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SP 151 Personal and Public Speech (3) (DA) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring (sec 30x) Syllabus 2008, Spring (sec 3 & 5) Syllabus 2007, Fall (sec 2 & 3) Syllabus 2007, Fall (sec 6) Syllabus 2007, Summer I Syllabus (sec 603) 2007, Spring Syllabus 2006, Fall (sec 2,5,9) Syllabus 2006, Fall (sec 3, 7, 8) Syllabus 2006, Fall (sec 10, 11) Syllabus 2006, Summer II (sec 702 & 703) Syllabus 2006, Summer II (sec 701) Syllabus 2006, Summer I Syllabus 2006, Spring (sec 2, 3, & 7) Syllabus 2006, Spring (sec 6) Syllabus 2006, Spring (sec 8) Syllabus 2005, Fall (sec 1, 3, 5, 11) Syllabus 2005, Fall (sec 8, 9) Syllabus 2005, Summer II Syllabus

Provides students with both the knowledge and experience necessary to develop the communication skills necessary to function effectively in today's society. Students will enhance their communication skills in one-on-one situations, public speaking, and small groups. The course is ideal for non-majors as well as new majors.

SP 170 Introduction to Nonverbal Communication (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2002, Fall Syllabus

Beginning course on the fundamental components of nonverbal communication. Aspects of body movements, facial expressions, eye behavior, physical appearance, voice, touch, space, smell, time, and environmental features will be examined in a lecture/discussion format. Extensive practice in skills.

SP 181 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring Syllabus 2007, Fall Syllabus 2007, Spring Syllabus 2006, Fall Syllabus 2006, Summer II Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2001, Fall Syllabus

Introduction to basic principles of interaction between two people. Emphasis is on enhancement of skills in a variety of interpersonal contexts.

SP 185 Multicultural Communication Skills (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2006, Spring Syllabus

This course will expose students to practical skills needed for effective intercultural communication. This course will offer guidelines for improvement in diverse cultural settings such as business, education, counseling, and healthcare.

SP 200 Speaking Skills for Prospective Teachers (3) Class Syllabi 2003, Fall (T,R) Syllabus 2003, Fall (M,W,F) Syllabus 2003, Spring Syllabus 2002, Fall Syllabus

Theory and activities for competence in speaking skills used in classroom; interview, discussion, lecture, etc.

SP 251 Principles of Effective Public Speaking (3) (DA) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring (251A) Syllabus 2008, Spring Syllabus 2007, Fall Syllabus 2007, Summer II (sec 703) 2007, Summer II (sec 701) 2007, Summer I Syllabus (sec 601) 2007, Summer I Syllabus (sec 602) 2007, Summer I Syllabus (sec 603) 2006, Fall (T,R) Syllabus 2006, Fall (W,F) Syllabus 2006, Summer II (sec 701) 2006, Summer II (sec 704 & 705) 2006, Summer I (sec 602) Syllabus 2006, Summer I (sec 603) Syllabus 2006, Summer I (sec 604) Syllabus 2006, Spring (T,R) Syllabus 2006, Spring (W,F) Syllabus 2005, Fall (T,R) Syllabus 2005, Fall (W,F) Syllabus

Adaptation of rhetorical theory to particular speakers, audiences, occasions. Extensive practice.

SP 251A Principles of Effective Public Speaking (Selected Studies) (3)

Adaptation of rhetorical theory to particular speakers, audiences, occasions. Extensive practice.

SP 280 Interviewing (3) Class Syllabi 2007, Spring Syllabus 2006, Fall Syllabus 2006, Summer I Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2005, Summer II Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus

Principles and practice; training in informational, persuasive, employment, appraisal, and research interviewing. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181, 185, 251, 301, or consent.

SP 301 Introduction to Speech Communication Theories (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring Syllabus 2007, Fall Syllabus 2006, Fall Syllabus 2006, Summer I Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2005, Summer I Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus

Introduction to the theoretical perspectives that are the foundations of the Speech Communication discipline. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181, 185, 251, or consent.

SP 302 Research Methods (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2007, Fall Syllabus 2006, Fall Syllabus 2006, Summer I Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2005, Spring Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus

Introduction to methods of inquiry in the field of Speech. Topics include research design and problem formulation, sampling, analytic and observational techniques, and data interpretation. Pre: 200-level Speech course (or concurrent).

