Same as COMS 111. Students will study the current national debate question and will prepare for intramural and intercollegiate debating. Requires three hours per week and may be repeated for six semester hours maximum credit. A programmed experience in the development of attitudes, self-confidence, and personal skills to achieve motivated effectiveness in academic, family, work, and social situations. A study of argument and refutation as applied to the debate situation.
Emphasis is upon research, analysis, brief drawing, and actual debate.
Introduces results of communication research dealing with intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, small group, and intercultural communication as well as source, message, and receiver variables. The nature, function, and scope of the speech program in the elementary school, stressing creative dramatics. Required for elementary school teachers, substitutes for COMS 111. Training in the principles and practices of small group communication including practice with learning situations and problem-solving situations. Skills and theory of interpersonal relationships, including marriage, family, and work.