Speech

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Course Descriptions

SPH 106: Fundamentals of Oral Communication

Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0

Fundamentals of Oral Communication is a performance course that includes the principles of human communication: intrapersonal, interpersonal, and public. It surveys current communication theory and provides practical application.

SPH 107: Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0

This course explores principles of audience and environment analysis as well as the actual planning, rehearsing and presenting of formal speeches to specific audiences. Historical foundations, communication theories and student performances are emphasized.