Skills of organization, delivery and speech criticism developed. Included also is a study of the rules of parliamentary procedure that govern effective group leadership. An introduction to the speech, language and hearing problems of children and adults. Emphasis on the identification and understanding of different types of communication disorders and appropriate use of referrals. Overview of normal speech and language development.
Students perform prose, poetry, drama, and nonfiction sources.
Research projects and student media presentations enable the student to explore and experience techniques of mass media and assess their impact. Field trips to newspaper, radio, and television sites included in the course. The history and development of both media. Practical experience in preparing and delivering programs over both media. The intense study of business writing and speaking using audience analysis.