Introduction to Speech Communication (SPCH 1311)

Instructor: Angela Anderson

A survey course in the basic principles of oral communication. Includes the study of the use of the body and voice, the speaker-listener relationship, and preparation and delivery of platform speeches. Open to all students. Required for speech majors.

Course Goals:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:

1) Coordinate various events

2) Interact with others in diverse communities

3) Explain and apply rhetorical sensitivity

4) Compose speeches and deliver speeches with self-confidence

5) Captivate the attention of an audience in a positive manner

6) Discuss issues intelligently and work to solve problems methodically

7) Initiate and engage in conversations with least effort

8) Articulate and enunciate effectively

9) Read literature and interpret it through analyzing and dramatizing

10) Use eye contact effectively