Students who study speech receive a broad liberal arts background which may lead to careers in law, business, public relations, management, teaching, the ministry, politics, broadcasting, personnel work, and public administration. 21 Speech Communication Courses SPCH 101 Principles of Speech 2 credits. Basic course in oral communication that emphasizes the theory and practice of informative speaking, logical argumentation, persuasion, small group discussion, and interpersonal communication. Designed to explain the humanistic nature of human communication and to improve a student's ability to express ideas orally. Satisfies Goal 2 of the General Education Requirements.
Students prepare for national competition in debate and individual speaking events.
In the spring students speak on timely topics to community organizations in the symposium program. Textual Analysis 3 credits. Analysis and interpretation of literature through performance. S SPCH 132 Voice and Diction 2 credits. Study of pitch, rate, volume, and intensity in projecting speech.