Speech Communication (Spch)
AR. Study Skills Development (2)
Development of communication skills necessary for successful learning in
a university, including reading, library research, control of anxiety, critical
analysis, listening, oral and written reports. CR /NC grading only; not
applicable toward baccalaureate degree requirements.
3. Fundamentals of Public Communication (3)
Theories of human communication and their function in contemporary public
settings; experiences designed to enhance fundamental communication skills
-- research, organization, reasoning, listening, and problem solving --
through a series of oral presentations. General Education CORE. (CAN SPCH
4)
4. Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3)
Introduction to various theories of interpersonal communication; participation
in experiences designed to enhance competence in interpersonal relationships.
General Education BREADTH, Division 4. (CAN SPCH 8)
5. Argumentation (3)
Logical analysis, evidence, reasoning, and proof used in arriving at rational
decisions as demonstrated through presentation of public speeches and debates.
General Education CORE, Critical Thinking. (CAN SPCH 6)
7. Persuasion (3)
Analysis and practice of the use of persuasion as a social tool for resolving
controversy and forming opinions from the perspectives of both the persuader
and the persuaded. General Education CORE.
8. Group Discussion (3)
Communication in group thinking and problem solving through preparation
and presentation of panels and symposia on public issues. General Education
CORE. (CAN SPCH 10)
10T. Topics in Speech (1-3; max total 9)
Contemporary problems and issues in speech communication; sections include
such topics as freedom of speech, parliamentary procedure, special communication
skills, rhetoric of protest and response, and communication processes.
15. Forensics Laboratory (1-2; max total 4)
Experience in the presentation of debates, oral interpretation programs,
persuasive and expository speaking. Intramural and intercollegiate competition
in forensics.
100. Theories of Human Communication (3)
Survey of major theories of human communication, philosophical issues, and
applications; theories include interpersonal, group, organizational, intercultural,
linguistic, and persuasion.
103. Advanced Public Speaking (3)
Advanced principles of expository and persuasive speaking; development of
skills through analysis, preparation, organization, and delivery of various
types of speech.
105. Argumentation Theory (3)
Analysis of the theories and techniques of argumentation, including models
of argument, relationships between persuasion and argumentation, and the
effects of argumentative discourse.
106. Statistical Applications in Communication (3)
Introduction to elementary statistical concepts, correlation analysis, parametric
and nonparametric tests; emphasis on the application of statistical procedures
to communication research. (Computer lab fee, $15)
108. Communication and the Small Group (3)
Analysis of group communication theories and their application to small
group behavior in specific variables such as leadership, power, conflict-resolution,
conformity, cohesiveness, and related group processes.
114. Communication and Learning (3)
(Same as CTET 158.) The nature of communication and its relationship to
learning and instruction; management of oral communication strategies in
the educational setting.
115. Advanced Forensics Laboratory (1-2; max total 6)
Experience in the presentation of debates, oral interpretation programs,
persuasive and expository speaking. Intramural and intercollegiate competition
in forensics.
116. Communication and Humor (3)
Develop your sense of humor and learn to incorporate humor into your world
by examining humor theories, social and personal functions of humor. Focuses
on (1) stand-up comedy, writing, and presentation, or (2) application of
techniques for management, sales, marketing, teaching, and health related
fields. (Formerly Spch 188T section)
120. Female-Male Communication (3)
Exploration of gender variables that affect human communication behaviors,
focusing on behaviors that have some mythical or factual bases in sex similarities
and differences.
140. Rhetorical Theory (3)
An examination and analysis of significant theories and theorists of rhetoric
from the classical to the modern period. Emphasis on preparation of research
papers reflecting rhetorical principles of communication.
142. Rhetorical Criticism (3)
An examination of classical and contemporary principles of rhetorical criticism.
Preparation and presentation of written analyses utilizing these principles
in analyzing and evaluating rhetorical events.
146. British Political Communication (3)
A systems approach to the study of British institutions and communication.
Study of government, press, broadcasting, education, and the criminal justice
system to facilitate instruction in the evaluation of political messages.
Emphasis given the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
148. American Public Address (3)
An examination of significant American speakers and speeches set in an environment
of social and political history. The course is designed to acquaint students
with the role of public address within the forces of American history.
149. Freedom of Speech (3)
Examines the tradition of freedom of speech and expression in the American
democracy. Focuses upon the First Amendment to the Constitution and major
case laws which impact contemporary standards for public discourse, politics,
broadcast, and journalism.
160. Meaning, Language, and Communication (3)
A review and analysis of the various approaches to the study of human symbolic
behavior, with focus on such theories as: General Semantics, Psycholinguistics,
Sociolinguistics, Epistemology, and other philosophical and scientific enquiries
into the nature of language and meaning.
162. Interpersonal Communication (3)
Nature of the communication process; factors affecting the process and the
individuals involved.
163. Social Influence and Attitude Change (3)
Seminar on the nature and effects of social influence, with special emphasis
on attitude formation and change, conformity, behavior, "brain washing,"
prejudice, and propaganda as functions of communication.
164. Intercultural Communication (3)
Analysis of cultural variables and factors in the communication process
and strategies for the resolution of intercultural problems; consideration
of implications for education and programs necessarily involving intercultural
communication.
