Communication

MMC 2000 – Foundations of Mass Communications	Credit 3
An introduction to the print and electronic media to acquaint the student with how and when they began, how and why they operate, and their impact upon contemporary society. Primarily a lecture course but with periodic guest speakers from the mass media.

MMC 3602 – Mass Communications and Society	Credit 3
A survey of the history, theory, processes, and philosophy of mass communications and the mass media in the United States, and their relationship to the other institutions of American society.

ORI 2000 – Oral Interpretation of Literature	Credit 3
An introductory course providing both theory and practice in effective oral reading of poetry and prose, including the reading of the Bible.

SPC 1600 – Public Speaking	Credit 3
Concentration on public communication in which numerous opportunities are provided to both analyze and give in-class speeches. Emphasis is upon informative and persuasive theory and extemporaneous speaking. Recommended to fulfill speech requirement.

SPC 2050 – Voice and Diction	Credit 3
A fundamental approach to voice improvement through acquaintance with elements of human voice production and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Frequent oral drills and IPA transcription.

SPC 2594 – Forensic Workshop	Credit 1
Laboratory in intercollegiate debate, oral interpretation and public speaking events, including extemporaneous, persuasive, prose, poetry, etc.

SPC 3212 – Communication Theory	Credit 3
Prerequisite: SPC 1600
Communication theory helps students understand the field of communication as it is practiced by researchers, in the corporate atmosphere, and in our everyday lives. Since communication is so pervasive, this is a course that can only give a general outline of the families of theories that communication appropriates for its different facets. Students should be able to name the major divisions within communication, the different research styles, and, by the end of the course, be able to propose both a good research question and a method by which to answer that question and place their proposed research within the correct field of communication.

SPC 3301 – Interpersonal Communication	Credit 3
Prerequisites: Junior standing and SPC 1600; or instructor approval
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts and theories of interpersonal communication and to provide classroom activities and exercises that exemplify those theories. Lectures, discussions, activities, exercises, papers, quizzes and exams are designed to help students gain a better understanding of the process of interpersonal communication.

SPC 3513 – Argumentation and Debate	Credit 3
Prerequisite: SPC 1600
A basic course to improve critical thinking skills, including an overview of western logic, the process of research, formulation of debate propositions, and the application of analysis and reasoning in an educational debate setting. Emphasis will be placed on learning debate case and brief construction, types of educational debate, case flow techniques, and debate evaluation. Classroom debates will be part of the learning process.

SPC 3602 – Advanced Public Speaking	Credit 3
Prerequisite: SPC 1600
An advanced course in the preparation and delivery of public speeches including speeches to explain, convince, actuate and entertain. Special emphasis will be given to the use of a variety of rhetorical strategies in various public speaking contexts including impromptu, extemporaneous, memorized, and manuscript.

SPC 4540 – Persuasion	Credit 3
Prerequisite: SPC 1600
A study of the psychology of attitude formation and change, including theories of persuasion and persuasive communication. Application is made to advertising, public speaking, and other persuasion venues.

TPA 1925L – Stage Production Lab

Credit 1

The basic materials, equipment, and skills used in organizing and producing theatrical productions. A lab course providing hands-on practical experience in a variety of production skills including scenic construction and painting, makeup, light, sound, direction, and other aspects of theater production by participating in the off-stage production of Dramatic and Musical presentations of the College. May be repeated for a total of four hours credit.

TPP 1190L – Theatre Performance Lab	Credit 1
Practical experience in learning and developing acting and performance skills by participation as a performer in the Dramatic and Musical Productions of the College. May be repeated twice.