SPEECH COMMUNICATION. Objectives

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1 COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS 181 SPEECH COMMUNICATION Faculty: H. Hickman, Interim Departmental Chair; T. Connors, M. Emami, R. Hamnett, D. Hoskins, D. Julien, H. Larson, ). Monsma, R. Parker, F. Pickard, S. Porter, ). Sandler, C. White. Objectives The primary function of the Department of Speech Communication is to help students become active participants in a world in which oral communication plays a major role. A major in this department provides the foundation for a good liberal arts education. There are courses which offer both theory and practice useful to those who would communicate well not only in their chosen fields but in their personal lives. Secondly, the department prepares speech teachers who will professionally assist others to become more effective communicators. Thirdly, it prepares students to enter occupations devoted to public communication and the performing arts, including drama, politics, telecommunications, mass communications, and product promotion, or to enter professional schools such as law and theology. In addition to academic courses, the Speech Communication Department offers activities which are open to the entire university community: play production, oral interpretation, readers theatre, forensics, radio broadcasting, and television cablecasting. Personal and Public Communication MAJOR IN PERSONAL AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: In addition to university requirements, students must complete 36 hours (including SC 100, 161 and a minimum of 18 upper-division hours) in Personal and Public Communication; complete a formal minor (18 or more hours) in a field outside of Personal and Public Communication approved by the major advisor; demonstrate a two-year college level proficiency in a language other than English, or in statistical methodology and/or computer language/operation; complete sufficient elective courses to total 125 hours. MAJOR IN PERSONAL AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: In addition to university requirements, students must complete 36 hours (including SC 100, 161 and a minimum ot 18 upper division hours) in Personal and Public Communication; a formal minor (18 or more hours) in a field outside of Personal and Public Communication approved by tne student's major advisor; sufficient elective courses to total 125 hours. EXTENDED MAJOR IN PERSONAL AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: In addition to university requirements, students must complete a minimum of 60 hours, at least 30 of which must be upper division hours in one of the areas of emphasis listed below: 1- General Speech: SC 100, 161, 261, 364, 366, and 401; 12 additional hours to be selected from SC 160, 206, 263, 360, 361, 362, 363, 365, 367,463,465, and Pre-law: SC 100, 161, 261, 362, 363, and 401; 12 additional hours to be selected from SC 160, 206, 263, 360, 361, 364, 365, 366, 367, 463, and Pre-Professional: SC , 261, 364, 365, 401; 12 additional hours to be selected from SC 160, 206, 263, 360, 361, 362, 363, 366, 367, 463, and Administrative: SC 100, 161, 261, 364, 367, 401; 12 additional hours to be selected from SC 160, 206, 263, 360, 361, 362, 363, 365, 366, 463,465, and 503.

2 182 COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS Telecommunications MAJOR IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Students must complete the University Liberal Studies Program, a minimum of 42 hours in Telecommunications ( a 9-hour core including SC 100, TCM 121 and a skills course selected with the approval of the advisor from SC 161, TH 210, SC 361, 364, or 366, and one of the 33-hour emphases outlined below); a formal minor in a field outside Telecommunications approved by the advisor; a two-year college level language proficiency; sufficient elective courses to total 125 hours. MAJOR IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS: In addition to university requirements, students must complete a minimum 42 hours in Telecommunications (a 9-hour core including SC 100, TCM 121, and a skills course selected with the approval of the advisor from SC 161, TH 210, SC 361, 364, or 366, and one of the 33-hour emphases outlined below); a formal minor in a field outside Telecommunications approved by the advisor; and sufficient elective courses to total 125 hours. EXTENDED MAJOR IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS: In addition to university requirements, students must complete a minimum of 42 hours in Telecommunications (a 9-hour core including SC 100, TCM 121, and a skills course selected with the approval of the advisor from SC 161, TH 210, SC 361, 364, or 366, and one of the 33-hour emphases outlined below), along with a minimum of 18 hours of support courses approved by the advisor. The following are areas of emphasis within Telecommunications: 1. Announcing/Performing: TCM 124, 223, 224, 321, 322, 328, 390 or TH 130, TH 132, TH 102,an JLS Producing/Directing: Television: TCM 271, 321, 322, 325, 326, 328, 421 and Producing/Directing: Audio: TCM 124, 321, 322, 324, 325, 328, 421, 390 or 497, MUS 100 and MUS Telecommunications Management: TCM 124, 227, 321, 322, 325, 327, 328, 425, 428, JLS Mass Communications: 33 hours selected by the student with approval of the student's advisor. 6. Cinema: TCM 271, 321, 322, 372, 382, TH 132, TH 336, JE 383, ENG 450, JLS Telecommunications: TCM 327, 372, 382, 421, 425, 497, 498, SC 261, SC 401, LS 321. Theatre MAIOR IN THEATRE: in addition to the university requirements, students must complete a minimum of 42 hours: a 9-hour core consisting of SC 100, TH 210 and a 3- hour approved SC or TCM course; a 23-hour Theatre core consisting of TH 102, 130 (two semesters), 131, 132, 133, 134, 337, 339; 3 hours from TH 331, 431; 1-2 hours from approved DAN and/or MUP classes. In addition the student must demonstrate a two-year college level proficiency in a foreign language; complete a formal minor; select sufficient elective courses to total 125 hours. EXTENDED MAIOR IN THEATRE: In addition to university requirements, a minimum of 65 hours is required. The 42-hour major program described above; TH 230 (two semesters). 330 (one hour), 330 (two hours), 333; 3 hours from TH 331, 431; 3 hours from TCM 224, TH 310, 332, 410, 432, 433; 3 hours from TH 334, 335, 336, 432, 436; 6 hours of approved Theatre electives. In addition, students must demonstrate a two-year college level proficiency in a foreign language, and complete a formal minor.