SP 321 Speech for Classroom Teachers (3) Class Syllabi 2004, Summer I Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus 2003, Fall Syllabus 2003, Spring Syllabus

Analysis of and practice in using major models of Speech Communication in the classroom. Role of Speech in various academic disciplines as needed by teachers. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181, 185, 200, 251, 301, or consent.

SP 333 Storytelling (3) (DA) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring Syllabus 2008, Spring Syllabus (read this too) 2007, Fall (sec 1) Syllabus 2007, Spring (sec 1) Syllabus 2007, Spring (sec 2&3) Syllabus 2006, Fall (sec 1) Syllabus 2006, Fall (sec 2) Syllabus 2006, Fall (sec 3) Syllabus 2006, Spring (sec 1) Syllabus 2006, Spring (sec 4) Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus 2003, Fall Syllabus

Aesthetic communication through storytelling for entertainment and education. Oral tradition; analysis of story types; techniques of preparation and presentation; performance. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181, 185, 231, 251, or consent.

SP 335 Story Theater (3) (DA) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring Syllabus 2008, Spring Syllabus (read this too) 2007, Spring Syllabus 2006, Fall Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus 2003, Fall Syllabus 2003, Spring Syllabus

Techniques and procedures for staging and performing narrative fiction. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181, 185, 231, 251, or consent.

SP 351 Professional Presentations (3) Class Syllabi 2007, Summer II Syllabus 2006, Summer II Syllabus 2005, Summer I Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus 2002, Fall Syllabus

Extends application of public speaking skills to professional contexts: group sales, press conferences, and corporate annual reports. Emphasis on organization preparation, and delivery. Pre: 251 or consent.

SP 352 Group Decision-Making and Leadership (3) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring Syllabus 2007, Summer II Syllabus 2006, Summer I Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2005, Spring Syllabus 2004, Summer I Syllabus

Study of decision-making within the small group. Effects of organization, leadership, membership, and goals on achieving group purposes. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181,185, 251, 301, or consent.

SP 353 Argumentation and Debate (3) Class Syllabi 2006, Summer I Syllabus

Adapting communication theory to forensic strategies for social action. Practice in formal argument. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181,185, 251, or consent.

SP 361 Leadership Skills (3) Class Syllabi 2003, Spring Syllabus

Principles and practices of organizational Speech and its relationship to networks, leadership, power, conflict, cultures, and other contemporary views of organizational work, change, and development. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181, 185, 251, 301; or consent.

SP 364 Persuasion (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2008, Fall Syllabus 2008, Spring (sec 1) Syllabus 2008, Spring (sec 2) Syllabus 2007, Fall (sec 1) Syllabus 2007, Fall (sec 2) Syllabus 2007, Summer I Syllabus 2007, Spring Syllabus 2006, Fall (sec 1) Syllabus 2006, Fall (sec 2) Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2005, Fall (sec 1) Syllabus 2005, Fall (sec 2) Syllabus 2005, Fall (sec 3) Syllabus 2005, Spring (sec 1) Syllabus 2005, Spring (sec 3) Syllabus

Theories, concepts, strategies, and processes of persuasion and social influence in contemporary society. Focus on analyzing, developing, and resisting persuasive messages. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181, 185, 251, or consent.

SP 370 Verbal Communication (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2004, Spring Syllabus 2003, Spring Syllabus 2002, Spring Syllabus

Roles of language: perception and assumption in human relationships; relation of language symbols to emotion and attitudes. Pre: upper division standing or consent.

SP 380 Family Communication (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2007, Summer I Syllabus (sec 601) 2006, Fall Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus 2003, Spring Syllabus

Focuses on the role of interaction patterns (both constructive and destructive) in the evolution of family communications. The impact of family dynamics upon these interaction patterns is given equal attention. Pre: 170, 181, 185, 251, 301, or consent.

SP 381 Interpersonal Relations (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring (sec 1) Syllabus 2008, Spring (sec 2) Syllabus 2007, Fall (sec 1) Syllabus 2007, Fall (sec 2) Syllabus 2007, Summer Syllabus (sec 601) 2007, Spring Syllabus 2006, Fall (sec 1) Syllabus 2006, Fall (sec 2) Syllabus 2006, Summer II Syllabus 2006, Spring (sec 1) Syllabus 2006, Spring (sec 2) Syllabus 2005, Fall (sec 1) Syllabus 2005, Fall (sec 2) Syllabus 2005, Summer I Syllabus 2005, Spring (sec 1) Syllabus 2005, Spring (sec 2) Syllabus

Theory and research on the development, maintenance, and termination of interpersonal relationships. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181, 185, 251, 301, or consent.

