COMMUNICATION STUDIES (SC)
SC 105. Fundamentals of Oral Communication.
The development of proficiency in oral communication through the study of rhetorical theories, principles, and strategies. (University Studies course) (3)
SC 155. Interpersonal Communication.
Consideration of the elementary principles involved in effective person to person communication. (University Studies course) (3)
SC 160. Intercollegiate Debate.
(For those in intercollegiate debate.) Introduction to contest debate and study of the intercollegiate debate question. (2)
SC 161. Intercollegiate Debate.
(For those in intercollegiate debate.) Continued study of the intercollegiate debate question. (2)
SC 200. Advanced Public Speaking.
Designed to extend skills acquired in SC 105 through study of different types of speeches for various occasions. Prerequisite: SC 105 or consent of instructor. (3)
SC 215. Intercultural Communication.
Study of such cultural variables as language, values, institutions, traditions, customs and nonverbal behavior on the communication process. (3)
SC 310. Speech Writing.
Theory and practice of writing the spoken word. Special attention given to matters of style. Study of the role of the illustration as a composition device. Accumulating and structuring supporting material for manuscript speaking. Prerequisite: SC 105. (3)
SC 314. Argumentation and Problem Solving.
Study of argumentation and decision-making in questions of controversy and public policy (i.e. law, business, social action, politics, education). (3)
SC 320. Group Communication and Decision-Making.
Principles of group communication and decision-making. Development of skills necessary for effective participation in group settings. (3)
SC 330. Corporate and Professional Communication.
The study of basic communication principles and the opportunity to apply those principles to typical business and professional communication situations. (3)
SC 335. Interviewing: Principles and Practices.
A study of the basic principles of interviewing used in informational, persuasive, employment and appraisal interviews. Extensive practice in questioning techniques, structuring and conducting various types of interviews. Prerequisite: 3 hours of Communication Studies. (3)
SC 355. Relational Communication Strategies.
Study of concepts and theories of communication strategies in building and maintaining relationships, with emphasis upon improving communication in the workplace. (3)
SC 400. Advanced Debate.
(For those in intercollegiate debate.) Intensive study of the intercollegiate debate question. (3)
SC 406. Communication Principles of Negotiation and Conflict Management.
Study of the utility of negotiation and mediation in community, interpersonal, labor/management, legal, commercial and international disputes. (3)
SC 463. Independent Study.
Individual study in communication principles and research. Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson; senior standing and 2.75 GPA. (3)
SC 482. Special Problems in Communication Study.
Seminar designed for in-depth study and research of a specific aspect of communication studies. Content varies depending on topic. May be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: 75 credit hours of permission of department chairperson. (1-3)
SC 483. Internship in Speech Communication.
Supervised work with professionals in communication studies. Prerequisites: 75 hours with minimum 2.75 GPA; 18 hours of speech communication with minimum of 2.5 GPA; consent of department chairperson. (3)
SC 505. Seminar in Criticism of American Public Address.
A course in rhetorical criticism. Treatment of the methodology of speech criticism as it has developed from prominent rhetorical theories throughout the history of public address. Prerequisite: SC 200. (3)
SC 510. Leadership and Team Building.
A study and survey of leadership theories and concepts of team building. Emphasis on communication competencies necessary for successful leadership and teamwork within the organizational culture. (3)
SC 560. Organizational Communication.
Study of communication functions and networks in organizations. Emphasis on leadership functions and principles needed for effective management of organizational communication processes. Prerequisite: 3 hours of Communication Studies. (3)
See University Studies (UI) listings for descriptions of:
UI 301. Managerial Communication Processes.
(3)
UI 320. The Modern Presidency.
(3)
UI 345. Nonverbal Communication.
(3)
UI 423. Political Communication.
(3)
UI 425. Persuasion.
(3)
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