3 COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS 183 MAIOR IN THEATRE: In addition to university requirements, students must complete a minimum of 42 hours: 9-hour core consisting of SC 100, TH 210 and a 3-hour SC or TCM course; a 23-hour Theatre core consisting of TH 102, 130 (two semesters), 131, 132, 133, 134, 337, 339; 3 hours from TH 334, 335, 336; 3 hours from TCM 224, TH 310, 332, 410; 3 hours from TH 331, 431, and 1-2 hours from approved DAN and/or MUP classes. In addition students must complete a formal minor and select sufficient elective courses to total 125 hours. EXTENDED MAJOR IN THEATRE: In addition to university requirements, a minimum of 65 hours is required. The 42-hour major program descibed above; TH 230 (two semesters), 330 (one hour), 330 (two hours), 333; 3 hours from TH 331, 431; 3 hours from TCM 224, TH 310, 332, 410, 432, 433; 3 hours from TH 334, 335, 336, 432, 436; and 6 hours of approved Theatre electives. In addition, the student must complete the University Liberal Studies Program and select sufficient elective courses to total 125 hours. ARTS MANAGEMENT MAJOR WITH THEATRE EMPHASIS: This is a degree program, administered by the Department of Humanities and Religious Studies, which combines 30 hours of theatre, hours of business, 6-9 hours of journalism, 12 hours of humanities and arts management, and 12 hours of field work experience. For more details, see the degree in Arts Management under the Department of Humanities and Religious Studies listings. in Education A minimum of 35 hours is required including SC 100, 102, 132, 134, 210, 232, 346, 362, 364, 430, at least two hours of departmental workshops, and additional electives to be selected through the' counsel of the major advisor. (One-half of the total hours in the major must be upper-division; proficiency is recommended in typing skills and utilization of audio and visual aids.) In addition, the student must complete the University Liberal Studies Program, a teaching minor, and the professional block. See the College of Education listing for specific certification requirements. Minor Programs GENERAL MINOR: An approved minor of 18 hours in speech communication may be selected through the counsel of the student's minor advisor, who must be a faculty member of the Speech Communication Department. SC 161 is required of all minors. Special minors have been designated for such majors as English, social studies, political science, industrial education, home economics, and law.. EDUCATION MINOR: Twenty-four hours are required for a student planning to use the minor for a in Education degree. The hours are to be selected from the above list for the in Education major, with the recommendation of the speech education advisor but to include SC 340. Exceptions must be approved by the departmental chair. An alternate elective sequence in speech communication is available in the Department of Humanities and Religious Studies teaching minor for secondary education. Elementary Education Content Emphasis: 15 hours are required. A student planning to be an elementary school teacher and wishing speech and theatre as a content emphasis may select his or her program through the counsel of the content emphasis advisor or a mem ber of the speech communication department faculty. An alternate elective sequence in speech communication is available in the Department of Humanities content emphasis for elementary education.

