Case studies will be examined and field observation will be required. This course explores speechmaking as a force in American political and intellectual history from the colonial period to the present. Speeches related to political, cultural, social, and economic issues will be examined. SPE 205 or permission of the instructor. This course examines the origins and development of rhetorical theory as well as methods of analyzing public communication.
Students use models and theoretical approaches to evaluate messages.
SPE 205 or permission of the instructor. Students will work and study in a professional setting that is consistent with their career goals. Students will prepare and submit field notes to the internship supervisor periodically. Students will prepare a term paper that integrates communication theory and principles with the internship experience. Copyright Alabama State University.