SP 385 Culture and Communication (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring Syllabus 2007, Fall Syllabus 2007, Summer I Syllabus 2006, Fall Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2005, Spring Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus 2003, Fall Syllabus

Survey of major factors affecting interpersonal communication between members of different cultures. Emphasis upon interaction between U.S. and Asian-Pacific peoples. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181, 185, 251, 301, or consent.

SP 386 Special Topics in Culture and Communication (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2006, Spring Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus

Contemporary research and theory on intercultural communication. Pre: 151, 170, 181, 185, 251, 301, or consent. DS

SP 390 Interrogation and Interviewing (3) (DS) Class Syllabus 2007, Spring Syllabus

Survey of theory and research on the communicative demands of obtaining reliable information from others. Obstacles faced and strategies used by professionals in law enforcement, legal settings, journalism, counseling/therapy, and patient diagnosis. Pre: 151, 170, 181, 185, 251, 301, or consent.

SP 395 Research on Speech Behavior (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring Syllabus 2005, Spring Syllabus

Survey of research on Speech behavior. Verbal and nonverbal data collection; analysis of research data. Students design and implement a research project. Repeatable. Pre: 301 and 302.

SP 399 Internship (V) [course procedures]

Analysis and application of speech/communication knowledge and behaviors in organizational settings. Repeatable up to six credits. A-F only. Pre: Consent.

SP 454 Political Communication (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2007, Fall Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus

Survey of interpersonal and mass communication theories in the political context. Topics may include communication in public opinion processes, elections, debates, and political campaigning and advertising. Pre: Upper division standing or consent.

SP 455 Conflict Management (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring Syllabus 2007, Fall Syllabus 2007, Spring Syllabus 2006, Fall Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2005, Spring Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus

Examination of the theories, assumptions, practices, models, and techniques of managing interpersonal conflicts. Pre: one of 151, 170, 181, 185, 251, 301 or 381.

SP 464 Analysis of Public Communication (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2007, Fall Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2003, Fall Syllabus 2002, Fall Syllabus

Analysis of communication in public settings; perspectives on the study of argumentative strategy and structure in public messages (debates, political or public service ads). Pre: 364 or consent.

SP 470 Nonverbal Communication (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring Syllabus 2007, Fall Syllabus 2006, Fall Syllabus 2006, Summer I Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2005, Spring Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus 2004, Summer II Syllabus

Understanding communication beyond the words themselves. Review of theory and research on gestures, facial expressions, touch, personal space, and physical appearance. Pre: 151, 170, 181, 185, 251, or consent.

SP 481 Relational Management (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2006, Fall Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus

Survey and critical discussion of current theory and research in relational management literature. Focus on conversation management, deception, jealousy, privacy, communication of emotions. Pre: 301 or 302 (or concurrent) and 381, or consent.

SP 490 The Helping Relationship (3) (DS) Class Syllabus 2007, Spring Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus 2002, Fall Syllabus

Theory and application of personal and interpersonal elements affecting communication of human-service professionals. Supervised practice, video lab. Pre: one of 151, 251 or 301, and PSY 100. (Cross-listed as PSY 477)

SP 493 Teaching Speech (6) [course application form] Class Syllabi 2008, Spring Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus 2003, Fall Syllabus 2003, Spring Syllabus 2002, Fall Syllabus

For Speech majors who lead, under supervision, a freshman seminar section of Speech. Pre: senior standing and consent.

SP 495 Health Communication (3) (DS) Class Syllabi 2007, Spring Syllabus 2001, Fall Syllabus

Course is designed to develop understanding of how Speech Communication functions to facilitate or inhibit the delivery of health care in a variety of contexts. Focus on compliance process, physician-patient interaction, nurse-physician interaction. Pre: 364 or 381, or consent.

SP 499 Directed Reading (V)

Pre: consent of department chair and instructor.

 

SP 500 Master’s Plan B/C Studies (1)

Enrollment for degree completion. Pre: master’s Plan B candidate and consent.

