presentations for evidence and logic.
Research, develop and deliver extemporaneous speeches with effective verbal and nonverbal techniques.
Demonstrate effective usage of technology when researching and/or presenting speeches.
Identify how culture, ethnicity and gender influence communication.
Develop proficiency in presenting a variety of speeches as an individual or group (e.g. narrative, informative or persuasive).
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
SPCH 1318 - INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance, and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Exhibit understanding of interpersonal theories and principles.
Demonstrate ability to analyze and critique verbal and nonverbal interactions in mediated and face-to-face contexts.
Identify perceptual processes as they relate to self and others.
Demonstrate critical thinking ability by effectively researching, evaluating, and applying communication theories in oral and/or written assignments.
Demonstrate understanding of the relevance of cross-cultural, co-cultural, gender and age influences on human communication.
Demonstrate ability to identify, evaluate, and apply conflict styles and conflict management techniques in dyads and/or groups.
Identify types of and barriers to effective listening.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
SPCH 1321 - BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams and technologically mediated formats.
Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams and technologically mediated formats.
Meets NCTC Core Curriculum Requirement.
Upon completion, students will be able to:
Demonstrate communication competence and critical thinking through an understanding of the foundational communication models.
Demonstrate essential public speaking skills in professional presentations.
Demonstrate written and oral competencies as it relates to employment (including job searches, interviews, interpersonal interaction, conflict management, leadership and performance appraisals.)
Apply essential dyadic and small group processes as they relate to the workplace.
Utilize various technologies as they relate to competent communication.
Demonstrate effective cross-cultural communication.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0