165. Computer Applications in Communication (3)
Study and use of various computer systems available in the study of human
communication: Fortran IV, Coursewriter III, LISP, SNOBOL, General Enquirer;
emphasis on processing verbal data. (Computer lab fee, $15)
166. Communication Research Methods (3)
Application of behavioral research principles to problems in quantification,
design, and analysis of data in communication research. (Computer lab fee,
$15)
167. Leadership in Groups and Organizations (3)
Theory and practice of selected leadership variables in groups and organizations;
functions of leadership in formal and informal structures, understanding
and analysis of role-playing techniques.
168. Communication in Organizations (3)
Examination of organizational communication from a multiple discipline perspective.
Through the study of theory and experiential learning in simulations, students
develop skills necessary for planning, staffing, developing, decision-making,
and problem-solving in organizations.
169. Communication and Conflict (3)
Examination of the role of communication in conflict in interpersonal, small
groups, organizational, and societal settings. Through experiential learning,
case study analyses, and practice of intervention skills, students address
conflict styles, strategies, tactics, third-party intervention, and mediation
techniques.
170. Business and Professional Speaking (3)
Development of communication skills necessary for success in business, government,
and the professions. Includes theory and practice of interviewing, job instruction
training, work group leadership, and proposal presentations. Class activities
are adapted to students' career goals.
176. Communication Consulting and Training (3)
Development of skills necessary for effective communication consulting in
business, government, and the professions. Includes theory and practice
of needs assessments, planning and conducting training activities, and evaluation
of educational activities; topics relating to adult education and client-consultant
relationships.
179. Internship (1-6; max total 12)
Prerequisites: major in speech communication, at least 75 units completed
and permission of instructor. Supervised work experience in government,
business, social agencies, or nonprofit organizations. CR/NC grading only.
188T. Topics in Speech (1-3; max total 9)
Selected topics in speech communication.
189. Projects in Speech (1-3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Projects in speech communication.
(4 hours activity)
190. Independent Study(1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Speech Communication (Spch)
200. Introduction to Graduate Study (3)
Prerequisite: minor equivalent or permission of instructor. Seminar in research
procedures and materials. Required of all majors during the first semester
of graduate work.
214. Seminar in Communication Education (3)
An examination of the relationships of learning theories to communication
study and research. Research in instructional communication, teaching strategies
in communication education, and techniques for applying these concepts in
educational and training settings.
215. Seminar in Speech Arts (3; max total 9)
Research and individually directed work within one area of specialization.
Approved for SP grading.
241. Seminar in Rhetorical Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Spch 140, equivalent, or permission of instructor. A seminar
which deals with the development of specific principles by selected theorists.
242. Seminar in Contemporary Criticism (3)
The role of rhetorical criticism in contemporary society.
243. Seminar in the History of American Public Address (3)
Prerequisite: Spch 142, 146, 148, equivalent, or permission of instructor.
A detailed study of selected men and women who have influenced political,
religious, and social problems in American history.
244. Seminar in Contemporary Public Address (3)
Prerequisite: Spch 142, 146, 148, equivalent, or permission of instructor.
The study of contemporary figures in public address who have influenced
political, religious, economic, and social problems in the 20th century.
262. Seminar in Communication Theory and Research (3)
Prerequisite: Spch 100, equivalent, or permission of instructor. An examination
and evaluation of mathematical, philosophical, sociological, psychological,
and rhetorical theories of human communication. Emphasis upon the assumptions
and implications of various theories, models, and con structs.
263. Seminar in Group Communication (3)
Prerequisite: Spch 108, equivalent, or permission of instructor. A critical
examination of the scientific research and theories in group communication
including research variables and methodologies. Implications of research
findings for contemporary communication problems.
264. Seminar in Communication Research Methods (3)
The nature, implications, and assumptions of methodologies in human communication
research. Discussion of quantification, design, and statistical inference
as they relate to experimental, quasi-experimental, descriptive, survey,
and case study methodologies.
265. Seminar in Interpersonal Communication (3)
Prerequisite: Spch 162, equivalent, or permission of instructor. An examination
of current quantitative and qualitative theory and research in interpersonal
communication. Implications and applications to various kinds of human relationships
and various aspects of those relationships, e.g., stages, relational communication,
attraction, conflict, self-disclosing.
268. Seminar in Organizational Communication (3)
Prerequisite: Spch 168, equivalent, or permission of instructor. Theory
and application of organizational communication, including interpersonal
and group communication in planning, staffing, development and decision
making in complex organizations; organizational systems and environ ments;
recognizing, diagnosing, and solving organizational problems.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for SP grading.
298. Project (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: prior advancement to candidacy, appropriate methodological
tools (Spch 242M, 264M, or 270M), equivalent, or permission of student's
committee. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, design, conduct,
and evaluation of project applying rhetorical and communication theories;
e.g., communication campaign for public agency, communication audit of corporate
organization, extensive consulting or training activities, etc. Requires
scholarly report similar in format to thesis and final oral defense. Approved
for SP grading.
299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: appropriate methodological tools (Spch 242M, 264M, or 270M),
equivalent, or permission of student's committee. See Criteria for Thesis
and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis
for the master's degree. Approved for SP grading.
Note: Students must have earned at least a C in all courses considered as
meeting the prerequisite requirements.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Speech Communication (Spch)
303. Topics in Speech
(1-3; repeatable with different topics)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Application of the theories in speech
arts.