SP 601 Theories in Speech Communication (3) Class Syllabi 2007, Fall Syllabus 2006, Fall Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus 2003, Fall Syllabus

Major theoretical foundations; humanistic and social scientific perspectives. Examination of the research and the development of different models of human communication.

SP 602 Research Methods in Speech (3) Class Syllabi 2007, Fall Syllabus 2006, Fall Syllabus 2005, Fall Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus 2003, Fall Syllabus

Design and analysis of quantitative research in Speech. Focus on measurement issues, research design, descriptive and inferential statistics. Pre: graduate standing or consent.

SP 620 Practicum for Instructional Communication (V) Class Syllabi 2004, Fall Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus 2003, Fall Syllabus

Combined seminar and lecture/discussion format on techniques and procedures for teaching Speech skills and their related components in a laboratory setting. Repeatable one time. CR/NC only. Pre: consent.

SP 660 Business Communication (3) Class Syllabi 2005, Spring Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus 2003, Spring Syllabus

Analysis of communication issues in business through discussion of verbal/nonverbal messages, interpersonal relationships, conflict, and persuasion. Focus on interviewing, group communication, and public speaking skills. Pre: graduate standing or concent.

SP 664 Persuasion and Social Influence (3) Class Syllabi 2006, Fall Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus

Theories of persuasion and resistance to persuasion; assessment of attitudes and measurement of change. Pre: 601 (or concurrent) or 602 (or concurrent) or consent.

SP 670 Message Processing (3) Class Syllabi 2004, Fall Syllabus

Theories of human message processing. Effects of verbal and nonverbal codes, channels, and message forms on encoding and decoding. Pre: 601, 602 (or concurrent), or consent.

SP 681 Relational Communication (3) Class Syllabi 2007, Spring Syllabus 2004, Spring Syllabus 2002, Spring Syllabus

Major models and theories of interpersonal Speech Communication; research on interpersonal relationships; interaction and functions of human discourse. Pre: 601 (or concurrent) and 602 (or concurrent), or consent.

SP 699 Directed Research (V)

SP 700 Thesis Research (V)

SP 702 Researching Relational Communication (3) Class Syllabi 2007, Spring Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2005, Spring Syllabus

Methodological and analytical demands of research on relational and nonverbal communication. Focus on repeated measures, multivariate analysis, longitudinal analysis, and reliability and validity issues. Pre: 602 or consent.

SP 721 Approaches to Instructional Communication (3) Class Syllabi 2007, Fall Syllabus

Speech Communication theories and models in instructional environment; emphasis on development training in educational settings. Pre: 601, 602 (or concurrent), or consent.

SP 752 Group Decision-Making (3)

Theory, concepts, research, and application of small group interaction and decision making. Pre: 601 or 602 (or concurrent) or consent.

SP 764 Seminar in Persuasion and Influence (3)

Contemporary research in persuasion and influence. Repeatable. Pre: 654 (or concurrent) or consent.

SP 770 Issues in Message Processing (3) Class Syllabi 2006, Spring Syllabus 2004, Fall Syllabus

Contemporary research in verbal and nonverbal message processing. Repeatable. Pre: 601 or 602 (or concurrent) or consent.

SP 781 Seminar in Relational Communication (3) Class Syllabi 2007, Fall Syllabus 2006, Spring Syllabus 2005, Spring Syllabus 2003, Spring Syllabus

Contemporary research in interpersonal relations. Repeatable. Pre: 681 or consent.

SP 785 Research on Intercultural Communication (3) Class Syllabi 2006, Fall Syllabus 2005, Spring Syllabus 2003, Fall Syllabus 2002, Spring Syllabus

Functional approach to the study of Speech Communication in intercultural settings. Examination of culture-based variables and their impact on social influence, relational management, and message processing. Repeatable. Pre: 654, 670, or 681; or consent.

SP 795 Seminar in Health Communication Research (3) Class Syllabi 2008, Spring 2005, Fall Syllabus

Contemporary interpersonal and/or public communication issues in health communication research. Topics include Speech Communication functions such as information management, interpersonal influence, relational management, emotional management, social influence. Repeatable. Pre: 654, 670, or 681; or consent.

Note: Check the semester's Schedule of Classes or MyUH to see which classes are being offered with a Writing, Oral, or Ethics focus designation. DS = Diversification Course: Social Science DA = Diversification Course: Arts

 

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