4 184 COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS SC: SPEECH COMMUNICATION COURSES (PERSONAL AND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION) SC 100 Basic Communication Theory (1). Introduction to the nature, elements, concepts and processes of communication in its many settings; examination of vocabulary and research methods of communication studies. SC 102 Voice and Diction (3). Development of naturalness and flexibility in the speaking voice; analysis of individual voices through recordings; instruction in the production of speech; stressing pitch, force, time and the quality of voice as well as pronunciation, enunciation and articulation. SC 160 Forensic Workshop (1). Preparation of students to participate in intercollegiate forensic activities: debate, oratory, extemporaneous speaking, after- dinner speaking, expository speaking, communication analysis. May be taken a maximum of four times. Total hours in SC 160 and SC 360 may not exceed eight. SC 161 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3). The development of skills, attitudes, and understandings that will aid the individual in various communication situations: person to person communication, public speeches, discussion, reports, presentations; special attention to the selection, organization and presentation of material and acquiring of confidence and poise. (Students preparing to teach are urged to take SC 340.) SC 162 Effective Listening (1). The study and application of components of effective listening in which students will have their own listening effectiveness evaluated before and after presentation of theory and practicum; stress is on improvement of individual listening effectiveness. SC 180 Problems in Communication (3). Broad study of how and why people communicate; interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from language arts, psychology, philosophy, sociology and communication theory. SC 202 Phonetics (3). Sounds of the American language, emphasizing acoustic, physiologic and kinesiologic approaches; use of I.P.A. symbols stressed. Cross listing: SPH 202. SC 206 Nonverbal Communication (3). Theory and practice of the principles of nonverbal communication, their applications to communication processes and their effect on everyday life. SC 261 Persuasion (3). Evaluation of forces that move men to belief and action; various logical and non-logical appeals are considered relative to their potential effect on audiences. SC 263 Parliamentary Procedure (2). Theory and practice in methods of organization, order of business, conduct of business, notations, formation of constitution and by-laws. SC 310 Advanced Oral Interpretation (3). Development of criteria for analysis and criticism of literature; theory and practice in arranging and cutting materials, reading and critiquing performances. Prerequisite: SC 210. SC 340 Communication in the Classroom (3). Introduction to the various processes of oral communication and speech arts; practice in oral communication methods as they pertain to the typical classroom situation. (Course recommended for students wishing to satisfy the speech requirement for admission to teacher education.) SC 346 Directing Forensics (3). Forensics philosophies and methodologies, stressing coaching techniques for debate and individual events, tournament management, and judging. SC 360 Advanced Forensic Workshop (1). Advanced preparation of students to participate in forensic activities, with emphasis on research, judging and coaching of events. May be taken a maximum of four times. Prerequisite: SC 160 (minimum of two credit hours). Total hours in SC 160 and SC 360 may not exceed eight. SC 361 Public Speaking (3). The preparation and presentation of speeches with special emphasis on audience analysts, content, organization, style and delivery. SC 362 Elements of Debate (3). Decision-making through argumentation, with special emphasis on the analysis of issues, reasoning and refutation.

5 COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS 185 SC 363 Oral Argumentation in Law (3). Students learn to prepare and present proofs in legal speech communication settings, with emphasis on adaptation of evidence, logical structures, thought processes, cases, refutation, and techniques of oral presentation to given audiences and circumstances. SC 364 Discussion and Conference Techniques (3). Theory and practice in discussion chiefly in problem solving, policy making, and learning groups such as committee, conference, panel, symposium and forum. SC 365 Communication in Contemporary Affairs (3). An examination of the effect which speechcommunication has had upon recent history; particular attention given to how communication has been employed by leaders as an instrument of change, order, and control. SC 366 Interpersonal Communication (3). The way individuals stimulate meaning in others within various interpersonal settings; emphasis upon communication variables, self-actualization, and communication within the home, on the job and in the marriage. SC 367 Administrative Communication (3). Principles and procedures and practice in administrative communication. SC 401 Psychology of Communication (3). Relationship of psychosocial theories to principles of oral communication. SC 463 Speech Criticism (3). Traditional and contemporary methods for describing and assessing speech communication studies and applied to cases drawn from recent events. SC 465 American Public Address (3). Historical-critical study of the role communication has played in American history. Graduate Courses SC 503 Speech Communication Research (3). SC 680 Communication in the Modern World (3). SC 745 Education Communication (3). TCM: TELECOMMUNICATIONS COURSES TCM 121 Introduction to Telecommunications (1). A study of individual aspects of broadcasting; its organization, structure, and function; historical development and social aspects. Telecommunications majors required to complete all three foci. One hour credit for each of three foci; may be taken only once in each focus. TCM 124 Announcing and Performing in Telecommunications (4). Introduction to modem broadcasting operation; particular emphasis on the theory and practice of radio-television speaking, including voice and diction improvement, pronunciation, delrvery of copy. 3 hrs. lecture and 2 hrs, workshop weekly. TCM 223 Broadcast News Writing and Reporting (4). Introduction to broadcast news writing and reporting, including: lead, organization, grammar and style; techniques and practices of reporting with live microphone, telephone and audio tape; interviewing and actualities. 3 hrs. lecture and 2 hrs. lab weekly. TCM 224 Radio and Television Acting (3). Study and practice of special principles and techniques in the art of acting for the media. TCM 227 Broadcast Sales (3). Principles, techniques, and methods of selling broadcast time to the advertiser; spot sales, barter and tradeouts, co-op and local sales. Use of audience research in broadcast sales, rate card, and sales procedures. Prerequisite: TCM 121. TCM 271 Introduction to Cinematography (4). Filmmaking process with emphasis on composition. continuity, and adaptation of content to the film medium. 3 hrs. lecture and 2 hrs. lab weekly.