growth, processing information, message analysis and verbal expression as basic communication skills necessary for college achievement. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None. SPCH-100 Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication - 4 Cr. Involvement and experience in the purpose and process of verbai and non-verbal communication in order to strengthen one's daily communication needs. Special emphasis is given to perception, self-co.ncept, expressing feelings , empathy, and listening as learned interpersonal skills. The course applies theoretical concepts with experiential learning through lectu re, discussion and simulations. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None. SPCH-101 Fundamentals Of Speech Communication - 4 Cr. - Effective speech communication . Application of principles of speech content and delivery to a variety of practical speaking and listening situations. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None. SPCH-105 Voice and Articulation - 4 Cr. - A practical course in the application of both theory and technique to conscious vocal control and the development of articulation and pronunciation standards. Individual and group practice. Performance through exercises and readings. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None. SPCH-118 Speaking English as a Second Language - 4 Cr. - Group drill and individual instruction designed to help students achieve adequate proficiency in use of voice and production of speech sounds in English. Designed for international students as well as those with individual problems in speaking or understanding speech. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None. SPCH-119 Speaking English as a Second Language - 4 Cr. - Continuation of SPCH-118 Speaking English as a Second Language with emphasis upon achieving carryover of newly altered speech sounds into connected speech. Designed for international students as well as those with individual problems in speaking or understanding speech. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: SPCH-118 Speaking English as
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a Second Language or placement by department. SPCH-121 Group Discussion - 4 Cr. - Designed to develop more effective participation in small groups through an understanding and practical application of the knowledge, attitudes, and methods of group discussion . Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None. SPCH- 201 Advanced Public Speaking- 4 Cr. - Organizing and presenting informative speeches , persuasive speeches, and speeches for special occasions. Emphasis on using evidence and reasoning to support ideas, adapting to the audience, developing effective oral style and improving physical and vocal attributes of dE;llivery. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: SPCH-101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication or departmental approval. SPCH-205 Oral Interpretation - 4 Cr. - Development of the student's oral ability to communicate various types of written material with understanding and appreciation. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: SPCH-105 Voice and Articulation or consent of instructor. SPCH-211 Argumentation and Debate - 4 Cr. - Discovering , selecting and evaluating evidence. Its arrangement into orderly, persuasive, oral and written argument. Special emphasis on causes and effects of prejudice, remedies 路 and the influence of language on human behavior. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: SPCH-101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication or consent of instructor. SPCH-212 Forensics Activity - 1 Cr. - PartiCipation in a variety of forensic activities by assignment including intercollegiate debate, choral reading , readers theater and individual events. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisit.es: SPCH-211 Argumentation and Debate and / or SPCH-205 Oral Interpretation or consent of instructor. SPCH-213 Business and Professional Communication - 4 Cr. The course is designed to familiarize students with the theories and practices of oral communication which occur in the organizational / business